DwightJenkins Member

Thanks, but the bulk of the credit goes to my prettier and smarter half, Joannie. She got me started back when I didn't care if I lived or died, and almost certainly I wouldn't be here at all without her.

The worse they can say is NO... I'd take them a plate of cookies or whatever and introduce yourself for a start... and explain your situation... If the upstairs neighbor did that with me, it would go a long ways towards a cooperative arraignment.

Two years ago I was over 450 pounds. I don't know how much over because that's where the doctor's scale stopped. So walking from the couch to the mailbox was a day's work for me. On top of that, I have a bad hip that makes walking painful. The first year of my weight loss I walked to the mailbox every day and took the…

Well, everyone has beat me to the good advice, so I'll just say welcome, and we're glad you're here! This really is a great site, and the people here will help. You don't have to feel alone.

Once a week, Saturday morning, as soon as I get up and before I've had anything to eat or drink.

I know this sounds silly, and it is in a way, but I decided to embrace hunger... Hunger is my friend... when I feel 'hunger tickles'.. I don't say hunger pain, I know that's fat packing it's bag and leaving town... I don't starve at all, I eat regular meals and low calorie snacks, but when my friend hunger tickles me, I…

Oh I make plenty. But I do care if I do, and I try to not make mistakes. My post was about someone that didn't even care if he did. That's just unacceptable, especially in a business setting.

Okay, as long as we are all giving horror stories... I swear this is true... While in the Navy, I worked with a 2nd Class Petty Officer, (think middle management for you civilians). He was sending a letter to a person asking for some information, and he wrote, "Please send me the Pacific details about the issue....." I…

I've lost over 200 pounds in the last couple of years, so I know a little about starving yourself. It's NOT the way to go!! You will lose some weight yes, but mostly muscle mass. You're body will actually start saving the fat because it's in starvation mode. My advice is log on to this site, follow the advice for a few…

Am I the only one to go to Starbuck's Coffee and order coffee? No latte, no cappuccino, no flavors, no foam, no cream, no sugar... coffee! Lots of caffeine and a cup. :)

Stay At Home Mom... That one took me a minute too... :)

Only half? I've lost a whole person with a half to go.. :) I'm just hoping I didn't lose the good looking parts because I didn't have much of that to start with. Welcome aboard!!

Good for you! Anyone that would bash you for giving up a comfortable lifestyle to get an education which will improve yourself and your family in the long run is an idiot. You've already gotten great advice here about buying beans and things in bulk so I won't go over that again. My wife works with a church that runs a…

Joannie and I have been having this discussion as well. My thoughts are it's better to be high on protein and fiber than carbs or fat, but I'm no expert.

Here's a link to the recipe section.. :) http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/14-recipes

Sodium is easy to lose a grip on, that's for sure. I'd say stay away from processed foods as much as possible. Fast foods will kill you fast. Use fresh fruits and vegetables over frozen, and frozen over canned. If you can make lunch at home and take it with you to work, you'll save a ton just by staying out of restaurants…

I'll add my welcome too... I'm fairly new as well, but it really seems like a great tool and community. I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy about this site, and I don't usually do that.. :)

We got a nice one at Costco for about $25. It's electronic and has a nice large lighted digital readout so you don't have to squint to see it. Don't know the brand, but it's the only one Costco has.

Take a look at my post in Recipes titled, TOPIC: Bean & Brown Rice Wrap -- 220 Calories They work out to about $1.50 each... I'm going to try some next time with a cooked egg white filling to make it sort of a breakfast burrito..

Hey there hot stuff.. :) I'm sure a lucky guy because of you.. <3

I guess those are better ideas than the hot fudge sundae I was planning.. :) Seriously, I'm looking forward to getting a new pair of Levi 501's, but I won't until I'm done shrinking. I figure the 501's will be my last pair so I want them to fit the rest of my life. But until then, I'm buying 'transitional' clothes that fit…

Thanks. I owe all my success to my prettier half.. She got me started losing, and has been my best supporter.