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Crys, I'm there with you. It's a new year. I'm back. I gained a few lbs over the holidays but I'm still holding strong at 25 lbs lost. It's not where I'd hoped to be by now... but generally speaking I haven't gained and I've kept the weight off. in 136 days I'm going on a tropical vacation... I've got my water bottle and…

So proud of you, Scott! You are a great motivation. Keep up the good work.

I just wanted to thank everyone for their advice, support and input. I'm feeling MUCH better this week. I took an overdue day off on Friday and really did just relax. I'm back to walking at lunch everyday and I am working towards a more strenuous workout a few days a week. I just need to figure out a way to work it in... I…

Halleeon & Bokodasu: Thank you. I struggle being compassionate with myself. I also started this journey saying that I'd be more than fine with baby steps. But then I had great success and then baby steps weren't enough anymore. I recognize that I am flailing. That is the truth. I need to get back on track so it doesn't…

I'm in tears because I don't want to fail again. I also know that I'm making the choice to fail right now. I know I have to just do it. It's hard and I'm whining. I just don't know what to do to get myself back on track to chose to succeed.

Thanks guys! I'm proud. :)

I am not yet addicted to exercise... but I definitely notice if I don't move everyday! I know it makes sense, but... it's just so strange for me!

Can't wait to download it! What a truly insightful and entertaining post as always. I'm so glad you are able to have your mornings with Jake. I don't have children but I am a new "stepmom" to my boyfriend's daughter and I can already see how fabulous and trying children can be. Have a great weekend!

Mundelein/Vernon Hills... just moved from the city last month! Would love some gym recommendations. I was planning to join the Y. So sad to hear it's closing. :(

Thanks guys. I'm feeling much better about things today... I'm wearing a dress today that I've had for some time and realized just how different it fits...that's a reminder of progress. Screw the photos. :)

Neasy, I do the same thing you do. I actually determine a serving size based on what I want my calories to be....if that makes sense. On soups/chilis/stews, which we eat a lot of, it is usually between 1-2 cups for a serving. However, my bf eats WAY over a serving so really, I determine it for my calorie purposes only. I'm…

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love reading all of your posts, but this one came at an extremely timely moment. :) I just keep keeping on, tweaking what I'm doing and know that I'm successful!

I'm SO proud of you and having you as my MFP friends keeps me going! I appreciate your reminder to stay positive and continue to look ahead.. As my mom always says "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." I feel like I'm struggling right now... but looking at the big picture - I've lost 22.2 lbs and I've made…

Bump for later...to read and to add to!

I started at 292 and I've lost 22 lbs in about 110 days. I will be the first to tell you that after many failed attempts, this has been the easiest... You can eat whatever you want as long as you are under your calories... however, you will find that you get SO MUCH MORE if you choose wisely. However, I still eat chocolate…

Me too! My scale says I've lost the 2.6 lbs I gained two weeks ago but otherwise haven't lost more. The measuring tape says I've lost like, 2 inches total but ALL of my clothes fit better...or not at all! I'm glad I'm not the only one experiencing this!

I just posted a topic and had listed 10. Here they are: 1. I have waaaay more energy. 2. The foods I crave are already much different than they were 102 days ago. 3. I handle my stress in ways that no longer involve food. 4. I want to exercise more frequently. I'm still not dying to run everyday, but I get antsy if I don't…

As an apartment dweller I don't have the freezer space, which makes me sad, and I also, unfortunately, don't have the cash flow BUT I wish I had both because I'd do this in a heartbeat. Good for you!

My list used to be similar. Until I met my current boyfriend who is undoubtedly the love of my life. When I met him he was unemployed, his car was broken down and he lived with his sister. He had a daughter and smokes. I'm glad that when he approached me (via email...we met online) that I responded and let him know that I…

I agree with this 100%. I don't know if ever had a binge eating disorder and I never purged BUT I definitely was an emotional eater. I was eat to calm down and while I was eating it would really become disassociative... I wasn't paying attention to what I was eating or how much of it I was eating... and that is where the…

My other thought was a nut intolerance. I've noticed that peanuts tend to upset my stomach but I'm surprised to be having an upset stomach today with no nuts... Unless it is the nuts/popcorn on top of the raw fruits/veg.

Man, I am 5'6.5" Yes, that 1/2 inch counts :) I am currently at 271.4 which is too high however, given my frame size, I would look sick if I were 120-132 which is the low range of "healthy". I was down to 145 at my lowest in college and as my sister says, I looked like a bobble head. I think the people's choice weight of…

I agree 100%. I love MFP and all of my friends, but Scott, you just have a way of saying things that resonates. You're such a great motivator. I look forward to reading your posts every day!!! ETA: Also, I think one of the hardest things to overcome is that "panicky" feel. My therapist reminded me that I had to give myself…

That is so, so awesome. I'm so proud of your hard work !

Thank you all for your support and encouragement! I am so extremely proud of myself - not for resisting the siren song of emotional eating, but that I didn't even hear it. Never once did I consider turning to food. I believe this is due to two things: 1. Hard work with my therapist before starting my weight loss journey. I…

When I kept trying and failing to lose weight it was for one of two reasons. Either I wasn't ready (like others have said) or I was too extreme. It is my opinion that if you aren't ready quite yet, that is ok. Start observing your behaviors... notice if there are certain foods you overeat or trigger you to take more. Think…

Monicals! I live in Chicago but went to school downstate (EIU for the Illinoisans) and love Monicals... dipped in french dressing! So good.

I'm in!! Sent you my weight. Also taking measurements tonight and hiding the tape!

I started at 292... 6 weeks later I'm down 10.4 lbs. I've found it's been pretty manageable so far and the support is amazing!

This. I had the same problem. You can't plug the base station USB in before the software is installed.