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in IF YOU COULD WRITE A NOTE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF? Comment by ritodcin03 May 2015

I'm with you! A horrendously bad picture is what made me come back to this site. It's really sad the power photos can have over us though. Last weekend, I threw my back out when I was home alone, and to amuse myself, I took a selfie while on the floor waiting for my husband to find me. The awkward overhead angle created…

in HATE... that I look so huge in photos! Comment by ritodcin03 May 2015

Thanks! That's a great site!

in work out suggestions for the injury prone Comment by ritodcin03 May 2015

Thanks, Sordova. I've been considering investing in a bike. It would probably be a lot more interesting than the recumbent bike in the gym!

in work out suggestions for the injury prone Comment by ritodcin03 May 2015

woo-hoo! good for you!

in Good bye Lane Bryant, Hello Victoria Secret Comment by ritodcin03 May 2015

Your post is very motivating!

in My first success Comment by ritodcin03 May 2015

you look fantastic! Well done!

in 10 weeks - 10kg (22lbs)! PIC Comment by ritodcin03 May 2015

it depends how well you know this friend. I don't know a lot of people who respond well to negative reinforcement. But ask them if they want your opinion. Personally, I would immediately unfriend any MFP friend--or person in real life for that matter--who thought it was appropriate to "scold" me. And anyone who would judge…

in friends and how to help them Comment by ritodcin03 May 2015

Welcome back! I think we have similar stats (SW 230, CW 224, GW 175-ish) :smile: Feel free to add me! I'm embracing the slow and steady wins the race philosophy!

in Starting over again Comment by ritodcin03 April 2015

that's fantastic!! Congrats!

in 100 Pounds Down! Comment by ritodcin03 April 2015

Same for me. I'm also 5'11". I actually couldn't understand what happened when I could no longer fit into 14s because no matter what my weight was (from 165-200 lbs) I was always a 14. I remember being dumbfounded in the fitting room trying on 16s, thinking, well this is weird. Overall weightloss isn't noticeable on me…

in THE TALL LADY STRUG Comment by ritodcin03 April 2015

Congrats! And I absolutely love that you put your driver's license weight. I have been putting my goal weight on my driver's license for as long as I can remember!

in Six months of progress (a way to go, but down 55lbs)! Comment by ritodcin03 April 2015

Someone told me that this is not something I have to do, this is something that I get to do for myself. No one is going to be devastated if I'm not under my calorie goal or don't go to the gym or jiggle when I run or continue to wear a size 16/18. This isn't a work deadline that my boss is demanding or a famly obligation…

in Best (reasonable) weight loss tip you've used- go! Comment by ritodcin03 April 2015

that's fantastic. Congrats!

in First small success Comment by ritodcin03 April 2015

I hit my "enough is enough moment" about 15 minutes ago. I completed a 15k with my husband (we did it as a walk/run) this past weekend, and the race pictures just came out. I was so excited to see them...until I saw them. I've been in such denial about my weight gain (+50 pounds since 2007), and the finish line picture was…

in What made you finally realize enough is enough? Comment by ritodcin03 April 2015

Don't let the mean girl who is bullying you right now get into your head. Continue to be kind, funny, and open to friendship because there are so many wonderful people out there who want to be around you. Her cruel pettiness is not a measure of your worth. But if she does get into your head (because she did), take comfort…

in If you could give some advice to your 14 year old self. What would it be?. Comment by ritodcin03 January 2015

My sister and I just ran the Philly half marathon in November, and I am running my first full one on January 9th in Disney World. This is my boyfriend's 10th year running the Goofy Challenge (half marathon on Saturday and full marathon on Sunday), so I'm very excited to do this with him. I say go for it! Do you have any…

in Marathon runners? Comment by ritodcin03 December 2010

good for you!!!

in I'm fit! Comment by ritodcin03 July 2010

Congrats on reaching your goal! Viva Las Vegas!

in 15 lbs and Vegas Comment by ritodcin03 July 2010

What a powerful declaration! You DO deserve this, and you have the support of a couple hundred MFP-ers to get you through!

in Accountability Comment by ritodcin03 July 2010

Thanks everyone! I'm going to my boyfriend's parents house on July 31, so the big weigh in will happen then. Although, it almost doesn't matter now that I've found my magic pants!

in They zipped...I can still breathe!!! Comment by ritodcin03 July 2010

Thanks for sharing such an inspiring story! It just goes to show that it is never to late to choose happiness and live your life out loud!

in Weight-loss Success, Maintenance and LIFE!! From one who kn Comment by ritodcin03 July 2010

Awesome!!

in ONDERLAND!!! Comment by ritodcin03 July 2010

I'm in! I'll start at the gym tonight!

in 200 Situp challenge Comment by ritodcin03 July 2010

I agree with Anu. Any marathon training plan has you doing long runs leading up to the big race, so just make the half your long-run for that week. Congrats on your accomplishments!!

in Poll-what is the next move? Comment by ritodcin03 July 2010

Once I switched to eating 5-6 small meals a day, I was never hungry. I also find it's good to have some distractions and to avoid places where I have food memories. Starbucks is the worst for me. I can just hear the coffee cake whispering to me the moment I walk in the door!

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