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Welcome back, Els! I too have been meeting with a dietician this go around. Using MFP has made this journey much more feasible & my goals easier to attain. If only I'd been more u2d yrs ago, I may have been already at my goal weight....Guess, it's better l8 than never, huh? Feel free to "pal" me if you'd like. Although I…

The clip works like a champ. I've had mine for IDK a bit over 2 wks, maybe 3 now and haven't had any issues with it just falling off. OTH, I clip it to my bra more often than my waist/pockets (but haven't had a problem with that area either). I love the little thing :-) I do plan, however, to get a polar HRM in the mere…

sounds like a plan. Thanks! :smile:

But it will give me the nutrition values for an actual slice of pizza (breading included)...I didn't eat any of the breading. Just cheese, sauce, meats. IDK. Maybe there's just no way to accurately log that, huh?

If your goal is to lose weight...I'd venture to say that "overestimating" then not eating the last bite or 3 of your meal will do nothing more than to help you. Often times I measure everything (scale,wax paper, measuring cups, etc.), however, there are times when these things are not available to me and my only option is…

I'd cry too & HARD! U look amazing. Congratulations on your success. Keep up the wonderful work, girl. Your tears are absolutely understandable...tears of shear and uncontrollable J_O_Y.

Exactly! You should really get connected with a dietician/nutritionist. They will help you get going in the right direction, at least until you can figure it out on your own to continue it. Portion control is an absolute must when trying to cut calories and selection is truly the key to ensure your body gets everything you…

Today is your tomorrow! plain & simple.

I've had many of the same Ahha moments that you've all described, from the constant chill to the loose fitting shoes to the tail bone discomfort, & frequent potty room visits, just to name a few... But what I'm finding even more "enlightening" is that I actually love shopping for me! Not that I've done much of it, cuz my…

The best thing for you to do is take pics frequently...iow, become as photogenic as possible. Granted I don't, but others have caught me on cam when I wasn't look just so they could reveal to me what I can't seem to see. U'll be amazed, especially as you continue with your journey...Now, that doesn't mean U'll always see a…

I tend to cook mine until it's literally falling apart. The crockpot is excellent & works as good as baking for me cuz I don't have to mess with it constantly. Usually when I bake I don't use too much liquid, I marinade for 1hr to a day then I load it up sometimes with onions & peppers into a dish bake between 350-400,…

I feel ur pain...Ok, ok, gotta be honest during pregnancy was the only time I did not (let me repeat that not again, NOT! :laugh: ) gain weight. But I was well over 100 lbs over an ideal, healthy weight. My highest would've probably been more like 380 vs the 280 it was, had my pregnancy experiences (I've 3 btw & my…

Looking good ma! Abs, hips, & arms are looking trim to def ;-)

IDK if it's socially acceptable, but I tend to plan ahead...Eat very little throughout the day. Slice of toast, half an apple; 1/2 c tuna or chicken salad (or stuff a tomato or half a pepper with it as the filler); nibble on grapes throughout the day as a snack & chow down at dinner (or whenever the planned outing is).…

Congratulations Doug! I feel ya...logging is a mighty small price to pay for good health.

3-6 but I tend to eat "mini" meals. For example I'd break a normal plate of food into 2 separate servings.

Reason I quit wearing pantyhose & tights...Noisy friction. This fall/winter I'll be able to see (rather, hear) my progress towards a tighter me, lol.

SB is quite a small place...Which is worst SB or D'ville? lol

sup?! Richmond, baby :drinker:

howdy! & welcome back home, our dear prodigal pal :flowerforyou: feel free to count me in...I'll help u however way I can.

sounds more like mind hunger, if u ask me. try going to bed instead of hanging out til the wee hours or find a "quiet" non-food related hobby like knitting or crocheting if for no one special but to donate caps, gloves, scarves, or throws to a local shelter. sometimes out of sheer boredom "hunger" hits and in order for you…

Quite frankly, there's no wrong way or perfect way to do it...Just get it done. At least that seems to be the most common theme in the workout community. Fit it in wherever & however you can and you'll be good to go.

When I was a member at the YMCA, I saw many people reading & exercising. So me being me, I gave it my best shot. First on the stationary bike, but found I would lose momentum very easily. Then on the treadmill, well that was NOT one of my finest moments, LOL. Then the elliptical, but quit as it bored the heck out of me.…

From WLS pals, I've learned & developed the habit of not drinking 30 mins before, during, or up to 40 mins after a meal. See if that works for you. Theory is, drinking before meals promotes premature feelings of fullness. During, some fullness but most importantly, it flushes the food down faster allowing you to be able to…

Feel ya. Never ever thought about or entertained the idea of getting a boob implant, but it's starting to sound quite enticing.

Physical abuse...Nahh. Just reconsider what ur trying to do, rather how ur trying to get to ur goal. Focus on consistency. Get in the habit of logging every bit of everything that u consume (measuring it all). Then make adjustments like minimizing your high calorie beverages and replacing them with water &/or sugar free…

Do me a favor...Don't call 39 old, lol. Be there myself real soon.

WOW! I mean really WoW! U look outrageous. TY so much for sharing, it's truly inspirational. Kinda rekindles the "hope" in me. As I went from an aspiring fitness model/body builder to umpa lumpa :ohwell: ....Now I'm huffin & puffin it back to my dream.

hmmm...should I reevaluate my settiing? lol :laugh: No really, should I? I think mine is for friends only, but then again I'm on a cal-restricted diet per medical provider and I haven't gotten any of those responses as U had, which were quite humerous if U ask me...Does that show up "under medical advisement"?:huh:

My better half, lol. I can def use a lil help in the getting consist exercise dept ;-0 Really a struggle for me. Can find a million and one things I'd rather be doing although exercise is the only thing that delivers the feeling of accomplishment, guarantees me quality sleep, assures that I will eat mindfully, and will get…