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Good luck! You've got this! Just try to make changes that you enjoy, something that you won't want to stop doing when the weight is off (for good this time!)

Well to be honest I just kind of jumped right in without much knowledge at the beginning.. so when I put all my info into the app it said my daily calories was.. a little over 3000 or so to lose 2 lbs a month. But I felt like that was too much because I didn't really understand gradual loss and not going too low, and got a…

Click on the person's name that you want to add. Then click on the name again once this little screen pops up Then click on the little icon that looks like 2 people 😊

Well, this one was also from this week as a whole. I actually feel like I look ok enough to be an a selfie.. And I'm participating more in posting pictures and stuff. A little goofy but, I always avoided cameras and social media and trying to stand out. It's still nerve wracking but yeah lol. Have a great day everyone 😊

I don't think I really have a type to be honest 😂 is that weird?

Huddling under the pale light of my phone in the dark while I walk my doggos around the yard before bed lol

I have never actually done anything with my facial hair, I don't know what to do and don't even know how to do anything or even if I should 😂 Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have no clue what could or would look best on me. I am a complete beard novice! Lol I do know it's a little splochy here and there.

It didn't post the second pic at first so I had to edit it lol must have been perfect timing 😁, or maybe it was MAGIC 🧙‍♂️. But thanks so much, if my face wasn't red before it certainly is now 😂

I still have some issues with confidence, but posting a little every day seems to help. I ,too, found out I needed glasses recently. I think they fit me, though they may be a little too big 😆

You look great! Keep at it, it's great to see you doing well after working your way back from a bad situation. Looking forward to your progress!

For me the best thing was to take everything at my own pace. I tried going fast at first but it was a bit overwhelming and I ended up cutting calories down to 1200ish which was way too low for my size. Steady consistent progress is definitely the way to go 😊, also don't forget to hydrate! Drinking enough water is a big…

Wow, thank you. That definitely helps, and of course it isn't creepy! I appreciate it more than I know how to express. I will continue to do all that I can to improve and help anyone else that I can along the way. I'll try to remember your words whenever I start to feel those negative feelings creep up. I hope you have a…

Of course. I know that, even though my struggle has been difficult, some people have it much much harder. The man that I spired my current journey is still struggling to this day. I hope to find the answers not just for myself but if I am ever asked I absolutely love having the answers. Especially when someone is counting…

Welcome. That's some amazing progress. My mother loves to bake. So there are always cookies cakes breads and bagels all over the place. It is ridiculously tempting.. and a drain on your mental fortitude for sure.. but I try to see it as a challenge. I won't lie, I've caved and broke my calorie limit quite a few times, but…

Feel free to add me, I'd love to have another person to push each other towards our goals and hold each other accountable

Thanks so much. I definitely do see all the good, it's just so hard for me to not focus on the bad, especially when it causes some physical pain. I'm not very used to positive thinking. I'm trying to be better. I never thought about being any sort of content creator because I have always believed I'm too boring lol. To be…

I didn't think I'd like it, but apparently I'm very easily entertained 😋 I can see why people like filters now lol. I'm new to taking pics and never used a filter so.. I'm pretty basic still 😂

I appreciate it! Thanks, I'm definitely looking for some tips in the meantime. Tryin hard to get answers from the medical professionals. It just all takes time and I'm very impatient, mostly I just wanna feel better physically and mentally. Thanks again for looking out!

Thanks, that's a great mindset to be in! I hope I can get there soon. I'm still just a little too stuck in the past.

That's ok, it comes with the territory lol. I was expecting it. I was also referred for physical therapy for my back, but I wasn't sure if I should or not because of the limited coverage I have. I'll figure that stuff out though, thanks for trying to help. It really does mean a lot to me

I'm not quite at my goal yet. Still have another 30ish pounds to go, at least that's the assumption of my coach. I know it shrinks in time, and I have a consult coming up in a few weeks to get some more info that I was finally able to book recently. For the most part I'm looking for some advice on how to relieve some of…

That's amazing! Good for you! Those are some huge hurdles to tackle on your own. I hope you're proud. I'll definitely be looking forward to your success and transformation. This community is amazing, I know you'll get all the support you could ever ask for ☺️

Oh wow, I hope you're starting to feel a bit better. Sounds like you're moving in the right direction. Good luck on your journey! Just make sure your treatment doesn't get lost in any new changes you implement. I had a little trouble keeping track of all the new stuff all at once when I first started.

That's a great goal to have. Stairs used to be my greatest weakness.. along with gravity in general of course 😂. Good luck on your journey! Do you know how you'll start things off?

Thank you, I didn't exactly intend on inspiring people, nor did I even think I could be inspirational until I was typing out the closing sentences lol. I just kind of put it in because it seemed like it may actually help someone. But before then, It didn't really cross my mind.. but I hoped someone could learn from my…

Ok, that made me smile pretty big.. Not gonna lie 🤣

One thing my coach always tells me is if you absolutely crave for something it is best to cut it out.. but if you can't seem to do that.. try not to eat anything sweet until after supper as a desert. And try your best to limit it to just 1 serving. Fruit can absolutely help but fruit does add up quite a bit. I love banas…

I'm a very simple person. I just entered my food amounts into MFP and let it calculate how much I'm eating while slowly cutting back and adding in healthier substitutions and different recipes that looked tasty, over time I got used to the proper amounts/portion sizes and it's much easier.. I cut out a lot of processed…

You can do it! I'm looking forward to your progress and success.

Happy birthday!