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This weekend my friend said I looked like I had lost weight since she saw me last. That was only a week ago! Thanks, D!

Insanity - Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

I can really identify with the stress eating and the ups and downs of the scale. All of this advise on this thread is excellent, folks. Let me add that you need to start by setting a smaller more attainable goal. Work toward getting 10 pounds off and maintaining that for a bit. Then set another goal to work toward (this is…

You would have to gain 100 lbs to risk your health the way cigarettes do. Go for it! Everything in life is better without cigarettes.

I have lost 10 lbs since first of the year (from 190 to 180). March is part of my busiest time at work and is usually when I completely ditch exercise and diet efforts. So glad you asked the question! My goal is to lose 2 more lbs and maintain this through the end of busy season. I plan to keep up efforts to plan and pack…

I was a smoker for 22 years and made up my mind finally to quit. I joined a support group with a leader that provided a lot of great information about cigarettes and the health hazards. You will have to gain 100 pounds to risk your health the way cigarettes do. That fact hit home for me and relieved the fear of gaining…

Hi, all. I'm also new to MFP and message boards in general. I've been logging for about a week and really like it. I, too feel like I have been trying to lose weight all my life. I usually set too lofty goals and too much structure and can't hang with it. I struggle to lose a few pounds and then gain it right back. This…