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Think about it this way. If you lose an average of 1.5 pounds a week. In One year that will be 57.6 pounds. I don't know how fast you would like to loose because there are many factors involved. I think the point I am making is just take small steps and a bunch of small steps after a year is an incredible difference. Like…

Some people eat half back because of the inaccuracies in judging how many calories are burnt during an exercise. I do not intentionally eat any back. But it's a nice buffer, if at the end of the day I go over 50-100 calories most likely I am still at more then enough deficit to lose.

I put Spring mix lettuce. Tomatoes and those tiny Yellow, Red and Orange sweet peppers. And I put a really good dose of this 0 Calorie dressing. https://www.waldenfarms.com/products/dressings.html Depending on the dressing i will also put a 1/4 cup of Salsa.

No Shopping!!! LOL. I have never bought more stuff since I quit eating horribly and Drinking booze. Especially the clothing. Sneakers.. .Shoes... Guitars.... Digital Camera.... Wii U.. Xbox one to name a few!!!

I am sure you have heard this all before. But you must eat something every 3 hours give or take. I usually go with every 2 1/2. Something with Protein would help the hunger. And having low cal snacks around in addition helps also. When i get home from work i have a big salad that for the most part is under 100 calories. I…

@Annr I agree and i am working on that. I do have plenty of things i love doing. I just try not to be so food focused. Its always been my downfall. I have always enjoyed working out and the last few years have been fighting MMA and doing jiu jitsu. Even though I am 50 I really enjoy fighting. Going back to it probably…

Thanks everyone for the input. I do think i need to re-access some stuff. I do believe the alcohol put me down a bad path. But one thing i did that in the past i would let falter is. Even though i knew that the outcome was not going to be positive I weighed myself daily. In the past i would avoid scales and even mirrors…

@barbecuesauce I know I am on the low side for sure. But i have to be perfectly honest with myself in saying that I started drinking more and more and then started eating more and more to the point i had to slam on the breaks. I have been drinking a lot of water the last 2 days but do feel like crap. I think it could be my…

I ate Turkey and Mashed Cauliflower and some cocktails all within my 1450 a day goal. But from what I can tell i had nowhere near the Fun you guys had! LOL.

I have failed many times in the past. I know I can make it stick this time because i don't have a goal or time line other then to eat clean and get to a healthy weight. I have messed up so many time because there was a goal date or some sort of finish line. I know now that this is the way it needs to be for life. Yes…

I have 50 more to go but feel tons better. Hang in there it will come off if you stay motivated.

Looks like its doing the Job. you look great!

Hmmm MFP said if i wanted to drop another 100 calories because i lost another 10 pounds. I said yes to go from 1450 to 1350 it looks like it changes then flips back to 1450?

Ok I am in on this thread also :) 74 pounds down probably 40 more to go. Its amazing how awesome everyone looks with a little willpower and determination. Congrats everyone!

Down 74 Pounds

Ok I am with the crowd of folks that must do this for life. I obviously can't control myself with food so why ignore that fact. I know its a "Problem" but its also a "Problem" if I die of a massive heart attack because I can't trust myself with food. Logging everything and weighing myself religiously is the only way for…

This is an interesting topic. I have been feeling "Blue" and dis interested in everything since losing 65 pounds in 3 1/2 months. I think i used the exact words to a co-worker " I find no joy in anything" Me and the Wife have been dealing with her elderly Mom that has been going through a lot of ups and downs over the last…

Its funny I have been saying to myself and my wife. I do not want to love food too much. I will never again use it as recreation or reward only fuel. I do enjoy the taste of healthy food, and i log every calorie to make sure i stay accountable. I can not be trusted with food sad but true. Its a fact I will have to live…

Thank you everyone for the kind words and encouragement. It will certainly help me move forward to stay on course. Yes it has been hard work and I have yet to drink alcohol or eat above my calories during this long road. I know now that this road does not end or there is no goal other than to keep eating right and…

Its funny i had a recent Doc appointment with my Primary Doctor and he was very pleased with the weight loss. I had asked him should i boost my caloric intake and the fact that I was possibly concerned about causing issues with my heart loosing too fast and he actually laughed at me LOL. He was pretty much like "you are…

Yea I think i ate that pizza across the street every day. (certainly not NY Pizza) Plus the 30 bucks a week in Dunkin Doughnuts coffee. I loved living in Boston for the 2 years i was there. I saw and played so much good music. I played with most of the free from Jazz guys at the time. We used to reserve the practice rooms…

I was there from 89 to 91. I took 6 semesters in 2 years and tested out of a bunch of theory classes etc. It was a large undertaking to graduate that fast and certainly did not help my eating habits. Thank God I never smoked LOL.

I want to thank everyone for the encouragement and kind words. This place seems to be more then just counting calories. I do appreciate it. It's funny i actually have a regular Dr's appointment today. I am sure the doctor will be pleased by the fact that i have lost 60 pounds since the last time i saw him.

I just recently quit. It was totally messing up my focus. I am down 50 pounds since I started no drinking on June 20th. It really has given me the ability to stay on my program. I don't find myself making a pound of pasta 1:30am covered in some sort of cheese. That is always helpful. :)

Inspiration Thank You!