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I was stuck for almost 3 or 4 weeks a while ago so I know how frustrating it can feel. Stick with it though, maybe mix it up - both food and exercise and you will suddenly see a difference. I also monitored my sodium and sugar way down and that made a big difference for me. Best t0 you - stay strong (and healthy)

Not to mention sodium

Congrats! I love this site too - sounds like you are doing an excellent job .... can you please explain the dumping the shoe thing, not really sure I understand. Thanks and welcome to MFP

great to have you here - wow, you are a rock star already! I need to really work on the muscle tone thing cause I don't ever want to be viewed as the weak old lady LOL! Enjoy, the people here have been awesome...seems we all strive for the same thing, long-term health Peace Out! (love your tag line, made me laugh!)

Don't despair! Be proud of your choice to make a healthy decision today! I eat a ton of food most days....my choices are different, more healthy, clean foods, but you are not going to starve if you make the better choices. I find interesting, great tasting food choices all the time, I love to cook....just do your homework…

Hey there - I found your intro very interesting...on many levels. I was also obsessed with my weight earlier in life, not because of me but of the man I was with for 25 years. Iwas sick for many years and I was never over weight. At my highest in my younger years, 140 at 5'8" but most of my young adult life between…

thanks - I was trying to figure it out myself!

Welcome - I hope you enjoy this site as much as I do. A lot of great advise and encouragement happens on these pages. I try to log everything (EVERYTHING) in my food diary most days. When I first started, I would measure too just to be sure I was realistic about portion size....I was way off initially so I would recommend…

hi there again, I just re-read your post and just wanted to say personally welcome! I was curious about you because you sound like a completely selfless person yet you didn't sound like you gave yourself much credit because of your weight. You are beautiful, inside and out! Sounds silly and cliche' but just saying - My…

Welcome back - and congrats on entering a HEALTHY Life. When I take care of self I do so much better taking care of the ones I love! Well done!

I did the same a few times and once it was completely accurate, the second was pretty darn close. It is just a guide though, it really depends on your future 5-week behavior

how cool are you .... not far from your goal either! Congrats on all the committement!

congrats for reaching your goal. thanks for the advice too!

that's awesome! I have found so many great people here and sound advise....I hope you do as well! Keep at it. I know that with me I spent 3, no almost 4 weeks at one point without a lot of loss but then it kicked in again. The only reason for saying this is not to discourage but to encourage. I lost a LOT immediately…

Im 5'8" and 136...depends on the clothes but I wear anything from a 6-10 but usually 8 works. hope this helps I still have a tummy so if the clothing is very fitted I usually have to go to the next size. I'm working on it though haha. Good luck

best of luck! Best health! I look at other people's wisdom on this site...helps, awesome people, awesome help. You can do it!

Firewood has an appetizer I order as a meal that is my favorite - seared ahi tuna I love it! The place is right down the road where I live so we end up going there a lot for convenience so that is extra cool

That's a lot of eating out. I love fiber one with vanilla yogurt or berries and milk for breakfast. Is that something you can plan ahead by bringing the cereal with you and just get the milk/yogurt at the breakfast bar. Lunch for me is easier cause I love veggies and salad, as long as I keep it pretty clean and don't dump…

I've been at the same place for a while myself, however, I blame me and summer time...I have been at a stand still because we are very social, go to a lot of picnics/bbqs/whatever, squeezed in a vacation and I'm going away with my girlfriends for a long weekend for the second time this summer! YAHOO! I am happy that I'm…

that's great! Your health is what it is all really about, the weight loss is just such a great bonus. Keep up the great job and keep feeling better and better! Thanks for the info, I plan to check out the site, but I love cheese...I can do without the meat but love lvoe love my cheese so the vegan thing is a little hard…

Foodies unite - I love to cook great food too! I am excited to check out this site - thanks!

Don't know if this will work for you but it did for me.....PRE-plan your meal for Wednesday, roasted veggies on the grill, corn tortillas, a little cheese, maybe even some chicken breast, BIG SALAD with salsa for dressing. I get burned out by Wednesday and that helps a lot because I got the bulk of it made, takes the…

ps: congrat on going to college, best wishes on that. I have 2 daughters that are currently doing that and then a third coming around the bend.

Welcome and congrat for you....but you look so tiny in your picture. How much weight do you want to loose? I think HEALTH to achieve long term. Example, I was 110 lbs when I was 20, I would look pretty funny at 50 (almost an old lady) at 110 lbs, , ALMOST I said haha.....don't get caught up in the numbers, be heart strong.…

IT does kick your butt...

push ups...I know they are hard. Do them against the wall for starters, girlie type next and then balls out real push ups...really helps the arms, shoulders, boobs and tummy. Check out onehundredpushups.com. Plus no $$ out of pocket, you use your own body as resistence. Good luck - I does kick your butt! fun thou

Agree...YaHoo You! Be Proud! I am