SherriH69

Even at "only 2 lbs a week" that's... 8 pounds a month 48 pounds in 6 months 96 pounds in a year Don't give up. You didn't gain it overnight either.

Low self esteem, a lifelong love of anything sweet and Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease. Now I've had my thyroid removed, quit drinking ALL sodas and I'm doing better.

Mom of 3 and Nana of 2! Feel free to add me.

I love the Wii Country Dance 2. I'm pouring sweat when I get done! Also bowling is fun and golf. I think anytime you're moving you're burning calories.

A Wii with several games. The Country Dance 2 is a super workout!!

I'm 42 years old with a good paying job, wonderful husband, great kids and grandkids, wonderful friends and I *STILL* have low self esteem. Why? I have no idea. I've never been a size 2 and I've never been a beauty queen. I'm happy for the most part but I still don't see myself as beautiful on the outside. At this point, I…

I work at a sedentary job and for me, any cleaning or housework IS exercise. I usually adjust the calories burned to LESS though. I do feel MFP's estimate is skewed.

Feel free to add me. And good luck. Slow is better anyway!

Hi Tammy! Like you this is not my first time here but THIS time I'm actually doing it right. I'd suggest getting exercise every day, even if its only 5 minutes. Good luck!

He was talking to my stepbrother and offered to do some renovation work for my stepdad. My stepdad set us up and 18 years later we're still together!

You should check out www.Goodreads.com Lots of great reading suggestions there!

Stoneyfield has a great Caramel flavored one!

Much appreciated, thank you.

To see 199 on the scale! I'm at 206 right now.

To honor my commitment to my husband and our marriage. It's not a symbol that I feel like I HAVE to wear. I WANT to wear it.

I'm late to this conversation but let me say this: I've had Hashimoto's Thyroiditis for 20 years. Only I didn't know it! My doctor kept telling me I had a low thyroid....I was on meds and never lost the weight. On Nov 21st I had surgery to remove my thyroid after it started causing me difficulty swallowing. The surgeon…

First - see your doctor. You could be impacted. This happened to my son several years ago. Second - add prunes and miralax to your diet. Our doctor said it's fine for my son to use miralax up to 3x per week. Water, water, water! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

Instead of asking if you're right or wrong, why not just do this: allow them to come over and bring whatever they want. But YOU have some good, healthy foods available for yourself AND them and encourage them to try them. Don't be overbearing, just maybe make a suggestion and leave it at that. I think deep down, most…

I remember a few years back on The Biggest Loser, Bob recommended sugar free gum. He said it tricked your body into reducing the craving. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Several years ago I lost 50 pounds to have a breast reduction. I was HUGE. During that weight loss, I did lose some mass in the breasts, but not a huge amount. I had a reduction to a C. Now that I've gained it all back, I'm back up to a D/DD. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

My best guess would be 10 pounds. I'm at 208, down from 215, and my pants are definitely looser. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Such inspiring pictures! I started my (hopefully) last weight loss journey about 3 weeks ago with the removal of my thyroid. I've lost 6 pounds so far. Very encouraging! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

I prefer to exercise alone simply because I'm not happy with my body yet. Maybe when I'm a little less fat and a little more toned I will consider joining a class.

Great job! You give me a lot of motivation.

You look fantastic!

Feel free to add me. I'm new to MFP and just starting.