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Accept. We are all here for our health, literally. So we have something in common. And you never know who might help you with your goals. Add that it is unlikely we would ever meet and it makes this a pretty good reason to be friends. And if not... is there a way to later *block* or *unfriend* that person???

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!!! Hello toadhunter! Did you make the changes gradually, too? If so, how about skin sagging? (My biggest fear). I keep seeing the tv programs where everyone loses it fast and they look like they're wearing skin 10 sizes too big for their body. My diet problem is that I like/love carbs. Chips, bagels, bread. And…

Prsilla, since you have the same concern/fear about the loose skin... I have heard that exfoliating the body once or twice a week, using skin moisturizer/conditioner and even taking hyaluronic acid (helps with the skin elasticity) are ways to help with keeping the skin less saggy. Any knowledge of them or others??? Thanks…

And the light bulb over my head just went off. Now I understand putting not only the food name, but the weight/calorie count/etc. on the bag. EXCELLENT idea! Thanks, again, Elaine!!!

Thanks, Elaine. It will take some willpower to pre-prep the foods in advance. Like I said, a gradual process. I'll be testing using a Sharpie on the outside of the bag, though. I found out the hard way that i couldn't tell the difference between homemade tomato pasta and chile... until they were defrosted. So labeling the…

I love the idea a previous poster (Cynsonya) had... let the MyFitnessPal app show how many calories to eat and as you lose weight, it gradually reduces the number of calories you take in. Very automatic and helpful. Thank you for your ideas. I plan in gradually implementing everyone's ideas. Smaller portions just seem…

Hello Prsilla! And good luck to you, too. My biggest fear with losing weight is to have the loose skin afterward. I know i can get there, but i really want it to be a gradual change. I love to snack at night and that will be something I will either do away with or become smaller and healthier. I really want to get away…

Thanks! I was thinking about the food scale and gradually beginning to pre-prep my meals (weight them out beforehand and have meat and veggies bagged). I think this will be something I will gradually add in. Nevertheless, your ideas are a very positive step. Thank you!

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