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Get some help for certain. There are more options now than ever if you're in a difficult spot. What helped me when I was feeling similar to how you are feeling was not caring if I failed. I was going to get started even though I felt overwhelmed, even though I knew for certain that I couldn't lose all the weight I wanted…

Good googly-moogly! Yeah same problem talking about weight. At first when people noticed I thought it was nice. But the more people reacted, the more uncomfortable it made me. Thankfully everyone is basically used to how I look now. I only occasionaly run into people I haven't see for a while, so the freak outs are…

Wearing 36" waste jeans and taking down Christmas lights doesn't work. I had to "reset" my wardrobe at twice during the process because everything is so loose it won't lock together like it used to. ...despite the holiday 5...

Add me if you like. I log in everyday. You've got this!

I got through the Thanksgiving holiday without gaining weight for like the first time in my adult life. While it is a scale thing, it's the scale confirming I got through without gaining despite crap family stress, Covid isolation stress, crap travel food, and huge meals. I'm counting it an NSV because it is really a…

Looking forward to seeing what it's like to stay 40 pounds lighter during the holiday season.

I have a jaw! and a chin! Yay!

My jeans have been bugging the crap out of me lately. Riding up, twisting, drooping. UGH driving me crazy! They were feeling too tight, but that doesn't make sense, because I've lost a ton of weight. They are hanging on me. Then I figure it out... My jeans are hanging up on my hip bones. I found my hips! Them suckers are…

I was 10 when I ran a my fastest mile in 8:33. Yesterday I ran it in 8:12. I just turned 46.

Last night I jumped over a horse fence. As in vaulted it like a gymnast on a pommel horse. My 13 year old daughter was watching. She said, "Whoa Dad, I didn't know you could do that!" I said, "I didn't either sweety!"

3 months ago I bought a new belt. I used the middle notch when I bought it. It seemed like a good bet, two notches bigger or smaller. Well, It's too big now...smallest notch only works on my fat guy jeans because there is so much loose material.

I have been catching my fitness ring on my jeans when I put my hands in my pockets and couldn't figure out why...until I tried on my wedding ring. So unreal...

Super Fever by Mord Fustang. Good for Cardio and post lunch doldrums.

Sweating like a teenager trying to make up an excuse...

Nobody told me that every article of clothing I own would look like it's still on a hanger. My entire wardrobe is crap now. I even had to get smaller under shirts! Also, my super power used to be that I was never cold. I have to bring a dang sweater, which hangs on me, with me everywhere I go now.

I was losing weight so fast I got concerned about it. So I increased my calories this week. I weigh exactly the same as last Friday, which was the goal. I've figured out my current maintenance calories, which is nice to know. Most importantly, I was able to break my focus and change my decisions for a different outcome and…

Go for it. I post nearly everyday and love having fitness friends to share with.

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3 months ago I bought a pair of 35 waist jeans because my 38's were too loose. My NSV is that my 36's don't work anymore and my one pair of 35's is too big but doable. I have one pair of jeans I can wear. I'll probably go for 34's next...for the first time in over 25 years.

The song we should all be listening to right now. Every version of Eruption I can find - Van Halen RIP Eddie. Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us!

I am only about 5 pounds away from my original weight goal, that I put in as a joke when it was more than 40 pounds away. Feeling highly motivated to hit that number now.

My job was 80% travel per week pre covid. At least 3 days per week in hotels 45+ weeks per year. I literally ate in restaurants more than I ate at home for almost 15 years. These are changes I made that helped me lose weight and feel better: - Booze and soft drinks got replaced with water exclusively. - Fast food/car food…

Here you go....

Here you go. Grumpy old man pose.

As of this morning I have lost 5 inches off my waist.

Okay so here is one I did not anticipate happening. Stayed long at church today to chat with people and a friend who I haven't seen in a while came up. We shook hands and he eyeballed me and said, "hey are you losing weight?" I said something like yeah and he said, "on purpose?" ...He thought I was deathly ill. Granted, I…

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NONE of my clothes fit right....and I actually care enough about myself for that to bother me. On the upside I'm super comfortable all the time...so you know, there's that.

Here is what I have for breakfast. It can be anywhere between about 400-700+ calories, depending on ingredients & quantities chosen so it's really easy to work in variety. I've had this everyday for months and I still look forward to it everyday. 1/2 cup oatmeal 2 tbsp peanut butter powder 1 or 2 servings of protein powder…

Anti Depressants were a factor for me. Made it easier for me to gain and harder to lose. But the basics are the basics. How you eat is most of the opportunity for success. Deep calorie deficits can make things worse. It might sound weird, but deep calorie cuts should be avoided. Your level of activity can be a big factor.…