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I would encourage you to take your body measurements as well. Also, just the fact that you are logging your foods and exercising is progress! Do not let the number on the scale determine if you are succeeding or not.

I too have been an emotional eater. It is learned behavior. Since September 2017, I have been journaling and becoming aware of the choices I am making. I have learned to replace emotional eating with healthier choices of food, as well as identifying why I am eating and choosing to process any negative thought processes.…

Starting weight: 236 Today's weight: 208.5 Total lost: 27.5 pounds - goal of 25 pounds lost reached!

Two weeks left to finish 2017. Healthy choices my friends. You can do this!

Start weight for this challenge : 236 Today's weight: 210.5. Goal of 25 pounds lost by January 1, 2018 reached today.

SW: 9-27-17: 236 10-31-17: 222 12-1-17 217.5 18.5 pounds lost to date for this challenge!

Thanks for sharing your story! You are inspiring :)

Update: Starting weight: 236 (end of September 2017) Current weight (10-31-17) 222 This challenge has inspired me to press in and through!

Thank you for sharing your inspiring story! You are amazing! Well done :)

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My husband is very supportive of me. He tells me how proud he is of me and that I am doing great. When I conquer an extremely hard workout, his response "that's what I'm talking about!" He also likes to help me find new recipes.

Thank you for inspiring us!

@roachie68 I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Thank you for your kind words. Yes, children are indeed a blessing.

@RodaRose and kommodevaran thank you very much. Both of you provided very encouraging words. Last night I got a good night's sleep. k, thanks for the ideas.

Congratulations!

@BZAH10 thank you for your kind words. I appreciate your suggestion on journaling. I am currently doing that to pinpoint triggers and ways of thinking that are causing my responses with food. Some of it is learned behavior and I am having to choose a better path of health with regard to not comforting with food. Also,…

@fursian, thank you for responding and for your condolences. Good question to ask about why that would curb my appetite? Something for me to think about. I wondered if subconsciously before she got here when I was snacking a bit if I was trying to compensate for my overage. I know I was excited about her being here and…

Thanks for sharing and awesome!

Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

Starting weight: 236 earlier this week.

You are doing great! The progress is evident. Shift how you are thinking about this. Maybe there is a better way of measuring your success instead of numbers on a scale, i.e.: measurements, eating more fruits and veggies, moving (exercise), drinking more water. Lifestyle choices changing for the better. Again, great…

Thank you for sharing your story. Amazing! Keep going :)

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your story.

All I can say is WOW. Yes, you stayed the course and the results are evident :) Thanks for sharing your story - it is inspiring!

I would say I agree with dramaqueen45 on the taking measurements and photo. Set small goals for yourself. Work on achieving those. Every choice you are making in the direction you want to head with healthier eating and exercise is a step forward. Example I set a 3 day 30 minute workout last week and achieved it. It felt…

Primarily eat nutrient dense foods and exercise more :)

Way to go :)

I was NOT thrilled as I weighed this morning, following Thanksgiving. Have gained 5 pounds since my last weigh in. I have set some specific goals starting now and extending into 2013. Right now I currently weigh 236 pounds. My goal for this 5 week challenge is 10 pounds. No gaining over Christmas and exercising regularly,…

Way to go. What a wonderful story of encouragement. Keep up the great work!!!