lbergdvm Member

Don't kick yourself for being human and falling off the wagon! It happens to all of us! The past is exactly that - past. So, look forward, picture yourself as the beautiful and healthy person you are, and go forward. Eat well today, do some exercise, and go back to your healthy living. You have a lot of support here, and…

Very inspiring, thanks for sharing. You are amazing.

I watch many of the t.v. programs relating to obesity, and for the most part I find them to be inspiring. I think all of us have it in us to maintain healthy weights and lifestyles, but unfortunately it is a forever thing, and so hard to not go back to old habits. I think having a site like this for support and motivation…

You can add me too. I am also over 40, need to lose about 50 lbs, and also refuse to buy any more size 14 or 16 clothes!!!! I have been on this site for a week, so far so good, and enjoying the message boards. There are many people on here who have lost a lot of weight, so I'm hoping to be one of those success stories one…

Welcome! I've been on MFP for only 1 week, and have found it to be fun, interesting and inspiring. My husband is also from Germany - tall, skinny healthy guy though, unlike his short, chunky wife! I wish you the best in your endeavors to lose weight - it is ok to love food - I *really* love good food and good restaurants -…

I just sent you a friend request w/message. You will find no shortage of friends here! All in the same boat, good luck, let me know if you need a pep talk!

I can't tell you what would be a good choice, but I can tell you that I got the shock of my life when I found out (after the fact) that the two margaritas (on the rocks w/salt) I had with dinner had 700 cals each!!!!! How is that even possible???? Stay away from them! I'm also thrilled with this site so far (1st week for…

I'm a diet coke-aholic too - just LOVE the stuff. Welcome back.

One of my many reasons for wanting to lose weight is to be able to mount my horse more easily. It is hard to be graceful when I am struggling to get myself in the saddle, even when using a mounting block. Really hard from the ground! I know that when I was a normal weight I could mount/dismount so easily. I'm sure my…

Caitlyn, don't stop riding! I'm from the midwest too - great place to be a hunter rider! Start your training again, then plan on looking great in your riding attire when you get to your goal weight. Riding can be good exercise, and it may help motivate you - I will help! I want to look good (or at least not obscene!) in my…

Is there a "twin" me out there for me? I couldn't find one. Age 47, 5'0" SW 167 CW 165 (3 days into this) GW 120ish (need to lose about 40-50 lbs). Hobbies: horses, pets, hiking, books

Ok, not an "exact" twin, but I am 47, 5'0. SW 167 CW 165 (only started 3 days ago!) GW 120

Not sure where you live, but during the summer months I have enjoyed riding/exploring some of the bike trails in the area. Adding 2-3 hours of bike riding boosts my exercise minutes A LOT and is also very enjoyable. Also, I love making a healthy home-made cucumber/onion salad or coleslaw w/shredded broccoli/carrots/cabbage…

How about a mini-vacation somewhere? Clothes shopping spree? Spa day w/facial, pedicure, manicure, massage, new hair style? Nix the celebration dinner!

I'm sure you are right - your friends miss you and are jealous of the time you spend with your new hobby - hard to imagine that anyone would consider exercise to be a negative attribute. Maybe you need to motivate your friends to share some of your fun workouts with you - you may get some converts!

Ditto. As another MFP member commented, time to let go of the past, look to the future, and imagine yourself as a beautiful and healthy person! Best of luck. I'm a newbie too (3 days) but I am feeling very optimistic, and I foresee many hours on MFP to help with motivation!

Congratulations on your ability to celebrate a one year anniversary of being healthy! You are an inspiration! Pix didn't show up on my computer, but I'm sure you look beautiful! Only 362 days until my one year anniversary...

I agree with you that it is difficult when your spouse is not on the same page as you - maybe you can schedule an after-dinner snack - fresh cut up veggies or a fruit salad - that you can plan to eat a couple of hours after dinner that you can share. He can satisfy his need to graze something after dinner, and you can also…

Metra, you sound as discouraged as I feel! Maybe we can all help each other. I have been as high as 180 (my "highest" ever) and as low as 118 (a realistic weight for me). I don't know what to do either other than keep trying. I am pretty good at losing weight (I have LOTS of experience) but then I get down to a good…

Wow, so many encouraging responses - I am thrilled and excited that maybe I can do this, even though I have felt this way before - anyone want to go out and get a banana split to celebrate the new friendships? (ha, ha). See my problem though? Ok, I will look forward to a healthy future (except to look back to remember how…

I'm not quite 5'1", and I am satisfied at about 125. This is not thin for my height (or lack thereof), but it is a weight for me that I can realistically maintain and at which I feel healthy and can easily find clothes that fit.

I have never been a size 2 in my entire life (somehow skipped that size while transitioning through puberty). I would be very happy to be able to get to and stay at a size 6-8 because that is a comfortable and realistic size for me as a "curvy" but short 5' woman. Everyone has their own comfort size/weight, and I don't…

I love to bake and I have the same problem that then I can't stop eating what I make. I have started cooking late in the evening, having a few treats, then sending the rest the next day to work with my husband for his staff. I don't want to give up baking, but on the other hand, I am on this website because of my poor lack…