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i love the golden girls too. i didn't appreciate the show when it was current. i had no interest in watching a show about old ladies. now when i watch - they don't seem old anymore. i realized they don't seem as old now because i'm not quite so far from their ages! EEK!! great writing and fabulous actors on that show. i…

hi. i used to worry what people thought way too much. i still care too much about what others think, but definitely less than before. i think you have to just go for it. live your life and if people are rude or laugh or whatever, you can't let it have power over you. don't let life pass you by!

i only see one pic and a sliver of another.

i could have written your post. it sucks being where you (we) are. i am finding that exercising helps get me back on track. i feel stronger and just plain healthier when i exercise. i think it's the boost of confidence that comes from completing a good work out that helps me get back on track with my eating. i hope you get…

thanks for the help and links everyone. i'm finding this a bit overwhelming. that documentary really messed me up!

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you are VERY inspiring. thanks so much for sharing your success! it's so encouraging to see someone that made such great changes by moderation, increased liquid and exercise. you are awesome!

you look fantastic - and smaller than your weight says. very inspiring!!!

wow!!!! what a difference. you have come a long way. nice work!!

hey! thanks everyone! i doubt i'll outgrow our weights any time soon. and i think i'd rather invest in a universal machine before purchasing a gym membership. hopefully that would take me where i want to be. thanks again for the advice!!

glad i didn't wait around for advice before starting. haha!

yummy - thanks for sharing!

sorry to butt in, but i have the same question as the original poster. i checked out strong lifts and it seems geared toward men. am i missing something? 5x5 says you will add 100 pounds to your lifting weight each month? huh?? i don't want to lift crazy amounts, i just want to get in shape. help!?

great advice everyone - thanks so much. i understand what you're all saying but for some messed up reason i don't follow through as i should. in my head i know i have to move on and leave the bad choices behind, but i just can't seem to do it. i think the pre tracking could really help. this is so frustrating.

oh ana? funny. my username is actually playing with 'whats in a name' the word 'whats' is placed in 'a name' and you get anawhatsme. know what i mean? i am the farthest from ana you could ever get.

thanks - that's great advice. my boyfriend has said he thought the free days were a bad idea. i have always had free days and i think they may be a real problem for me. it will be a huge challenge for me to get rid of them, but i have to. i like the idea of pre tracking my food. that will take some preparation, but i can…

my username has nothing to do with my goals??? but thanks for your help.

great news. i'm really happy for you!!

i had 2 grill ems - i'm not sure of the content, but i would guess them to be high in sodium. i also have been a bit constipated, so i think that is playing a part in this as well.

how about realizing that you are lucky to be able to get off the sofa. you are lucky to have a fully functional body. there are people that really can't get off the sofa, or get up at all, etc. don't waste what you have!

WOW!! all of your responses are so incredibly supportive and helpful. you have all helped me to look past this and focus on having a great week ahead. i am going to work on changing my mindset from 'deserving' a loss or not 'deserving' a gain. i think that advice is so HUGE! i never really looked at weight loss any other…

i assume these are websites?

what about this... Low Fat Granola Bars with Bananas, Cranberries & Pecans Yield: Makes approximately 24 bars. From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com Ingredients • 3 1/2 cup oats • 3/4 cup roughly chopped pecans • 3 large, ripe bananas • 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce • 3/4 cup dried cranberries • 3/4 tsp…

i eat both if i need to.

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i am doing weight watchers on my own - for free. i was a meeting member when points plus was introduced, so i have the materials and knowledge. i made a points tracker in excel - and use this site for my 'support'. i didn't care for the meetings because i found it was mostly a platform for outspoken regulars. new and/or…

i have over 100 to lose. anyone in this thread is welcome to add me as well. i'd love to watch you all shrink!

paying attention to this thread because i have the same question.

thanks so much for posting this! i have lots to lose and i also really really want to be as fit as i can possibly be. you are proof that i can reach my goals - thanks for sharing your success!!