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I am going for surgery as well. I met with the nutritionist on March 13th. I also have issues with my right knee sometimes. What is causing the knee pain? Prior injury? With mine it's a torn ACL that was never repaired (long story). So I know that I need to take it slow, watch how much weight I use in doing squats, the…

8 days is amazing! I am currently trying to quit smoking and thinking of different ways to replace smoking. I am brushing my teeth when the urge hits, and also trying a hypnosis app on my phone. Good luck and keep reminding yourself why you are quitting!!

I weigh on Mondays for here, Thursday for my TOPS meetings. They are different scales so I know the numbers will be different by a few lbs. Try to focus more on how you feel and look. Numbers can be very deceiving.

Great job on staying determined and getting back on track after your concussion. Congrats on your success and your continued health!!

I am 39 and have about 90lbs to lose. Just got serious this last week, I weigh in on Mondays.

Please add me. I can't seem to find the group.

I will be going to Vegas in Aug and I plan to walk to as many places as possible. Stay active, plan to get a good walk in the morning or at night, eat veggies instead of chips, fruit instead of dessert. And if possible, do a little grocery store trip for yourself. Set yourself up for success. If you family loves you, they…

You can definitely add me! I am starting over again with more determination than ever.

Venting is healthy so it's ok to do so once in awhile. Make sure you are eating all your calories, don't put your body in starvation mode.

I am enjoying the pics on this thread. Very motivational. Thank you for sharing everyone.

I am also starting over. I will add you

I just ordered my shakes and 21 day fix extreme yesterday. I am super excited to try it. I know it's a little spendy but I look at it as having a stepping stone in the right direction, an opportunity to learn more before venturing on my own.

Hey hope you have had a great day. Sending you positives vibes for success on your journey!!

It is very expensive, there are other products out there that would work just as well. It might help get your weight loss started but I wouldn't use it for very long, it's better just to learn to eat better.

It's hard to stay on track when you lose motivation, or when you don't have the support. Maybe look at those aspects as well. I am back on here after being gone for a long time but something in me has changed and now I am ready to get back into it. GOOD LUCK!!

This is probably my 3rd or 4th time back on MFP but I think this time will be different because something has clicked in me where I want to be more active, not just eating better. I am going to officially start tracking food again on Thursday after since I weigh in every Thurs for my TOPS meeting. You can do it, just…

I love the open diary idea!

I have a desk job so getting my steps in is a huge goal for me. I will add you!!

I like the why list. I am only 38 but I can relate to the can't stop eating crap feeling too. My friend keeps telling me I gained weight because I am stressed. Maybe I am still a little but that cannot be an excuse forever. Keep your chin up.

Great reminder!

I used to give myself a cheat day but I have come to realize that the one cheat day turns into a whole weekend of cheats. So I think its a better idea to allow yourself to eat what you would usually consider a cheat food/meal, but make sure you stay within your daily calorie goal. You may find that those "cheat" foods…

Thanks everyone for your input. It was interesting to see what others thought of clean eating. For me it just means replacing processed and box foods with natural foods. I haven't gone organic yet but I can see doing that in the future to help eliminate the pesticides. I know there will be times that I will eat "junk food"…

I am doing it to help replace processed foods more than anything. But I understand what you are saying too. I know that even eating clean you still have to watch calories, that's why I was wondering if anyone else had heard the no calorie counting thing. I am still keeping track no matter what I am consuming.

I have been using Herbalife since January and have lost weight, but am now reading and learning about clean eating and learning how to enjoy real food again. Herbalife is a great way to get a jumpstart on your weight loss and nutrition but it's not for long term use, in my opinion. I know for me having to cook for a…

WTG! I love the idea of keeping 1 old big outfit around for those "fat" days. Keep up the great work.

Talenti Gelato is amazing stuff, a little spendy, but if you want something good and worth the calories then Talenti is the way to go.

I would say it depends on where you want to put your tattoos at. I have one on each arm and I think they will still look good once I lose some weight and tone up. I also have one on my upper back which I don't think will change too much.

I started to read Chris Powell. I think him and his wife Heidi are amazing people to follow. I also like watching his show Extreme Makeover weight loss edition because he takes his clients through a year long transformation and the reward is having their health back.

I haven't lost nearly what you have but I do wonder the same thing for when I reach my goal. I do have a girlfriend who lost a ton of weight and had the skin removal surgery done not just because of looks, but because it started to interfere with her daily life. It made exercising very uncomfortable. I would say talk to…

That is a very cool wall!