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Thanks for the tip, and for the inspiration! I do exercise 6 times per week, but the other days are gym sessions and cardio (Body combat). I recently moved from 5KM per running session to 9km, after having had a few months off in Autumn/ winter. I aim to up it to 11km next, but first want to get my speed back up. This time…

Hi from the Midlands, although originally Dutch, so do I count? ;)

After logging on daily on MFP for over 2 years and an initial weight loss, my mum just didn't manage to lose the last 5 KG towards her target for over a year. this was until we bought her a "fit bit" for mothers day this year- counting her daily steps. She has now lost the 5 KG she couldn't lose before, simply by walking…

First of all: Well done! Sometimes we don't set our goal weight as low as we want, as it seems impossible to ever get to that stage. I know I set a number of mini goals before my 'actual' Goal- in that case it is fine to keep on going. I have now moved my actual goal by 3 kilo's, as I am not perfectly happy yet either.…

I agree. During my Christmas 'binge break' I would eat a handful of crisps with out appreciating the flavour- getting myself the next hand ready whilst still chewing. now I am back on 'logging mode'; The other day I 'pinched' 1 crisp of my husband broke it into 4 to make it last longer and savoured every bit of it. Enjoyed…

Cut out bread in the week- I just have porridge for breakfast and meal soups for lunch. Worked for me. and on a 'keep sane' point of vview- I have stopped exercising every day, like I did before I was on MFP. I used to eat anything I wanted 'because I exercise every day'. I now eat less, and exercise less, but allow myself…

De kleine hoera momenten; ik zette goals van 4 kilo, werd immens gelukkig van een maatje minder, en toen mijn BMI 27.5 was, en vervollgens onder de 25 etc. Die kleine 'hoera' momenten vierde ik dus uitgebreid (trakteren op nieuwe (sport) kleren, of gewoon een dag stralend rondlopen) - ik zette mini goals, met ultieme goal…

I don't know how tall you are, but 135 lb doesn't seem to be overweight. i'd love to weigh 135lb! Don't beat yourself up about it. You can controle overeating , but only if you are motivated enough- you've done it before, we can't do it for you...

wow, can't believe how much of a difference 20 lb can make just by doing the exercise! What i love about it is that you have made such a big transformation, but still enjoy your weekend wines and 'full English' regularly. hats off to you, Miss.

This. but I still allow myself a drink on Friday and saturday nights. I work 35 miles from where I live and don't want to drink in the week as I'd be afraid I'd be over the limit when driving in the morning. I once had an accident and had to use the breathiliser. I was fine, but it made me wonder how often I'd driven in…

Dit! Ik was 7 kilo afgevallen na een jaar elke dag sporten. 2 ervan at ik er met de kerst weer aan. Sinds MFP (1 jaar geleden begonnen) ben ik 16 kilo afgevallen (naast de 5 die er al af was) het meeste kwam er in de eerste maanden af. De afgelopen maanden ben ik minder streng geweest want ik heb mijn Goal bereikt, dus ik…

Haha, yes, they are definitly both me! I think my face has really changed by having less fat around the sides and chin, which I think is the biggest difference. I felt like a 'michilin man' before. You can see why...

Wow, what an achievement. You look so much younger with it as well! Well done!!

I replaced my diet of wholemeal bread and cheese for lunch with a 'meal soup' - ie lentil or bean soup. It really has worked for me. It is often between 100 and 150 calories and as it has beans or lentils in it fills me up enough not to crave bread. Initially I would have it with 2 crackers, but after a while I found I…

This one caught my attention as I am also always in the high. When running I go as high as 198- even when I was 20. I do feel like I have a good work out, but don't feel like I am truly pushing my limits. But, well; I don't see the point in exercising without working up a sweat! I have been asked if I was Ok by gym…

I don't accept all friend requests; lots of people send one without giving a reason WHY they want to be my 'friend', so I don't feel guilty not giving them a reason why i don't want to be their friend. If someone does send a friend request and informs me why they decided to befriend me, I accept their request, unless the…

Wow, you look 10 years younger!

before at 191 lb: after at 151 lb: I have lost another 5 lb since then!

I'm 5.6 and went from 191.8 to 146.6 over the past 2 years so similar loss, just from a higher starting point I haven't got loose skin as such (lots of strechmarks on belly after pregnancy 6 years ago though) but my tummy is the least pretty of my body as it does 'hang' a bit. Not sure how to add my before and after pic.…

Hi there, To thouse who asked; why do you blame the fruit (and not the shepherds pie) I am only blaming the fruit because I have eaten the fruit smoothie last- otherwise I would have been fine calories wise. It was the 'thing that tipped me over'. I agree with others by the way; calories are calories, no matter where they…

Wow, I read all the comments and had so much to comment on just reading them. I won't do that though.. I think. One of the comments earlier was about their friend refering to their weight loss even around new people. I have to admit; I am guilty of doing that. My friend has lost 6 stone (80+ pounds) and I tell everyone we…

I love your name Peanutswife! I have just gone over my daily calory allowance because of my love for peanuts! and I only had 30 grams.... Being a veggie I have only a few sources for protein- peanuts being one. I don't go over often, but if I do, I don't worry about it. I always go over my sugars and am a little high on…

Mrs Pong- nice figure.

Ive had brown, black, lots of shades of blonde, purple (my favourite), blue, red, green, pink, lots of shades of red, from 'fire red' to burgundy. Didn't do Glow in the dark colors when I was a teenager. If I didn't have the job I have now, I would definitly be swaped for purple again., actually for any of my 'shocking'…

Don't give up! It took me 1.5 years to loose 40 pounds, which is longer than most, but I lost it in the end. Take it a pound at a time, as long as the trend is downwards it is good. Another question: Do you weigh yourself at the same time every time you weigh yourself? I weigh myself in the morning before I get dressed, I…

me too; Saturday morning Gym, for Saturday evening wine

Fantastic succes story. It isn't just the succes story that I love though, your love for your family clearly stands out as well! :) It soundslike you are one happy woman! Enjoy the new you..... and your hubbies pants ofcourse! ;)

ps: not sure about the US rules, but in the UK people can't be done for trespassing unless there is a clear boundary line, such as a fence. Also; the police can't do anything other than ask people to move on if there is no defined boundary as they are on private property, not on the highway. I used to know someone who had…

I think you are missng the point. I don't think she ever suggested chopping the trees down, or even calling the cops (although others have) she justw ant people to be polite. Steffie, I agree they should ask permission of you first, but I also think you set an example when you allowed them to carry on first time around.…

Herber, my husband says Irish, cus of your name and looks.