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I like to crochet but as a fitbit user it takes up time that I could be getting steps in so I am conflicted with that. I have about 3 projects I am working on currently. I started crocheting last year before I started losing weight. I did find that it helped me not be so depressed during the winter when it seemed like I…

I had the same problem as well.

Hi! I live in Iowa too! I have been logging pretty faithfully for the last 140ish days. I am looking forward to being more energetic for my kids (almost 6 and 8). I am trying to get my blood pressure under control and prevent getting diabetes which is very prevalent in my family (along with obesity). Since the beginning of…

Most of my exercise is walking based. I don't log my exercise I just let my fitbit adjust my exercise calories based on how many steps I have. My daily step goal is currently at 12,000. It's nice to see the extra calories added and if I am hungry I will eat back some of those calories.

Many schools are going to this. I teach preschool and we have a no food donations policy. We tell parents that if they want to bring in pencils or stickers or even special napkins for lunch that they can do that so they do have alternatives if they want to send something. There are so many kids with food allergies that…

Went to Wal-Mart and took my Blood pressure on the machine in the pharmacy area. It was 121/87. That is the closest I have been to "normal" in probably 6 years.

Walking is wonderful exercise! I have lost weight more than once in my life and when I did it, walking was the main exercise that I did. Plus a good long walk is good for the spirit. You don't have to worry too much about your form or whether you are kicking with the correct foot you just walk. Sometimes I use the time to…

Counting calories never gets easier for me however in my life I have lost over 100 pounds when I counted calories and exercised. When I got tired of it I gained it all back and then some and I had to start back over. So yes it is a pain especially when you see people everywhere mindlessly eating but you have to do what is…

This is such a wonderful NSV!! I wish you both the best in this journey together. May you continue to fall in love again with each other.

Hi! I teach preschool/ Head Start here in Iowa. I love it!

Lots of good ideas here!! I have been looking for salad dressing recipes as well. I have been trying to control my sodium and I have found that salad dressings can have some pretty high sodium contents.

I went in to my doctor about my blood pressure it was high. She said if you lose weight, your blood pressure will go down. Then she said, " Do you want a prescription for diet pills?" I asked if they worked and she said no. I haven't gone back to that doctor. I knew I needed to lose weight, I didn't need another pill that…

Feel free to add me if you want! I entered the realm of the 40's a couple weeks ago. (I'm pretty sure that it is not possible that I am that age) I have in the past lost and regained over 100 pounds. I am back at it again and hoping to make it work this time. I know this time I am doing it for my health.

Twice in my life I have lost over 100 pounds and I have gained it back. Every time I have lost weight I have diligently tracked my calories (it used to be in a spiral notebook) and exercised. When I gained it back I quit doing that. I got comfortable and it came back very easily. The second time I used my pregnancy as an…

When traveling, I try not to pick up things to eat at gas stations. We try to stop at Super centers. You can go to the bathroom there and can pick up some fruit and veggies and protein without breaking the bank. Plus you can walk around a bit and some even have gas stations so you don't have to go to too many places.

I have never heard of cooking rice in the oven either. I'm going to have to try this because I am rarely successful at cooking rice on the oven. I have ruined many pots doing this.

I like iced tea (green tea) and coffee.

You can feel free to add me. Last summer I weighed about 300 pounds. This was not the first time in my life that I had been up there. This summer I am currently at 248 and working on getting about 100 more pounds off. I enjoy the encouragement that I have been getting from friends on here.

This one is so true. I went to Wendy's one day. There isn't a Wendy's where I live and it reminds me of home so I went there. I ordered the apple salad. I looked at the nutritional board and it said it was 350 calories for the whole salad. I hadn't eaten much that day so I ordered it. I come home and search nutritionals on…

I have had a weight problem most of my life. When I was younger it wasn't as noticeable because I was tall. In 3rd grade I was wearing hand me down clothes from my aunt. In 5th grade, I was as tall as my mom and by 6th grade I had pretty much stopped growing vertically. I was just always big so I never fit in or could wear…

Born and raised in Ohio. (Go Bucks!!!) Currently in Iowa.

Hi!! I have lost and gained back over 100 pounds twice in my life. I'm hoping this third time is a charm. Feel free to add me if you would like.

Howdy!! I'm not from Texas but I did spend a year at A&M. Definitely don't get caught up in the number on the scale. If you know you are feeling better then what you are doing is working the rest will follow.

I've cut out most white bread except for flour tortillas when we have them I have white ones. We don't have them often.

My favorite is Chobani but I haven't tried Fage. A lot of the other brands in my store contain corn starch and I can taste it in the product.

I have been walking everyday and for the past two days I've walked about 5 miles each day. On my way home there is a hill and some train tracks. Usually by the time I'm at the hill I have to tell myself that this is the last hill and then I'm almost home. Today I had past the hill and the first set of train tracks when I…

Feel free to add me too! I have over 100 lbs to lose as well.

I've lost over 100 pounds twice only to regain it all back. It has taken me awhile to try to get back to make the decision to try again. I know it is hard. You can do it.

I like the Hershey's Dark nuggets with almonds. I have one as a treat after my walk. :)

I have about 102 more pounds to lose as well. Anyone can feel free to add me. Good luck on your journey!!