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You're not alone in this! TRUST ME! I do the same thing. I've been trying to be more cognizant of my feelings when that "hunger" pang strikes. I try to determine if I'm really hungry or if my stomach is rumbling because it's used to having food shoved down my gullet around this time! My mind works like this: If I'm…

Such an inspiration! You look fabulous girl!

Oh, and I was told emphatically to NOT do cortisone shots because it's only a short-term fix. I was really considering that too. :(

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME responses from everyone! Thanks so much. I'm a person that can admit my faults and I must confess that I'm not consistent with the stretching. I know I know I know... please don't shoot me! But now that I've read so many people saying "STRETCH...STRETCH...STRETCH" I think I definitely have to now. I…

I was considering the rowing machine as an option as you suggested. But after talking with some friends, one did in fact suggest the rowing machine, but then the other person said that you'd be surprised at how much you use your feet on that machine. I don't know. I guess I'll have to try it for myself. Swimming and the…

That is so awesome!!! Big huuuuuuuuuuuge CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

My goodness!!! How great God is!!! This is such an awesome encounter! I'm sure, as you said, you'll never forget this man or these few minutes you spent praying and talking with him. This story was right on time for me. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Good for you!!! Very inspiring! Keep up the outstanding work girl!

This is so awesome and so are you! You look great and I know you feel great! Keep pushing girl! You have a whole team of folks behind you cheering you on! Congrats!

What I burn off at the gym, I NEVER eat when I leave. My purpose for going is to burn those extra calories and that's just what I do!

Please do not misunderstand what I am saying; I'm not saying that 3-4 is expected every week... I know that's not realistic as I continue to lose weight, and 3 more lbs isn't my ultimate goal. All I'm saying is that I haven't lost more than 1 lb in the last two weeks, and was simply asking if anyone could suggest ways in…

Oh it's nothing major... just one of those mental things for me. lol...

Honestly, there are occasions when I leave the gym and go to McDonalds, or Chick Fil A, but to order a salad. I absolutely loooooove the salad from Chick Fil A and even the salads at McDonalds. They both more than fit into my calorie/macronutrient needs in my daily regimine. And quite frankly, if someone wants to go eat…

@ummlovelovesy... awww... thanks... and I'll top you with a 9 as well... because I want a body like yours ;-p

sm423--- I'll give her an 8... loooooooove the eyes girl!!!

You look absolutely beautiful... before and after! Congratulations on your success! One day... when I grow up, I want to be juuuust like you :wink:

...Good Lordy... that is soooooooooooooooooo me!!! I always do that when I slip up and it's all down hill after that. It's like, "welp, I've already had a bowl of ice cream, so I might as well finish off the tub so it's no longer there to temp me"... yeah friggin right!!! You guys are so awesome! Every single last one of…

Age: 35 Height: 5'9 Highest Weight: 284 Start Weight: 281 on MFP Current Weight: 271 Goal Weight: 190 Ultimate Goal: To get into the 100's. I haven't been there since the 5th grade. I just want to know what it feels like to be below 200 pounds.

I think I'm the only one who still hasn't caught on to the idea of six small meals a day. I just can't do it. I feel like if I eat six small meals, I'm just constantly eating. And in my mind, I'm trying to get away from that feeling. I know they said the six meals should be small, but I guess it's just a mind thing with me.

Yeah, I've bought a few of the Crystal Light packs to put in my water bottle while I'm at work. It's helping... TREMENDOUSLY!!! :smile:

No it is not just an advertisement for a water filter. It is part of the Snowbird Diet by Dr. Donald S. Roberston. By no means am I saying that you should take this article as gospel and run with it. It's just something to think about. You can apply the information given or you can disregard it... either way, it's still…

@bcattoes... here is the link to the article if you would like to read it again. http://www.alkalizerh2o.com/healthywater2.html

Single mom here as well. I have 82 lbs to lose. I haven't set a time frame as to when I'd like to reach that goal, but I'd like to do it in a year... I know I can do it.

@Smile713... can you post some guidelines for our challenge so we'll know how we should be checking in, etc.?

This is just the thing I need to get my mojo back up and running!!! We got this ladies :-)

Do you want us to just keep responded with our check-ins in this topic or will you start a new one?

Let's make it 15??? I think we can do it! What do you ladies think?

I'm game... What's the challenge?

This is so awesome!!! Congratulations!!!!

Welcome to the family {{{{{hugs}}}}}}!!!! This is a great place to get encouragement and support! Everyone is super nice and insightful! I'm sure you'll find it very useful to what you're trying to accomplish!