ardenspark Member

SLL - I haven't started logging using MFP yet but I will open it once I get a few days in. I'd love some advice although the first bit will just be baseline really.

Thank you everyone for taking the time to respond with such thoughtful answers. I really do appreciate it and will look into the books/articles/writing exercises/etc. I also appreciate the kindness. :smile: I do like the idea of just logging. Not restricting or exercising (not yet). However when I log into MFP, it tells me…

You look great! What an amazing inspiration you are!!!

My father and his friends used to call me "whale woman" when I was a kid. Seriously. It didn't help. And I'm sure it's totally contributed to my weight issues and yo-yo dieting throughout life.

I was logging on to tell you my experience with MRP and how I'm using them but I think I weigh too much for you to take advice from me. :o

These are great! Thanks for sharing!

If you really *need* caffeine, pop a caffeine pill. When I gave up Diet Coke, I was looking for a source of caffeine and this works as well as coffee or soda. Diet Coke withdrawal was the worst (not the caffeine but the aspartame) but I've been "clean" for 7 months.

I had a guest membership for a month at the one in North Haven and I really liked it. It wasn't super busy (although I wasn't going at 5pm) and the classes were surprisingly good (particularly the boxing classes). Try it!

You look awesome!!! What are your arm secrets???

Yay!!! what a nice story...congratulations!

I'm planning to start Wednesday and would love to join you!