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SLJohnson1207, I am going to have to get my rings resized as well...just not yet. I have a little more to go! KKimpel, you look like a younger, happier version of yourself. Congratulations!! It's so nice when others actually notice the results too! JennyToy that is a great feeling!! Though I think it is crazy what they get…

Butter for me, I am trying to eat less processed/manufactured foods. http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/butter.asp

The only time I a consistent is if I workout first thing in the morning. If I switch to afternoon "classes" or programs, I tend to skip more. So, on work days I get up between 5/5:30 and workout out almost every day. Some days I'll do a class or something later in the day, but that's an extra only. I either run or do a…

Can't believe this thread is still going strong...unlike the OP. RIP

Great work! You are inspiring...let that sink in and you need to own that. We can't change the past, but we can move on and away from it! What you do right now matters the most and you really are doing a kick@$$ job, so be proud of that and when you think of who you are, think of that!!

Hello Car, You and I are similar that we've been on MFP for a while, but recently trying the low carb path. I take anything in the main forums with a grain of salt because folks can get pretty viscous there! I am just starting to watch my carbs, learning about all the different options and figuring out what works for me.…

Just started a modified BPC, so .5 tablespoon of coconut oil, 1 tablespoon of heavy or light whipping cream and blended. Sometimes I'll add in Cinnamon, an extract or even butter...but I like the basic cream and oil (always blended). Gives me the coffee rush and kills my appetite until lunch time!

I started trying my coffee with Coconut Oil and Heavy cream a few weeks ago, after reading something in a keto forum about the low carb, high fat not being a true fast break. I totally need my coffee during the day (yep morning and afternoon), but struggled with cutting the sweeteners (I flip flopped between real and…

Oh My...what an amazing transformation!! Us pears really beat ourselves up our shapes, and spend so much time focused on our "problem" areas.

The only thing which I count as exercise are those activities which I do just for health/fitness reasons. The steps I take daily, keeping my home organized, walking around the office during the day, steps while food shopping or any other daily activity I do not count as exercise.

I hate running and used to joke that if anyone saw me doing it, they ought to as well, because something bad (think Godzilla!) was definitely chasing me!! But when I turned 40 this year I wanted to do something which was going to be good for me and have a long term benefit. I was never into fitness, and so working out…

Don't be too hard on yourself, we all make mistakes. The important thing is to learn from it, and the fact that you are feeling remorse is a good thing, but don't let it get out of hand. Were you able to work out this weekend, that usually helps me when I have a binge to reign it back in. I will also be very diligent with…

That's awesome!! C25K is a great program, but it only works if you do...and you did!! I know that feeling, wait...wtf, did I really just do that!! Congratulations on your weight loss and your health accomplishments!!

Because this is the internet...and people represent themselves differently in their virtual worlds then they do in their real lives. I personally don't get it. If anything the way I interact on-line is dialed way back from how I act in my real life, because...well, this is not my real life. I come on here to log my food…

I am picking up what you are putting down Sister!! Wish I knew then what I know now...but I didn't and I still had a kick@ss time! So now that I don't bounce back or feel as cute as I did, I am learning to not just look good, but be healthy!! Turned 40 this year, so I am looking forward to an amazing decade of strength and…

Again... see your Doctor.

Thanks for posting this, it is very well written and informative. I am learning as I go, adjusting my diet/nutrition based on what feels good and keeps me going well. I want to do lower carb, but I really struggle with it. I don't eat a lot of processed foods, but between my dairy and my favorite veg, I seem to eat a lot…

I love positive posts and yours is right up there! Health comes easy to some people and for others, we learn as we go! Congratulations on your focus and readiness for a better lifestyle and longer happier life!!

Small minds and big mouths... You just keep doing what is best for you and don't let anyone else's issues bring you down!

I Just Love THIS

You have already accomplished so much and I know you are keyed up and very excited about your race in 34 days. Enjoy that...because this time last year, you couldn't fathom it. I am blown away by your goal and I wish you luck! But I don't think you need it. As other said, all you can control is your time and it seems like…

Stopping for a little while and seeing how you feel and function is a smart thing to do. I know I was in the same boat as you earlier this year. My weight had crept up, I was binge drinking with occasional blackouts and I felt like crap in general. In April I decided I needed to do something to get my health back on track…

Great focus and determination!! Those things can be so tough. My trick, I try to go for a walk outside, so you're not tempted to help with the leftovers.

This may be the most helpful thing I have read on MFP (probably online) in weeks. Thank you!!

WOW...just wow. I also read every word and am so happy for you. You had reasons at every corner to quit, but you didn't. Your journey is a true testament to what it takes to change, self love. I am so glad you found it and I wish you every happiness.

At 15, from a 300+ pound aunt "Darlene with the big legs"....I was 110 lbs and 5' 8", I certainly did not have 'big legs' At 25, from my best friend's boy friend "You are so pretty, you could be a plus sized model"....I was 140 lbs and a size 10...."plus sized my 10. And now at 40, when I tell people I'm working out to be…

Wow, this post totally made me feel better about having birthday cake 3 of the past 5 days. I will have to chime in on the "I worry about your relationship to healthy eating" and "You may have a slight drinking problem" bandwagons....BUT since you are an adult, I leave you to it. Best of luck, and thanks again for letting…

I think you need to take a hard look at your diet, and start eating less than you burn daily. There are many great tools here on MFP or the internet for you to use to figure out your daily needs. If you are not already tracking your food on MFP, start right now. Every day, every meal, every bite. You may be shocked by how…

I think you should switch back and forth, steadily increasing both your walking and run day times. I think longer walks compared to shorter runs (and I am a new runner, so trust that I am just talking time-wise, because a 2 mile run is kick *kitten* for us newbies), will give you the same calorie burn. But the walk is…