sueblue77 Member

Here you go. 330 lb or so...

@aganey People who have known me my whole life don't recognize me. The reflection in the mirror shocks me sometimes, because I don't recognize myself! But I'm the same person looking out. Which causes me some angst, because in public I am treated so much differently than before, and interestingly, it isn't always positive…

@cynwyn If I can anyone can! I have absolute respect for those who have had or want gastric surgery, but I'm proof it isn't always necessary. And please consider a sleep study if you even suspect an issue. Treatment for sleep apnea was the first and most important step toward me becoming healthier. @superc Yes! More than…

@judy I was 39. Turned 40 and had her 5 days later!

I used MFP in 2012 and lost many, many pounds. And from Christmas 2013, when my dad passed away unexpectedly, until Dec 2015, I ballooned up to 385 lbs. At least 60 pounds was swelling/edema. I was admitted to ICU Dec 19, 2015 and watched around the clock to make sure I breathed. I was almost put on a ventilator. I was…

Waited too long to edit. Should be 98 days of logging.

87 days of logging and I'm down 50.6 pounds. Height 5'10 SW (in 2012) 311 lb SW (May 2017) 271 lb CW 220.4

I use a loufah every day in the shower on my problem areas and then apply lotion after drying off. They say nothing helps, but I hope this will help some. I'm down 90 pounds with 35 left to go. Surgery is probably in my future as well. :(

My diary is open to friends. Most of my calories are at night. I love to cook, so there is usually a long list of ingredients. I will warn you. I weigh every morning and log every loss, even if its only .1 lb. As of today, I'm down 90 pounds with 45 to goal. So 2/3 of the way there! Please anyone add me, as I few active…

I wanted to be able to cross my legs at the knee while sitting. This past week I have finally lost enough that I can comfortably sit with my legs crossed. It's a wonderful feeling to have made this goal.

My diary is open to friends. Like another poster, most of my calories are at dinner and usually include a long list of ingredients. I love to cook. Anyone may feel free to add me, as I enjoy other's food diaries for inspiration. I will worn you though. I weigh myself every morning and log every loss even if it is only .1…

The 14 calorie frozen fruit and vanilla cream bars are a hit at my house. Love Aldi's!

I've been using it for a week or two. It really zaps my battery. I think I'll check out Google fit.

Try a chiropractor first. It helps, usually small copay, easy appointments and no ex rays. Highly recommended you try this first.

Will you ladies also share calorie/macro percentages, and any advice about avoiding supply dwindle? Thanks! Also please add me - 40 YO, second time mom to 15 week daughter. Almost exclusively breastfeeding. I'm returning to MFP after a long, and now realized, missed, absence, and could use and give lots of motivation and…

I started at 311.8, currently at 235, trying to get down to 177. It's coming off pretty quickly. I log everyday and love to offer support. Add me, if you like.

Fine point well made Newmooon.

I haven't climbed in about 15 years, but like you, it made me ravenous. I say it does burn way more calories than swimming or anything I've ever done. The best part was how I FELT for the first times the limits of what my body was capable of. I'm curious to see what your HRM says, so please post back, and I wanted to give…

I started Atkins June 18. I'm down 50 pounds. I take a lot less naps. I have more energy. My heartburn is gone on the days I don't overeat carbs. I get up much earlier in the morning. The fat and protein keeps me feeling satisfied. I like it. I'll probably restrict carbs the rest of my life.

I'm a home brewer. One of our last recipes was a near perfect hefeweizen, that tastes almost exactly like Paulaner. Good mouth feel and everything.We tried a couple of sorghum batches recently. They're still in secondary fermentation. We have some extra honey from our hives, so tonight we're brewing a Braggot. My favorite…

I think you are eating too many initially. Cut the Fiber one bar, the apple, the beans, the yogurt, and go for a leafy or low carb veggie for supper. I don't know if your veg at supper was a sweet potato or carrots (high carbs) or spinach. Give it another week, and keep your net carb intake below 25 a day for 14 days.…

All our bodies can store is 36-48 hours worth of glycogen, according to Dr. Atkins. After 48 hours you should be back in ketosis. Check a strip in the morning and see. I too will be ketone stripping in the morning. My induction started Tuesday morning. My last real carb meal was Monday night, so I'm hoping to see purple or…

Wow, just wow. Good luck with maintenance. Let us know how it goes.

Thanks for the replies. I agree too that it has to be a lifestyle change, but I'm still relatively new to this and I haven't wrapped my mind around that yet. Getting there quickly though. I'm racking my brain, hoping that I haven't said or done anything insensitive to him. I don't want to make him self conscious.…

When I was heavier, I was clumsier. I'd underestimate how much room I needed to go through a door frame to the side or around a table. Seems I was constantly running into or bumping something or someone. Now, since I'm smaller, there's more room to maneuver my body.

My underwear keeps falling down, usually at the most inopportune times. I have to go to the bathroom and hike them up again. Luckily, it hasn't happened when I was wearing a skirt. Time to invest in some new 'draws'.

Great post. Thanks so much!

Is your thyroid out of whack? A simple blood test can tell your doc that.

My goal is to lose 135 pounds. I'm far down, so far. Friend me if you like, we could both use the motivation, for I hate to say, a long time.

We were sitting outside tonight, and I almost asked him to change me chairs, since he was sitting in the sturdier one. Then I thought, no, I weigh less now, keep the older chair! Great feeling...