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I try to make eye contact, smile, and say something like "Yes, I am (slimming down)" or "Yes, I have (lost weight)." No details unless I have no other option because like @fatoldladyonamission said CICO is too boring and people always feel compelled to suggest faster ways I could lose weight, etc. If they do start pitching…

@evilfairies Thank you. I don't typically post, especially not long-winded stories like that one, but I just couldn't stay quiet about this topic. I feel very strongly that weight doesn't determine worth, and I think that's a lie many of us who are overweight/obese believe for one reason or another. People who judge based…

I met my husband on a blind date. Yes, a really real "blind date." We had never seen each other or spoken to each other; a mutual friend had the idea to set us up on a date and worked out the details. At the time, I weighed 285ish pounds (I'm 6'0 tall). I had had some disastrous dating experiences that made me worry about…

Yay for you! Congrats on your success!

Bump for backpacking info. Hubby and I plan to backpack, too. Thanks for the great questions and great answers! :)

Yay for you! Thanks for the inspiration!

Hi and welcome. I'm down 38 (after gaining some back during my winter hibernation), and I have about 120 to go. Back on track again and thrilled to see the number on the scale going down again. Feel free to add me.

Wow! Yay for you!

Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring me. I still have 100+ pounds to lose, and seeing your success encourages me to keep fighting. You look great! :)

Yay for you! Thanks for inspiring me! <3

Wow! Thanks for enlightening me. I understand why my little nephew loves it so much. ☺

I also do not have any idea what Minecraft is, I have never played CandyCrush or any of those other games, I am paranoid about putting apps on my phone, and I do not have a Facebook page. Joining MFP was a big deal for me. I am a technological dinosaur.

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Wow! You look phenomenal! I want to lose about 160 pounds, and you give me hope thàt maybe I'll look good when I get there. You look awesome! Thank you for inspiring me!

I'm 6'' and working on losing 100+ pounds. I love being tall, but I can totally relate to the "amazon" feeling. I am a little taller than my dad, quite a bit taller than my brother and mother, and I tower over my sister who is 5'1. I've always felt like the tallest and biggest person in the room. Now I just want to be the…

Yay for you! Love your spunk and confidence! :)

Yay for you! Great work! :D

Welcome. I'm in a similar situation... I'm down 40 with 100+ to go. Feel free to add me as a friend.

Love this forum! I have tears streaming down my face from laughing so hard! The "silent protest against Lent" cracked me up!

Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring me! You look amazing!

I know your pain. I've been on a sugar binge myself (had cake and coffee for breakfast this morning after an eat-a-thon weekend). I have just realized that my desire for sugar typically stems from a lack of sleep and/or being bored or inactive. I always do this sort of thing on the weekend when my routine is different. So,…

A pack of Butterfingers dumped into a large movie theater popcorn with plenty of butter. Oh me...it's delicious and I love, love, love it.

Thank you for posting. Your success inspires me! And, I feel you on the lack of motivation in the winter. All I want to do is curl up in my sweats and be lazy. I also prefer to exercise outside, but I've been doing some walking videos at home and lifting weights in my basement. It's not easy for me to get started, but I…

Wow! Amazing and inspiring work! Thanks for sharing!

Welcome back! I'm down 40 with 100+ to go. I've been struggling to stay focused lately, but after two days of gluttony, I am disgusted with myself and determined to get back on track. I know I can do this... I just have to do it. I would love to have more friends. Feel free to add me.

Thanks for sharing your story. What an amazing and inspiring change! You look great!

My number one tip is to drink lots and lots of water. I also like air-popped popcorn, hardboiled eggs, sugar free jello with lite cool whip, steamed veggies (broccoli and cauliflower), apples with soft cheese, pretzels, and frozen banana slices. You can do this! Good luck!

Yay for you! Inspiring lists and wonderful progress! <3

Wow! What a transformation! You give me hope! XOXO

Wow! Yay for you!