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Careful with that self degrading! :) A nudge to get you on your way is fine, but don't let it eat at you. All I'm sayin'. I'm guessing this is similar to shopping in the "Women's" section and walking out feeling LESS like a woman. I was there yesterday at JCP, picking up a workout shirt I ordered online to the store. I…

I broke an old camping chair last summer and now I inspect before I sit. It's a horrible, depressing feeling. Everyone told me the chair was old and on it's way out - which my logical self knows was true - but my inner demons screamed "FATTY!" at me for a little while, for sure.

Sweat. In my thinner days, I equated sweat to working out. Now I equate sweat to sitting down, or just existing in the summertime. I hate feeling like my pants are damp. I went to a baseball game over the weekend, and when I stood up I had two big sweat marks on the front of my shorts. Thank goodness they evaporated within…

Great idea! I was thinking fortune teller, which is really similar construction, and I will take pirate wench into consideration since it would fit a couples costume. Looking for an underbust corset that won't break the bank, as my belly and hips are not proportionate to my bust. I've found that corsets that fit me around…

You could be very lucky! I get painful, deep boils about the size of a dime or nickel on the inside of my thigh. Not all the time, probably once or twice a year, but I do everything to avoid them now. They're caused by blockage of sweat glands and/or hair follicles, and they can happen even to thin people. If they get…

Absolutely. Best of luck to you too. Thank you for your encouragement!

Thank you! :) My goal is set at 135 - but I'm really hoping for "comfortably healthy" - it's just not something I can really count down to. Funny about significant others and weight. My fiance requested I keep my boobs and butt, but I told him that I can't pick where the weight loss comes from. Too late for the boobs…

All the time! I pray it's not noticeable!

Personally, I don't hide from pictures, or dread going to the doctor, but I know people who do and I totally see where they are coming from. But that isn't the point and that wasn't my point. My point was about getting fed up to do something about the thing that makes you unhappy. Most people who lose weight appear to be…

I'm totally wracking my brains for costume ideas now. Fortune Teller, maybe? Trying to find a costume that actually works with my size, instead of masking it. My profile pic is of the last costume I actually loved - 2 years ago and about 15lbs lighter. The Big Bad Wolf. I felt totally fierce in it, even at a plus size.…

Thanks!

When I lose this weight and try to fit into knee-length boots and still can't because I'm too muscular -- I'll take it. Bravo to you for your accomplishment! And I've worn them before in my past skinny life. They are sweaty. Ain't gonna lie.

Those people are the ones who are less human, not you. I hope their humanity grows and someday they can see people as people. Some never will, unfortunately. You can do what is right for you, get as fit as you want to be - those who don't accept, well, they can shove off! Good luck on your journey!

I didn't have it at 115, it showed up slightly around 140, by 160 it was a problem, but by 190+ it was an emergency. I get boils and welts now... a rash is the least of my trouble. The pettipants are awesome under dresses, and to sleep in. I got these:…

My fiance is a DJ so he almost always has a gig on Halloween, and parties to go to all Halloween weekend. Our friends have a tendency to go really over-the-top when it comes to costumes. I'm not sure how much weight I will have lost by then, but I know if I keep working out and eating well, I'll have more energy to get…

Congratulations on you weight loss and transformation into a healthier you! I agree, we should all look at the positive things about becoming healthier, thinner people. But for many people, especially those starting out, the negative realities of our weight are powerfully motivating. As in, "I'm fed up with being sick and…

Great loss so far! You're on the right path!

As for thigh rub - I love BodyGlide in cream-to-powder formula and pettipants. If you're tired of bike shorts and compression shorts and tights and such, look up pettipants on Amazon. They're slip material made into shorts. Light enough to sleep in, come in a decent range of sizes, not very expensive, aren't restricting,…

So happy to see a positive spin put on my snarky topic! On the face of it, yes, it can appear very negative to some people to create such a list. I see them more as "tipping points" - additional motivation to make the changes I need to make in my life, for my health and for myself. I have far more self-esteem than the post…

They do make them, but I'm broke and can't afford them. All the boots in my price range are meant for skinny calves. Boo-hoo!

I've heard that tea in general is good for weight loss. I agree that honey is the way to go in terms of sweeteners - you don't need much and it's a safer bet than all the artificial garbage. I usually don't need anything in my tea, but I tend to buy fancy flavored teas. One of my favorites is White Peach…

Hello! What should we call you / name: Sset Where you are from: Western New York Your weight loss goals: To get into a US size 14 jean by the end of 2014 (currently in a US size 18) [this is an intermediate goal] Motivation: Fat clothes suck & I'm tired of my body not keeping up with my personality. There's a whole list of…

I already posted on the other thread: Can I get in on this? It doesn't matter to me which team, but I have ~70 lbs to lose if that helps place me.

Can I get in on this? It doesn't matter to me which team, but I have ~70 lbs to lose if that helps place me.

I usually tune into Digitally Imported (www.di.fm or App), pick a genre (usually one of the Oldschool channels), and let DI do the rest.

I'm studying Clinical Laboratory Technology and Biomanufacturing, and my life revolves around flashcards. I use FlashcardMachine, which is both an app and a free website. I think the app costs a few bucks, but it was totally worth it. I can make flashcards on my desktop, tablet, or laptop and share them with my study…

Just got engaged last month - wedding set for Summer 2016. Yeah, I know this is a 2015 thread, but I can relate to all of you. We're putting it off for a multitude of reasons - financial for sure, and waiting for me to get out of school (getting married will wreak havoc on my financial aid), and I want to lose 70-80 lbs.…

I'm not so much worried about the sagging as I am about the shrinking. I was a 38DD and now I'm a 38C or 38B. It's not freaking fair. I finally had a decent rack going and now that rack is the first thing to go. Why not my chin/neck? Why not my stomach? Why not my thighs? Why does the weight have to come out of my boobs…

I'm not new to MFP, but I'm back after a long hiatus. I turn 36 this Sunday, I'm a student, and I got engaged to my soulmate last month. He's getting fit and toning up (he wasn't big to begin with) but I need to do the same and get healthy for our future. Graduation/Wedding/Honeymoon planned for summer of 2016, and I want…