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Weekends are tougher for me, too, because they are generally more unstructured than my regular work week and spending a lot of time home can lead me to the fridge but also if it’s a busy weekend it can be hard to eat well when I’m on the run. I agree with the above...don’t keep temptations in your house and I like to…

Day 31 of 100 Reasons Why: To lower my blood pressure and avoid obesity related medical issues in the future, especially ones that run in my family like diabetes, heart attack and stroke.

Lots of salad combinations with protein. I had a turkey taco salad for lunch yesterday...yum! Next I’m trying a salad with strawberries, craisens, walnuts, goat cheese and grilled chicken on top 🤤 But more often than not I do protein with veggies for most meals....scrambled eggs with peppers, onions, spinach and tomatoes…

Day 30 of 100 Reasons Why: To change my relationship with food. I’ve always loved food. I already planning lunch and dreaming about dinner while I’m eating my breakfast. I use to love all the wrong things: Sausage egg McMuffins with hash browns, Boston cream donuts, pizza, footling steak and cheese subs, greasy fast food…

Day 29 of 100 Reasons Why: To crush my goals! 👊🏻 I set a weight loss goal for myself for the month of March. I tried to be fairly reasonable about it, going for about 1 pound per week of weight loss, as to not overwhelm myself or get discouraged and quit trying if the scale didn’t move as quickly as I had hoped it would.…

STARTING WEIGHT: 315 lbs on January 21 CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 308.6 lbs March 1: 308.6 March 8: 304.2 March 15: 302.4 March 22: 297.6 March 29: 294.4 March Goal: 304 March Actual: 294.4 I am 9.6 lbs UNDER my goal for March! Wooo-hooooo!! 🎉🎉🎉 April 5: April 12: April 19: April 26: April Goal: 301 April Actual: May 3:…

Day 28 of 100 Reasons Why: So I don’t jiggle when I giggle! 😂

Welcome!!! I’m in the same boat! I’ll be 39 next month and I have 100+ lbs to lose. I’m down 20 since January and with the support and kind words from people on this app I get closer and closer to my goals every day! Good luck! You’re in the right place! Just know that you can do this!!

Day 27 of 100 Reasons Why: For cut off jean shorts. For cute tanks & camis. For bright, colorful sun dresses. For a Spring & Summer wardrobe that I can feel comfortable in!!

Day 26 of 100 Reasons Why: To look better at the beach. Don’t get me wrong, I love the beach and I will go and wear my bathing suit and lounge and swim without a care in the world, no matter my weight. I live on Cape Cod and the beach is my absolute happy place! The sound of the waves, the smells, sand between my toes...I…

Oh, no! Don’t think of healthy eating as punishment!! I know it tastes so different eating healthy, lean, Whole Foods as opposed to the sugary, high fat, fried or processed foods you may have been used to but you need to change your mindset to be successful. The sluggish, bulky body those foods gave you is the punishment…

Day 25 of 100 Reasons Why: So I can walk down the aisle. I’m not engaged, if that’s what you’re wondering. I’m a school bus driver. And last year my town invested in 4 brand new buses and I got one! But, the seats are wider on my new bus making the aisle more narrow. Everyday I have to squeeze between the seats of my bus,…

I love all the advice here!! It’s awful when your worst enemy is yourself!! But changing your mind set to “healthy” instead of “skinny” will make a world of difference. Starting off with simply making a healthier choice makes the process feel more natural and puts less pressure on the need to lose weight as quickly as…

Hi AJ! Welcome!! Sounds like you’ve got a sensible plan in place, which is the first battle! The hardest one is sticking to it! 😂 Change is so hard! Having a support system is a huge help! I’ll add you to my tribe, the more the merrier!! Good luck! You’ve got this ❤️

You got this!! 💪🏻

Hi, Dawn! Welcome!! I feel your pain. I started this journey at 315 lbs. in the past 2 months I’ve lost 20 and I feel GREAT! You can do it!! Changing eating habits is SO hard! But logging your foods will help you recognize where you need to make changes. I try not to eliminate anything but if I must have the pasta or cake…

Day 24 of 100 Reasons Why: To be able to travel more. At my weight just the idea of going on a plane makes my palms sweat. I’m not afraid of flying, in fact I’ve always loved plane rides. I’m afraid of fitting in the seat, having enough elbow room without imposing on my neighbor, and God forbid I fall asleep and snore like…

Sounds a lot like me!!! But we can change our bad habits and get back to healthy place, both physically & mentally ❤️

Day 23 of 100 Reasons Why: To give hope and inspiration to others fighting similar battles 💪🏻❤️👏🏻

@speyerj Thank you so much for the sweet, sweet words! It makes me so happy to know that I may be inspiring others while trying to keep myself motivated ❤️ I always love to read the “Whys” of others and thinking of a new one every day reminds me to be mindful and keep moving forward even when it’s hard. Here’s to many more…

Hi Lisa!! Welcome ❤️

I’m a big believer in being a good addict. I think I probably am one. I agree with Poobah, you need to just commit to a couple weeks. At first you may feel as though something is missing but once you see results, on the scale and in the mirror and even just in the way you feel and your energy level, it will be motivation…

Day 22 of 100 Reasons Why: For before & after pictures! 📸

STARTING WEIGHT: 315 lbs on January 21 CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 308.6 lbs March 1: 308.6 March 8: 304.2 March 15: 302.4 March 22: 297.6 March 29: March Goal: 304 March Actual: April 5: April 12: April 19: April 26: April Goal: 301 April Actual: May 3: May 10: May 17: May 24: May 31: May Goal: 298 May Actual: Challenge…

Call me crazy, but I log my entire day first hung in the morning or sometimes even the night before!! 😂 I can always change or adjust things throughout the day, but I find that having a plan helps me stay on track so much! I know when I tend to get hungry, I know my general schedule for the day, I know what’s available in…

Welcome!

Day 21 of 100 Reasons Why: With Spring in the air, I’d love to be able to paint my toes without getting winded, breaking a sweat and/or pulling a muscle in my back!

Day 20 of 100 Reasons Why: For the compliments!

Day 19 of 100 Reasons Why: Because if I don’t make significant changes to my diet now I fear that I could easily balloon to five or six hundred pounds before I even realize it. My previous way of living was mostly sedentary and I must’ve been eating thousands of extra calories. I can longer look away, avoid what I’ve been…

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