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I wish MFP had a "like" button! Awesome quote!

What? Are you my twin? LOL! Welcome! This is a great motivational place! You're doing great! It is a lot harder to lose now, but we CAN do it!

Sometimes it just doesn't matter to me. I know what eating a certain food will to the scale and I JUST DONT CARE (at the moment). Then afterwards I feel terrible and realize it probably wasn't worth it... But before I have my eating party, it's all I can think of and the drive is so intense it's crazy. When this happens, I…

You're all my heroes! Awesome job! Send some of that will power over here! :smile:

My most successful weight loss was not even counting the calories burned from exercising. However, (I fell off the wagon!), this time around I log the exercise because I like to see it, but try to keep really close to the calories before exercise. There are days, though, when I am really hungry that I allow myself to eat…

Coconut oil is one of the best fats (and avocado), but like anything else, you need to consume it in moderation. Too much of anything is not good. In addition to a food, I use it for a moisturizer and in cooking. I have heard about eating it "straight up" but personally, don't think that's a great idea. Any claim that…

Me too! We're all a work in progress! I'm 56, have 6 grandkids (newborn-8) and want to run with the gang (and not collapse!) Butbygrace206, when is the wedding? That's so exciting! I've got a busy work day lined up and then a 5 hour car ride go visit daughter & 3 grandkids in MN. My daughter is a super healthy eater so for…

Welcome Dave! About 5 years ago I bought Beach Body's "Power 90" (not as crazy as the other DVDs). It is a combo strength/cardio program. (If referencing a certain program is against the rules, please let me know). At the time, I really wanted to work out at home and it was just what I needed. You might be able to pick it…

Wow! That's a great accomplishment! I agree that it is mental training, but unfortunately, I have not mastered that. Any other tips?

Okay. There was a lot more to my post and it's not showing up. Don't have time now to finish it. Have a great day everyone!

Sandcastle61, maybe it was something going around.... I had a great "food" Saturday, but totally, totally blew it yesterday.

Butbygrace206, you are my hero! :smile: that's perseverance for sure! It's seeing the little (and not so little) accomplishments that others like you make that give me hope and encouragement! Missipkippi & jb, let me be the first to welcome you! I'm just getting going on this group and I've found everyone here to be great!…

Lesson of the day: Read all posts at least once a day or you will get SO FAR BEHIND! You are all amazing! As I was reading I was encouraged to see that I am not the only one who tries to stay at 1200 calories. Sometimes I am criticized about this. I do allow myself some leeway on this depending on how hard/how much I work…

Morning is "my time"! Even on Saturdays my body now wakes up early! Many years ago when my kids were young, I started this crazy habit because hubby was home in bed and I could get a bike ride or walk/run before the kids got up. Now the kids have their own kids and I'm still doing this! For me, if I don't get a work out…

Welcome Anne & Mick! Hope to hear more from you!

Good morning, all! I just want you to know how you all make me smile! From the cupcake discussions to motivational quotes! You are all wonderful and I'm so glad that I "found" you! I try to keep up with all your posts and you don't here from me much, but I am following along!

I completely understand about the cupcakes! If I don't eat ANY I'm okay, but one taste.....

It's not been a very good month. Eating more than I should and things that aren't on my "list". Last month was a great weight loss month. I was accountable, and really into it, lost weight, and then I think I unconsciously/consciously blew it. I need to get back connecting and getting encouragement from you all again! You…

Happy Monday! :smile: We finally have some nice, warm(er) weather here in Wisconsin! Plan on taking a 2-3 mile walk this noon and enjoy the sunshine! butbygrace206 - Congrats on the weight loss! That's awesome! I see there's been some discussion about daylight savings time. Well, it is what it is. Can't say I like the…

Good morning, everyone! Freezing cold here today in Wisconsin, but they are predicting some pretty warm temps soon (for us, anyways!). I've been under lots of job stress lately and am trying hard to stay sane! Hard sometimes, but I'm trying to concentrate on attacking things with the right attitude! Janet, Myrtle Beach, SC…

Thinking of you today and praying that you feel better too. Your post was timely for me as I am feeling REALLY stressed out too (too much work, not enough time). I'm so glad that you and your sister are doing this together. It's great to be able to lean on each other. My problem at the moment is lack of sleep because my…

Mirahudson11, me too! We can do this!

Putting a question out there: do you eat back your exercise calories? Just wondering!

So many of you have made great, great comments and I wish you all the best! I do get to the gym 6 days a week (early mornings) and love it. My issues are purely eating (and eating, and eating)! As I am always short on time, and although I'd love to chat more with all of you, I don't have time! Anyways, Margaretturk – love…

What happened? Lost most of my post! Well, here we go again! (Probably a lot shorter this time!). Anyways, what I was saying is that I have to be of the mindset that once I reach my goal weight, that the journey does not end. For me it never will. I will always have to mindful of what I am putting into my mouth because my…

Tami, your comments about reaching your weight goal are so true! Sometimes, reaching your goal and maintaining it, is harder than the road we are taking to lose the weight. (Been there.

Reddstix, once you post, you're in! Welcome!

Name: Suzy Age: 55 Height: 5'5" Start Weight (1st March): 122.6 Goal Weight (1st April): 117 1st March: 122.6 8th March: 15th March: 22nd March: 29th March: 1st April: Weight lost/gained this week: Weight lost/gained this month: Successes/struggles this week: Because I was out of the office last week, there is a ton of…

Thanks so much for continuing this thread! Although I don't post much, I do keep up (pretty much!) and love the inspiration. Just got back from my DD (I hope I got the abbreviations down! Could someone please review?!!) who had her third baby. Watched the other two kids and basically ran the house for a week (+ a few…

Praying for your son, the doctors, you and your family.