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Thank you all for your comments. They really have given me something to think about. Right now I am thinking about making some small changes, one step at a time.

Lucerorojo, I have talked to him about wanting to lose weight and that I was able to do it in the past. He tells me that if I want to then to go for it. He doesn’t want to be the reason I don’t. He said once that just because he loves me no matter what it shouldn’t give me the leeway to let myself go. I know he’s right.

Ninerbuff, when I read your post, it brings tears to my eyes. Does that mean you hit the nail on the head? If so, any thoughts on how to get past it?

I was tracking on MFP but got away from it as part of the on/off again times. I do okay if I stick with it. I will say though that at 5 foot, there is not a lot of calories available

I hadn’t heard that before but that does make sense. Sometimes when I think about losing weight I think about how it will effect ‘us’. Not in our relationship but what do I make for dinner, etc. He is the first man that has told me I am a good cook. I don’t want things to change.

Thank you everyone that shared what inspired them. Some of them hit a nerve with me when I read them. Thank you

I like seeing all this motivation for 40-somethings. Unfortunately I have fallen into that trap of I'm older so it doesn't matter anymore. I hit it in my late 30's and am now 41. I have tried off and on to do something but that thought still comes back. Any thoughts on what finally made you realize that it didn't have to…

Thank you, michy84. I needed to hear this and will focus on the long haul versus the hiccups along the way.

I am not sure this is the right place for these thoughts, but I am hoping it will be okay. I shared my weight the other day. It was a small loss and I was okay with it. Tuesday I ran 1.3 miles during my interval workout. I was so happy! Today, I have ate horrible and wasn't able to work out due to family obligations. Why…

I didn't have as much of a loss that I would have liked but it is still a loss. I keep telling myself that small steps will get me to my goal. Rushing to get there may make it harder to keep the weight off in the long run. SW: 170.8 GW: 164 (for this challenge) 4/24: 170.8 5/1: 167.8 5/8: 167.4

I was pleased when I stepped on the scale this morning. It was a good first week. Now to keep the motivation going... SW: 170.8 GW: 164 (for this challenge) 4/24: 170.8 5/1: 167.8

I am restarting this journey, one I have been avoiding for awhile now. I think this challenge will help motivate me to stay going longer than a few days. SW: 170.8 GW: 164 (for this challenge)

I'm not one to post too much on boards but I'm turning 40 on Monday. I know it's just a number but am disappointed that I still don't have this healthy weight figured out. Now I 'know' what to do, it's the follow through that I struggle with. I lost 50 pounds on WW a few years ago, went through a divorce and have gained it…

For several weeks I was doing the 30-day shred, but not every day. I would alternate days so as to not get sore. But, for some reason, I stopped doing it. Like others have mentioned, I was getting results too. My fiance noticed it too. I would do the Shred and walk. I would like to get back into it as I would like to…