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Stand up for yourself, walk away, if you're doing all the work it ain't working.

Eggs are so easy in the morning too!

I don't know how to relate to people who can't/won't see the silver lining.

You need to "put the shoe on the other foot". Being aware of your surroundings is a good thing for women AND men. As a woman, age 63, I have endured much and still feel the 'sting', it affects you for life. Most of the time you can push it to the back but then something triggers those memories/feelings, like an unwanted…

Don't allow him to sabotage you, emotionally or physically. It's a manipulation on his part and very passive aggressive. Sorry, I use to counsel before I retired after I burned out because of people like him. It's easier for him to address and control your issues than his own. :s

I eat fruit daily in variety and season. I no longer wish I had the "sugar added" treats. This works well for me and my husband who was getting close to pre-diabetes and warned by his doctor to stop refined sugar. Thank goodness for WinCo and their wonderful produce department. I purchase fresh produce, fruit and veggies,…

I've been off salt since April, dr orders, and would not go back. I have adjusted and actually like my food as it is now. Read all ingredient labels before you buy, if it has sodium, put it back. I have a variety of Ms. Dash, grow herbs and am starting to make my own things like refried beans, tortillas and Pico de Gallo…

I eat 2 poached eggs for breakfast almost everyday. My cholesterol has dropped quite a bit w/o medication. There are lots of foods that cause cholesterol to get high.

I gained 19lbs with my first child. I weighed 139 when I got pregnant, 124 the morning after he was born. He weighed 8lb 9oz and was a large healthy baby. I realize everyone has a different experience but I didn't try to eat extra calories, I didn't diet either. The second child was even larger, I gained 25lbs and retained…

[/quote]Set realistic goals, be consistent and most of all be patient... [/quote] [/quote As the tortoise said, slow and steady wins the race. ;)[/quote] Best advice here. I am 5'3" and was set at 1200 too. I was hungry too. I started eating fresh food, veggies, fruit, eggs and lean meat. I overcame the hunger part, I…

Poor lab results on too much. High BP, high cholesterol, poor kidney function, low thyroid, heart issues, brain issues due to injury. So two doctors put me on diet to lower body inflammation, BP, cholesterol, improve brain function and guard against Atherosclerosis. It's been since April and I really do feel better. I am…

Do this, don't have it in your house and keep the prepared fruit and veggies instead. Prepared makes them easy to grab and snack. Also the water by your side, get off the phone, etc. etc., lots of good advice here.

This is what I was going to say, only this is better :) It sounds like the logging is making you anxious. At 6wks I still hadn't figured out what to do with all the info on MFP and still don't, but I am good with what I know and have learned. The recipe part is great, type it in, then when you make that meal, log it…

I buy second hand pants. When I get to my goal or even a stopping point and can hold it, then I'll buy new ones. But I'm loving going down in sizes! Makes my day, and when my bras were too loose around the ribcage, I knew I was making progress!

I was diagnosed with Hypothyroid 3 years ago. Although my blood levels barely qualified the diagnosis, I had all the symptoms, many that at the time I didn't know was a symptom. I went through 2 doctors before I found the one I now see, who is wonderful. She has made all the difference. I am still somewhat symptomatic but…

This is me, and I'm just getting to the new eating is now the way or "old habit" B)

I have to put my jeans in the dryer instead of hanging them to dry, they are too baggy if I don't!

I played rugby in college, 8th man, and ran 2 miles every night. Thanks for the memory walk, it is one of the highlights of being in college.

Rock or mountain climbing

1) Dannon Lite&Fit Greek Yogurt vanilla 2) Avocado 3) Eggs 4) Ground turkey 93% 5) Fresh fruit and vegetables

A friend of mine says "obeast" and I think she's serious :s

2 lbs and getting close to goal!

Cookies, especially homemade, I'll eat them all in one day :s

Regardless of the diet, the OP has achieved something and feels pretty good about it. At this point isn't that what really matters? By his statement of how much he weighs right now, he has a long road ahead, plenty of time to educate himself and learn as he goes. I'm happy for him and his wife, way to go!

I love Halo Top! I also just discovered Chilly Cow, it tastes good and comes in a single serving size so makes me feel no guilt what so ever B)

A couple of positives here; you know you can lose 100+pounds, you've done it before. You are recognizing that this needs to be sustainable and become a lifestyle. All you need now is to learn from whatever your mistakes may have been and not repeat them. :)

My doctor just told me to cut out salt/sodium also. She said if it's canned or pre-packaged it will have salt. So I bought no-salt canned veggies, I read labels, bought several different flavors of Ms. Dash and eat fresh stuff (meat and veggies/fruit). I've picked up some salt-free recipes that are easy, and simply stopped…

I have found that when I eat "carbs" like baked goods, or grain products (breads of all kinds) and sugar that is refined, I am hungry and will eat to curb that hunger. It takes a while to get over it too. But when I eat "natural" carbs, fruits and vegetables, I do well and don't get the hunger pangs that drive me mad!

Food scale and portion sizes. I was inaccurate with portion sizes for months and fluctuated in weight much like you. Once the portion size was taken care of the weight started coming off.

I'm the cook in my house and am on a restrictive diet compared to what everyone else eats. I make my dinner at the same time I make theirs. They make their own breakfast/lunch most of the time (all adults here). I've also learned that my portions were 2-3 times what a true portion is, that's when the weight truly started…