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I feel the same way. What did you change that enabled you to lose so much weight so fast?

Yes! Life was different when I wasn't as heavy as I am now. I wasn't always overweight. Of course, I'm deaf which is a nice topper. The reason I say being deaf was a nice topper is because I can often see what people are saying. About 10 years ago I got a cochlear implant and people are more careful around me in terms of…

IMHO Chic jeans were the best jeans ever made, at least for my shape. I used to buy them at Hills. Unfortunately, Hills is gone and I never see them anywhere. But, to be honest I don't shop for jeans in department stores anymore because I let myself get to large. One of my goals is to get back into regular sizes.…

Mocha, That sounds like an interesting book. I might look that up! I haven't had a conversation with my father since 2007. To be honest, my life has been more peaceful and more fulfilling - except for the fact there are a few who'd like to reunite us for the sake of my grandmother. However, as much as I love my…

The person who told you to move out is right. I had a pretty nasty situation when I was younger and that is exactly what I did. If you are working three jobs, you should be able to pay rent somewhere. Look at aid programs that will help you. Finding out whether what they are doing is legal or illegal isn't going to help…

I have been drinking diet pop since I was around 12. I actually hate the taste of non diet soda. I'd rather focus on the things that I KNOW are making me fat - like the fries I order with the soda. I've heard this warning before. I don't like sugared drinks and I really don't like crystal light or any of the flavored…

We just got back from my son's graduation from Basic Training in South Carolina. At least 10 hour drive there and 10 more back. Stayed in a hotel several days. I wish I could say I hadn't been eating fast food, but that is about all I've been eating. My favorite (when not taking calories into account) is Wendy's. I love…

I did the Atkins diet years ago. I can't really say anything negative. I felt great on the diet. I went off, ate spaghetti on a cheat and got super sick. My body responded very well to Atkins. But, I had young kids and I just couldn't eat like that. You can be on Atkins and eat low calorie. Meat is more filling. Currently,…

With all the exercise the women on the board are doing, I don't know how much of us have the time or energy to swoon.

Thanks, wow I did not expect so many and so supportive response. I was doing punching bag workouts before this, so the weights aren't the problem. It's the jumping jacks that kill me. But, I'm going to try modifying it. Thanks again. It was really uplifting to read everyone's response. Wow!

I'm actually on day 3 today. I lasted all of 7 minutes before I just decided to stop the video.

This is something I've been thinking a lot about. I was just doing 1200 and losing. But, I started working out. Unfortunately, I also started my time of the month. For some reason I gain every time and then it takes me the first week after to lose what I gained. So frustrating to be set back two weeks every month. Anyway,…

I just bought it. Am I understanding right that you do each level for so many days? Or is there one for each day. I did the first one today and it looked like there were only three. This was every exercise I hated in gym class way, way back in high school. I am vowing to stick with it and my boxing and eventually start…

Your child is the most polite child I've ever had in class. I see where he gets it from.

I really like Applebees and Outback because they have a part of their menu where they have 550 calorie selections. I like to get the steak and broccoli at Applebees. There are a few other restaurants who do this as well. I'm not sure if Fridays does that. We had one here and some drunk guy hit the gas instead of the brakes…

Yes, I was thinking of going to Wendy's and pulled out MFP. I always get the #1 thinking I'm making a sensible choice. The #1, with diet coke is 1,000 calories. Umm, I'll have to rethink that. But, Wendys was always my favorite burger place so I'll just need to find a lower calorie option.

IMHO I am going through this thread looking at people with the biggest weight loss and assuming they are the ones who know what they are talking about the most. I do know after boxing for half an hour last night, I feel amazing (although a little sore). When I'm just eating low calorie, I do not feel amazing, just happy to…

Maybe I can help. A few weeks ago I did the same thing except it was five pounds over three days. Of course, I weigh significantly more than you do. I was discouraged as this is the sort of thing that usually gets me discouraged. However, instead of giving up like I usually do, or going crazy with worry and eating less…

I will add you. I just need to figure it out. I've been trying to use from my phone. The site looks so different now :)

I had a similar problem in Jan. After going through a period where I thought first that I was contagious, then that I had an allergic reaction, and then that maybe I was going through puberty again (I'm 42 lol), I finally went to a dermatologist. Rosacia was the answer. I had no clue. One thing that can trigger Rosacia is…

Thank you sooo much!! I did not know you could do that!

I'm 5'1"

Wow! I'm 5'1 and I was just thinking the other day that maybe I'm too old (41) to lose like the younger girls on here do. Thanks for the motivation!:smile:

Hi. I totally sympathize. This happened to me. My scale just sat there for two weeks! Today, I got on the scale and had lost two pounds. The worst part, I actually cheated the day before and had a Wendy's number one meal which is 1000 calories and then some other food so I know I was well over the 1,200. You also might…

Hmm I bet that was it! In my mind I was thinking water weight, but that was kind of weird. I never watch my sodium, so I bet you are right.

If you are like me, you are probably set to lose two pounds a week. So, if you go over 900 are you going over the goal calories for two pounds a week or over what your body actually takes in. You may be eating just a little under or maybe even enough that you are maintaining. Though this is only a guess. Then, the rest…

My motivation killer is too many goals. I do well at first and then I start thinking maybe I should do this and that. Pretty soon I'm trying to do all of these things and I just get discouraged.