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I have worked to figure "on the go go-to" so I can get something if I need to and also if I'm out with my husband and he says "let's grab lunch". It helps to make me feel more of a lifestyle and not a diet. It takes a little bit of planning but once you know them it is easy to say "oh, we are going ___, I will get this"…

@iloveeggnog You are doing GREAT!! I was 231 on June 1st and am 234.5 now, so you are KILLING it. I completely understand the frustration of the plateaus and the scale not moving. I have been very frustrated with it and that is actually how I ended up using this community to get me moving again in the right direction. I am…

Hope everything is okay and you keep posting. I am learning fairly quickly that having a community behind you can make a huge difference in your journey.

Self-care and non-food rewards is always a challenge for me. I dont like to spend money so that takes a lot of options out too. It seems like as soon as I find a good routine to be healthy with something happens that throws it into a tailspin. I am working to get my feet back under me again and not allow changes to my…

Anxiety is a real struggle when it comes to eating logically. I struggle with it and have been working to recognize my anxiety levels and fight to find alternatives to food to calm the anxieties. It is challenging when you have a naturally anxious personality and then get anxious about eating and weight loss. It just…

Never Quit November - Here we go... Age: 39 Height: 5'6" Highest: 272.2 (August 2019) 10/1: 239.4 11/1: 238.0 November Goal: 230lbs (this has been a goal since the beginning of January but I have found this wonderful community that makes me feel confident I CAN do this now). Goals / Plans: - Track all food honestly and…

Well last night did not go quite as planned and of course the plans for today has changed but it is all about how I react to the changes. So, last night I got a small bag of Halloween treats from a person at work (it was nice, but I was so close to getting out of Halloween without any candy). I decided to not open it until…

Happy Friday everyone and Happy Halloween. Wishing everyone a great weekend of rest, relaxation, and healthy eating. I am already thinking of what the plan will be this weekend since that is always my hardest days. Thankfully (or unfortunately) I don't have any plans for Halloween so that makes it a bit easier with less…

@xofarrah I have had that same thought so many times. I haven't achieved it yet but working at it. I'm always amazed when people can just "not eat it" when I can't stay away.

I can completely relate, for the most part I avoid, but I am working on the moderation thing. My current plan is that when the craving pops into my head that I want something I have to wait until weigh in day (which is Wednesday for me). That way I can weigh in, then have my treat, if I still want it, and have a week to…

Weekly Weigh-In Age: 39 Height: 5'6" SW: 272.2 10/7: 240.3 10/14: 237.2 10/21:236.1 10/28: 235.8 GW: 175 Wow, just Wow. I have been getting frustrated with myself since the scale isn't move much and there is a lot of bouncing back and forth but like @JAC581 said, looking at the big picture, I have had a rather successful…

I am right there with you. I was flirting with 229 and was getting so excited then lost focus and went back into the 240s. Now sitting at 236 and fighting hard to get back in the correct direction. We can do this, staying focused and working together.

Today was such a good day. Stayed well within my calories and felt like I ate a TON of food so that was a total win. I was also able to get my rear motivated to take the dogs for a walk again which felt amazing. Now to keep it going. I need to use this a diving board to get me moving faster in the right direction. I also…

I completely agree, I have been doing various plans over the last year (or lifetime, whichever you like) and I just always seemed to stall out. I tried various coaching programs but only once a week or once a month just didn't seem to give me the support I needed to really keep moving. It seems that I need a place to send…

Keep at it, you are doing GREAT!! Don't let the stupid scale mess with your head. With all the exercise you are doing there is bound to be some muscle gain as well. You can do it.

Lately I've been trying to figure out different ways/recipes for veggie sides. What does everyone have?...and go...

Last night was not a good night. Too many snacks after work and reflected in the scale this morning. Feeling disappointed, but trying to channel it for motivation and remember that it isnt about the day to day scale changes it is the weekly and overall changes.

Starting to think ahead for the weekend and getting a little nervous. I seem to go off the rails on weekends and gain 2+ lbs to then have to start the week making up for the weekend. Does anyone else have this problem? What are your tips and tricks? I know planning is suppose to help but how do you plan when you have a…

@torih941 I could have written that exact same post. Know you are not alone and there is help. You can do this.

@heatherbluebell Good for you, focus on the positive. I have been through a lot as well and it is all about the attitude you approach it with. Hang in there and you can do it.

@speyerj Thanks. I really am pleased with how motivated I feel with reading and posting.

Small victory today... I wanted a donut with my mocha latte... I tried to restrain but had one anyways... the victory was I LOGGED IT!!! I am over my calories but the day isnt over yet so time for exercise. I must be honest with myself and all of you so I can make the changes I need. No more hiding from self inflicted…

Kristi 39 years old, Height: 5'6" SW: 275 lbs (Aug 2019) 05/01: 231.9 10/1: 239.4 CW: 236.1 I have been bouncing up and down since January and decided to start using the community to give me more support and encouragement to keep going, to move in the direction I want. Today is my first official "check-in", a big step for…

@iloveeggnog That is AMAZING, goes to show that you are making the right lifestyle changes to have it last. I have to say it is motivating for me to see where you started to where you are and knowing how similar that is to my journey. GREAT JOB!!

I wish it were that easy, even when I try to budget the "treats" in I still can't seem stop myself with whatever I budgeted in. I think it may have to do with a sugar addiction and once I have some I just want more and more. I need to just build my "moderation strength" so I an have some and be done.

@Making_Impossible_Possible I totally understand, im in the same boat. Been bouncing in the 230's for pretty much this whole year and need to find some momentum, thus me jumping into the chats to look for help, encouragement and accountability to call me on my crap, lol

@RoxyG80 Same here girl. Would like to add people to my "community" for chatting and support. I know it has been a while but let me know if you are interested.

@Diatonic12 / I completely agree with you and struggle with that. I think about why I am on this weight loss journey and I say "I want to feel better", "I want to fit into clothes". These all seem so abstract and hard to hold onto. I am thankfully not sick due to my weight, I have clothes to wear so how do I really…

Yesterday was not a good day. I was fine until I went to the store after work for something completely non-food related, however, since I was at the store, tired, and resolve failing I ended up buying food. Not good choices and too much in general. Came home and ate too much. I was upset with myself but at least didn't…

Thank you for the positive thoughts. I am still struggling. I did well on Saturday, Sunday and Monday were issues. Today is a new day and I am getting back to the gym since that definitely will help with my resolve and will. I am going back to work and back on my routine. I CAN do this and will keep blogging and tracking…