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Thanks for replies. Some good advice on the measuring snacks in advance. Not sure I could have the discipline to avoid snacks completely on any particular day - if someone offers me a french fry - I'll often say no, but heck if it's Friday and I feel like it then I don't want to say no on the basis that there is no S in…

ok, so I said I wasn't going to weigh myself for 3 months and then I would update. Confession: I cheated. Almost 3 weeks ago, under pressure from my curious daughter and due to my own curiosity, I stepped on the scales. BIG MISTAKE. Now, I had already taken a progress pic and while others mightn't be impressed I could see…

Thanks queenliz. It's not a massive difference but at least it's a difference in the right direction. :)

Whoops - got those photos mixed up - the first one is the after pic - although it should be called 'during' not 'after'!

I'm sorry now that I didn't take more before photos - not sure if the difference is obvious. I promise there is no 'sucking in' in either picture. AFTER.

I am not the ideal supporter or motivator - no huge success story - yet! But I am happy to cheer you on. I am familiar with the 'giving in because of a bad day' cycle and currently trying not to fall into that trap this time.

Another check-in. I can see and feel a difference. Guessing 10lbs down but not tempting fate by weighing myself. Another 6 weeks before I can do that. Exercising plenty and generally eating well. I would like to log more but it is just too much effort. I am a snacker and a grazer and I couldn't be bothered working out how…

I have seem those advertisements and would love to try it but they don't deliver to Ireland unfortunately.

Just checking in to keep myself accountable. Bit boring for anyone reading cos I can't yet tell you whether I've lost anything. Clothes definitely feel looser but not by much. Haven't logged in ages. I've been picking quite a bit - mostly fruit and nuts but a bit of chocolate too. But I still reckon I'm eating a lot less…

Good for you. Have faith in yourself. Your history does not dictate your future. It is what you do today that counts. Hope you get lots of support.

I need to hide my scales because the temptation to step on them is driving me nuts. In fact, what I need is for someone in my family to hide them for me so I don't even know where they are and can put them out of my mind entirely. I know I have lost something - I can definitely feel it, and something would be seriously…

I think I fixed it by disconnecting from mfp and reconnecting. Thanks.

Well surprise, surprise some people are interested. I'm kind of delighted that a few almost seem convinced I will fail as that will spur me on! I've done the logging and I've done the daily stepping on the scales. So I know it works but it just didnt work long term for me. I did say was prepared to reconsider the logging…

Not sure anyone is interested in this thread and I can understand - I'm not weighing so I can't tell you my progress. But I'm going to keep coming back anyway whether anyone reads it or not. What I can say is that despite the back injury I'm staying active and walking lots. I had a bad weekend food wise which was almost…

Serious back pain has meant no exercise which is a dreadful start but at least I have been eating right -mostly. Back to physio tomorrow and I am hoping I can get running soon as I have signed up for a 10k at the beginning of March. Next goal is to try and work in a small bit of gentle weight training. I think it was…

Well so far so good although I accept it's early days. One week in and I am definitely eating better, eating less and moving more. My only problem is I've damaged my back which could make exercise difficult. But I'm determined not to give up. The scales tempt me every day but I am staying strong and ignoring them.

I take the point about logging and I am prepared to concede it is a big mistake. I also know I need to use something as accountability so if I am not logging everything I eat I am at least going to have to come on here reasonably regularly to update how I am getting on. Logging works but I know from experience that I can…

I saw this on a post from a member who lost over 100lbs and I copied and saved it. Sorry I didn't record who said it: "I have so many people ask how I did it. Many ask me if I did anything special. I almost feel bad when I tell them no. In reality, it's all about portion control, the ability to say no and exercising.…

Hunger will be a problem but drink loads of water and try to choose natural foods to curb cravings. Accept that there will always be setbacks on the road to success.

Wasabi covered roasted chickpeas.

Ok, maybe I am being precious and assuming I shouldn't run. It is too damn sore at the moment but I imagine that most of the pain will be gone in a week or so - I will check with the doctor at my next appointment. Running is the only exercise I enjoy.

Same height, 153lbs. Age 41. Original goal is 138 as I want something realistic and achievable but if I get there I may well choose another goal.

Thank you so much guys. lisawinning4losing - I know 14lb is not much- which is why I'm so frustrated I can't seem to do it. Or even lose 7lb. There are so many people here who have lost hundreds. I don't know why I'm so weak and why I keep giving up before lunchtime on Day 1! I've failed so many times that I'm afraid to…