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An update for everyone who posted. I am ending the day better than I started. The support here helped a lot. I stayed within my calorie allowance today. I'm also realizing that this might be a sign that I need to increase my daily intake. I've been eating 1000 calories for a while and now that I'm getting closer to my…

This is a good point. I actually think it's good to struggle along the way so that we do have coping strategies when we get to maintenance.

This is a great point. I haven't been drinking much but did have two beers last night. It definitely didn't help matters. I will not drink again until I get past this

You guys are amazing! Thank you so much for the support and the great ideas!

Thank you so much! Your tips are super helpful and encouraging. It also helps to hear that someone else can relate. I think I need a thing to look forward to. That will help.

Thank you for your concern, everyone. @goal06082021, I did not mean to imply that I expect to lose it all in 4 months. I'm 43 and have been on this weight loss journey since I was 14. I know that what works best for me is to start off on a very low calorie diet for the first 3-4 weeks and then increase calories gradually.…

I agree with what everyone else said. Calorie counting is the only weight loss and maintenance strategy that works for me. I can't lose weight without it, and when I stopp logging I gain weight easily. It's also an easy thing to do on your own.

Hello! After wondering why my wedding ring was painfuIly tight, I weighed myself Monday and was shocked to find the scale at 217, the most I've weighed since pregnancy. 😢 I'm am going to log every day and try to keep it to around 1000 calories and not eat back exercise calories. I'm hoping to be at 199 by the end of Jan.…

I don't really believe in New Year's resolutions, but I am using the new year to motivate me to: 1. Lose the weight I gained this year from an injury and the quarantining. 2. I want to feel good about myself when I defend my dissertation in the fall! 3. I want to FINALLY learn how to maintain a healthy weight. Losing and…

Hi I'm late to this group but better late than never! I weighed Monday myself for the first time in 2 years and was shocked to find my weight at 217. Seems that I'm really good at losing and gaining weight but terrible at maintaining. I have noticed some of you focusing on smaller goals instead of the end result, and I…

I am in the same boat. I keep losing and gaining 30+ lbs. I'm currently at my highest weight ever - almost to my pregnancy weight. I'm going to start logging foods and focus on the process of eating well and feeling healthy. With time, the weight will come off. Add me as a friend and we can support each other!

Me too. I stopped weighing and logging for the last 5 months and I'm up 16 lbs! I'm going back to it, and my goal is to have the weight off by November

I hate weighing myself. I also had eating disorder issues when I was younger. Now I know that weighing myself is the only way to stay on track with my weight. Periodically I will stop weighing myself for months, and I always gain when this happens. I think there's a part of me that attaches my self worth to my weight…

Shiner Light's not bad

I try to eat often while keeping to a restrictive calorie budget. Also no beer or packaged foods for me. Following Chris Pratt on Instagram has been inspiring because he's doing the same thing.

Thanks, everyone. For me it's like, "I'll weigh after my vacation . . . I'll weigh after that time of the month . . . " and it just keeps going.

I'd like more friends and support, too! In Week 2 and 2 lbs down so far. :)

I'm starting Week 2 and have about 30 to lose. I'm doing 1200 calories and heavy lifting. Feel free to add me. :)

ObesityWarrior, I'm in the big foot club, too! I'm US size 12.

I'm 100% serious, too! I want to lose about 25 lbs in about 3 months or less. We can do it!

I'm impressed that you haven't eaten the cake! Way to go!

I just started with calorie restriction on Monday and am planning on sticking to 1200 calories a day for the first week or two just to get used to it again. I'm also doing heavy lifting 3 times a week, and I live in a walkable town, so I try to walk whenever possible. What are your daily calorie goals, and how are you…

It's nice to connect with you all! Does anyone mind if I add you?

I'm 5'11 and at about 200. I'd like to get down to about 175. I'm looking for tall women friends to help me stay motivated!

I'll add you! I need friends, too!