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Hi Barbiecat and others, I'm StefieS from Wash DC and I am logging in to MFP for the first time today after a 5 year plus hiatus. :o Wowza. My ticker showed me that I had met my goal back then...but, when I hit 50, arthritis in my hip limited me exercise and my eating habits also gradually declined. Now I am back up and…

I am about to start. Paid and my first appointment w a coach is tomorrow. I'm kind of nervous bc I tend to eat at "off times" and I hope I can stick to this structure!!!

Great Vera -- I am doing the same. I stopped weighing in weeks ago bc I'm really not losing, but I am well focused now and really want to continue! We need a new challenge/start for fall!

Vera -- you can do it! We all have times in life that are curve balls, whether we like it or not. We just can't be perfect all the time! I was close to hitting 50 days in a row of checking in on MFP, and my recent vacation blew it out of the water. I am back to day 1. And I am SURE I also have out on much unwanted weight!!…

Hi everyone--tomorrow I head out to Caki for 12 days vacation; second trip of the summer before kids buckle down and go back to school. I have pretty much just maintained my weight this summer -- gained on the first trip but have lost it now. Still, I just feel BIG and wanting to lose 10 lbs. I feel like that's a good…

Cat -- I think I missed something...I hope you are ok. I have been through a few devastating times filled with grief, and those times have been difficult weight-wise. Keep checking in here for support, and don't worry about the end of 12 weeks. There is always another 12 to start. Sometimes life affects our ability to meet…

Hi everyone; I have not been recording my weigh-ins...I am up based on vacation eating from a few weeks ago and also late-night snacking. But, this week I began with a new strategy for curbing that nighttime eating and so far so good. I've been doing well with excersize since vacation so that's better, and I'm trying hard…

Was too scared to get on scale yesterday after vacation, and am still having trouble getting back on track. Time to re-read my goals and insist that I refocus, which actually feels like starting over, because I really haven't lost any weight and likely have gained from my starting weight. I can do it!!! Need to take care…

I am still away on vacation---and am NOT doing well w my eating. These are excuses, but hard to be on vacation w kiddos and a holiday, with so many delicious treats everywhere! There is a special bakery, special ice cream parlor, etc. resisted ice cream yesterday when my kids got it, and have managed to continue with some…

I am on vacation and it's harder than I thought to stay on track bc the place I'm staying offers complimentary continental breakfast w croisants and cinnamon sticky rolls, both to die for!!! Sigh...

Week 4 Check-In: Week of June 29, 2015 First, as I mentioned, I started on day 1 after a week of a stomach virus at 155 lbs (list 4+ lbs in 5 days). This wasn't ideal bc I think it wasn't a realistic weight to start with!!! Therefore, I am revising my starting weight to 158. Weight loss goal for the 12 weeks: 15 lbs Net…

Cat--you resisted the popcorn! That is a victory. Vera--I hear you on the temptations!!! I am going on vacation in a couple of days and am a little nervous...always harder to keep on track when away on vacay.

CatAllie--it goes both ways. Thank YOU for organizing this group. It is asking a difference for me too. :)

Our walk was 45 minutes, and when I returned home the mental hunger was gone, so the results this morning were more than just the scale, it was an absolute NSV (non scale victory) for me, as I took complete control of the situation, rather than my mental/emotional hunger bringing me disappointment and guilt this morning~my…

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OK -- I weighed in, and I have been reassessing this summer weight loss journey. My starting week 1 weight of 155 came after 5 days of a stomach bug where I really didn't eat. So I was down 4 pounds that week! But starting our 12 week journey at that low weight may not have been ideal. Last week, I didn't do well at a few…

Hi everyone, all of your posts are so positive and inspiring. I also wish there was a "like" button for each post! I have had trouble getting in the groove lately, but you all are helping! Yesterday, I wrote up my goals and printed them out on a small sheet that I can have on me or near me. I posted it on the week 3…

Hi everyone, I'm going to weigh in tomorrow with my 3rd week stats, but yesterday I came up with a strategy I hope will help me this coming week and beyond. It is to have my goals written on a piece of paper, and keep a copy beside my bed, in the car, in my wallet, on my phone, even as my desktop screen-saver! I hope if I…

Love the positivity in all of these comments! Thank you all!!!

Congrats to you all who have lost!!!! Unfortunately, that didn't happen for me this week :s Weight loss goal for the 12 weeks: 20 lbs Net weight loss from June 8th: +3 lbs :'( Weekly victories: still logged in to MFP... Areas I can improve: working hard to keep myself from letting go and eating whatever, as I did at…

Cat--Thanks for being a great leader and for unifying all of us in this common goal! One day at a time, everyone!

A few of you talked about giving up all effort if you stray somewhat from eating healthfully..,thought this quote might help! :)

Weight loss goal for the 12 weeks: 20 lbs (current: 155 lbs) Net weight loss from June 8th: 0 Favorite motivators: picturing myself at my goal weight (with more energy for my family, feeling better, fitting into clothes easily & finding outfits in my closet that are not too tight), knowing I'm healthier) Resolutions for…

Hi everyone. I'm Stefie, 46, wife, mom of two (ages 11 & 7), and a volunteer at my kids' school (where I also went). I'm a former social worker, freelance writer, and now spend much of my time volunteering for the school as a trustee (many hours a week!) as well as playing tennis. One of my children has learning, attention…

I'd love to be part of this if its not too late! My goal is to lose 25 pounds...and I definitely need support and motivation to do it! My biggest problems are late-night eating and/or falling into over-tired/unprepared modes, when I don't plan meals in advance and start to eat poorly. Today was day 1 of a great day, under…

Hi, I would love to connect with you and/or others who need to lose about 30 pounds. I have lost 5 and have about 30 to go. Please add me (is that how it works?) Thanks!