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Hello! Yep, lifelong struggle here. In 2010 I lost 115 lbs, and in February 2011 I got pregnant. I gained a bit back but with taking care of a new baby and working full time, exercise and eating right was the last thing on my mind. I found myself back at nearly my highest weight a few months ago. Feel free to add me! You…

I work out in the mornings, and I usually don't eat first because I'll forget until I'm almost at the gym. But if I do eat, it's something light.

So much win. :D

I have to have coffee or I can't do the thinking or using words thing. I drink it black and have 3 cups by the time I get to work. I don't see what the issue is with it, as long as it's not keeping you awake at night and/or you don't have hypertension. I drink it black but I used to gladly log my creamer because I don't…

Single mom to a 4 year old daughter who I do not want to share my weight issues with! Feel free to add me! We had to move in with my parents as well. You've got this, friend. Just remember that you can do this, and forget what everyone else has to say.

Been there, doing it again. Lost 115 lbs with MFP a few years back, and then got pregnant. Back up to original starting weight and starting over really sucks *kitten*. You got this, we all do!

I play too. Was super excited to hatch a Meowth on my way home yesterday. I'm working on a 10k egg right now.

I like this thread. I get blisters in the exact same spot, so I'm going to use some of these ideas!

I'm all for IIFYM, so if a frozen meal fits your macros, why not eat it. It's portion control, and a lot of them are really tasty. I do an Atkins one nearly every night with extra veggies, because my entire family isn't eating the way I am. (Not doing Atkins low carb, they're just the tastiest and most filling ones I've…

Recently divorced. Went on a few dates with one man, who gave me the whole "I'm just not feeling a spark." talk. Kind of messed me up; it was the first dates I've had since I was 19, and I'm 30 now. I've been on dating sites but I'm just not meshing with anyone. I'm not really feeling like getting back out there, honestly.…

Accept! Will do on my lunch break!

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When I make lemon water (sounds really tasty right now, come to think of it...) I'd juice the lemons into a measuring cup so I'd at least know how many oz I was using.

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Gamer (no new consoles, I'm all about some N64), sci-fi/fantasy geek. I still watch some anime/read manga from my younger days.

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Looove cottage cheese! With pears or peaches, or Jello! It's lovely with lime jello.

I usually just say "I'm peachy" or something along those lines. Also, I hold doors for people, but I don't expect a thank you.

I use Runkeeper, and I find it to be pretty accurate. But I agree, it's more with the GPS on your device.

I have made the decision that I will not give up my coffee and cream. I stopped drinking sodas, so that's my only caffeine source. I measure and log all the add ins, and I don't add cream after my second cup or so. This is a lifestyle I'll be living for quite a while, and I know that I cannot live without the coffee!

Go back to your MD, request labs done. You need to have regular labs done to check thyroid. Thyroid meds are needed if yours isn't functioning properly. Don't wean yourself off by yourself, that's very dangerous to do with any med. Adjustment of any prescribed med needs to be done by an MD only.

It's tasty but that's about it. I usually drink a couple tablespoons in my water daily, it's refreshing in ice water. But as a weight loss agent, nope.

Every morning. No clothes, and before food or drink. Measurements once a month. I enjoy seeing the downward trend in weight, but I use the daily weights to see what went wrong the in the previous few days. Too much sodium, not enough water intake, etc. But as said before, that's not for everyone.

If you only want to lose lbs and inches to look good at Halloween, and then want to potentially gain it back, then a diet is for you. If you want to lose weight and get healthy, and keep it off, then you don't want a diet, you want to change your lifestyle. As was said before, eat less, move more. Burn more calories than…

YES. Water helps, and if you're still feeling hunger cues after drinking water and waiting a bit, then you might actually be hungry. But most of the time it's just habit. I get most of my daily water in just trying not to chew on part of my desk before it's time for a snack.

When I was at my smallest nearly 5 years ago, I never felt small. I'd lost 12 dress sizes and 115 lbs, but I still felt heavy. After being obese nearly my whole life, I didn't know who that slender person was. Now, I desperately miss that slender person, ha ha!

Arkansas here!

Amazing!

I eat canned green beans nearly 3-4 times a week. I just make sure to drain them and rinse them before cooking to lower the salt content. Fresh veggies go bad in my house since I'm the only one eating them, and I only like certain frozen veggies. As long as it fits your macros, you'll be fine!

Be proud that you came back. I, too, am starting over after a 115 lb loss 5 years ago. I sadly gained it all back, so here I am again. Feel free to add me!