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My english bulldog will fart, look at me, lay her head back down, and act as though nothing happened. Her farts are horrible - and since I have a fan that blows on me - they blow right in my face. Awful, awful smell, but I can't kick her out. She's my baby.

All 3 of my dogs share the bed with my husband and I. My yorkiepom and pomeranian don't take up much space, but the english bulldog thinks she is the queen of the bed and makes sure she has plenty of space for herself. lol Love my animals and wouldn't have it any other way.

DEFINITELY ^ THIS!!!

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I weigh daily - multiple times a day - but only put in my weight on MFP once a week on Wednesday mornings.

^^^^^^^ Agree - you need to eat enough to keep up your energy. My net calories are never below 1000 (unless I'm sick or something) - I've lost over 81 lbs in a year. Make this a lifestyle that you can continue. I've done the diets that I could never stick to for the rest of my life because I end up weak, disgusted, and…

My husband is also a truck driver and is on a weight loss journey. We make him chicken breasts, pork chops, and etc. (he likes them cold - which I think is gross, but he likes them so that's all that matters). We pack his lunch with the meat and he will eat that and he also drinks a protein shake sometimes. Also fresh…

The thing that helped me was increasing my protein. Also look for empty calories that you can get rid of (from juices, soda, and other sweetened drinks). Good luck! You can do this.

Congratulations!!! I look forward to onederland someday as well!!!!! You look great - keep up the amazing work!

Awesome! I'm sure your friend will appreciate that. I haven't made it past the 3 mile yet - I get bored too easy - haha!

My doctor absolutely refused surgery for me, because of my age. He said the likelihood of it getting worse was very high and the chances of having to have repeated surgeries was great. A family friend had surgery at 1 year older than me and is now on full disability because it caused such horrible damage to him. Please try…

Amber

I absolutely love, love, love my Polar Loop!!! I have no experience with a Fit Bit though, so I really couldn't compare the two.

Russ

I also disagree - I started running around 230 lbs and down to 217 lbs now. I may not look pretty - it may not be fast, but I won't hold back just because I'm not at some magical number.

Thank you!

I have 2 herniated discs, bulging discs, and an anular tear due to Degenerative Disc Disease. I started out walking when I could at first and doing my physical therapy exercises. Losing weight and strengthening my core has brought GREAT relief. I am now able to do nearly any exercise - just listening to my body when it…

You will have to follow your doctors advice with this one if you don't want to continue to have flare ups. I would set an appointment and ask for advice.

I started out using WATPs and still do on days I can't get outside or to the gym. I think they are great!

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It's required at the gym I go to that you wipe down the equipment when you are done with the bottles of solution they have available to all members.

I have been on my weight loss journey for a year - I gain weight every month during that week - as soon as it is over, I lose that weight and often a little more. My body bloats regardless of what I try. If you find it too discouraging refrain from weighing during that week.

Do you stay plenty hydrated while working out? Before, during, and after?

Shaking my head.

I'm 5'8" - I started out at 299 lbs - it took me about 40 lbs before I really started to see a difference - I actually had to see a before picture and then a picture at the time to see it in my face. People didn't really start noticing a difference until 50 lbs for me. Now they say all the time that they can't believe how…

Work on your mindset - your inner self will affect your journey - believe me. I've been there and until my mindset changed, I struggled. You CAN do this.

I just YouTube Jillian Michaels and do her work outs - several of them do not require anything but your own body weight - she kicks my butt, and I love it.

Thank you. I'm going to rest it for a couple days, and if it doesn't feel better, I will see a doctor :) Oh, and I will invest in a better pair of running shoes.

Mine is 1480 right now, but I honestly don't know if I'm eating the right amount. I'm losing weight, but now that I have increased my exercise, I feel like I am going to eat someones arm off with the 1480. I don't want to eat back my exercise calories, because then I feel like it's defeating the purpose of exercising.…