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This was extremely helpful to me. In addition, I have found that the longer I go without eating sugary/ processed foods, the less I crave it. I haven't have any big cravings in a couple of weeks!

I also recommend that you be very, VERY careful where you get your training for how to swing kettlebells. There are tons of people out there whose form is APPALLING. Here is a site where you can be sure to find good tips for using proper form: http://www.allaboutkettlebells.com/ There is also a kettlebell group here on MFP…

I've cut out a bunch of things from my diet as part of a 3 week experiment. I am two weeks in at this point. Let's see if I can remember the whole list: no wheat, dairy, sugar, processed foods, soy, corn... which leaves me with meat, fruit, vegetables, beans, grains other than wheat. Anyway, I honestly can't say I feel all…

I lost another pound! I was away all weekend so didn't post last Friday. Man, a pound a week is not very gratifying compared to the stuff you see on TV, but I just think about what things will be like 6 months from now, and I know I'm doing the right thing. 1/15 201.5 1/25 200 2/1 199

EXACTLY! A size 8 at your height is NOT obese. And even by the BMI standards, 170 *might* be a few pounds above a BMI of 25, but nowhere near obese. Not even in the ballpark! Sigh. It's incredibly frustrating that health care "professionals" are using such an inaccurate method of assessing someone's ideal weight.

I have always been a big fan of water; I have water next to me all day and I drink loads of it. A few years back, I was dating someone who drank a ton of diet soda, so I started having it in my fridge so he could have some when he came over... and of course, I started drinking it too, until..... ...... one day I took a…

Fantastic progress!!! Are you noticing any change in the way that any of your clothes fit? Bra, shirt, pants? I do notice a difference in your arms and in your ribcage area in particular. Aside from weighing yourself, you could also consider taking measurements - it's another way of tracking progress! Congratulations on…

Great work! What a big difference for both of you!

I've been having shoulder problems, AND it has been super cold out... and I've had terrible foot problems in the past! You might be able to find some exercise videos you can do. I have been doing a Pilates video for buns & thighs that you do while lying down - no pain to your foot at all! I bet there are other videos out…

I suggest you consider opening up your diary and letting people see what you're eating every day. You might be overcompensating for not enough food during the day, or poor nutrition! Here are things that help me: 1. Eating loads of healthy food so that I'm full all day. Tons of fruit, veg, whole grains, nuts, etc. Feel…

Woo woo! How exciting!!!

BMI is absolutely NOT a % of fat on your body. You could have 10 different people, 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, and they would all have the same BMI, but completely different body fat percentages, lean body mass, bone mass, and so on. BMI is really quite a poor way assessing overall body composition. I wish people would stop…

Hi, congratulations for taking the first step! :flowerforyou: For myself, I only try to change one thing at a time... like first add exercise, then add changes in diet. However, if doing both at once feels comfortable for you, then I'd say go for it! I would also try starting to replace some of those negative self…

I definitely retain water around that oh-so-special time of the month. I remember years ago, I gained EIGHT POUNDS over a day or two before my period, and then peed it all out. It was awful. :sad: So yes, I am definitely among the huge crowd of women who feel your literal pain! I think part of it is hormonal, but I also…

Next, you'll be cinching that belt tighter and tighter! Great job!

Great job! I am in the infancy of being back on track, as well, and went to an all day workshop; they had a lunch buffet. And.... I made good choices! High five to us! :bigsmile:

I am totally enjoying this thread! I"m definitely not brave enough for a bathing suit photo, so kudos to all of you! :bigsmile: and for the record, I think you ALL look fabulous. Confidence is sexaaaay!

I lost 1.5 pounds this week. I am so relieved that really sticking to healthy foods and my calorie limit WORKED... I was a bit nervous, since I had been stalled for so long, and then ended up gaining most of the weight back! It's gratifying to be rewarded for good behavior. :love:

I only managed to play one year of college volleyball... the increase in the number of hours of punishment my body had to endure led to back problems. Now, I can really only do sports or activities that involved me moving straight ahead - rapid lateral movements can really bother my back. i also used to do triathlons, and…

Nice to see you here! I'm glad to hear that your doctor outlined a realistic weight loss - a pound a week is doable if you stick with it. Two things help me a lot: 1. Remove temptation - clear foods out of the house that you know will tempt you to overeat or snack 2. Plan ahead. Make sure you know what you're eating for…

My approach has been a little different - I've sort of been psyching myself up since 1/1/13, and finally started logging and exercising in earnest yesterday! :bigsmile: :blushing: I've been crunching numbers, making plans, and I think I can make it halfway to goal by the end of June... slow and steady is the plan. Thanks…

Hi, nice to meet you both! Bumping for the evening crowd. :bigsmile: The more the merrier!

The mice must have eaten at 46:98 o'clock. <an unnatural time.

I"m STILL not sure that what you're describing will have quite enough bacon in it. Perhaps if there is a bacon based sauce involved? Or, bacon grease to dip it in?

I'll give this a try, then... anyone else out there: 39, female (okay, 40 in a few weeks) 5'11" about 200 pounds looking to lose 30-50 pounds ??? Are you out there, buddy? :bigsmile:

Are your profile pics current? Because if so, you do NOT need to worry about needing diet food. You look fantastic! but you're right... it's always a good thing when you can genuinely laugh and not feel hurt when someone makes a comment like that. For the most part, if someone said something like that, I'd still laugh... I…

I'm definitely a pear shape. And although I'm currently definitely in the "before" mode rather than "after", I can share my previous experience and give you some insight. I'm 5'11" and currently am hovering around 200 pounds. Even at 160 pounds, I still wore a size L shirt, as I do now. I currently wear a size 14 pants and…

I always say, it's not the LOSING the weight that is the hard part, it's KEEPING it off! You are absolutely an inspiration. Thank you for being brave enough to share!

I haven't lost anything yet, but I'm not giving up! One of these days, I will be able to log a loss - right?!? :)

Sounds awesome, thanks for sharing!