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Time and energy top the list. Meal planning, meal prep and taking the time to eat breakfast and lunch, logging in MFP, $$ for lots of fruits and vegetables and good food, bathroom scale and food scale. Kettlebell. I have a treadmill that I bought about 6 years ago...haven't been using it yet but plan to in the next few…

I wish I knew who to credit for this: "Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." I've taken my time to develop the habits I need to keep going...tracking and calorie-counting, planning and meal prep, increasing my water intake, exercise. It's a process. Trust it! You really can do this! Along the…

So inspiring! You worked hard and it shows! I'm really happy for you that you have re-claimed your health! It must feel amazing to be able to move easily and freely! Thanks for sharing!

I can speak for myself after 32 lost of 100 or so goal...my knees are stiff and hurt when i first get up from sleeping or sitting, but it only lasts a couple of minutes and my legs are stronger overall. No knee pain when walking, though some on stairs still. I am hoping so much to get more relief.

Plan meals and bring your food with you...you have control over what you prepare! Plan a snack for your trip home so you don't walk in the door ready to eat everything in sight! Remember that the stress will still be there after the binge...and you won't feel any better. Track your eating...and track what you don't eat!!!…

When I lost weight years ago, it was the same thing. No-one ever said a word until over 40 pounds. I was feeling so frustrated, yet determined not to say anything. Then someone commented, and the flood gates opened! People were uncomfortable bringing it up, but when I responded positively they relaxed. Interestingly, I'm…

Do some meal planning, and find the things that satisfy you...aim for satiety. Not feeling hungry will go a long way in helping you avoid the weak moments and mindless eating. Drink your water. And yup, be patient. Also, some overeating will not undo the hard work, just delay the results. If you stay consistently at a…

It sounds like you're off to a good start...and several here have said the important things. Weight loss is not linear, you need to eat at a deficit over time...stay consistent. Track your food, be patient, keep a record. I started mid January with calorie counting, started tracking weight mid February...down 30 pounds but…

rdnck101, good for you! Keep it up! That goes for everyone here... :)

I'm dealing with menopause right now. Yup, I have the hot flashes and night sweats, the aching joints, etc. Recently I finally committed to dealing with my weight. Calories in, calories out, tracking, drinking water. Yesterday was 10 weeks since I began recording, and I'm happy to say I've lost 25 pounds. Yay! Menopause is…

Congratulations! What an accomplishment! You must feel incredible!

Some people are rude on purpose, some have no idea how rude they are. Either way, it hurts. I'm sorry that happened today.

Congratulations! So good not to get too caught up in the numbers, and instead focus on what you're actually doing to make yourself healthier! Keep it up!

I can relate...something around 100 to lose but taking it 10 pounds at a time...I've lost 20 so far (since mid January). Not on a specific plan, rather, I see this as a lifelong habit and I know (for myself) I need to be able to approach food without lots of rules and restrictions. I'm concentrating on CICO, knowing I need…

I really didn't want to get overwhelmed by the numbers...how much I weigh, how much I have to lose. I heard about a scale that records but doesn't tell your weight, rather, it tells you how far you are from your starting weight for 10 lbs (over or under). ;) Once you lose 10 lbs, it resets and tracks the next. The messages…

Well done! I'm where you were...sort of. I lost 80 + pounds several years ago, gained it back and am now in the "thinking stage" you describe in your blog. You've inspired me. If you can, I can, right?!! Thanks so much for sharing!

I've had mine since January. It's really good for tracking daily steps and knowing your more active times vs. less active ones. I like it for that...it helps me stay on top of pushing myself to take extra steps, stairs vs. elevators, get up and move during times I tend to sit, etc. I like that it syncs with MFP, though I'm…

these look good...thanks!

stream of consciousness...sooner or later everything crosses my mind! I have to remind myself to stay focused if I'm counting reps or need to pay attention to form, and it's a struggle!

Don't be upset if you don't get the results you wanted from the hard work you didn't do.

I have it and I really like it. It helps throughout the day to keep myself moving, find ways to add a little extra here and there. I like the sleep tracking, it's interesting. I like getting a weekly report and being aware of my patterns, and I like that it cooperates with this site. I do want a HRM now for use during…

Saturdays, yes, but not Sunday! Sacred Sunday, I call it. I work out in the mornings, so I love keeping one day free to be a little lazy and linger over coffee. I "play" though...swim, walk, bike, hike, garden...I'm game for whatever might come up!

Cold, crisp Moscato...perfect for sipping on a hot summer afternoon!

I just keep telling myself it's non-negotiable. It's the time that I can fit into my schedule, and I know if I put it off I'll find all kinds of excuses, so I just push through. Getting out of bed kills, but while getting dressed I find myself going into workout-mode. It does get easier; it becomes a habit. :-D

Being overweight was always so embarrassing to me, so when I began this journey I made a concerted effort not to talk about it. I DO have support at home, my husband is completely there for me. But I, rather we, knew this was my thing, I would need to motivate myself and make choices according to what I really wanted. I…

When I first started I would dread getting up to work out...frustrated being out of shape, used to sedentary ways, etc. A couple of things worked for me: pick the same time every day . Make it routine. For me it was first thing in the morning. I'm able to work out at home and I just decided I'd do best getting it done…

When you say hello to a relative you haven't seen in 6 months and her blank stare suddenly erupts into recognition and the words "Oh My GOD I didn't recognize you!" What a moment!

You've gotten some good advice. My two cents: 1. Get the best shoes you can afford; they are worth every penny. 2. Don't think you can't. (I weighed more than you do when I started). Just walk a bit, push off and go! You'll probably surprise yourself! 3. Stay with it. 4. ENJOY!!!

That happened to me. My right knee began to hurt so much I quit using the video. Turned out it was bursitis. Fine now. Doing Insanity, no problems.

I had a couple of years before turning 50, and I wanted so badly to be able to enter that decade healthy and active. I dreamed of kayaking, hiking in the mountains, running, and playing on that birthday! I couldn't bear to think it wouldn't happen. I had serious weight to lose, but realized how incredibly lucky I'd been to…