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COMFORT - who cares which they are! personally - I go granny panties :) But whatever you feel most comfortable in is the only right answer :)

I'm ready to have that problem too - GOOD FOR YOU!!!! Try thrift store or consignment shops - you can find great gently used clothing that doesn't break the bank :) Enjoy it!!!

Good luck - you can do this!!!! I am 40, no kids, but have some minor health issues including Fibromyalgia... It is hard, but it's true that exercise is the best thing for it - do low impact (elliptical, walking, swimming, yoga) they aren't as hard on your body and may be easier for you to do. You've come to the right…

That's a HUGE victory - congratulations and keep up the great work! How you feel is most important and I'm so glad you are feeling good, excited and happy!

I couldn't agree more - great post!

sounds delish!!! thanks for sharing :)

carrots dipped in peanut butter is a fave for me! try sugar free jello cups w/ light cool whip. someone mentioned frozen grapes - delish! yogurt. plain almonds shaken in a little brown sugar/cinnamon. just a few ideas :)

My favorite snack lately is a Sargento Light string cheese! right around 100 cal and good for you.... the 100 calorie packs sometimes have too many carbs/sugar/fat to be diet friendly... Also - plain dry almonds are delish snack :)

you definitely have come to the right place! feel free to friend me - we can be amazing support for each other!

You're doing great so far - keep it up and you will get tons of support and encouragement from this site! Feel free to friend me if you'd like. Good luck - you can do this :) April mitts1970

Hi Welcome! We all are here for similar reasons and need all the support and encouragement we can get - feel free to friend me if you'd like :) Good luck and welcome! April mitts1970

Good for you! You are doing this for the right reasons - you, your kids and your wife :) You're a lucky man - you don't want weight related issues to get in the way of all you have! Good luck and keep us posted on your progress - this is a great site with tons of support, ideas and great people! April mitts1970 feel free…

Congratulations!!!! I've just started - again - but the best advice I have heard is eat healthy, exercise and drink lots of water! Good luck - you can do it :)

Hi Welcome! I also turned 40 in September and want to be fabulous as well :) We can journey together if you'd like - friend me! This site is wonderful - the tools, tips, ideas and recipes are great, but the best part is the support and encouragement of those you add as friends - it's amazing! :bigsmile: Good luck! April…

I'd love to be part of this challenge! Never joined one before and since I'm starting my new phase Monday - this will be great motivation! I am currently at 154.4 lbs and my final goal is 135. Thanks and looking forward to "losing" with you all! April mitts1970

Thanks Sue - great advice! And Lillie - I love your "books" and knew I could count on you for good advice and encouragement - you're the best!!! :)

Thank you all so far - this is GREAT information and just what I need to get going :) Knew I could count on the MFP community!

Thanks for posting this - I was wondering the same thing and I now I know how it works!!!

I'm a bit naive I think.... what are HCG drops? And has a doctor recommended the VLCD? 500 calories a day doesn't seem healthy - seems very low.... I'm probably wrong, but concerned! April mitts1970

I haven't done it yet, but my doctor recently told me that skipping/jumping rope for 5 minutes is like running 3 miles! Worth a try :) Good luck and let us know what you do and how you're doing! April mitts1970

I agree - I like him too, just don't like when he gets "screechy" - it's too much for me. But I would imagine that the it's the feeling and power in his voice and performances that people really like. :)

Interesting... that would be good to know. I am on 1200 or less a day - I should weigh nothing in no time :) ha!

I can stay away from the sweets, but chips/crackers/carbs - have to keep them away or I will eat them! Maybe it's the things that start with "c" hmmmm? :)

Hi Melissa - I'd be happy to share in our journey! You are doing AMAZING so far - if your clothes are too big and you feel better that's the real sign that you are succeeding! Here is a link to a great recipe site I found: http://www.skinnytaste.com/ Let me know what you think - the recipes look yummy, check out the baked…

Hi - welcome!!!! You're doing great by just starting :) Don't be scared of being here and tracking your food - it's actually very motivating and really does help. It's interesting to see what you put in your body and you'll be pleased at how much better you feel adding the calorie counting to exercise! Keep up the good…

I'm not big on exercising - wish I were! but I have always been told that cardio (walking, swimming, elliptical, etc.) is the best for weight loss. doesn't bulk you up, but burns calories! Good luck and keep us posted on how you're doing! April mitts1970

Hi - I'm a re starter too :) Welcome and feel free to friend me - we can help each other stick with it! April mitts1970

HI - I'm April too :) Please friend me and we can motivate each other - I'm terrible at staying motivated! You've done great so far and am so glad you are so excited and feel better about how you feel and look - that's so motivating in itself! Welcome and let's go at it together! April mitts1970

Welcome! this is great site and the support is wonderful!!! Feel free to add me as a friend and we can take this journey together. Add "schmidtmeredith" too - she's one of my supporters and is great!!! Good luck and again - welcome! April mitts1970

You've gotten a lot of great advice! My advice is this... give yourself one cheat meal a week - this would give you a break from counting and gives him some pleasure in sharing junk food with you! I agree with others that he should support you though - what your'e doing is great and is for you - no one can deny you that!…