WannaMoveAgain

Thanks! I did order a FitBit today (the $99.00 one) - I figured spending that kind of money will make me think more about being active. :-)

Hi - I guess I am new because I've been twice before and gave up both times. This time, I am using MFP while having cut out alcohol completely. We'll see how it goes.

Me too - 100 pounds to lose. Just starting up again. Not giving up this time. I can already see the support here is amazing!

Thank you!! Yes, leaning on the counter is the newest thing. I am simply refusing to continue this way. People at work notice when I stand up I have to lean and "climb" up from my chair as I try to keep the expression of pain off my face. Reading all the messages and yours helps me know that a pound a week could indeed add…

"Instead, do it as a break from work (or life in general), a time to get some sunshine, a time to think, a time to slow down from the usual bustle a lot of people deal with. After a while, you'll be able to do it because it makes you feel good (once it stops causing you pain). " Thank you DragonWolf - there is a need to…

Thanks very much for your words of encouragement. I took them to heart. I'm so ready to make a change and stop hurting all the time. :-) Let's stay in touch.

Wow - this made me get teary-eyed. As to so many of these replies - knowing that I CAN be free of pain if I lose the weight. Thank you so much.