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Drink your water!

It was 50-60 pounds before anyone said anything, but now people don't recognize me.

I use it in place of mayo to make egg salad.

Yes, I sit while I cook clean and do laundry, always sit.

Weight times 14 does not give an accurate BMR, as it does not factor in age.

I've been maintaining for about 4 months and although I have not had a problem staying at my current weight, I still need to work hard to balance my intake and exercise. Because I lost a large amount, I think my body is more likely to regain if I drop my guard. I exercise most days, but have never eaten back those calories…

302 when I started, maintaining at 138 now.

I lost 14 pounds per month in the first 6 months and then slowed a little, but I was under a doctors care regarding my low calorie intake (1100-1300 per day). I didn't really exercise until I lost the first 50 pounds, but exercise did help and still helps me keep my weight stable. Have you seen a doctor? Getting my thyroid…

He's not eating enough. Based on the stats you gave, his TDEE is at least 2600 cal per day. He probably burns more due to his job. He really should not be much below 2000 a day if he works such a physical job, but he would do best to discuss this with a doctor. At his age, eating 5-6 times a day is a good idea for staying…

5'8" and holding at 138 pounds. My initial goal was 170 because I didn't think I could get any lower, but I kept losing. I was a size 26 and 302 pounds in early 2012 when I started and now I wear mostly 4's .

I'm having surgery later this month to remove my excess arm skin from the armpit to the elbow. I exercise, hydrate, exfoliate, strength train, get my vitamins, moisturize and wear compression clothing and none of this helps. My surgeon does say that age and how long someone has been overweight are the biggest factors, but…

If you are 18 and live with a family that is all about comfort foods, the frozen dinners aren't that bad. It also sounds like you may not be able to do your own shopping or have a place to cook for yourself. Most of the brands of meals have lowered the sodium content, compared to years ago, and they will help you learn…

Now your skin is going to get stretched and it's not worth risking loose skin if you take the weight back off!

I'd rather have loose skin covered by small clothing than stretched skin and huge clothing. Even at my age (52) my skin is not too bad, it seems to get better as I maintain this weight.

I read an article recently that described maintenance as not staying at a target weight but as having small and ongoing gains and losses. This really struck a chord with me and has changed how I look at the future. I will still track everything and weigh myself frequently, but I not stress a little fluctuation because…

Nutella was sued, in a Class Action, over a year ago for making false claims as to the health value of their product. They have since changed their advertising and we're supposed to issue refunds, but the case is now being appealed. Personally, I can't stand the stuff.

I started at 302 pounds - could not exercise much, but I did use a recumbent bike for 20 -30 minutes at a time and about every day. By the time I lost 100 pounds, I was cleared for walking and I've built up to 6-7 miles, 6x per week. I have damaged knees, but the walking is making them stronger. I added swimming this…

Losing weight is about making better choices - your diary shows a crazy high level of sodium and so much processed stuff. I did not lose the weight by eating totally 'clean' but instead of the breakfast sandwich with sausage and a croissant , I chose the meat free on a muffin. Exercise will rarely make up the difference.

Started at 302 lbs, currently 141 lbs. My initial goal was 170 then it became 160 and then 150, but stepping up the exercise has taken the last few pounds off. I wore a size 28 eighteen months ago and now wear 6's and 4's. I've not been below this weight in almost 30 years, but I think I can easily maintain as long as I…

Agreed - I feel like I can handle the busy with a lot of energy to spare and our household is so much less stressed.

There is light at the end of the tunnel - even if the real hard work is just starting. I am more confident but I know from past experience that I will need to stay completely focused to keep the weight from sneaking back on. It helps that I have a very supportive spouse and two nearly grown sons who tell me that they see…

Ovarian Cancer is not staged on ultrasound results alone - before accepting a Stage 4 diagnosis (which means cancer has spread to the liver and other organs) please see a Reproductive Oncologist to discuss CT scans, PET scans and tumor debulking surgery. Any doc who would give you this news by phone without thorough…

Weighing myself daily is just like logging daily - I will have to continue both if I am to keep the pounds off. It's part of my morning routine, just like brushing my teeth.

5'8" 165 pounds 36-29-37 and wear an 8 and mostly mediums although I still wear a lot of large and xls as tunics since buying all new clothes is expensive. A year ago I was a size 26.

Actually, no. I was eating at least 3000 a day 10 months ago when I weighed 302 pounds. My doctor (yes, I actually went to the doctor and got his opinions) said that I needed to cut my calories way down and that there is nothing wrong with losing weight fast. Staying morbidly obese has more risks and I was diabetic,…

I agree with the previous responders - thyroid meds are inexpensive and very effective. I have been on them for just over a year and my weight loss has been steady, but more importantly, my hair is better, my skin is better and I'm better able to regulate my body temperature.

I started at 302 and now weigh 192 and the top of "normal" weight from the charts is about 159 for a woman who is 5'7". I discussed this with my doctor recently and she felt that taking the excess skin that I have and that I once made it into the 150's and could not maintain that weight, aiming for 170 is a reasonable and…

Great job!

About a month ago, I donated 8 large bags of too big clothing to a charity that needed larger sized woman's clothing. I have since filled another bag (although I do still have one pair of size 26 pants). Nothing feels better than opening my closet and knowing that everything in it fits, looks great, is comfortable and will…

Try plugging your stats into Losertown and see where you could be in 6 months: http://www.losertown.org/eats/cal.php