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I am afraid because I have always failed but today is a new day! Just one day. One meal at a time.

Thank you! I made it and am here today. Good luck with your choices today! I am so happy to have your replies. Today I am committed to logging my food and reaching my daily goals!

I am so totally in!

I can wear a skirt and not have my thighs rub together and cause a burn on my skin! I have been wearing skirts all summer. It's a great feeling!

I started at 249 and a size 20. I am 201 and a size 16. So I would say about 10-12 pounds a size.

I don't eat my exercise calories. I have lost 50 pounds using this wonderful site to journal calories and have support. I am not saying that MFP is wrong. It just never worked for me...Individual metabolism and bodies are different.

204.5 today! Weighing in before the weekend can be dangerous for the next weigh-in LOL! Good luck all!

208 thanks for the motivation everyone! (from 209.5) last week!

Wow! That was a tough weekend! But I managed a 1/2 a pound, 209.

Please add me, I am 209.5. Thanks! I need the motivation. Tasks: Eat within calorie range run 3 times this week drink more water

I am a slave as well! I will try yo do what you are doing once a day! Good luck to us! ;)

Totally stole this quote for my FB page!

I always carry a Larabar (210 calories) for when I need to go through the fast food drive through with the kids. Then if I steal some of their fries I don't feel so guilty! These days I have eliminated the drive through for them as well most of the time. I always pack Nutella sandwiches for them, baby carrots or PBJ when I…

Ok! Thanks! I thought about that and I will check out my fiber intake! ;)

I have always been heavy, I have been from overweight to obese, but mostly obese. I was 160 pounds for about 1 year and then I gained it back. I had 3 pregnancies in 5 years but I gained it back because of my bad habits not my pregnancies. I am now learning how to be more moderate in my choices and make exercise a regular…

Hi! I can relate to you because I am 5'7 and 229 pounds. My goal is around the same as yours. I was around 160 for only a short time more than five years ago and I got there by extreme dieting. I don't do that now. I eat the calorie amount that MFP says and I try to set realistic fitness goals. It took me my whole adult…

Thank you for sharing your experience. You helped me realize again how important it is to fight for health and work hard!

The first few times I weighed and measured my portions, my family flipped out! They get used to it. The results over time will speak for themselves. I am tired of worrying about others that's what got me obese. I use a digital scale because it's more accurate and a measuring cup. They are so used to it now. If it's…

I have chronic Asthma. It's not exactly exercise induced but if I am symptomatic it will escalate if I exercise. I have a Wii and the Wii Advanced step burns calories and does not stress my lungs when I am symptomatic. It's a steady pace of stepping up and down. Walking up and down stairs at a steady pace is good too with…

I lost 16 pounds and I have about 60 more to lose and I know exactly how you feel. I just remember how terrible I felt when I wasn't doing anything to get healthy and it helps. Also, I try to take it one day at a time it doesn't seem so intense that way. Good luck!

1 scrambled egg in pan with a spray of Pam and sauteed baby spinach.

I just got Wii Fit Advance/Plus. I love it. I never played any other games so I have have nothing to compare it to. I love Rythym Boxing and Advance Step. The running is also great. I burn about 130 calories per 30 minutes but that is approx. It seems like more will open up to me as I keep doing it. I like it also because…

Thanks! :bigsmile:

When I am home I measure with a cup and digital scale. If I am going out I am sure to eat as simply as possible. I do not like salad so I opt for baked potatoes vs. fries and veggies. I use my palm for about 4 oz protein as needed. I always choose a higher measurement if I am guessing to be safe.

Lost 2.5! I weighed in today! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods

I have 3 children and the following is a basic idea of what I get every week for a family of 5: Bananas Strawberries Apples Rice Milk (for me) 2 % for the rest of the family Eggs Fresh spinach Baby Carrots Yogurt & Yogurt drinks (usually lowfat and sugar) Reduced fat cheese Tortillas Whole grain waffles Pasta White small…

Today I am 233.5 I lost 2.5 pounds since my last check-in. Hardest 2.5 pounds in my life what with the holidays!

233.5 Today

You are not alone! I am not able to completely abstain from all the treats in my house, but I am trying not to exceed my calories for the day when I do indulge but that is hard!

Awesome! I love the idea of not relying on the scale. Although I have a long way to go, my clothes tell me I am on the right path!