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Kenosha, WI (Between Milwaukee & Chicago), I'm an admin asst/unofficial operations manager in Real Estate.

Start weight: 276.6 Goal by 12/6 (my wedding): 260 Lbs to Lose: 16.6 (08/26) 276.6 09/05: 274.4 10/03: 11/07: 12/05: I would have liked to have seen a bit more progress, but we had family in from out of town for my sister's wedding reception. We hosted a bbq and had the party. I was off plan...

We eat a plant based diet in our house. I eat minimum dairy - greek yogurt - and I will indulge in lean meat occasionally, but really we are a vegan household. I only lose weight when I'm very careful about simple carbs and sugar though... but that might be me. I try to focus on raw fruits and veggies, cooked greens, beans…

Hi Guys! I just turned 35 this month. My fiance and I live in Kenosha, Wisconsin. My soon to be step-daughter lives with us part-time; we have shared custody and she's at our house every other week. Like many of you, I've also struggled with my weight my entire life. I've spent the last 8 years or so doing some serious…

Starting late here! Here are my current stats, with my first "official" weigh-in next week. Start weight: 276.6 Goal by 12/6 (my wedding): 260 Lbs to Lose: 16.6 (08/26) 276.6 09/05: 10/03: 11/07: 12/05: I will continue through til the end BUT with our wedding and honeymoon, I don't know how much progress I'll see in…

I started on MFP 6/16/2012. I was successful for over a year and lost 32 lbs before my live-in bf lost his job and my stress-eating came back with a vengeance. During the 4 1/2 months my boyfriend was unemployed we moved and were undergoing a custody trial for his daughter. In addition, the state of Illinois did not (and…

A friend of mine posted this on facebook last week and it's stuck with me ever since: "Food is the most abused anxiety medice and exercise is the most underutilitzed antidepressant." Man oh man. Does this EVER resonate with me.

I love the little things! If we didn't celebrate the little things, there wouldn't be much to celebrate! I also try to pick a few things every day to celebrate. Today mine are: 1. I got my hair cut and colored yesterday. It really helped me to break out of a baaad funk I was in. I feel SO darn good today! 2. My "skinny"…

I am right with you. I KNOW that exercise and taking care of myself makes me feel better. I have a year on MFP that proves it... but four weeks ago my live-in boyfriend lost his job and I've just been in a tail spin ever since. The only thing I feel like I'm truly acheiving right now is getting up and getting to work. I…

Thanks guys. I'm focus on food this week and adding in more movement. I'll focus on "true" exercise next week! I appreciate the support!

For whatever it's worth: About two years ago I cut out most dairy in order to feel better. A few months ago, I did the same with wheat. I try to avoid it but there are times when I just can't or don't. I don't have a diagnosed gluten disorder but I know that my digestive system feels the best when I don't eat wheat or…

Before I joined MFP and realy started adjusting my diet and lifestyle, I drank regular pop. I cut out pop completely for awhile (which was the best option) but now I drink only diet. I know none of it is good for me and I'm sure I'm going to die of diabetes, cancer, etc. because of my soda consumption but at least I won't…

I'm a big fan of the Clif Mojo bars or the Luna bars. They might not be the "best" choice but they are the best for me. I enjoy them, they provide protein and it seems like a treat!

I'm not pregnant but hope to be in the next year or so which will also still be in the midst of my journey. I'm definitely interested in hearing what women have to say. It seems like what Lilli said makes sense... as long as we stay active and remember what we've learned, I think we'll be ok! Congratulations to on your…

I was having such a problem with spending too much money and too many calories at the drive thru. I bought a stove-top espresso maker and a frother. I make awesome homemade soy lattes with no extra sugar. 6-8 oz espresso and 8 oz vanilla silk soymilk. So good and I earned back my investment ($50) in the first month I had…

Thanks, guys!

I love Leslie. I like the 5 mile DVD with the "2 minute power boost" but I started out with her two mile walk. It's a great low impact workout...and it's movement, of course it works! If you don't want to buy the dvd, try it online first. There are a few full-length videos on youtube from ExerciseTV. That's what I started…

Thank you for reminding us all of this! Yes, there is room for improvement in all of us and yes, we can desire to better ourselves... but there is a difference in thinking you aren't GOOD ENOUGH as you are (and so many people suffer from this) and thinking you are good and you are fine, but you can always make each day a…

I want to be able to wear straight sizes.... even if they are the "top end" of straight sizes... 16, 18 etc. I miss being able to shop ANYWHERE I want.

I have a great yoga video that is not high impact or high cardio... it is Yin Yoga which is more stretching/holding poses. I burn about the same amount doing the whole 60 minute program as what I burn doing 30DS, but it is such a great, relaxing way to get some movement in. Deep Stretch/ Yin Yoga with Mimi Solaire If you…

Everytime she says "C'mon Ladies" I think about how she is limiting her market! I was wondering if men did it, Glad you are. It is a butt kicker!

I'm in!! I'm on Day 4 of Level 1 and have a definite love/hate relationship with Jillian. :) I've been on MFP since June 16th, 2012. I've lost 28 lbs but more importantly have a huge change in my body composition/wegith distribution. There is still a long road ahead of me, but I'm doing the best I can. Some days are better…

Sorry for the super late response... I just started doing Yin Yoga with a DVD - Deep Stretch Yin Yoga with Mimi Solaire. I really enjoy it. I've done the full 60 minutes 3 times now. I see improvement already, although I have a long ay to go. I like to do the yoga two or three times a week in between cardio sessions. It's…

I love Nutz Over Chocolate. I did start eating the high protein bars this week and so far I like the regular chocolate and the mint chocolate the best!

Congratulations on losing 54 lbs! If you aren't already doing it, I highly recommend therapy/counseling. I know it isn't for everyone, but working through the issues that taught me to turn to food for comfort from an early age and figuring out the triggers, observing how I felt (before, during, after),etc. all has really…

If I can sleep 8 hours straight without having to pee I know I'm not drinking as much water as usual! I find that it is a nice "excuse" to get up from my desk, although I always wait until I'm doing the peepee dance to finally go.

On June 16, 2012 I decided I had to do something about my weight. I weighed 292 and wanted to lose at least 92 lbs. I found this site and someone had posted "A year from now you will wish you had started today." When I started I had all of these grandiose plans of how quickly I was going to lose weight.... I hoped to hit…

The accessibility of fresh, healthy foods is a real problem for many low income people in America. I know here in Chicago there are whole areas that are considered food deserts because they don't have proper grocery stores. Convenience stores are the options for people with limited mobility, lack of funds for public…

Homemade chicken rice soup, frozen veggies and a honey crisp apple!

I really struggle with these comments. I understand what the OP was trying to say. I agree 100% that it seems like weight discrimination is still blatantly accepted. I also understand 100% why the OP did not speak up in a public forum. Ultimately, as usual, the topic boiled back down to "people chose to be fat" and (at…