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  • I need to lose well over 50 lbs. I have found that really once I get my mental game together it becomes somewhat and I stress somewhat automatic. Also, I have found now that I have a daughter the "want" to lose for her is a lot stronger than just for me. Feel free to add me. Best wishes.
    in looking for people wanting to lose 50lbs up Comment by mbellot05 January 2016
  • Paige, That is great news to hear. I am most assuredly an emotional eater as well. It is something that once I become cognizant of, and see results I can manage my calories pretty well. I had started on MFP almost 4 years ago when my highest weight was 358.5...fast forward to Jan. 4 of this year and my weight was 385.…
    in My AHA moment Comment by mbellot05 January 2016
  • I appreciate all the responses, and I appreciate all the encouragement. Best of luck to everyone.
    in Why do you train and eat healthy? Comment by mbellot05 January 2016
  • I am not an expert by any stretch, but I would say maybe have your DR. check your thyroid. Also, if you are already using a food scale great, but if not I would suggest it. I used to not have a scale, and my results were spotty because a lot of foods that you "measure" really need to be weighed. Also, some light weights…
    in Getting frustrated Comment by mbellot05 January 2016
  • Agree with above post the food scale is a must. Also, I found that diet is 85 percent minimum of weight loss. I know cause I lost then put back on, but two weeks of eating correctly and I am getting closer to my "old" starting weight. Good luck
    in 25 year old single mom Comment by mbellot05 January 2016
  • You can do it for sure. You just have to realize that the decisions you make have consequences, but when you make the right ones the consequences are very positive. I have battled for motivation due to depression before, and I found that once I understand and believe that I can do something it becomes possible. It does not…
    in Newbie alert! :) Comment by mbellot05 January 2016
  • Don't feel bad the main thing is that you are back working toward your goal. I have had very many ups and downs with my weight, and I am back to working toward a goal again. It is not fun, but it is so worth it. Just keep trying...that is what most people forget. They expect the progress to be linear, but it is not. There…
    in Looking for Motivation! Comment by mbellot05 January 2016
  • I have about 150 pounds left to go to get to my ideal weight. It is difficult, but completely worth it. I have taken about 14 pounds off so far, and that is really just by changing my diet, counting calories, and drinking a lot of water. It is not "easy", but it is not impossible. My doctor put it to me like this your…
    in Over 100lbs to lose, anyone on the same journey? Comment by mbellot05 January 2016
  • My wife has lost about 60 lbs, 20 or so before joining MFP. Once she joined I got on MFP, and I have lost about 17 lbs. I have another 125 to go, but wife has about 70. It is not as bad as it seems the main thing is planning your meals. Best of luck.
    in Anyone with 100+ to lose? Comment by mbellot05 January 2013
  • Strength training is essential to help boost the metabolism, and improve overall fitness. I have to say as far as the comment about using the lowest weight I would not worry at all. I always get a laugh at guys at the gym who pile on the weight and have terrible form. It is dangerous and could lead to injury, and who are…
    in how much and how long at the gym? Comment by mbellot05 January 2013
  • I think all the above advice is great. It is pretty much a matter of being able to do some other sort of additional physical activity. Walking is really good, as is stairs if the joints can take it. I am well over 300 lbs. now, and when I work out I usually walk with my wife, and I throw in some jogs (they feel like…
    in Any Starting Exercise Recommendations for 300lb User? Comment by mbellot05 January 2013
  • Best of luck on your journey, and I say journey because it takes a while sometimes. But the main thing that I have found is persistence. I have about 141 lbs. left to lose, and it is a lot of weight, but I am moving in the right direction, and for that I am very happy. I have lost about 17 lbs. net since I started, but I…
    in Long Road Ahead Comment by mbellot05 January 2013
  • I have never been thin. I weigh 344 right now, and I am 5' 8", and have a medium to large frame I guess. I was around 230 when I was in college, and eventhough I was not thin I was much more mobile, and I played sports. My current goal is to get to 170, and it will be tough, but my biggest sign of success will not be the…
    in How many here have "never been thin" Comment by mbellot05 January 2013
  • You can add me if you want. I have been on a weight loss journey since November of last year with mixed results. I am down from my highest weight of 258.5#, but up from my lowest point. I have found that using this site is invaluable because it makes you accountable. I am losing weight to be the best I can for my wife. She…
    in 100 pounds or 45kgs or more to lose Comment by mbellot05 January 2013
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