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dumbells, barbells, kettlebells, reisistance bands - limited assortment but not opposed to acquiring more.

Like others have mentioned...restaurants are a part of life for many of us so somehow we need to be able to manage eating out. I know it sounds silly, but often when I do go out and opt for the salad (even though I want the fettucine alfredo!) I take a moment to savor the atmosphere, the company, the break from…

@45 lbs, 5 months, 1 month maintenance "break" (I had several social events, birthdays, vacation, etc. lined up and I knew I'd be challenged to stay in a deficit, so I aimed to hold steady. Still tracked calories, just not as stringently, and ate things I no longer make a habit of...cake, wine, bread. After a month I…

well done!

It may sound simple and naive, but my advice is, be the mother you want her to have. A healthy role model, a partner in play as she grows and develops, an advisor and confidante, a safe harbor. Present in the moments of her life, a person she not only gets to be around, but someone she wants to be around. It seems to me…

Glad you are okay and are following up. Sounds like you got good advice...see a cardiologist! Proactive is ALWAYS better! :smile:

YOU SHOULD ABSOLUTELY STAY ON TOP OF THIS. It's no joke. GPs, even good ones, are not specialists. Things get missed, or misunderstood. Tachycardia and/or arrhythmia can be life-threatening -- at the very least your body is talking to you, so keep listening. And don't fool yourself that you're relatively healthy. Heart…

You've worked hard to get the right mindset, to make healthy choices, to believe in yourself. You've stayed with it 7 months, so it's becoming a way of life now. And your body just isn't in sync with how you're thinking. Of course your're discouraged! This may be a time to go on autopilot...do what you've been doing, trust…

Congratulations! What a huge accomplishment!

I log the individual ingredients, though I don't weigh. I usually will have things like half a cucumber or green pepper, 2 cups of lettuce, etc. I know these are just estimates but they're close enough, and I generally overestimate a bit. But it does depend on the vegetable...more calorie dense ones deserve a little more…

I started just about 6 months ago, so the quote sure hit home! I've lost over 40 lbs, exclusively by counting calories. I impose very few restrictions on myself because I want this to be a permanent change. (My approach to eating is evolving, interestingly, but only in response to what I find myself leaning toward and not…

I guess I could consider yesterday a NSV! I really just expected I'd eat extra and was okay with it, but in the end I found myself pretty content with sampling a few things that appealed. What's interesting is what appealed and what didn't...I passed up donuts, desserts, potato chips and dips and more without any interest.…

Motivation gets you started, habit keeps you going! The mere thought of going restrictive and having to give up what you like is enough to stop most people in their tracks. Still, many of us get caught in the trap of thinking "I'm going to start right nowand change my ways!" only to get discouraged and let it go. The…

Scour the "success" thread on MFP!!!! haha It is the hardest thing - I've just come out of a month of "playing" with the same 2 or 3 pounds, essentially I didn't lose any weight for all of May even though I followed the same guidelines that helped me lose steadily throughout Feb, March and April. I took a 10-day break from…

Greek yogurt with blueberries and sliced almonds! Power bowls are great, too...there are tons of recipes, but essentially they're a mixture of grains, roasted veggies, beans, a few nuts or seeds. Do some prep on the weekends to save time. For myself, I like to stick to the same few lunch options just for the sake of ease…

Thank you for inspiring me! You are really LIVING your life!

Fantastic! Well worth the effort...keep it up!

I'd lost over 80 lbs, was working out and in really good shape. I was the healthiest I'd been in years. One day I got a phone call--there would be major changes at work. It was the beginning of a 3-year stretch of incredible stress which I completely let take over my life. I had to do a lot of work to pull myself out of…

I'm not really sure what defines a plateau...several weeks? Month? I do know I have hovered within 2 lbs for nearly a month now. I also experience what I call "the bounce..." I lose 2 pounds, the next day one or both are right back and it takes several more days to return to the original loss. I do keep track of averages,…

farro with sweet potato, black beans and spinach. Simple dijon vinaigrette with a little maple syrup for flavor. Sooooooo good!

I was at a workshop yesterday that had nothing to do with weight loss. The presenter made a comment..."Celebrate the successes." It resonated with me...I haven't done that so much. I'm still on track though frustrated with a bit of a standstill over the last few weeks. I decided to get a bracelet I quite liked as a symbol…

Greek yogurt with berries and sliced almonds. Yum!

This, but vanilla almond milk (unsweetened), and "Special Dark" cocoa powder. So so good!

I'd be interested. I've been logging food daily (68 day streak :smile: ). Down a little over 30 of maybe 100 lbs (haven't fully determined what my goal is). Focused on CICO, limiting starches and sugars but no restrictions. Very committed and in it for the long haul. Friend me!

The physical discomfort was affecting my quality of life. I worried about how much damage I've caused myself. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to find the "spark," but one day I realized I was ready. That was in January. A few weeks later my husband had a close call...a really close call...and was diagnosed with a…

You look wonderful! Congratulations on the hard work!

So much good advice, I'll just throw some support your way! The most important thing is that you've decided to take back your health! With that commitment, everything is possible! I'd look at it as a series of stages. You'll have a chance to address all the things you want to, in good time, but start with a plan for…

Wishing you the very best...

When I finally knew I was ready, I started by adding to my food choices. I needed to eat more vegetables, fiber, fruits, etc. I didn't start out eliminating foods or changing my "usual" menu, but I made sure to add things...two vegetable sides rather than one, fruit with breakfast, spinach in a smoothie, etc. Then I…