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I took phentermine for about 6 to 7 months back in 2000. I took it again, briefly, in 2008/2009. Just my perspective, but both times I immediately began to gain back the weight (and eventually more) after stopping the pills. This was in spite of continuing to workout and eat carefully, although I would eventually drop back…

I've maintained a 75+- loss for a little over 2 years now. I typically stay within a 5-7lb goal range. I still log my food and exercise every day. This is my normal now. I wouldn't trade the "hassle" of logging and weighing myself daily for being obese ever again. My husband has been thin his entire life. He has a…

So glad you took control and got yourself out of a bad situation! I spent almost 17 years in an abusive marriage until I just couldn't take it anymore. It was hard financially and emotionally for a while, but I made it!! Now, 9 years later, I'm remarried to my very best friend and the most amazing guy. I pray you chart a…

I've gotten similar comments for the past 18+ months I've been in maintenance, although less the more time passes. I'm 5'6", about 140lbs, with a very slim/not curvey figure. Most recently, my mother in law (who is 89 years old and who I absolutely love!!) said that I don't need to work out because I'll blow away. She…

I get those comments too about continuing to workout and watch what I eat. Some folks think if you're thin that you don't need to do those things anymore...even though those are the things that helped you get thin and healthy!!

I've maintained for over a year now too, and I echo much of what has been posted already. I weigh myself every day because, for many years, I avoided the scale and that allowed me to have a false sense of "I'm not THAT big!!". Once I saw that number on the scale and decided to take action, I knew that I had to keep myself…

For me, I think age, genetics, and being overweight most of my life played the biggest part in how my skin has responded. I lost 75lbs over the course of about 18 months, and have kept it off for over a year now. I have loose skin on my upper arms, upper/inner thighs, and tummy. It's not as significant as many others I've…

No offense, but smelly food heated in the office is one of my worst pet peeves. A boiled egg snack probably wouldn't bother me, but if you're heating up seafood/fish or anything really smelly, it can be very offensive. I'm not sure what type of environment you work in, but it can be a huge turn-off for customers too. I…

I took phentermine back in 1998 for about 7 or 8 months. I lost over 63lbs. I had many of the same side effects stated before (heart palpitations, dry mouth, headaches, hyperactivity, etc) but I kept on taking them. The day I went off the meds I started gaining weight back. I didn't learn my lesson and, after gaining a lot…

How do you usually weigh in? Really, consistency is the key if you are tracking your weight. You want to keep the circumstances surrounding your weigh-in pretty much the same each time. For example, I weigh every morning, nude, after going pee. This way I am not weighing my clothes or what I've eaten or had to drink. I…

You may also want to consider getting your gallbladder checked. I had those same issues for years and discovered my gallbladder was full of stones. I had it removed a month ago and no more issues!! Gallbladder issues are common in women who are overweight or who have lost a significant amount of weight. It may not be that…

Pretty much all of these apply to me, but one really unexpected benefit was being able to boost myself out of the pool from the side without moving to a ladder or stairs while on vacation last year. I always felt like a beached whale trying to scramble out of the pool, but on vacation last April I felt like Esther Williams…

Well, I can only speak from my own experience, but I've lost over 78 lbs and, during the losing phase (which was about 18-19 months), I felt frumpy and old when things just got too big. Also, I work in an office, so I have to look fairly professional. As I lost, I would periodically buy a few key pieces in my current size…

You look amazing and, as someone else said, much younger! Wow!! Do you mind my asking your stats? Height, starting weight, current weight?

