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You have NO idea what that post meant to me....I started in 2009 when I weighed in at the Dr. office at 258lbs. I went home so upset that I looked myself in the mirror and said "Not one more day"...and right then put on a pair of workout pants and went to my daughters school and walked the track. I could only walk 1 mile…

I so want one...but mine will be a gnome and fairies. Totally into them. And I love the "tramp stamp" thing...You look very lovely!!!

Nothing better than an Irish accent...wow...so sexy!!!

WELL DONE!!! Your gonna rock this!! Friend me if you'de like, I can always have motivated, caring friends!!!

I'm definately older...than most here...LOL

5'4" Heaviest: 258lbs (March 209) Lightest: 119lbs (1982) Current: 198 (was 192.8 but had a relapse) Goal: 135 It's hard when you get to be my age, not sure if I'll make it that low, but going to give it the "old college try"...LOL

And for all the guys out there, porn is not to men what vibrators are to women. There are women out there who have never masturbated, or used vibrators...me for instance!!!

Ok, so I'm an old fart, but I'm putting my two cents in...In my opinion it's not of to watch porn. I know my bf does when I'm not home, but I look at it this way, what I don't know won't hurt me. We tried watching it together, but he doesn't enjoy that, and I'm not comfortable watching others have sex. So we don't watch it…

OMG...I just read the whole thing, and spent most of it crying. What an amazing story!!! Thanks for sharing that!!!

I agree...Enya...I love her...she's got a lot of good stuff!!!

After six kids, and three c-sections mine is so much worse. It takes time, and commitment. Just keep working on it, and it will shrink. Maybe not go completely away, but will get better.

The first is a hard question. I would think it's up to how your feeling. If your tired of hearing the "boy you've lost a lot of weight", and feel it's time for a change. Then make the change. Move somewhere where no one knows you. If your happy living where you are and don't mind people noticing the changes in you, then…

I love it. I only allow myself to have it once a day, and only 1tbl which I measure out. I eat it with fruit..apples or banana's. One small jar will last me a couple of weeks. Makes me feel like I'm cheating, but still staying healthy.

Well Done!!! You look great!!!

Ok, so I don't agree with the nutritionist in that your body can't survive on 600 calories a day. And am wondering why she want's you to keep your protein so low??? I would use the internet, and research protein consumption for patients of gastric bypass. There my be a good reason, but I don't know it. So I would start…

I also enter it as Circuit Training. 20 min.

By not eating everyday foods, and teaching yourself to stay with in your macros your not doing yourself any good for long term. I eat everyday foods...whatever I want, but I stay within my calories and try to make sure I get the proper nutrients for my body. I no longer believe in "Dieting", as it's a set up for failure. I…

When I first started I weighed 258lbs...I just walked...started out with one mile a day, and went up from there, by the end of two weeks, was walking 3 miles a day. Keep with it. I have very bad knees as well. I can now do squats and lunges...but it's about form!!! I would stick to walking, and if available swimming!!!…

We have similar stories. Mine started in 2009...topped out at 258lbs, and that day I started walking and making smart choices. I left my husband, and we are still in the process of the divorce, but will be done before the fall. I fell away a bit last fall/winter, and went from 209 to 218, and then found this site in…

You are a rock star!!! You just keep doing it for YOU!! It's a long journey for some of us, but the level of commitment from us Is unbelievable except through the constant presence of God!!! Keep on the path...the rest will be both a challenge, and a winning journey!!!

Provacative Woman

When I started on here MFP recommended 1200, I lost 3lbs at first, and then quickly stalled out, then asked around and was told to up them to 1600, and that's when I started to lose consistently. I'm down almost 20lbs now. I recommend eating more.

This all cracks me up...I'm almost 50yrs old and have NEVER seen porn!!! I know my bf watches it though...does it bothe me?? Yes, but he does it when I'm at work, so I never know. If he cheating??? In my personal opinion YES!! But that's just my opinion!!!

I agree with the above posters...Protein...I was always hungry till I upped mine. Now it's much better and not snacking at night.

I also have VERY bad knee's, and have been doing it for awhile now. The one thing is to modify. Listen to what she says, and follow the girl that modify's especially the lunges and squats...at least until you feel comfortable. But it's a very nice workout!!! I love it.

Well..."The B**** is Back...especially when I see Jillian Michaels come on the screen..LOL

Nice Job!!! You look great!

Welcome, this is the best place for motivation and support. If you need any "friends" feel free to add me.

I have the same exact scare. If I was fit, I'd wear a bikini.

I've had it for awhile, and love it. The key to it is Modify!!! Anything you can't do, modify to what you can do. I still have lots of trouble with the push ups, but getting better all the time. I do what I can, and then use the wall...goes for everything...I have really bad knees and can't do the jumping jacks, so I…