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Welcome Papageno! Free is very cost effective! I have also found that portion control has lowered my food bill so that's a plus too.

You are seeing the results of a calorie deficit. Low carbs is just a way of eating. If it works for you, that is awesome. Keep up the good work. You've got this too!

Welcome to mfp.

Good health (both mental and physical) is the best gift you can give yourself. Even on days where you don't feel very charitable. Many of us get it. Just keep working at it. You've got this.

It sounds to me that you are encouragement and motivation for others. Glad you've decided to post in the community.

Welcome to mfp. I'm glad you found a way to keep yourself a calorie deficit. Keep up the good work.

honestly I chose soda over smoothies. I prefer not to drink my calories. But that is the great thing about mfp. There are a wide range of views and experiences here. I think variety helps individuals find what works for them. Welcome to mfp.

The important thing is that you have started looking after your health again. I am sure this time you will make it permanent. You know how to lose weight, though it is a continual learning process. I'm sure you have things you can teach other people too.

Welcome back to mfp. They friend feed is gone but there are ways to still interact with other people. You just have to be more proactive about sharing information.

Welcome to mfp Makayla!

unfortunately one of the aggravations of arthritis is also one of it's cures… movement. I have a friend that swears by hyaluronic acid. Glucosamine is supposed to help too. My budget is a bit to tight to try the hyaluronic acid and I've yet to see a glucosamie pill i could swallow. but movement, though painful, will keep…

Welcome to the mfp family Kerry.

welcome Catelynn.

Awesome work. You are inspiring.

Welcome to mfp. the community is really great here.

Hello Phoenix and welcome back to mfp. looks like your son is blessed to have you as a parent. Leave the past behind you. the present is your to choose and the future yours to shape.

Welcome to mfp!

Most of us here are either eating at a calorie deficit or have done so in the past. So you are in good company. Welcome!

I hear you… though all the clothes I made were thrown away. I don't sew anymore :( anyway. Welcome. You'll have to share some pictures of your creations with you in them.

Welcome Charles!

Hello Gothica (love the name). You don't have to follow a specific diet plan. You need to figure out a way that you can eat and maintain it for the rest of your life. As long as you create a calorie deficit you will lose weight. Each of us do it differently from the next person. I tend to be a eat everything on my plate…

Your health is the best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones. Welcome.

Congrats on you and your husband for your weight loss and amazing motivation. I wish you the best.

Welcome to mfp Kristine. Weight and health are a life long endeavor. You never stop learning but as long as you never stop, you will reach your goal. You can do this. You are strong enough.

Welcome Stacy and congrats on the weight loss! 53 pounds is awesome. Keep the momentum going. Managing weight is a life long endeavor. Happy to have you here.

Welcome mike!

Welcome to mfp Chery! diabetes can be a bit scary but it's good that you are taking care of your health now to prevent complications in the future.

I would be weary of saying that the apple cider vinegar is what caused you to drop weight on the scale. You can't prove if it is causation or coincidence. I would also look for other things about your health journey to feel good about rather than getting frustrated over the number on the scale. We are always going to weigh…

They do say you can't out run a bad diet. It's good that you've already got one part of the equation worked out. Tracking your food should take care of the rest. You can do it.

Thanks Yakky. that is a very pretty picture. I love it.