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When I started I was told I could eat 2100 calories a day....that wasn't counting any exercise calories. I weighed 264 when I started. There were times that I ate around 2200 to 2300 after eating some of my exercise calories. I have dropped 42 lbs thus far. I didn't believe it would work either but it does. As I have lost…

You can do this. If I can, anyone can. I have been big since I was a kid. I have always felt like I was sexy but I hid behind the whole phrase, "I look pretty hot for a fat chick." Then the scales hit 300 and it scared me to death. I am 34 with two little boys that I want to make sure I live a long life for. This time last…

My advise is to not deprive yourself. Every time I have deprived myself, I have ultimately ended up over indulging which is not what you want to do. Give yourself a treat and just make sure that you ration for it. I have discovered that is the key to success, or at least my success. Good luck on your journey.

Reba we all know each other well because lets face it most of our stories aren't all that different. I get a lot of support from people in my life but I am so addicted to logging in and checking on my MFP family as well. You can do this...this is not a fad diet this is a lifestyle change and you are in the drivers seat.…

Reba..... I understand how you feel. I have been on this site for almost 7 months now and I have lost 35 lbs. I have never stayed with it this long. I find myself saying this same thing all the time. It really feels good to know that you have turned the corner and are moving to a fantastic lifestyle change. Congrats and…

Welcome to MFP....I understand your story because it is oh so familiar. I started my journey at almost 300 lbs a year ago. I lost 36 lbs from January till July and then I hit a plateau. That is when I began MFP. I have dropped 35 lbs since then. I didn't have medical issues but a ton of major life setbacks that caused me…

I have been doing this for over 6 months. I do workout but I am not in the gym everyday. I watch my food intake and stay below my allotted calories almost everyday. I have lost 35 lbs since July. If you stick with it, this is the ultimate tool. Good luck on your journey.

Hi there. I understand you totally. I am a mother of two. I have been heavy all my life pretty much but I have really ballooned up since I have had my boys. I started at about 300 lbs when I started my weight loss journey but I weighted 264 when I started on here. I have dropped 35 lbs so far but I still have another 50 to…

Welcome to MFP. I know that being underweight can be just as bad as being overweight. We are all here to live a healthier, happier lifestyle. That means that we support everyone no matter what their goals are. This is a great site to use to keep track of what you are eating. I am sure you will be surprised by what you are…

Welcome to MFP. This site is amazing. I have done everything possible to lose weight and last year was my year. This site was one of the greatest things I found to help me. The support that you get on this site is amazing. The amount of motivation and encouragement you get from the other members is second to none.

Welcome to MFP. I know what you mean about wanting to do this for your son. I have a 7 and a 5 year old and I want to make sure that I am around for them. I have been doing this since July 2010 and I have never been able to get myself as motivated as I have this time around with the support and encouragement from my MFP…

Welcome to MFP.....this place is great. I have been at it since July and you will not find a better place to get motivation and support. Feel free to add me if you like.

Good for you. Isn't that the most amazing feeling in the world to look at yourself and say "Damn, I look good." Here's to many more days of feeling that way.

Welcome to MFP. This is definitely a great place to start your journey. I have been at it now for almost 5 months and have dropped 25 lbs. Everyone is very supportive and motivating. Enjoy your journey. Remember life isn't a dress rehearsal this is the real deal so enjoy it.

I workout at Curves and it is wonderful. I pay 36 a month. Didn't think I would like the whole just women thing but it has turned out to be a very positive and pleasant environment.

Wow you look amazing. Keep up the good work.

Congratulations to you for already accomplishing so much. I plan on continuing to keep a calorie diary after I reach my goal because I think it makes me reflect when I know I am going to have to put down those calories.

Hi welcome to MFP. I totally understand where you are coming from. I am 34 with two boys 7 and 5. I am an Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at a large middle school. I have never really paid close attention to what I eat and I have never really been real good at exercising. I began this journey in July and I have lost…

Welcome to the club. This site is amazing. The people on here are so supportive and motivating. I have been at this for almost 4 months now and I have dropped 23 lbs and 25.5 inches. This has now become an everyday part of my life. Good luck on your journey.

We have all been there before or are still there. This place is amazing and all the people are so motivating. Good luck on your journey.

This site is wonderful. I have been at it now for four months and I have dropped 22 lbs and lost 25.5 inches. The people on this site are very supportive and motivating. It is remarkable.

I am almost always under but I am allotted 2000 calories because of how much I weight and the amount that I have set to lose each week. My calorie allotment has been going down the more weight I lose. I am always above the 1200 calories. I make sure of that because of the exact reason you stated, your metabolism slows…

Welcome....this site is a great place. Everyone is so supportive and motivating.

I am a Mountaineer from Wild Wonderful West Virginia.

I think this site is the best kept secret on the web. I love it. Welcome and enjoy your journey. You will love the site.

This site is amazing. I have been at it almost 4 months which is longer that I have ever stayed with any change in lifestyle. We are all here to help each other. Good luck on your journey.

Welcome both of you. This site is a wonderful place to keep yourself on track and get motivated. This is the longest that I have ever stayed excited about changing my habits. I know part of it has to be the great people that I talk to on here who keep me motivated with encouraging words and motivating stories. Good luck on…

This site is really amazing and everyone on here is very supportive. Good luck on your journey.

My symptoms have really subsided a lot. I don't have near the bloating and water retention that I once did which I think helps with everything else. It has been just one pleasant side effect of losing weight.

I am not a big sweet lover but occasionally I crave chocolate. I checked on the data base and found chocolate that wouldn't make me feel to guilty. I found chocolate drops that were only 150 calories for 3. When I need a fix, I grab a couple. I also moved to eating gelato instead of ice cream. I have found some really good…