I'm a working mom with one child at home so feel free to add me! I've been here since Sept., 2012, and have lost over 78 lbs. I'm currently in maintenance (the last few months) but I'm vigilant. I still log on every day and log my food/exercise daily (other than when I can't get internet access on vacay). I'll be glad to…

Vigorous exercise actually helped tighten my face and neck. I think it may have to do with my breathing (I do zumba and some running). When I pant, I notice my neck and face flex a lot, which I think may have helped. Sounds weird but I can see myself in the mirror at the gym and realized I was doing it. Exercise has for…

My husband married me at my highest weight and, honestly, has been my biggest cheerleader to getting fit and achieving my goal weight. He says that he knows he's the benefactor of my new-found confidence, so he is totally on board. Plus, we will hopefully get to have many more active years together! Of course, my husband…

I'm in too!! I was a yo-yo dieter pretty much all my life. I would lose a lot of weight, see myself as done, and then gain it all back. I started this journey in Sept. 2012. I decided then that I would have to view this as a new way of life (instead of a diet), with no end point, just new goals. I hit my final goal (of 148…

I have had 2 children (youngest is nearly 14 yoa) and been overweight a majority of my life. I started this journey in September, 2012, at 213 lbs. I carry most of my weight in my upper body (an apple I guess). Like you, I have lots of stretch marks and that thin skin you're talking about. I'm down to 136 lbs and, in spite…

Well I haven't read thru the thread replies, but to answer your question, no, I don't think you are being selfish. You are doing something to better yourself which will better your relationship in the long-run. IMHO your fiance is being quite childish. In a marriage, we all do things for our partner that maybe we aren't…

I don't see a problem with what you did. My child wouldn't be using weights unsupervised at that age, but if they were and I happened to step away when the kid did something unsafe, I don't have a problem with another adult telling them to be careful. You didn't grab her, yell at her, or confront her in an inappropriate…

I hit my original GW back in April, but I've since lost about 11 more lbs. I am the thinnest I've been in my entire adult life. It took a little over 2 years to lose 76 lbs, so you would think losing so slowly would make accepting the thinner me easier. Honestly it hasn't! I still have that feeling of disconnect when I see…

Oh boy have I heard it and yes, I'm tired of it!!! I went from 213 lbs (5'6") in Sept. 2012, to now 137 lbs. It took over 2 years to come this far and, although I'm happy at this weight and trying to find my maintenance point, I am almost tempted to drop a little lower...just because I darn well can! It's frustrating to…

I went to the mall earlier this year with 2 of my sisters-in-law and my mother-in-law who were all visiting from out of town. One SIL wanted to buy lunch for us all and insisted we eat some greasy, nasty, Chinese food at the food court. I offered to buy my own lunch from Subway (the least greasy alternative) while they…

As the others have posted, log your food and count calories, check your intake carefully. 85%-90% of diet success rests in the kitchen. I have lost 76 lbs in the last 25 months doing mostly zumba (2-3 times a week) and, more recently, added in running and some weights. Zumba is primarily cardio, so you will generally not…

I plan to stay with MFP. It's too simple and easy to log now, and it's part of my daily routine. I know from past experience that if I am not vigilant I will regain all I've lost and then some. I don't want to be that person anymore. I hit my goal weight in April and I've been trying to find my maintenance point since…

I've actually had more comments about my weight now that I'm thin than when I was obese. I am currenly 5'6" and 139 lbs. I frequently have people tell me not to lose any more weight and "you need to eat something"!! Seriously?? I don't tell you to stop gaining weight and to quit eating. Why is it okay to tell a grown woman…

So healthy food and gym memberships are too expensive, but they give away tattoos and orange hair dye in the UK? I doubt it. Not cool. Don't poor-mouth to me if you can afford the stuff you want but don't want to spend money on stuff you need.

First of all, you totally ROCK Hanfordrose! I'm so proud to call you one of my MFPeeps! As to my oversized clothes, I never...ever...ever got rid of clothes that were too big during previous attempts to "diet"!! I would occasionally weed out clothes that were too small, but I had never gotten rid of oversized stuff before.…

I would check into what type of plane you'll be on. We flew to Jamaica in April and had a connecting flight both going and coming. The plane for the connecting flight was small, 2 seats on each side, all the way down...what I call a semi-puddle jumper. I am 5'6" and was about 153 lbs at the time, and those flights were…