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I know its a cliche....but one day at a time and don't give. I think of MFP as a bank. I have so much in my bank that I can draw from per day. I look at my choices and decide what I want to spend my bank calories on. There have been many times that I have been tempted to grab that donut or cake or cookies from work, but…

I have gained and lost weight throughout my adult life. The time that I was really successful (lost 60 pounds) was when I wrote down everything I consumed. I was faithful about this and lost the weight at a consistent rate. It took me about 10 months. That was 5 years ago. I had some health problems (neck surgery) and was…

What can I say but.....you guys all look fantastic! Congratulations on your successes!

Can I join? I'm 5'1" and weigh 178. I think I fit the criteria.

Hubby and I make it weekly and keep in it a container in the fridge. We cook per directions on package. I let it cool on the stove then store it. I eat it with fruit, either strawberries or blackberries and a packet of splenda and a little over 1/4 cup of almond breeze the unsweetened variety. It's filling and yummy.

Well it's kind of a scale so I hope this will count. About 1.5 years ago I bought a Wii thinking I would use it at home to exercise (HAH). I measured on the Wii balance board for the Wii Fit. I played with for a couple of months and then put it away from non use. I decided to put it out again yesterday and stepped on the…

I use it as a dip with veggies, or a spread with pretzel crackers (110 cal for 11 of them) as a snack. I happen to like it plain too.

That is sheer awesomeness!

Going shopping in my closet! I found a pair of gap jeans that I haven't worn in quite a while and I put them on yesterday and they zipped up easily. YAY for me! I like having to retire clothes because they are too big rather than too small!

I too had been unsuccessful starting my diet so many times. I would start off with a great resolve to make it through the day with good eating habits and the BAM by the end of the day temptation would step in my way of progress. For me, things were cluttering my mind and making any resolve I had ineffectual. I had to get…

Look at you!!!! You look awesome!

Amazing and truly inspirational.

I will keep a positive attitude and eat all of my veggies

You should be very proud of yourself. What a great accomplishment! Truly inspirational!

I have found nice clothes at garage sales. I scope out the nicer areas of town and can find some good name brand things for great prices. Found 3 sun dresses and a nice top this past weekend for $10. I also stop by my local Goodwill from time to time. great place to find jeans and they usually have a dressing room to try…

You look great! What an inspiration you are. Keep up the great work!

Looking great!

You did it and you look amazing!! Congratulations!

I'm here because I'm tired of hearing my jeans talking to me by saying swish swish swish every time I walk. No seriously, I'm approaching 60 and I want to live way longer than that. It was sad when i realized that my parents who are at 80 years young are much healthier than me. I did lose a lot of weight about 6 years ago…

Fresh strawberries! Before I started changing my eating habits, it was brown sugar, butter and milk, the way I would eat it as a child. Oatmeal is comfort food for me.

Thanks everyone!

Dear husband

yum! Those are great suggestions.

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i wish i did because i'm having that kind of day today. not really satisfied with what i have eaten today. Hope tomorrow brings you satisfaction.

Inspirational and you look amazing!

Feel free to add me too. My diary is open, however, I have a hard time getting all my calories in. I do try to eat healthy and I'm always looking for meal ideas. Let's share!

Thanks for the great suggestions!

We can motivate each other. Also good to have someone help me when we need the push.:smile:

Man oh man was I addicted to diet Pepsi! I will admit it. I had to quit cold turkey. It look me a week to lose the cravings and now I imagine my innards are thankful that I am adding lots of water to my system. I feel much for doing it. I wish you the best of luck in whatever method you use to cut back or quit soda if that…