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While you're just beginning this journey I would suggest keeping it as simple as possible and just focus on your calories. Worry about the rest down the road. Good luck!

I came to post something very similar!! Weight loss is definitely NOT linear by any means and that can be SO frustrating and defeating. Patience is really the key. And the knowledge/understanding that your weight is going to fluctuate (more so if you're female and still menstruate) and that's just part of the journey. I…

Hi Rachael. I’m Rachel too! Are you tracking your calories? Recording them in your MFP diary?

I was more curious if anyone had experienced a "false low." I read something on here the other day stating "weight can fluctuate up a lot, but only fluctuate down so far." Honestly, I know the weight will drop, it was trending in the right direction, and the 166 weight was only a 2 pound drop from my last recorded weight,…

Yes, this is absolutely not the long term plan, just sort of happenstance at the moment. The work stress should end by Friday. Then absent some already known 4th of July indulgence, I'm going to be much more vigilant about keeping an average that's more appropriate.

Thank you. And logically, I know this. Especially, the fact that there is NO POSSIBLE WAY I ate 14,000 ABOVE maintenance. Hell, I haven't even eaten 14,000 in a week for several weeks. Really, it just does me good to have someone say this. We all get by with a little help from our friends. :smile:

Just what I needed to hear. :smiley: Thank you.

Numbers aside, I feel pretty great!! I really have bounced back and forth with the same 20-25 pounds for the last 3-4 years after a 55 pound loss 8 years ago. I let myself get back to the heaviest I've been in a few years this winter so I'm back at it. Despite being about 10 pound heavier than I was 10 months ago, it's…

I tend to trend this way lately as well. I really think I just needed to hear "you're not the only one!" :smiley: I'm guessing at the end of my next cycle (2 weeks or so) I'll see a new low weight. I'm just losing patience I guess.

Wishing you success!

You should be so proud!!

I wept reading this. Although I know I may have initially inspired you…. The tables have turned. Whenever I talk about my weight loss journey, I always talk about you. how amazing you are. How resilient you are. How much you wanted this, and how successful you have been. I also talk about your eloquence in your blog and…

Thanks, everyone!

I’m .6 pound from hitting a 50 pound loss. Hoping to see it by September 1. Then I’m only 5 pounds to a healthy BMI. Hoping to hit that goal by October 1.

I actually have a personal trainer I’ve been working with 3x a week since the beginning of the year. Recently I started going to the gym on my own and lifting as well. I also incorporate 30 minutes of cardio each day either walking on the treadmill or using the rowing machine.

My sincerest congratulations on what I know is definitely a hard road to hoe . You look amazing. I wish you continued success.

I LOVE Jordan’s Skinny Syrup! I use the fruity flavors with club soda, mint and lime as an alcohol alternative.

Well done!!!

About a 50 pound loss. 20 more to go!

I’m cheering for you!

Yay!!! Go buy a little hem tape. I swear by the stuff. Congratulations!

Thank you. Yes, most of us fall...it's the getting back up that's important. It absolutely makes it more real. And I totally agree about shopping and not quite believing what sizes you actually wear now. I always say it's such a mind F*#K. It takes a long time to see a smaller person in the mirror. I will look forward to…

This isn’t the first time I’ve posted… but I’m back to lose these final 20 pounds. I’ve been fighting with them for years. But, I’m back to the personal trainer and my mind game is strong!

I love what you’ve done here!! Best of luck on your journey.

Phenomenal job!

I just got dumped. At 44. By someone I cared about a great deal. My mini goal is 10 pounds. I’m motivated to look better for me, and a little bit in the hopes of running into him in the future. It’s doubtful I’ll ever see him again (35 miles apart), but heart break is a driving motivational factor.

Isn’t that “damn, I look good” feeling great?! Keep up the positive vibes.

Yup, this is what I was poorly asking. I’ll continue to lift the heavy things. 😊 Thank you!

This made me laugh, thank you. And I guess I’ll take crass objectification. 😂

You are probably right. I assume this is my natural body shape and I’m likely wrong. I definitely have weight to lose and I’m not arguing that. I have been about 10-15 thinner, and my thighs were less pronounced. I’m working on getting stronger/leaner this time around so I’m hopeful to see the results you spoke about.