aligirl32766

Just hang in there! Our stories are kind of similar. We're both in our 40's, I was a long-time smoker for 19 years before I quit 13 years ago. I was already overweight, but I put on about 35 lbs when I quit smoking. When I was about 38 (6 or so years ago) I reached my all-time high weight of 332. I finally started losing…

Welcome! It's a really great, helpful site. Add me as a friend if you'd like.

It's funny. i just got done eating chinese take-out, went to MFP to figure out my calories, and saw your post. I try not to stress too much about easing up on myself once in a while. I ate what i wanted tonight, I just split everything with my hubby. I feel completely satisfied, saved calories, and saved money, too. Good…

If I weigh too much I get totally obsessed with the numbers. I've been on a plateau for a while now, so I'm in. It sure can't hurt.

I can do the garter stitch pretty well, but thats it. I have learned it from the internet. I think I would do better if I had someone to sit down and teach me in person. Anyway, I do love it,and I use it in the evenings to keep me busy when I feel like munching. Sometimes it helps, sometimes not so much. I have made just a…

I wish you nothing but the best. It sounds like you are going into this for all the right reasons and you seem to be really ready. Welcome to the site. Add me as a friend if you like.

Love, love, LOVE number 11!

I'm ready!

Sure. I walk outside and do the wii as my two main workouts. On the wii I like the rhythm boxing, free step, advanced step, super hula-hoop... Who am I kidding? I love that thing!

I walk outside a lot. Dogs do make me nervous, but I just say a prayer and go on. Sometimes I carry a walking stick, but most of the time I forget to grab it as I go out the door. I have thought about getting some pepper spray, though.

I can't take a walk today because I forgot to charge up my mp3 player. See, if I can't take my music with me I won't be able to keep up a good pace. If I can't keep up a good pace, then I won't get my heart rate up, and if I don't get my heart rate up, then I won't get any cardio benefits, so what's the point? :wink: You…

Since about 4 years ago, I have lost more than a newborn calf, but not quite a 2 month old horse. I would like to go ahead and lose an additional small bale of hay.

I'm not a runner, but I love to walk for my workouts and three of my favorite songs to walk to are "Mercy" by Duffy, "Black Horse and a Cherry Tree" by KT Tunstill (I think), and "Attitude" by Wynona.

Okay, done!

"Hey!" from one Missouri girl to another! My highest ever weight was 332 and now I am really close to hitting 232, so if I can do it I know you can do it. This site is such a great tool, it's been a big help to me. Add me if you like, and welcome to MFP family.

i just finished my second 24 oz bottle of the day. So thanks for the motivation!

I love ours! I get so bored working out with videos, so this is a great alternative.

:flowerforyou: Here's to you! It can be so hard to stay motivated, but you are doing great! Keep it up, girl. It's well worth the effort.

Haven't watched since last season.

Sounds like an excellent plan. I'm pulling for you and your sister.