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  • I weigh every day, but record once a week, on Monday. The ups and downs don't bother me; I know why they're happening, and I'm seeing steady progress, so I'm motivated.
  • As most everyone has said, you need sugar in your diet. Just try getting most of your sugars from fruits and vegetables, and cut back on the processed sugar/empty calories.
  • I had a Chobani Mango yogurt and one cup of coffee.
  • Just celebrated my 56th, and am at an all-time high with my weight. I've struggled all my life, but especially after turning 45. I want to lose 40 pounds. I promised myself to track my food intake and to make 10,000 steps/day. I know weight loss will happen, and I'm not going to stress myself.
  • I think you felt self-conscious, which is understandable and okay, but... YOU DEFINE WHO YOU ARE. What that man was thinking is of no consequence. So, be who you are, a small, strong woman, and work out wherever you choose. Be so strong that if you ARE struggling, you can walk up to any one of those men and ask for a…
  • Thanks, everyone! You were a great help.
  • Very interesting heritage, Kiwi. What made you do a DNA test?
  • Hi, Barbara, I'm Kate. I'm 52 years old. I have always been slightly overweight all my life. I am 5'3", and have a very small frame, so I can carry a lot of weight and not look it. I wouldn't say I have dieted all my life, but I have been very conscious of my eating habits. This is the second time in my life that I find…
  • LOL... with all the positive support you've already received, this might not matter, but 1) you look great, and 2) if you FEEL great, that's what really matters! If I looked like you, I'd so be at the pool with a bikini on!
  • Oh yes... I forgot to add that this site says that you're likely to lose more weight when you engage with others... that is motivation/inspiration.
  • Everyone could use motivation. It's a good think to be self-motivated, but not everyone is. We're all different, and that's what makes the world go round. =)
  • Wow, how impressive and inspirational! Congrats!
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