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It is so weird to be figuring out to maintain.....I have never, ever been here before. I just don't want to fall back into my old habits.

I am 45 and thought I was active, that is until I got a fitness monitor. I use a BodyMedia Fit link, and it doesn't lie to me about my calories burned like MFP can. I use MFP to record my food, and I am honest about portion sizes. I know I am hitting my exercise goals now, and the pounds have come off like melting…

I work at a sedentary job in an 8 story building. Every hour on the hour I try to run the stairs....I work on the 6th floor. I climb to the top floor, take the steps to the basement....then all the way to the top again, and back down to 6. It takes me about 2 minutes, and it never gets easier, but it works for me. I do a…

If you are under 40, you should still have a lot of elasticity in your skin. If you are over 40, not so much. Look at my picture.....my profile says I have lost 56 pounds.....but 10 years ago I lost twice that. I do have lose shin around my middle, and would love a tummy tuck, but I really NEEDED a car. So, I don't wear…

I just messaged you. I was in exactly the same boat. My surgery was 10 years ago yesterday. I did fantastic for 6 years, then had some depression and loss and I gained back 45 pounds.....this year I was able to get my head on straight and not only lost 45, but I have also lost those last 10 pounds that had been haunting me…

My family always gets flu shots now. I did get influenza in 1996. I was 9 months pregnant and I almost died, and I almost lost the baby. I really don't remeber most of it except for having a terrible fever and extreme headache. I attempted to drive myself to the hospital and just couldn't move.....I ended up throwing the…

Great work!!!

I have a BodyMedia Fit Link and I absolutely love it!!! You won't be confused for long.....These monitors are amazingly accurate. Using my monitor and MFP I have almost easily lost more than 50 pounds!!!

White House, Tennessee here....a small town just outside of Nashville.

1200 calories a day works pretty good for me! It takes a little discipline and planning, but it works if you work it!

You are AWESOME!!! Nothing beats that sense of accomplishment!!! I did my first 5K in 10 years last night, and when I got to the end I was so surprised!!!! (Because I thought I had another 1/4 mile or so to go!!!) We are so much stronger than we think!

I feel much much better about spening the money now. I'm headed to the specialty store first thing. I will keep in mind the arthritis thing. I was diagnosed w/ osteoporosis at a very age, early 30's, and I really need the impact exercise, so I am going to stick with this. The hardest part is getting myself out the door. I…

lol....this is great. I love my BodyMedia Fit Link, and 1.7 is my average.

You guys are all great! Advice will be taken well! (Don't think I can run barefoot though)

Team Nashville is down the street from my office. I will visit tomorrow.

I will friend anyone who requests, especially newbies, but I can't tolerate negative attitudes for too long. I send support, and try to inspire....but if someone is brining me down day after day, I have to distance myself. I need positive people to help me keep on track with my own goals.

I am very close to making the big switch!!!! Can't wait for the challenge! (Am I NUTS?)

Be cautious of receiving medical advice here.....DO communicate with your doc! Topamax is being used off-label for weight loss. If it is working for you, that is GREAT! Use it as a tool, and not a crutch. Use it to help get the weight off, and make lifestyle changes to keep the weight off. Best of luck to you on your…

Ha! I'm trying to lift a little something every day! Hi!

You are beautiful! Take care of YOU! Your marriage will either work or it won't.....but it will all work out. Every morning make a committment to your own physical and mental health, and you have the power to decide to be happy. If you choose to continue in your marriage, take comfort that you are giving it your best…

You are incredilby Awesome!!!

WOW!!!!! You look terrific!!!! Congratulations on your success!

Darn this sounds good....and my garden is busting with zuchinni right now! Thanks for sharing!

You know something? You really won't miss the soda. I do on rare occasion have a cup of coffee in the afternoon, and sometimes in my my coffee I add a packet of fat free hot chocolate mix.....28 calories, just sweet enough.....get the little caffeine kick. Enjoy!

There are studies out there saying its ok to lose fast, and others that say its best to go slow. As long as your doc is monitoring your progress and you are doing ok, I say you are paying for his advice. Hear him out. It will either work or it won't.

I'm 5'3" and have lost 40 pounds since the first of the year.....does that count?

FitBit is cool. Personally, I have a BodyMedia Fit Link.....but they are both very cool. I have improved my fitness tremendously because of this cool little device. I can even run/walk a 5K in 42 minutes. This might not be a big deal for a lot of people, but for me it was HUGE!!!!! I could barely make it to my mailbox when…

Sounds to me like you know what to do....just gotta do it. (Or NOT do....stay on the plan more than 5 days a week......) It's just simple math.

Friend me! I'm here for the long haul. Life is up and down, so has been my weight.....gotta just keep chipping away at the old block! (By the way, 5 pounds isn't major....could be mostly water).

I'm not 213 now, but have been there....hope to never be there again. Feel free to add me.(and I am 5'3").