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Hi I am same as you just not as far on my journey! My husband was helping me measure the other day - I lost two inches each in my chest & waist and then zero in my hips! I am 202.5 & still have on the 18s - need to get down to 180-190 to get to the 16s I think- I could get on one pair of old pants & zip them but they were…

If you will look back when you are 60, will you regret not wearing it or not? Or will you feel better next summer after you have lost more? I would agree with more support and the tankini suggestions. I think a tankini with underwire and regular or slightly higher bikini bottoms would suit you better. Will you feel more…

I hear you -I get in that place - it is more mental than physical hunger, right? distract yourself -maybe have a cup of hot tea?

Check out http://www.mybodygallery.com ! At 44 5'5" & disabled I will be happy if I get below 150. It can be discouraging to see other people starting out at where you want to end but looking at that website just drives home the fact that we are all unique! Hang in there! Not to be obese or even overweight and in plus…

3, followed by 4. I think 2 looks too job interviewy. Colorblocking is really in.

Nuts, high quality chocolate every once in a while.

1st weel lost 1 pound, this morning was the end of my 2nd week & I lost anpther 1.5. I too am waiting to see if I gain back at all -we just may be lucky ones! Keep it up!

Don't be sad, be proud= you have done so much and look both fantastic AND happy!

I agree I do not see a 24.5 pounds difference on myself either.

Ps- it was a doctor supervised very low- carlorie diet

I used protein shakes only and lost 59 pounds in like 3 months in 2008. It is expensive and I gained it back then some when I went on medication that made me ravenous. I would not recommend it - it is too easy to gain it back even if I went to all the classes on behavior modification because you don't really learn to…

How bored are we that we find this amusing?

Read your profile - you already look fierce! And that fiance who wanted to marry you before you were at goal- he is a keeper!

Maintaining is the hard thing ( or else I would not be here again!) so I was thinking of doing rewards once a month for every month I stay no more than 5 pounds above goal. I do not like tattoos (for me) but I was thinking of splurging on something I want but would normally not buy myself!

Isn't the point of a cheast day that you do not worry? If you are busy making all these substitutions it sort of defeasts the purpose! Thursday is my anniversary & I have decided to eat what I want for dinner out that night, maybe even dessert. After 4 months and 24.5 pounds, it is time!

I agree - I was on it and between feeling sick & prednisone I gained about 80 pounds over about a year and a half.. But I think if I went into taking it with the right mindset either I would not have gained or gained so much. Iagree - if you are aware of it, I thyink you can head it off at the pass - I think I used that as…

an average 2 year old & half a guinea pig - going for the world's largest ball of tape! Woo Hoo!

I find that it used to look alot different before when I lost weight but this time I am so heavy that 23 pounds does not make much of a dent. Keep going ! They say that losing 5-10% of your weight makes a big difference in your health. Just think bcause there are 4 sticks of butter in a pound- you have lost over one…

Check out the Eat More To Weigh Less Group. I lost 23 1/2 pounds the "eat very little" way but now I am trying this - I have alot more weight to go and it seems more realistic to maintain. The theory is that you have to eat above your basal metabolic rate and below your Total Daily Eenerhy Expenditure to lose weight and…

Good for you - this week I went up from 1240 to 1650 a day and I am so nervous but even if it does not work, it is good to take a break from eating so low. I will see where I am in a month!

Awesome!

I hear you :smile: - I have a friend in AA and the way they reconcile it is to define the higher power as the OA or AA group itself or substitute the word "nothing" for "higher power". I told them I can't get over that part myself but he says also that I am making excuses or letting it get in the way. I have been to about…

I had a stroke - am partially paralyzed & walk with a cane and I lost 23.5 pounds so far only on dieting. It can be done - walking a block is difficult for me and I still did it! I do not know if it will get harder when I am closer to goal but it you don't want to or cannot exercise, please don't be discouraged- you can do…

I had a stroke, am paralyzed on one side at 44 and can't drive anymore but I think 'i have alot to be gratefiul for. Yes it is worth it!

"Thank you for posting your story. Its truly inspiring esp for those of us that more slowly lose weight. You look simply beautifuI" I agree !

Good for you ! So happy for you and we sound in somewhat similar situations. I am 44 but I cannot exercise much because I had a stroke & am paralyzed on one side. I have lost 23 pounds since January and have 50 + to go. I am 207 now but am really looking forward to the goals of being 1)below 200 as well as 2)going from…

At 44 years old, you give me hope- congrats!