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Congrats!!! I understand, believe me. Keep it up, and you'll be doing 5k soon.

Happy Birthday! Now what is TOM and why always add a pound or two?

Don't worry about anyone else. I go to a gym. If there is someone looking at me with contempt or pity, that's not the kind of person I would care what they think. I bring my music and let that take me away during my workouts. I agree with everyone about getting a trainer. I don't have a lot of money. But it was worth it. I…

It must feel great. Can't wait until I can get rid of mine. But I think I'll keep one piece to remind me of what size I use to be (just for display in my closet to keep me from slipping). It will be a positive reminder to keep at it.

I would just talk to her. It sounds like however, she doesn't listen to even the established expert. So now, while you live with her, let her know that you are trying really hard to lose weight and would like her support. Let her know that it has nothing to do with her, but it's very important that you control what you put…

I'm reading Oxygen's Ab's magazine this month, and there is a section on nutrition. I just started protein shakes (although I have to force them down since I simply don't like the taste even though it says it's chocolate). But it's not too bad. It says that Whey protein (a whey protein shake) "delivers fast-absorbing amino…

Chips are the hardest to resist for me. I try not to keep any in the house. But my husband likes chips. I buy him the ones he likes, but the ones I'm NOT crazy about. This way, I can resist. It's true, I just can't have one. I can see myself easily finish a whole family bag of chips in a day. It's the one thing I'm very…

Put them in a box in the garage, and date and label them. Write a note to yourself on the box to open in a year. When the time comes, and if you still don't fit in them, get rid of them. Or if you know the size, write it on the outside of the box, and if you'renot that size in a year, don't open the box. Get rid of the…

No need for a come back. They make themselves look stupid all on their own. No need to stoop to their level. Just smile a wry smile and look at them with pity (which won't be hard) and walk away. No need to subject yourself to what is clearly their personal garbage any more than you need to. And in regards to that comment…

Here we go... Start Date July 15 - Starting weight 140 lbs. Week 1 July 22 - 139.5 lbs (-.5) Week 2 July 29 - 137.5 lbs (-2 this week) (-2.5 total) Week 3 August 5 Week 23 December 23 Christmas Eve is Tomorrow! My goal is to lose 20 lbs. by Christmas to bring me down to 120 lbs. But I'll be happy at 125 (I'm short and very…

I wouldn't make a habit of it, but I also believe that chocolate is necessary in our lives sometimes. It's eaten, and you enjoyed it. Feel good about it. It feeds the soul. I think the guilt can hurt more than simply accepting that you did it, and that you will not do that again for a while. But don't let bad feelings drag…

I'll try. But maybe that because water for me is not so hard. Everytime I think I want something to eat, the first thing I do is drink a pint of ice cold water with a squeeze of lemon. I guess I find myself wanting to eat somewhat often. That's why it's not a problem with water. Iit's strange. Most of my life, I hated…

Fantastic!!! Make sure to reward yourself when you get there. Personally, I'm partial to spas.

jbuerer: If you like blue cheese, then you must also like blue costello... yum, yum, yum! But can't have cheese without a water cracker or good bread. Those kill me with the high carb content.

I am a coffee adict and use to drink it by the pot. But I've learned to cut back by making espresso drinks. For me, the stronger the coffee taste, the less likely I want a lot of it (although it is no less enjoyable, more in fact). More recently, I couldn't afford to buy Peets anymore, so I learned to roast my own (there…

TNYorker: love your ticker (inspiring).

neenaleigh: I didn't know that. It does help. Thanks!

gc2052: Funny you should ask. I was supposed to go to a water aerobics class this morning, but dirty dishes called. I like the idea of doing water exercises, but find that the little bit of extra work involved keeps me from doing it: waiting for a lane to open, having to change out of wet clothes, excuses, excuses,…

I'm in. Knowing others can read my diary will motivate me to be more vigilant. I'm also open to suggestions since I'm really a newbie. There are a couple of days that I forgot to put in my dinner/snacks (but most of the other days I record every crumb).

You are an inspiration! I can't believe my eyes but you've given me hope. I've been told that because I've had quite a belly for so long, that even if I was to lose weight, I would have extra skin hanging. How did you do it? How did you lose the weight, and keep the skin tight? You look marvelous, baby. wow-wow-wow!

I love the idea of a tattoo! I've been thinking about getting one for decades now. This will be my incentive. Thanks for that.

I hate store bought protein shakes because I've never found one that tastes good, and they are expensive. But I do make my own: silken tofu (must be silken, and you won't taste it, although I don't mind the taste of tofu) frozen fruit (I like frozen mangos) juice (I use Trader Joe's Lemon Ginger Echinachea, no more than a…