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Fear...my fear is that I won't be successful at losing weight without surgical intervention. Make changes now so you don't have to face knee replacement surgery, high blood pressure, diabetes, .... Weight training and strengthening is the best thing you can do to keep skin tightening as you lose. Remember to get your…

Good morning. It's realistic to think that there are flaws in every tool. MFP won't be perfect but it's what you make of it. I have lost 25 lbs then lost some of my commitment and then gained back 17 lbs. Now I'm re-losing that. I have tweeked my MFP action plan a few times and will probably do so again. I'm working to…

Thanks for posting. You are inspiration to me. I sure hope I can do the same. You are incredible!

I really struggle with this too. I look forward to following the suggestions given you way!

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You're so good at this by sticking to such a difficult routine. Your commitment is evident. I struggle with this too--I have been gaining and losing 6 lbs over and over again. It is really very frustrating! I'm 5' 9" and have about 130 pounds to lose to get me to my 165 pound goal. Currently I try to stay between 1500 (my…

I understand. I just shared similar info on my home page. Moving into this healthier lifestyle has made me feel very self-conscious and down right bad about who I am. I've been at this since September 12 and I have only lost and kept off 17 pounds. I know I have to do something or the extra 130 pounds that I carry will…

My mother struggles with this issue and so do I but I binge less often. Personally, I tried professional help but it just didn't do the trick. Mom went to Overeaters Anonymous for years and it really helped her when she was engaged with the group. I think identifying triggers and our reactions to the triggers is the most…

There is a children's book, "The Fall of Freddie the Leaf," that demonstrates the life cycle by using the seasons and the changes the leaf makes before falling off the tree and dying in the fall. At 3 1/2 I'm not sure he'll get it but it is worth a try. I have used this book in grief counseling with adults. My Chaplain…

I'm usually perceived younger than the 47 years that I am when I'm alone. I like to think that it is my joy for life and being youthful that helps. My boyfriend is 13 years older than me, a smoker and a throat cancer survivor (I know, he shouldn't be smoking.) As handsome as he is, he looks his age. When we are together, I…

I have just a little more to loose. I need active friends as well. I log daily and am here several times a day. I find it easy to get bummed out--either by eating too much, not exercising enough, my health and the way I feel each day, etc. Feel free to add me!

I have recently discovered frozen grapes dusted with lime and cherry sugar free jello. OMGosh...they are delicious and low in calories. Yum!

Hang in there. Just get busy if you get the feeling that you want special stuff that you don't plan. I can rarely eat just a little of something good so fight the urge and especially the "what does it matter!" You have the skills to get through this.

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I struggle with this issue as well. My problem time is between 10p - midnight and beyond. I will wake up and go straight to the frig. I appreciate reading this thread so I can learn as well. I do try to log my day and snacks in the morning before the day starts. Lately, more because of my results, I have become frustrated…

You're still there. I'm sure you've been through this before. Nothing will be different unless a change is made. Good thing you're young. You have the time to waste. Right?

I often feel the same way but have a British friend in my swim group that helps! I struggle with metric vs. standard measurements too! A cup is always a cup no matter the size of the cup. 8oz is 8oz and looks about like a standard coffee mug full. Crisps are potato chips and chips are french fries. Most Americans are…

ice cream, any ooey, gooey thing that you can dip chips into,...

I wonder about his overall health. Could there be an underlying health issue such as a bone density of calcium absorption issue. Sometimes serious health issues lend themselves to freak injuries. Just a thought. Oh yeah, I'm from Louisville and love me some Cards! L yeah...go Cards!

That's one way to make exercise more fun! Tipsy weight lifting and cardio. I bet a whole lot more people would work out at a bar gym! Best wishes!

See...your efforts are paying off in a big way. You and I are pretty equally matched. I'm 5' 10" and need to lose 150 pounds. I have been working since September 2012 and have only lost 17 pounds. I've probably lost about 35 but keep regaining old weight. It is so easy to slip back into bad habits. One thing I think is…

AA and OA are not the answers for everyone. Work to figure out your triggers. What makes you want a drink or why are you drinking or eating? Get to the root cause then address that issue. Remember to keep your thoughts about yourself positive based and forgive your mess ups because they probably will happen. You are only…

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I'm in agreement with MFP friends saying you are not eating enough calories. I'm at 300 lbs and am 5'9" and I eat 1500 - 1760 calories a day. I do not eat my exercise calories if I can help it. Losing 2 pounds a week as a goal is healthy. I ran into a real problem with water weight and ended up seeing my doctor about it. I…

I found a couple low-cal sweet treats on Pinterest recently. One is a frozen hot chocolate and the other was a vanilla mocha frappe. I believe 50 - 80 per serving. They have lots of recipes for one mug stuff that you can fit into your meal plans. Best wishes!

First of all, you are not alone. I have lost about 30 lbs in all and have gained some back. It is really a motivation zapper. I'm trying to make sure I log all the late night snacking calories the next morning. Seeing all the calories I consume when I binge is a wake up call every time but does it make me change my…

My thighs have never seen any type of gap since God decided to make me a pear. I'm not a firm believer in so skinny but know there are women out there that have the opposite problem and have been blessed with no thighs. I think there is a big genetic picture here allowing one to change only so much.

Me and my family would all be happy, have money to pay the bills, have money to splurge on hobbies and travel. Learn guitar, how to speak Spanish, make vintage lace handbags and have more close friends.

Hi! MFP is a good tool. Welcome!

Being aware of your moods is a great first step. Now--push, push, push. YOU have to make YOURSELF move forward. Looks like you have great advise here. Now select a way to get to your first baby step goal. YOU CAN DO IT!