leannabseven Member

Dan, I hope you decide to embrace the time alone as a chance to regain control. You truly are worth your every effort. And, in case you didn't know it, you are such a wonderful influence and inspiration to me. If there is any way I can help you, I will. I may not have been at it as long as you, but I do know that there are…

Paula, I was thinking about you the other day; I'm glad you've faced the food demon and kicked 'em to the curb. :)

Tomorrow is the The Day! I've worked my last day as manager here at the RV resort, we're all packed up. Tomorrow we hit the road for our 4 day trip across the state (yep,we're taking 4 days to make a 6 hour drive!). What can I say? We haven't been anywhere in the RV for 5 years, we're taking our time and going to enjoy…

I just keep reminding myself, Malia, that it isn't a race and I don't have a deadline. I just need to have way more good days than bad days and try to keep my focus on the fact that this is not a temporary fix. This IS my life...it includes activity on a regular basis and smart food choices. We can do this...we can totally…

Hello...welcome back! Congrats on making the move without any weight gain....that IS an accomplishment. What is your name?

Malia and Pixy, I'm so there with y'all. Tomorrow is my last day at my job. I manage an RV Resort where I also live. So I'm quitting my job and leaving home all at the same time. It's exciting and it's my choice, but I seem to be using that change as an excuse to skip workouts and make less than stellar food choice. I'm…

Name: LeAnna My Numbers: SW: 278 CW: 212 GW: 207 LTGW: 150 I weigh on Wednesdays, plus adding a final Tuesday weigh-in on the 30th. 9/3/2014 212 -0- Nada...zip...big ol goose egg of a number. Next week, I'll do better...I just know it! :) 9/10/2014 211. -1. Yay! I weighed a day late...I lost track of the days! 9/17/2014…

You look fantastic! great job!!

And Mark, I hope I didn't sound "preachy". You were the one who told me about this group and I am forever grateful to you for that...it really has been a game-changer for me. For the first time in my life I am making changes, but I am not alone, and that is a wonderful thing.

I absolutely understand about the changes and the demands of life. Even though I'm only just past the half way point on my journey, I am a different person than I was when I started....both emotionally and physically. And I know I'll be even more changed in another 6 months. I would love it if some of the newer people in…

This is all excellent advice. Once I accepted that I HAVE to weigh, measure and log, my life got much simpler. And I'm also embracing the idea that it's a lifestyle change. I don't want to reach my goal and then have to learn a new way of eating...that just seems like a surefire way for me to fail.

@Malia, let me know if I can help you. You're doing such an awesome job, don't give up...never give up! Now, make a plan for the day and go out there and crush it!! :)

I've passed a milestone in a way....yesterday was 300 days of consistent logging since I rejoined MFP. 300 days and 68.5 pounds; I'm not burning down the house, but I'm happy with my progress and it feels great. :)

Name: LeAnna My Numbers: SW: 278 CW: 212 GW: 207 LTGW: 150 I weigh on Wednesdays, plus adding a final Tuesday weigh-in on the 30th. 9/3/2014 212 -0- Nada...zip...big ol goose egg of a number. Next week, I'll do better...I just know it! :) 9/10/2014 211. -1. Yay! I weighed a day late...I lost track of the days! 9/17/2014…

Good for you! :)

Hello, Chenee, it's nice to meet you and welcome to the group. I hope you enjoy it here. Thanks for participating, too...the weekly weigh-ins are one of my favorites and also one of the things I find most helpful to me.

Hi, Sharon, it's nice to meet you. It's fantastic that you are here...welcome to the group. You do have some challenges, but I suppose we all do in some area of our lives. But we're happy to offer support, advice, or just to chat if you want. It's good that you realize that you must take care of yourself, too. My name is…

Hi, Meiya, and welcome to the group. My best advice is to gain knowledge...that sounds trite, but seriously, learn what a normal portion is, then, weigh and measure and log. I don't know a sure-fire shortcut, but knowledge is power. My turning point was accepting that there is no temporary solution; this is a permanent…

I hope this works...I always have trouble posting pics. Anyway, 67 pounds and 10 months; I'm just past the halfway point.

I'm the same way, I log as soon as I finish a meal.

Thank you, Tara....that was such a nice thing to say. :)

@Tara, I'm also at my 50% mark...almost exactly. I've lost 67 and and have 61 to go. I have decided that I need to recommit to myself and my plans to change my life. No more excuses...just gonna shut up and do it. I had a chance to do that this evening after getting home from work. I was making all kinds of excuses why it…

Welcome back, Jennifer; it's good to see you again. :) Theresa, great job!

Name: LeAnna My Numbers: SW: 278 CW: 212 GW: 207 LTGW: 150 I weigh on Wednesdays, plus adding a final Tuesday weigh-in on the 30th. 9/3/2014 212 -0- Nada...zip...big ol goose egg of a number. Next week, I'll do better...I just know it! :) 9/10/2014 211. -1. Yay! I weighed a day late...I lost track of the days! 9/17/2014…

Welcome to the group! I hope you like it here and have fun. :) This is all really good advice. As for the tracking, I would recommend that you let your Food Diary be your own personal place where you are completely honest about what you eat and how much you eat. Weigh, measure, and log....some folks do it until they feel…

Lately, I have been struggling to get myself to the gym or to get any real exercise. I know it's some psychological/emotional thing I need to deal with, but I can't quite pinpoint the source. But in 3 weeks we'll be leaving the park and I won't have a gym to go to anytime I want; it's just wrong for me not to be there as…

I'm glad you didn't have to move to a new place. Sometimes that can be a good thing, but mostly it's just added stress at a time when you least need it. I'm glad you're back and you seem to be moving right ahead so good for you! :smile: :flowerforyou:

Hello to all the new members. I'm sorry that I haven't come by sooner to say hello. I hope you enjoy the group. And post! post! post! There are a lot of us here, but we need more activity. I look forward to getting a chance to know you all and cheer you on. I'm LeAnna, by the way. :)

Maelyn, you look awesome. I'm sorry I am just seeing this post. Your hard work is paying off. And, by the way, I am so jealous of all that lovely hair, too. :)

Yay for you!! I loved it when I had to find a belt. I had to dust it off it had been so long since it had been out of the closet. :)