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As far as the sleep tracker, it is OK. I know that I need to try to get more sleep. Seeing every day that I only had 5 hours makes me a little more aware that I need to be going to bed earlier. As far as telling you how well you slept, I have found that it is pretty accurate. But I think most people know when they slept…

Hi! DO NOT GIVE UP!!!! We are all built differently, and we lose weight differently. There are some fortunate souls that just seem to be fat-burning machines. There are some people who have the time and will power to workout endless hours and eat super clean diets, and for their efforts they are rewarded with quick and…

I take a packet of multi-vitamins for women under 50 (purchased from QVC). I very rarely get sick, and I teach in a high school surrounded by germy kids all day! I can't say that it is the vitamins. Maybe I am just fortunate to have a really good immune system, but I don't plan to stop taking them just in case. I know…

Throw in a handful of walnuts, a few dried cranberries (and a LITTLE bit of real butter!)

You look awesome! Congratulations! (I just bought 30 DS. I hope I can see as much of a difference as you were able to.)

Hi, I joined MFP over a year ago, but didn't really get serious about logging until this past April. I'll be 48 in a couple of months. You have inspired my new motto..."Fit by Fifty". I have a lot of weight to lose. In the past, if I didn't drop 20 - 30 pounds fast, I would just quit. That isn't my approach this time. As…

Holy Wow! You hear so many people say to visualize your goal. Sometimes when you are so far away from your goal, it is hard to know what success can look like for you. That makes it really tough to visualize where you want to go. Thanks for posting these photos. It gives me an approximation of what success might look like…

1) Dripping with sweat doesn't make you gross, it makes you STRONG! 2) You really won't die if you don't eat chocolate every day. 3) Diet Coke gives me the munchies. 4) Don't trust MFP to guess your calorie burn correctly. 5) -3 + 2 is still equal to -1. The path to goal doesn't have to be linear. 6) It doesn't matter what…

You look amazing and STRONG!

Way to go! The heat and humidity are awful where I am. I can't imagine running in it. Drink lots of water and keep up the good work!

I just stopped eating anything sweet except for fruit. After a few days, I just stopped thinking about it at all. I will treat myself occasionally now. I was on vacation last week and had a lot of it, but I haven't found myself craving it today. If you can't bear the thought of going cold turkey, allow yourself a something…

Wow! Who needed pictures anyway? Great, inspiring post.

Perhaps the OP chose poorly when he/she used the word "champion", but I don't think anyone should have been offended by the question. I like knowing how much weight everyone has lost. I have a LOT of weight to lose. Some of the best "cheerleaders" on here had weight loss goals of less than 20 pounds. They are wonderful…

That is an AWESOME nsv! I know that we are all human, and vain though it may be, we all want to look better. But FEELING better is what it really should be about. Good for you!

This gets the prize for most awesome NSV story I've ever read! Way to go!!!

Way to go!

Congratulations and you look great. Thanks for sharing. And it is refreshing to hear someone say that there are no secrets, just hard work. And congrats to your husband too. It looks like he also had a very substantial weight loss. It is great that you guys can do this together.

Great story! Congratulations!

Hi! It looks like we might have a lot in common, so I am going to send you a friend request. Good luck. I think you will find this site to be a wonderful place to get information and support.

Thanks for posting. Sometimes there is this nasty little voice inside my head that says "You're almost 48. You're too old to do anything about this. Just give up." You are proof that the little voice is a liar! Congratulations on the payoff for all of your hard work!

Best thing I've read all day! And he is 100% correct. I know sometimes when I am choosing friends I only look for people with a LOT of weight to lose because I also have a LONG way to go. But don't discount the ones with only a little bit left to lose. They are the ones who have been SUCCESSFUL. They are the ones who will…

I had a Nike FuelBand, and it gave me almost twice the number of calories that I had actually burned. I now have a FitBit Flex, and it gives me a better estimate. But if you want the best estimate possible, you really need to invest in a heart rate monitor. They cost less than any of the fitness trackers.

I couldn't really tell. Was that the famous "S" on your t-shirt. If it wasn't, it should have been. I'd say losing 200 qualifies you for SuperMan status. I getting to feeling sorry for myself sometimes because I have so far to go. Stories like yours make me know that are no excuses, and other people have overcome much…

I LOVE the way you lined up your photos. I think I am going to steal that idea. You look great. Congratulations!

I bet they were really confused that you've lost so much weight and you were wearing a shirt about "Cake". Great job. Congratulations.

Congratulations! You look amazing!

You look amazing! Keep up the good work!

Good luck! You sound like a woman with a plan. (And don't forget the water! That is something I struggle with. Be it really does help keep the hunger at bay.)

I had the FitBit that you clip on for a while. It did an excellent job, but I didn't like the fact that I had to go somewhere private and look down my shirt to check on my progress. At the time I didn't have a smartphone, so it was either hide and peek or else log on. And sometimes I would just forget to put it on. I LOVE,…

Save your $$$ up and get BOTH of them. They do two different things. You won't regret the money you spend on either one of them!