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Now that I have the system figured out: SW (starting weight): 217 LW (last weigh-in): 189 CW (current weight): 187

Strawberries freeze very well, also. I have tried growing them without success, but grab them up when they are on sale and buy bags of whole frozen ones the rest of the year.

I used to watching cooking shows - really super bad idea. Now I watch fitness shows - Strong, American Grit, American Ninja Warrior, and now....Extreme Weight Loss. Folks, what I learn from EWL is this - how each person got to their lowest emotional/spiritual point was how they got to their heaviest/most unfit state. What…

No worries. I used to hide from the camera and actually cried at work once when someone took a picture AND PUBLISHED IT in a work-related publication without my permission. Technically they said they didn't need my permission, but I had some real issues with how I felt about myself at that time. Most of it was not even…

Thank you, ladies! To show you where I started 3 years ago, I posted this picture. I was around 217 at the time - didn't have really accurate scales back then. This is from May 23, 2016 - almost 3 years after the other one.

Sweet! This is exactly the kind of support that is missing from many of our lives, I am guessing. It is this type of support that helped me lose weight the first time - and Stella laying out the very clear objective that we will do this together and LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND is crucial to the success of each of us. Just knowing…

LW: 189 CW: 189 WL: 0 I have been a little down this week, not feeling quite right and didn't exercise for several days. This week I need to get back on track. We will be going out of town, but I will be back at my favorite gym Tuesday through Friday, so that should help.

I find that if I eat enough protein during the day, I don't have cravings after my last meal. I do several 5-6 small meals during the day. For weight loss, using exercise and activity levels, it is important to have a good guide. Bodybuilders use a formula that I have seen mentioned on mfp, but I have a booklet with a…

Not sure where the "after the weigh-in" discussion thread is, but I would love to know your process this week. Food and exercise - are your diaries open?

Size 18 is leaving my home forever (and maybe size 16) in mid-June. I will do an inventory close to that date and post some pics for those who may be interested.

I like the dress, but agree your daughter must also like your choice. For my son's wedding, I was fortunate that I was only asked to wear a coordinating color and that was pretty easy.

February 28, 2016 to April 23, 2016. There isn't as big a visual difference during that time as I wanted, but about 5 1/8" lost in the core. Taking an updated picture this week and will post. Will also figure out how to make these pics a little smaller - wow.

This weekend we were celebrating both a grandson's birthday and our tenth anniversary, so there were lots of goodies around. I did eat well on Saturday except the last snack, but Sunday I chose to eat along with everyone else. Breakfast was two boiled eggs, but lunch was stuffed pizza, birthday cake, and popcorn with M&Ms.…

For me - All my ups and downs with weight have been negative reactions to the issues of other people. What I finally came to realize is that I deserve to be healthy and full of energy to live the life I deserve - having fun with family and enjoying life both in and outdoors. The healthier I am, the better I can be at all I…

Here is a 7-day meal plan for Clean Eating from Shape magazine. Would this be something you would consider? It is very close to how I eat. For the oatmeal breakfast, I cook my oatmeal with water only and add one scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder (has both whey and pea protein) and either blueberries or…

Celebrated our grandson, Kellan's, 5th birthday yesterday as well as our 10th wedding anniversary. Thankful for my hubby who is my biggest cheerleader on my healthy journey. Ate mostly tasty but very unhealthy food the past two days, but back on track today.

I wagged a 29.6 pound grandbaby the past 5 days, but getting back to wagging during a strength plus cardio training today.

LW: 192.6 CW 189 WL: 3.6 lbs!!!!!!!!!!! I am so very excited to be below the 190s again. It has been a while.

Late again, ladies and gents. Sorry! Three of our grands arrived for a week-long stay and I have been running constantly to keep up. LW 194.2 CW 192.6 (as of Friday morning) WL 1.6 pounds - better but am shooting for 2 lbs per week.

I have wagged every day. Sorry I haven't been on the 'net.

Wagged!

Wagged!

The last day we were with my mother-in-law, she took us out to eat for helping her through her surgeries and recovery these past few months. She chose the restaurant, which has only ONE choice that had a reasonable number of calories and nutrition. I learned this by asking for a nutrition guide and was given a 3-ring…

Hang in there! This just means you will be more creative in reaching your goals. :smile:

LOL. Okay, I must have missed the original Betsy thread, but I am happy to participate. At the farmer's market, Betsy also got fresh zucchini and baby spinach, along with some beautiful sweet potatoes and blueberries. She noticed one of the local farmers was paying special attention to her and complimented her mode of…

I weigh every morning on hubby's awesome scale - it is entirely too accurate, but the daily feedback is important for me. I am not yet conscious enough about eating throughout the day - although I am working out consistently and still have a calorie deficit, it isn't the level I want. It only works when I record the meals…

Accountability has been very important the two previous times I lost weight and this time will be no different. Keeping it off will be the same!!!! I am proud of this group as well and so glad Stella started it and that we have a good core group. Today I completed my food diary for the past two days - not a good idea -…

Worth considering. Most of my current size are jeans and t-shirts, capris, and jean or dressy cotton shorts with nice tops, but all in good shape.

I wagged today - it was late but I did it!

I was without internet access for almost a week and am very glad I wasn't uninvited. :blush: However, I will do my best to participate as often as possible now that I am back to stable internet. During my three separate weeks at scheduled events this summer, I will not be able to post, but will let you know when those will…