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"Okie Dokie :)"

I do still eat it occasionally. These are his dinner choices almost every night! Lol

It really is out of concern! I want to live a long life together!

I should have specified Western Chinese food. I'm sorry but most Chinese people probably wouldn't eat it! Lol it's all fried and soaked in oil!

I have boxes of my old clothes from when I was thinner. The day I can fit back into some of those clothes, I'm going to throw a party! I cannot wait to stop shopping in the plus size section!! We can do this! :)

I agree! Don't deny yourself things you love. It will just make you want them more. Just try to cut calories at another meal to make room for a piece of fried chicken. You can eat things you love too by exercising more. :) good luck!

Excellent advice! I picture my future self also! I try to think about how good it's going to feel buying smaller clothes for once! Also since I have started exercising I feel 110% better! I have more energy, I feel stronger, I feel capable. It's amazing! Not to mention my blood pressure is better and so is my cholesterol.…

You are totally right about the patience! I am going to have to learn that. I think we are all so used to instant gratification and you just don't have that when you are losing weight. Although I do feel better and stronger, so that is a little gratifying. :)

Wow! Thanks everyone for the encouraging words. :) Everyone is on such different places in their journey, but such positivity (maybe I should've tried the forums earlier!) I have started a running program (Couch 2 5K) if anyone has heard of it, its awesome! Also I have a Fitbit and I try to reach my goals every day. VERY…

Let's be friends :) You have done an incredible job! 29lbs! That;s awesome! I have never lost that much weight, hopefully I will eventually :)