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Yup. I've changed mine. I thought I could only get to 150. Once there I realized I had PLENTY more to lose. And instead of feeling sad I was excited that I could actually do more!

Sept 12- 1 Total- 8.6

Just 1 today. Total- 7.6 Can't seem to motivate myself to move on my own, and the dog doesn't go far.

+2.4 month total=6.6

Yup. Eat more. Doesn't need to be enough that you are gaining weight for a full month... but eat enough that your body is getting the nutrients it needs and isn't turning on itself for protein. There may be some initial weight gain as your body adjusts. It ISN'T a waste of this past summer though. It is simply a transition…

As of today, total is 4.2 miles.

I'll try it. 45 miles.

This is beautiful.

Do you know your lean mass? If you are in a healthy range for your body it is going to be a lot more difficult to lose any more. Make sure to fuel your body by getting enough calories to cover your bmr. Other than that... my body often shifts weight around during the beginning of weight loss (I'm sure it is water weight or…

I did something I called a cleanse. It consisted of eating the way I always want to eat... I was just more focused and didn't allow cheats. I understand wanting to cleanse processed food out of the system. For my cleanse I ate only foods that looked like food. Tons of veggies, fruits, meats, and whole grains. I had more…

Agreed.

My roommate and I tried a few different things. We would do the same thing at the same time. At first we tried low carb, I LOVED it. Lost weight, felt great, enjoyed all the meat. Roommate HATED it. It was a struggle for her to get enough protein and she just wanted bread all the time. Then we tried something else that…

Yes to everything that has been said. Especially going to bed early (if you can) to avoid the cravings. Somehow I find that my ability to resist plummets in the middle of the night. Best thing, being asleep is avoidance at it's best.

Give it all ya got and be proud of the result even if it isn't the full 30 pounds. If you stay healthy, eat well and what not, I'm sure you will feel loads better and look fantastic regardless of the exact poundage.

Because I don't want other peoples opinions on what I eat. One will say too much carb, another will say too much fat... and I have done my own research and am doing my own thing. Others opinions are neither wanted nor appreciated. Also, I don't always put everything in. I know calorie content for most of the things I eat,…

Morning workouts are better for me PURELY because I end up craving fruits and veggies if I get a good burn in the AM. If I don't, I crave crappy foods. I'm sure there is some scientific reason for it, but I don't care, I just like that I want the healthy stuff and it becomes easy to resist junk. But not everyone is like…

If you want to look as though you've lost weight without actually getting that low again, I'd suggest weight training. Doesn't have to be intense or at a gym. (I was always scared of the gym too, those men and women seem to really know what they are doing, and I can only lift little weights!) I'd suggest reading New Rules…

That is awesome!!! Though not something I'd advise for others...

This. One day isn't a big deal. Those feelings of shame however? Figure that stuff out. It can cause more damage than one day of indulgence. And good job losing the 16 so far!

This. Nothing to add.

I am of a different religion. But I fast for a little more than 24 hours once a week. Including no water. And while I don't know anything about Catholicism fasting on Good Friday, I do know something about friends judging. If you are not defensive, but share your beliefs, that will give them an opportunity to understand…

I'm so sorry this happened. But one thing I do know is that feeling bad about our bodies doesn't help. It happened, now it is over. I'm sure you will look fabulous in the dress this May. Enjoy your friends wedding and get into a dress smaller than the one that burst in a year.

I'm having issues myself. With my own fat acceptance. At about 40% body fat I am certainly not simply curvy, even though I'm only a size 12-14. I know that hating my body is counterproductive to health, but then accepting it completely gives way to complaisance. Perhaps there are multiple things going on. Accepting our…

Congratulations, that's awesome! And I love your smile.

Pizza My Heart (San Francisco area) and just about any of the local places in town.

This: Yay!! I feel like all of us single MFPers are living out our gym fantasies vicariously through you and your story haha. And this: Wonder if this cat knows there is an entire community of people hinging on his every action? So happy for you!!!

I prefer the fasting or water fasting method best. Cheap (no food or water, or water only) and effective. I understand wanting to cleanse even if you don't have major problems. Just the air we breath with pollution is enough to want to detox. Anyway, I do a 24 hour fast (no water or food) every month. And water only for 24…

I wanna know what's happened!!! I had a gym crush when I was in Utah, overheard him saying he would never date a girl if she hadn't watched all episodes of Star Wars. Then he and his friend discussed whether that meant episodes 4-6 or included 1-3 (didn't find out the conclusion, I moved on to different equipment). After…

That is awesome! Well done!

If you are eating a ton and don't know why, and it is a sudden change, then it probably isn't about food. I'd check with your doctor, and consider if there are any new stresses in your life.