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Also, are you getting enough sleep? There's no miracle diet and exercise program that will make you feel good on 4 hours of shut eye

Cutting calories in half? Unless you were really going to town, you may need more food.

Meh. I don't like the stuff in Oreos

Several nighter

Respond civilly. It's ok to say that your feelings were hurt. For years, I avoided saying when I was hurt to keep the peace, and it's not good

I do expect more fresh food and less processed, so that should help. I'm kind of picky so I'm a bit worried,but I'm sure I'll make it work. I will bring my iPad since I need to be in touch with home and possibly a net book in case something gets lost or breaks. I don't have a smartphone. I'll be in Antigua though, so there…

I'll be living with a Guatemalan family. I may be taking Spanish classes, but I'm actually primarily going there to volunteer

I studied abroad in Spain in 2009 and maintained because I walked. I had tons of chocolate, bread, whole milk and sugar in my coffee, crepes, sangria, you name it, I ate it. But this time around I want to focus more on being healthy. I guess I'll eat what is offered, hope I like it, and hope that walking and running around…

I'm picky, so I am worried about not liking the food, lol. Bringing a resistance band may work because its nice and small, thanks for the idea

Thank you both for your responses! Bringing my own snacks is a great idea, since I'm not sure what will be available to me there. Also, you're right, if I gain a couple pounds it's not the end of the world

Thanks for the advice. I will be walking a lot more, since I won't have a car, but for safety reasons I'll take a taxi if I need to leave at night. I studied abroad in Spain in 2009 and didn't lose or gain. I must have been walking more than I though, because I did not eat healthy at all. This time around may be tougher…

I'm 5'5" and just about 195 pounds. Anyone feel free to add me, I'm on every day

Honest but not cruel. He has said I'm big, and that he's concerned that I'll leave when I get thinner and therefore hotter. But, he'd never call me names because of my size Eta: I'm a smart person though, so it's not like I don't know I could look better. I know I looked my best about 50 pounds ago

I plan to do what I can and spend extra time if I need to. It's a different kind of exercise than walking or the elliptical and you can't expect to excel immediately. You can only expect yourself to follow through and make the progress you are able to make.

Can't believe I forgot to mention exercise. It's a wonderful, all natural, free way to take the edge off.even if you just go for a walk or spend a few minutes on the treadmill, it helps

I just posted elsewhere about how I'm struggling today. I had a cup of full strength coffee since I was feeling sluggish, and now I'm a wreck. There is other stuff going on, and I should have known to be extra careful with my diet when I'm already worried about a few things.

I also suggest that you see someone about this. I have the perspective of both having been a professional in the mental health field and having struggled with depression and anxiety. It can be really crippling! It could also hurt your weight loss efforts, since the stress hormone cortisol encourages your body to hold onto…

Mine are for bridesmaids dresses. I am neither getting married nor being a bridesmaid, but I do look at pretty dresses online.

I think I look good blonde or red, but not brunette. I haven't dyed my hair since high school, just done highlights, but I got red streaks once in college and loved it

I have arthritis too. Added both of you!

Lol, don't we all. If only it were that easy! Anyone can feel free to add me for support and friendship on their journey

That's true, but otoh I'm more motivated by time goals. If I don't make it, it won't be the end of the world, but I will have tried

Good luck, that's a huge goal

That's when I hope to reach my UGW, for a total of 70 pounds lost

I've done that in the past, but this time I'm really trying to stay motivated. It's just time for me to tackle this, I guess

How exciting! Good luck to you

I'm going snorkeling in Belize with my bf when he comes to visit me in Guatemala. I want to wear a suit that shows off a little rather than looking for a nice tent to cover me up.

That would have a lot of ladies going bald

This, I've dyed my hair red and loved it

Pepperoni. Like, the whole bag. I had 2 servings, but thanks to fat and salt, that has to be it