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I am also from a family where everyone 18+ (besides myself now & my husband) are overweight or obese. Whenever we visit I'm told that I need to "Eat more! Take some home!" And I"m constanty being asked, "Have you eaten anything today? Are you okay?" ...and yes, I've even been accused of not feeding my husband properly!!!…

Just a thought: my first 2 months I lost a total of 4 lbs...but I'm sure glad I didn't give up!!! You can do it! Find what works for you & keep your eye on the prize, A HEALTHY, SEXY, HAPPY YOU!!! :flowerforyou:

I'm 5'9 and currently weight 153. My ultimate goal is to be around 140-145!

You look sensational!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am also 5'9" and although you might think your goal weight is just a starting point for us, that doesn't matter! Everybody has to find what works for them and where they feel best! Congrats on your awesome new body...you totally deserve it!!! :flowerforyou:

Well, I'm 5'9" and I'm currently 153...So I'm sure that you'll look fine between 145-155 but I wouldn't be afraid to go a bit lower either...you'll find out what works for you! For now you can just shoot for a range, and once you're closer you'll figure out where you want to be :flowerforyou: Good luck!

I'm 5'9" and started at about 205. In the beginning I had my calories set to 1200 a day and was exercising like CRAZY burning between 500-1000 calories at least 5x a week. I hardly lost anything...it wasn't until I started to eat a bit more (around 1500 calories per day) that I started to consistently lose weight!!! You…

Happy Birthday friend!!!! Hope that you have an amazing day :flowerforyou:

Amazing transformation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You look fantastic :flowerforyou:

I think this is the first time I've been too short to join in on the tall girls thread...:cry: lol I'm 5' 9 1/4" so If you don't mind a shortie, I consider myself a great pal!

This year I have decided to give up two things... 1. THE SCALE: so that I start focusing on the healthy body that God gave me and stop stressing over flucuating up and down 2-3 lbs. I want to focus on toning and measurements and not get distracted by the stupid scale... 2. GOING OUT TO EAT: This will help me to spend more…

You should already know by now that I think you're incredible...but just so you NEVER FORGET... I THINK YOU'RE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou: :heart:

How old were you when you got engaged? 20 How long had you been together before getting engaged? 6 months How old were you when you got married? 20 Are you still together (if so, for how long)? Yes, together for 3 1/2 years & married for 2 1/2 years

I am 5' 9 1/4" & I am 23 years old My Goal is to be somewhere in the 140s (maintain about 142-145). I am currently 153lbs and I think that it's a great weight for me, but i'm trying to tone up a bit more and focus on lowering my body fat.

You have done an incredible job! Great job taking a-hold of your life and doing what you knew you needed to do in order to be healthy for yourself and the benefit of your family. You look terrific! Good luck on the rest of your journey!!!

Gender: Female I'm 23 years old Height: 5'9 1/4" SW: 204.8 CW: 153 GW: 145 NSV Goals: Having toned arms & legs...perhaps even some hot ABS for this summer :smile: Overall, my goal is to be happy & healthy in my own skin again!

I am 5'9 1/4 and this is a side-by-side from when I was 50lbs down (from 204.8 down to 153)... I'm hoping to eventually get somewhere in the 140s :flowerforyou: Good luck with the rest of your journey!!!

I definitely agree with this. For my height, I already have a bmi of about 22 but I want to go lower, so I guess I have to accept that it may take me several more months to lose these pesky 8lbs!

Same here!!!! It is ridiculously hard!!! I actually decided to maintain my weightloss of 50lbs for about 6 months for awhile because I thought my body needed a break from losing. Now I have been working on the last 10 lbs since mid Decemeber (about 2 months now)...and as you can see from my ticker, I still have 8 to go!!!

I definitely know how you feel. I go in spurts where I just don't seem to have the motivation and energy to eat right, but I just push forward. I've come to terms with the fact that eating poorly for a few days isn't going to de-rail me. It's when it starts to be bad choices for days and days and days and weeks... Anyways,…

oh oh oh! i'm 5'9" as well! If either of you'd like another friend, that would be awesome. I have great friends, but most of them are shorties :happy: My goal is 145.

I'm 5'9 1/4" and currently weigh 153. My goal is to get down to 140-145. Good luck :happy: Feel free to add me if you'd like since we're similar in height & goal!

I need to do this today; I've been being negative and down on myself all day...and a bad attitude never got anyone ANYWHERE. Random Positive Things: I have lost 53 lbs total since joining this site in July of 2010 I went from a size 16 to a size 8 I have tons of energy!!!! And I love to workout (which I never could have…

With my cousins this past summer!!! When was the last time that you were on a boat?

204.8 in July of 2010. I'm a little over 5'9" I'm currently 152 and about to bust into the 140s to stay :flowerforyou:

You look terrific....Congratulations on your hard-earned body!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Out of curiosity, how tall are you?

I ALMOST weighed as much as my husband (within 5 lbs) and that's what gave me the kick in the butt that I needed to start losing weight. As of this morning I weigh exactly 31lbs less than him :happy: after I have lost 51 lbs & he has lost about 25 lbs!

Eat the calories you burn from exercise if you're hungry...if you're not, then I say don't! ...I say, some weeks you won't lose, and that's okay! Every time that you work out or choose an apple over junk, you are changing your life. If you think of losing weight as a lifestyle change it will be so much easier than thinking…

No gimmicks for me, either! I have lost 50lbs and maintained that for over 8months! Now i'm hoping to lose another 10 and be in the best shape of my life. I did all of it by counting calories on MFP and working out at the gym!!!

You look excellent! Congrats on your awesome new body...Your hard work has definitely paid off! I've lost 50lbs so far & am struggling through the last 10lbs right now! You've given me hope that it can be accomplished :flowerforyou:

If it's making you uncomfortabl and unhappy, I say STOP with the flush! Just drink tons of water and eat healthy and incorporate exercise into your daily routine! It's not the fast way to lose weight, but it is the reliable way :smile: You can do it, girl!!!