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I'm in - hope to do as well as Jimb376mfp Starting weight: 222 lb Jan 4 2017 Goal weight: 140 lb Current weight: 210 lb Dec 30 2017 Total weight lost: 12lb (last year) This week's successes: Went back to Weight Management Class This week's challenges: Starting back at work after the Holidays

I went to the Dr regarding my overhang belly skin after emergency c-section in 1985 as I was constantly being asked when my baby was due it was that noticeable - he wasn't at all sympathetic to how it made me feel and simply sent me away. Subsequently I gave up trying to exercise it away and began to eat more and more and…

5-6 times a day! I try to plan my meals and snacks and keep to a time and eat regularly through the day as when I get too hungry I reach for sugary snacks and then binge eat, so breakfast at 9, snack at 11, lunch at 2, snack at 4, dinner at 7, and sometimes supper at 9. Wow looking at that I think I'm always eating or…

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Thanks for posting your story and photos. Well done you! It is hard to change our mindset from "I can't" to "I can, and I will". You have done amazing in one year. You look really happy and well. So keep on logging :)

from Northampton UK - daily logger - diary open - over 50 - feel free to add

Hi I'm from Northampton, feel free to add me

same here, shock and disbelief at the numbers - then realisation that only I can make the change needed. using this logging tool really helps - stick with it, you can do it!

From Northampton, am 50+ but young at heart, welcome any adds old/young male/female

well done! such a healthy change to your life :)

I've just shown your transformation to my husband as proof it can be done! thanks for sharing your progress

Don't be disheartened, it is most likely temporary. I was told this by my Rosemary Conley class leader: When you start exercising and cutting down calories - your body gets the message that you suddenly need more energy and it doesn't know yet if supplies are readily available and so goes into survival mode and stores…

Hi there, gazzasgirl just came back to this site after a long absence - looking for inspiration. I saw your profile and would like to say well done on keeping to your plan so far.:smile: It helps if you change the "CAN I do it?" to a self affirming "I WILL do it!" say it out loud to yourself. It may feel crazy but I feel…

Yep I am from UK. Born and living in Northampton. Been dieting in one way or another since my teens. Now am 50 and desperate to shed the pounds and live a longer active life. I like this site its easy to use.

"I was always told, unless you can see a head coming out. Or the person says " i cant wait till this baby is born" Dont EVER ask if they're pregnant. " I wish people would follow this rule - it would save some heartache and embarrassment

Try this. Change weight loss goal to 1lb a week loss. Have those extra calories, choose food wisely and drink the water recommended. When you are managing without the hunger pangs, adjust your goal slightly. You will get there :)

Yes, after an emergency c-section 27 years ago, I was sewn up badly (in my opinion) and left with a overhang of fatty flesh that diet and exercise would not shift. Despite getting back to my pre pregnancy weight. It is/was so awful that I would not let my husband see me naked or touch my belly. It made me depressed and…

Well done. Thanks so much for sharing these photos. It really does help to see what fantastic changes can be achieved with persistent effort. :smile:

Robin, keep up with the regime of eating well and keeping fit. I am certain there are subtle changes happening in your body that you can't see. if you need help targeting a particular body area there are lots of videos on you tube or help is at the gym. Please don't be discouraged :)

I love looking at before and after photos for inspiration. Thank you for sharing yours 1 year on. You have worked hard and the results are fabulous!

Ooh you sound like I was for the last 10 years! Full of reasons not to be healthy. When you realise you are keeping yourself fat through excuses, then your new regime can start. Eat less, choose wisely and be more active on regular basis. Log in daily and write EVERYTHING on here and you will soon see what foods you can…

Cute pets, my dog Susie certainly helps me have a reason to go out walking :smile:

Hi Lisa, My name is Debbie and i am also a new member on here but have been dieting half heartedly for 10-15 years. I feel what you are saying. I think I am the slim young woman I feel in my brain. Alas a glance at a reflection and its like who is that blob. Oh its me - Cue a binge on something and the guilt. That got be…

I don't know why you have to take fibre supps, but usually if you are eating lots more healthy foods they have natural fibres in but need lots water to help them digest.So try to avoid laxatives and instead drink plenty of fluids. Its a similar problem to "holiday tummy" the change of diet causes problems for a short…

Your food diary looks a lot like mine would, start off well, and end rubbish. You are not eating enough food calories or drinking enough water. Your body will store fat as it now thinks there is a shortage in food/water supplies! Eat that extra 200 cals you have spare each day, and choose fruit and veg, avoid fatty…