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I go and try on clothes all the time as motivation so if I see something on super sale I might buy it as the opportunity comes up. I go out expressly to buy new clothes whenever my old clothes are hanging on me so much they look messy. It usually isn't weight driven but is more a product of where the weight is coming off…

Costco has really good salmon burgers and turkey burgers. They also have really good chicken sausages which are cooked and just need to be heated. All are low in fat and calories and I will have that with a previously prepared salad or some steamed veggies. Trader Joes has amazing prepared salads which are low in calories…

Double sanitary pads. Sounds crazy but it works. I do that for spin class and their seats are MURDER!

I lost 100 in about 10 months (June - March) but am now stuck trying to lose the last 48. I keep yo yoing up 10 and back down. The first 100 came off pretty easy. I love to exercise and do an hour each day - cardio 5 days a week and strength two days a week. I plan to add in one more day of strength. As far as food, I just…

Keeping the weight off for 3 years is a huge accomplishment. I would try strength training first. I say this as I have lost 100 pounds with very little jiggly skin due to strength training three times a week as I lost weight. Make sure you have a nice tight muscle base before considering surgery though. Creams don't really…

Depression doesn't necessarily mean suicide or dark thoughts. It could just be extreme fatigue, not wanting to do anything and eating for comfort. I was diagnosed based on the fact that I was eating a ton of chocolate. It was my body's way of getting seratonin as my brain wasn't manufacturing enough. I would recommend your…

Strength training will also tone you and make you fit in your dress better.

Yes, exercise and nutrition are important and your post was dead on, but if that was it, there would be no obesity epidemic. There is something called compulsive eating that is usually the reason for most people carrying around an extra 100 or so pounds. Telling them to eat right and exercise doesn't help, there is…

Thanks everyone for your support and ideas. It really helps to have so much caring support out there. I am going to take a look at why I have such an intense need to sabotage myself because that really is what I am doing. I also made an appointment to have my bloodwork looked at just in case. I am making mini goals to…

I've lost 102 pounds/ 5 dress sizes and have some stretching but it is definitely not noticible. I wear sleeveless tops without worry and everyone comments on how toned my arms are. I think a lot of that is due to the fact that I did strength and cardio so I toned as I lost. I also drink a lot of water and some of it is…

Not sure what your weight is, but I have an HRM that is very accurate and I run/walk for an hour and burn about 600...

It's completely up to you! I've gained and lost a million times but this time it worked because I told myself it would. I'm 10 months in and still losing. 100 pounds so far. Just 40 more to go!

It's about persistence not perfection. Pick yourself up - think about why you want to lose the weight and put those goals out in front of you. For me it was to feel better and to be able to play with my kids and to be there to watch them grow up. Make yourself a set of short term goals and non food rewards. For me I bought…

Definitely do the rest without the band. It is totally possible. One thing that may be happening is that your body is so used to a very tiny amount of calories allowed by the lap band and now even staying at a moderate amount isn't working. Don't give up, just give your body time to adjust. You are also exercising at a…

All you have to do is read these posts to realize that 99% of people aren't even aware of anything past their own noses. It took me 40 years to figure it out, but now I just don't care!

My Polar FT7 is dead on with my exercise bike heart rate sensor. It gives all kinds of really cool feedback as far as what type of workout I'm getting - arobic vs. fat burn. I bought it because of reputation as well as the fact that it has a chest strap which is much more accurate than the wrist sensor

Hi Monica, Welcome to MFP, this site provides the accountability make all the difference. Good luck. I've sent you a friend request as well.

Just keep your reason for losing weight in front of you and don't let her affect you. Some people feel threatened when you achieve your weight loss goals. Perhaps she's afraid of change, or maybe she sees how happy your dad is with you and she feels threatened. Whatever the reason, don't let her derail you. Your beautiful…

Hi there, I've lost 94 so far and have about 56 to go. I'm going to send a friend request to you right now. I'm still in the thick of it, but starting to think about getting to the maintenance part of my weight loss and would love to offer my support to your journey as well.

Have your electrolyte's checked as well. Make sure your potassium level is ok. Also go see a specialist in sports medicine.

G'day, I lived in Australia for a year. What a terrific place to get fit. You are on a great website as well. Good luck!

I've had numerous people at work, at social events etc. who have seen me lose 91 pounds ask me what I'm doing. I tell them and they smile and then go on and talk about how weight watchers works or whatever. I have taken the approach that weight loss is different for everyone. Even if eating healthy and working out works…

We all have trigger foods and that sounds like yours. I have a couple and I just don't start eating them. They are in the house but I ignore them. (Like cases of girl scout cookies right now...) Try going a week without peanut butter. Then go two weeks. After awhile your addiction will fade. Can you live with never having…

Hi Bunny, I've lost 86 pounds out of a total of 140 to lose. I have to tell you that your motivation has to come from within. You have to focus on why you want to lose weight. For me it was that I was tired of feeling unattractive and unhealthy. I would have pains in my chest and wonder if that was it... I have two young…

Everyone is different, and what is a perfect diet for them may not be for you. I would just say pick something that you plan to eat for the rest of your life (with modifications). Don't plan to lose weight and then go right back to what you are eating before. You will just gain it back. I just focus on eating healthy,…

Lunges and squats help tighten up the booty...

JAG you're doing great. My family can eat anything they want too, but have started moving to my foods since I'm always going on about how good they are and how good they make me feel. The kids love Skinny Cow better than ice cream. carrots are a yummy snack instead of chips. Keep it up and they will follow. Start making…

Don't go back to the cigarettes! The American Cancer Society states that being off of them for even a week your lungs improve markedly. Think of your children and grandchildren, they should be motivation enough. Continue to log your food and exercise for you. Eventually your body will settle down and you will lose the…

It all adds up. You have a very heavy load to carry - good for you for getting healthy at the same time. Don't put a timeframe on your weight loss, rather set goals for completion during the week - six half hour workouts. Seven days recording everything you eat. The weight loss will fall in line. Don't stress about getting…

I think the Acura looks like a better deal, just because it has a lot more luxury options and yet it is close in price to the Acura. I have Navi on my Honda and like it, although it has to be updated with a new DVD every couple of years - but we're in California where roads change a lot. Out East I don't think that's such…