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  • Naw, I'm not going to be crazy about it.. I definitely believe in enjoying life. Was just looking for some good tips & tricks. I'll be celebrating my 31st birthday while I'm down, so THAT is going to be a free meal lol. I hope to maintain... if I lose, that would be AMAZING!
  • Thanks! I plan on sticking to vodka waters (mostly) lol & walking a LOT!
  • Hi! It's great you're feeling better & ready to find yourself again! Good luck, I'm sure you'll find success 8)
  • Hey neighbour! BC gal here ^_^ You can do it! You're only human, so you're gonna make mistakes and take steps backwards. Anyone who says they haven't is LYING! Don't give up on you though because you're worth all your love and attention. Feel free to add! I'm finding some great support by being active in the community.
  • Welcome back! I totally hear you - emotional eater here! And I've been through the divorce thing too, but with the opposite effect! I dropped the 85 lbs I gained while with him! I'm sitting at about 215 now, for about a year and having a hell of a time breaking that plateau! Good luck in your journey!
  • Have you tried sitting down & talking to them about what you need from them, why you are doing this & how it makes you feel when you're pressured? Also, have a plan of attack when you eat out. Drink lots of water to help keep you full, eat slowly. Replace salad dressings with just balsamic vinegar or, my parents love to…
  • I did couch to 5k! I totally noticed a difference. And water. Drink ALL THE WATER.
  • Hey! I'm nearly 31, divorced, but now in a long term relationship. I'm a certified teacher but I quit that to play with makeup!! I fell in love and never looked back. I totally HAVE to count calories because otherwise I eat ALL THE THINGS and that's just problematic. I am trying to keep myself going to the gym and really…
    in 32/F Comment by Swinggrrl January 2014
  • Ohhhh yeah. 240 down to 215 up to 295 (unhappy marriage), down to 213 (left said unhappy marriage), back up to about 220.. THANKS HOLIDAYS! But am back at it, counting calories, making sure I hit my protein intake & challenging myself at the gym (as soon as this bloody cold is gone). It's hard and it's forever, but you're…
  • I'm 5'11 and am aiming for 180ish, (SW 295; CW 215) but as I've always been bigger, I have NO idea what that looks like on my body! I know it's the upper level of a healthy weight for my height. I want to keep my curves, just get them a lil closer together ^_-
  • BC, Canada!
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