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How's everyone doing?? I've gotten in 3 of my 4 workouts so far this week - but it's going to be hard to fit one more in this weekend - I'm studying for my finals in one of my summer nursing classes - 62 chapters to read - doesn't leave much time for anything!! but i'm going to try....... Let me know how y'all are doing!

I'm going to start a new thread for us 100+ in the Motivation/Support section. Let's call this week one and start a challenge. Who's in? What shall we call ourselves?

Welcome!

LeanLioness - I'm so sorry!! My husband is a good 70 lbs lighter than me and it kills my self-esteem knowing that. We depend on our spouses tremendously for constant support and to hear those words has to be heart-breaking. . . Keep up the fight FOR YOURSELF!!! :flowerforyou: You're worth it!

Wow - great group - I'm in! I have about 120 to lose (realistically) - shall we start an actual thread and do weekly goals? Accountability is my friend in this weight loss journey and so sharing with a group who understands what I'm going thru would be amazing. What shall we call ourselves?

yes, grilled is the only way I do it and it's awesome!!!!

You can walk into a public restroom toliet and just close the door behind you without having to maneuver your body to close the door! :laugh:

Thanks everyone! I didn't realize how versatile they were! I love trying new recipes and this certainly should keep me busy for awhile! :smile:

maybe this has been said - but when you pass by a mirror and actually stop to check yourself out instead of running quickly past it.

you have to buy new clothes because the "skinny" clothes in storage are sooo out of date!

I have leg bands and I do thigh squeezes, etc. at my desk. It helps me "squeeze" in a few more minutes of exercise a day!

Do you weigh yourself everyday? I can relate to what you're going thru because I can easily get scale-obsessive and worry too much about the number and not how I'm feeling or how my clothes are fitting. . . especially if you weigh everyday. 15 lbs is a HUGE accomplishment. You'll have to prepare yourself for the times when…

my favorite way to eat Greek yogurt is in a curry stew with cauliflower, chickpeas, carrots, and brown rice (and a dash of fresh cilantro on top). It pairs wonderfully with curry!!

I totally agree - I weighed myself this morning and told myself that will be the last time for a month. I get scale-obsessive and that turns into reallllly bad eating choices. Thanks very much for your encouraging words!

Thank you! You've been very encouraging - I reallllllly appreciate all the well-wishes! :bigsmile:

CasperO - Thank you! This is exactly what I'm looking for. It may seem basic to some, but I need help retraining myself. I really appreciate the effort you took to write this long email. I'll be referencing it for months to come! Congrats on your success - it must feel wonderful!

Nhoffman - Thank you for your quick reply! Yes, portion control is definitely my downfall. I , too, enjoy food - I love baking, I love cooking and trying recipes from other countries, I also love cooking for people. I have a collection of tried and true recipes about 18" thick. I would love if it you could share some of…

congrats on your success! How did you start? Thanks for your post - it's very encouraging knowing I don't have to do this alone like I always tried to in the past. Have a great day!