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I'd log it. Like Maggie said there must be an upside to being sick. Glad you feel better.

Welcome and YES YOU CAN do it. Slow and steady wins the race. It is a lifestyle change. I have lost 14 pounds so far and many more to come. Just take it slow but steady. Remember small changes make a BIG difference. Friend me if you like.

Hi Samantha I totally understand what you mean about fooling yourself. I don't have as much weight to lose as you but it is still a lot to me. All I can say is stay the course and don't get discouraged. It is a slow process. You didn't gain it overnight and won't lose it overnight. I'm sure you already know that. Just…

That is Fabulous!! You should jump for joy at your success. Isn't it great when you can start to fit in smaller cloths. Congrats.

That is Fabulous!! You should jump for joy at your success. Isn't it great when you can start to fit in smaller cloths. Congrats.

Congrats on your new start and your hubbys loss. It is a slow process but it will happen. Just believe you can do it. Be committed to a new lifestyle and learn to say no to food and sometimes friends offering you food. :happy: I have been on here 50 days and lost 14 pounds. I feel better and can tell a difference already.…

The best thing to do is ask your Doctor who did your blood work. She can tell you what might have made it go up and what you can do about it. Just watch what is in your food as well as what you cook it in.

That's great. I have lost 14 pounds in 55 days. I feel good so far.

There are several GOOD things about your 30 pounds. One-You lost 30 Pounds!!! Also you don't have the aches and pains you used to. That's a big plus. Also I saw a difference in your face. I think the only reason you don't see a difference is that you wear loose fitting cloths where you can't see a difference. Your doing…

I put sedentary when I started but need to change it since I'm moving more. You should be classified as active.

I am afraid to look I know it had to be bad. :noway: I feel better eating the way I eat now.

I won't lie sometimes the saggy skin stays. You are young which helps but saggy skin is just skin that was stretched beyond its boundary. Sometimes toning exercises help but usually while your losing it. Don't let it over shadow your accomplishment. You did great and you should be proud.

Welcome I will send you a friend request. This site is fabulous.:smile:

Hi Debbie. This is a great place to start your new way of living. I have been on it about 50 days and learned a lot about what I eat and what I should eat. I have started to exercise and am also learning what works and what doesn't. I have lost 14 pounds. Hoping to lose a lot more. It really makes you aware of what you are…

I hate almost all fish, lamb, mushrooms, white milk and I'm sure there are to many things to mention. :tongue:

Well you got off track for five months and you ate bad when you were depressed. There was your problem. Five months is a lot of time being off tract. Not that is doesn't happen but you have to realize WHY you gained it back. You didn't watch what you ate and didn't exercise for quite a while. That's what happened. You can…

I eat a handful of almonds. I never thought that would really work before but it does help now that I have tried it.

I also bought the firm years ago and never really used it. I just recently pulled it out. I use the weights with other workouts. I also went through the book that came with it to see some of the exercises. As for keeping up with the videos that's what pause is for. :smile: I understand what you say about form though.…

No don't run today. Any pain is a sign from your body. You can make things worse if you continue to run with those problems. I did that very thing but with arms and weights. I did more than I should with popping and pain and ended up I still have pain sometimes in my arm and its been months. Never do something when your…

That's a LARGE victory. What's even better is the LOSS gets LARGER. Congratulations and keep going for it. You can do it.

Not trying to sound mean but are you trying to give yourself permission to cheat? It's not a diet its a lifestyle. If you really want it you will stick with it. Sure we all have days where we will eat or drink something that we shouldn't but its all about moderation. Even when you eat out the places you go will have some…

Just shows you that YOU CAN do it.

I think they say to eat them because a deficit is already built into your calorie count for the day. If you don't you may not eat enough. I can't seem to eat them all. Some say they eat half.

In my experience when I try to get my husband to be healthy he runs the other way. He feels like he is trying to be changed or told what to do. So I decided to just work on myself. BUT since I have been working on myself I noticed he has been changing his eating habits on his own. He is eating better sometimes so my…

You don't have to have a gym. If you have money to spend buy a treadmill or less money a step for step aerobics. I have a treadmill, ball,step,band and hand weights. I use FIT TV from Direct TV.. They have lots of exercise routines from boot camp tp belly dancing. There are so many things you can do inside if you need. But…

I usually gain a couple pounds but it comes right back off after it's over. I just TRY not to weigh at that time of month so I won't be let down when I see the scale.

That's totally awesome. It's an inspiration to all of us who have many pounds to lose. It makes me feel as if its possible. Thank You.

Well done. I know it feels great. I can't wait to get there someday.

Sunkist almonds with sea salt. They have been life savers. Also 100 calorie pack cheez its. When I can't think of what I want for a meal I eat pure protein bars. They are tasty and filling.

. There is no rule that says you have to eat breakfast food for breakfast. If a peanut butter sandwich or tuna salad works for you eat that for breakfast. Besides since breakfast is the most important meal of the day it wouldn't hurt if it was the largest and the rest of the day are small meals. Some people reverse their…