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:happy: Thanks!! I think the surprising part is how people are telling me how much younger I look. I wasn't expecting that perk

Everyone-- thank you so much...your kind words are such a motivation for me. Now I want to lose weight for the praise :blushing: I was so excited to post my pictures but was worried that no one could tell the difference. THANK-YOU I couldn't have done it without you.

Thanks everyone. I might just lay down with some fluids tonight and I'll see how I feel tomorrow.

I did week 1 day 1 on Friday. But I'm sick now so I don't know when i'll be able to go to day 2. My 5k is november 16th. I'll do the c25k program with you. But I'm nor sure when I'll be able to move on. I'm actually sitting in the doctor's office now.:ohwell:

Welcome. This is a great site. I've lost 38 pounds so far with it. Good luck on you loss. There is a great support system here.

Thank you everyone....you guys keep me motivated! It's a great feeling!:wink:

That was a huge motivation for me...seeing everyone's progress pictures and wanting to one day show my own. You're doing great...I'll be writing on you pictures soon!

No, Im not from st Louis...we had a mini-vacation there. It was a nice get away.

Wow...thanks everyone. I didn't realize how good your comments would make me feel. That alone is motivation for me. I couldn't have lost any weight without MFP and all the great people on it!! It's hard for me to see a difference in myself. When I look in the mirror I still see myself ay my heaviest. That will be one of…

sorry i don't know why the pictures are so big!

10,562 + 35 = 10,597 That's crazy!

Thanks! Weight gain goes both ways for me. I either look at it as motivation to work it off again or discouragement because I'm not losing and it's hard work. It depends on my mood I guess.

Oh wow...thanks, I never thought about this. I did have a lot of sodium based foods. It was mostly restaurants, fast food, and a hot dog from the stadium. I guess that makes sense. And I haven't had a lot of water since I've gotten back. Thanks for the advice :flowerforyou:

Thanks for the great topic discussion...I didn't mean to ruffle any feathers but I love hearing two sides of every debate. I was put on armour thyroid when I went to get an allergy test done and the allergy dr thought I should also test my thyroid because of some of my syptoms that I thought was just "life" (tiredness,…

Wow...a mid-size microwave...awesome!

My signature won't change :) it should say CW 216...oh well

Hey everyone! my weigh in day is always Wednesday so I'll post updates on that day. Total for this week 3 pounds lost!! Yeah! Pounds lost so far: 36 lbs 107 lbs - 36 lbs = 71 lbs to go

That's my problem. It hurts to run. Is there anyway to push past the pain? I can run a minute before the pain kills me and i have to stop. Any suggestions on how to stop the pain?

Thanks everyone. I don't know why I didn't think of goodwill or salvation army. I'll have to try there. Thanks for the great ideas. Why does losing weight cost so much money? :sad: It's well worth it though!

I'm in the US

Oh wow...thanks emalay! I've actually been looking for something like that. Has anyone used this training and does it work?

Sounds like me...I started here because on my kids (4 yrs and 1 yr) I really wanted to play with them and not get out of breath. MFP has helped me be accountable for everything I eat. As long as you're honest.

Congrats! I love before and after photos...You don't know how much you've changed until you compare. It's a great feeling.

Thanks everyone...I know that I want to do this for me and my health...but don't you still want that acknowledgement? Don't you still want that praise from people? I just keep saying "well wait until I lose 50 pounds, then someone is going to have to notice." and then if they still don't, "Well wait until I lose 75…

I'm at that point in my diet and exercise program that I just want to give up and say "what's the point" and "this is just too hard." But pictures and stories like yours really keep me going. Congrats and Thanks!

I've started to become addicted to apples and peanut butter. Fruit and protein! Except I can't use as much peanut butter as I would like :sad: I would eat the whole jar if I could but at least a little bit is better than none, right?

WOW...you can really tell the difference. You look great!

that's great! That's what it's all about!

Good Job!! That's got to be a great feeling!

I'm in! I want to lose 102 lbs...