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wow! Thank you for sharing. This made me cry. This is almost exactly my story except I haven't lost the weight I've gained back. Even the runner part. That was me too. I can hardly walk now.

Gorgeous and inspiring!

I agree. Congrats to you too.

Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing. You're amazing. Actually all of you are so wonderful.

Just wow all of you! Thank you so much for sharing. I feel like I'm some freak or monster for allowing myself to get so big. I'm sitting here at work reading these trying not to cry. I feel so overwhelmed with all I need to lose. I start off each day feeling like I can do it, only to say to myself of course I can't by the…

I used weight watchers years ago with great success. The new freestyle I wouldn't do. Since Jean Nidetch is gone and a new CEO Mindy Grossman is in they are completely rebranding WW. Lifetime will be phased out along with meetings. They say "healthy is the new skinny". Check out the article.…

Exactly! There is a big amount of grumbling going on in the WW community right now too. If you dare say to someone on the Freestyle plan about zero point foods aren't zero calories, they immediately block you/delete you. They are upfront on Connect (ww social media page) that if you are "negative" or "rude" you'll be…

if you do a search of weight watchers I think you'll find a lot of like-minded folks. Also, if you're on Facebook, check out a group "Return To 30 Beyond The Scale" Lot's of help there.

It's ridiculous. I got fat not counting what I ate. I got fat eating healthy foods. I need a start and stop point. I like to be treated like an adult and decide what foods are best for me. The study done for freestyle was a 6 month study using 152 people, most who were already at lifetime status.

This is my struggle too. Thank you for putting this on here. A lot of good advice here. For me, it helps tremendously if I have a plan. Even if just my own mental note of what I'm going to have for the next day. Also, like some have mentioned, intermittent fasting has helped by giving myself some limits and/or boundaries…

Nothing wrong with being supportive. Just seems it's said too often and not very meaningful. Like a verbal thumbs up. For example, someone pours their heart out being frustrated or overwhelmed with their weight loss, and someone say's "you got this". Ok? Thanks? Besides, as I've gotten older I'm more cranky with all the…

when people say, "you got this". Can't stand "journey" either.

Agree, way snarky. OP: I tried NS meals years ago - I didn't like them. Maybe they're better now??? I do use a lot of convenience foods however, and I get they can be very helpful to stay within your calorie goal. If I were in your situation on the road often I would use grocery store bought frozen foods, subway, even…

Taco Bell's bell beefer sandwich. I lived on those when I worked there as a teenager in the late 70's, early 80's. I haven't found anyone who even remembers them.

I take pictures of my food, often in restaurants. When I get home, I use the picture to log my calories.

I'm mostly a lurker here - I've learned alot. This sentence actually pi**es me off. I am no where near the level alot of you in regards to fitness - my focus has been weight loss for now, and I care for my body and health just as much as you.

I was thinking the same thing.

thank you for your help!

Using scooby calculator, just not sure on activity level

@fastpitch2015 I mean this sincerely, not questioning you, but how is this possible? Such a fast weight loss. What were your calories/day? Were you low carb?? Thanks! Congrats.

Thanks for replying everyone . I understand a bit more.

Thank you very much. I will get that book.

Thanks, helpful.

I know calorie deficit to lose weight/fat. I'm wondering why would I be the same weight, even up a little, yet clothes looser?

Thank you for your responses. Very helpful and encouraging. I haven't been on the scale in a few weeks, kind of afraid to as I've been eating too much. BUT, I notice my clothes are fitting looser. I feel a little smaller too. I ran a 5k Sept. 2015 and was thinking of adding in some running/jogging on non-lift days as I…

trolling?

Thanks everyone. I have been doing goblet squats. Did OHP 45 lbs and DL 90 tonight no problem. I'm so excited to do this and will stay the course, patiently.

Thank you. I have an appointment with a trainer