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Synching has been inconsistent for a few weeks now. Works fine for a few days, then won’t synch for a day, repeat.

I like the day 1 statement. Taking that kind of ownership is critical, for your happiness and health. With what’s going on right now, my family has actually had more time together, and particularly for exercising together. Bike rides, pilates, walks...

Welcome to MFP! Dealing with long workdays is a real challenge, but I find working out is a great stress reducer.

It's not uncommon that when we get so focused in taking care of others, we don't keep as focused on taking care of ourselves. There's a lot of good people and resources here to help. What kind of approach to diet and exercise are you thinking about? What questions do you have?

Remember, cows have been known to spontaneously explode... Lions, never...

A great way to start. Keep at it! Good luck!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/never-tell-me-the-odds-632567

Hell Comes to Frogtown.

There are certain advantages to that plan...

The most important things are going to be patience, consistent practice of whatever approach you take, and a willingness to experiment and adjust. You're in the upper half of a healthy BMI range, and looking to get into the lower half. That will be slower going generally. You have stopped several times, and recently gone…

Sometimes it is a matter of habit, and you need to work on addressing and changing reflexive patterns of behavior. This could be helpful: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/the-power-of-habit-part-1-why-habits-matter-688130

Some places to get answers: So what the heck is going on here on MFP?: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/what-is-mfp-673617 What are these people even talking about? http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1069278-acronyms-and-terms-for-new-mfp-members-v-6 So how does this calorie counting stuff work anyway?…

So what you're saying is, instead of losing weight, we can just get taller?

He has provided a lot of valuable input and information. There's a lot of great names in the thread. I saw @MireyGal76 mentioned too. May great, helpful posts.

This is good advice above.. Here's some thoughts on my approach to losing #145 http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/the-resolution-that-stuck-my-two-year-mfpiversary-607930 http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/reflections-on-a-year-of-maintenance-667953

That is an excellent reference. This may provide some helpful perspective too: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/mfp-101-logging-exercise-734937

These might provide some additional perspective http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/mfp-101-i-just-gained-3-pounds-overnight-636811 http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/mfp-101-patience-you-must-have-it-713900:

If you could just prevent people from posting anything ridiculous, that would be great.