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I still love my wine and my cocktails, but I find it hard to justify using my calories on it most of the time. Although some of it (like yesterday's mango margarita at my favorite Mexican joint) is just too sweet anymore. The other problem is that the more you drink the more you want to eat, and I just don't have enough…

I am not at home, so I don't have the nutrition info in front of me, but I end up with Kind, Luna or Lara bars a lot (especially any chocolate variety). I like the Dole chocolate-covered strawberries that you keep in the freezer (60 calories a pack). And if I need carbs and something salty, I like Rold Gold honey wheat…

Breakfast is my biggest meal of the day and I try (although you can't tell today) to get a lot of protein in. This is what my doctor suggested, and after having tried absolutely every diet/meal plan along the way, I find that I am having more success with this as far as not feeling like I am starving but still losing…

Also, if you have a smart phone, there are tons of apps for recipes, grocery lists, etc. No need to lug the computer with you.

It isn't that much to get a consultation with a dietitian (if your BMI is high enough, your insurance should cover it) and he or she will be able to help you do this. As part of my plan I meet with my dietitian once a month and she and come up with a meal plan for the month (lots of repetition, but I don't mind if I am in…

Any of y'all that want to friend me, go right ahead :)

My doctor said I have to lose 5 by 12/30 (although I've already lost 3 since he said that), but I am shooting for at least 10, so why not make it 12? I'm in.

My favorite is pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake, but everyone asks me to make chocolate pecan and caramel apple pies.

I am a little sad that I've never received a pervy PM. I didn't know folks did that here. Or at least I'm assuming you mean here and not OKCupid or Facebook, because those places are low-hanging fruit.

If you are familiar with the artist's work (including some pretty interesting images of his ex-girlfriend Grace Jones, then this isn't a stretch at all. In fact, there is another photo that he took that looks exactly the same except with a different model. I think Kim probably just did it to get attention, but I suspect…

I cannot believe how many people are going commando at the gym. I seriously sweat too much for that and need another layer to contain it. Not to mention that my wobbly bits aren't generally content with compression shorts. I wear granny panties. Thongs cut off my circulation, boy shorts fall down. Hipsters are ok in a…

As of this morning, I have lost 26 pounds. Realistically, I probably need to lose at least 50 more. I'd love the support if you would. I'm going to send you a friend request, if that's OK. Anyone else, feel free to add me too.

I am very slow, so I don't generally like to go out with other people. I feel like I hold them up. I also wore braces on my legs when I was a kid, and I'm still very self-conscious about what I look like when I walk and run. If I do go out with someone, I do not wear headphones. If I go out alone, I always wear them…

There is another post in here... I think under success stories that you may want to see. Really walks through everything and explains it.

Definitely keep up with the weight training to fill out. Also, don't discount using lotion. I read a story about a guy here with a 100+ loss who said he was diligent in using lotion and he barely has any flabby skin. It can't hurt to stay properly moisturized. He was also lifting weights several times a week, too. Frankly,…

First of all, I thought erectile dysfunction too at first. LOL This is my theory on this based on the limited info that I have read here. I think that eating disorders are mostly psychological. What I think is that this bacteria in the stomach might be what gives someone with the psychology the "willpower" to do it. I know…

I am glad y'all said what I was thinking. But, because I'm not a man, I thought sports before sex, but both will work. And steak. I don't know much about men, but I know that's the holy trifecta of interacting with men.

For the most part, people here are nice and encouraging. Important to remember that what works for one person might not work for another. There are some people who take it too seriously or have unhealthy ideas about weight loss, but you'll be able to spot them and they are easy to ignore. I haven't lost enough to see the…

My doctor's office is next to an ULTA, so my mini-rewards tend to be makeup. I also like jewelry. I did get myself a yoga mat once, but I don't like to "reward" myself with fitness tools; those should be givens. I have trained for a 5K this Saturday, and I will congratulate myself with a massage next week. (Although I tend…

Welcome. Signing up here and asking for support is a great first step. You can find a lot of support here and a lot of helpful folks. I have a lot of weight to lose to and I want to throw a few ideas out there for you. 1. Think in terms of little goals, because when you are morbidly obese the number of pounds you need to…

I like the song. It's catchy. I think there should be more songs telling the big girls to not be ashamed of their bodies. (Not because I encourage poor health but because if we don't have a healthy relationship with our bodies we're never going to have the strong foundation we need to be healthy. No one should hate how…

I am on a high-protein, limited carb diet. If I do not get enough protein from food, I am supposed to have a shake. I usually use Designer Whey protein with milk and frozen fruit to make a smoothie. I do not have them everyday. Yesterday I didn't have any protein handy for breakfast besides Quaker Protein oatmeal, so I…

Just go. They probably haven't even noticed that you're gone. If you let this hold you back, the only person you are hurting is yourself.

^^^This. And when I stop doing it, my Nurse Practitioner yells at me for not making my fitness #1 priority. It does help that my boss is a health nut himself, so he has no problem if I go workout at lunch or show up late or modify my schedule to accommodate a class. However, I was just replying to say that the OP has…

I decided to put in my target weight and tell you what my BMI would be. Based on my body mass analysis two weeks ago, I decided that I need to lose about 75 pounds to be at a good place, assuming that I stay on track with my muscle mass. The BMI number that I got based on that was still considered highly obese. BMI can…

Why be jealous of anyone? Just be your best self, because at the end of the day that's all you can do. Real talk here: In December I went to a doctor who specializes in non-surgical weight loss (the only one in the southeast, actually) and I had a heart-to-heart with him and told him that if he felt like I needed surgery…

I don't have anyone I'm obliged to at home except for my cat. So, I just make time. I may have laundry that needs to be done, but I just make the time. My gym is 24 hours so that helps A LOT. I also work next door to a fitness center and I sneak in workouts on my lunch break (either run around the track or go to the pool…

Pretty much everyday, I can guarantee you there will be Greek yogurt of some sort and coffee. Generally there are eggs for protein. Today was a breakfast burrito with turkey sausage, but usually I make little miniature omelettes in muffin tins and have a few of those. Round it out with some fruit and some sort of carb,…

My top five are probably: eggs, almonds, greek yogurt, chicken breasts and frozen turkey burgers.

i need the recipe for these zucchini muffins!