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Great NSV!! I have 2: First, I was told yesterday by a woman who works in my building that I am really looking tiny!! Never heard that before, except from my hubby! Second, I tried on a pair of size 8 jeans and they fit!! Granted this brand runs a little big, but I haven't been a single digit size in my adult life...and…

Most people really are trying to be helpful, so just take it for what it's worth and keep on doing your thing. Don't stress. :flowerforyou: I've had family members, whom I really adore, tell me that I need to stop losing weight as it will cause my face to sink in and I will look unhealthy. I just tell them not to worry and…

Your boyfriend sounds like a "keeper" to me!! My biggest supporters are my sweet husband and my youngest son. My husband keeps me stocked with my healthy "go-to" foods like soups, Greek yogurt, etc. He also makes sure I have time to workout when I want to by taking on some of the household chores and stuff. He was always…

I don't but I sure wish I had saved it!! I spent a lot of time Googling "weight loss plateau" and similar phrases. This came from a trainer's site but I really can't remember who it was. However, I did find similar advice from Jillian Michaels website, Shape, and Dr. Oz. They give suggestions to get over the plateau but…

This can be so frustrating, and it's worse when you are told flat out that you are not doing everything you should be, even when you know you are, and that you must be lying. I hit a nearly 3 month plateau over the summer and I finally relaxed about it when I read an article that says a plateau is a real thing and that it…

My husband is also naturally thin, has been his whole life, but he does understand the science of weight loss being calories in vs. calories out. He has a harder time relating to the emotional aspects of being overweight and losing weight, but because of my struggles he has a much better understanding. I have been on MFP…

No, I think so too!! LOL!! I saw that article yesterday and it was really inspiring. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being an inspiration too! 214 lbs lost is nothing to sneeze at!! Just wow!! Keep rocking it!!

CONGRATS!! Isn't that the best feeling!! Next they will be falling off and you'll be posting about your new skinny jeans! So happy for you. BTW, I love the pic of the little doggy. He/she looks so much like the dog I had growing up. So cute!

I did not have a timeframe in mind. I just set what I thought was a reasonable goal and decided that any loss was a good loss, no matter how long it took. Nobody had a gun to my head!! LOL!! I've tried hard to be patient with this process. I lost a lot of weight very quickly many years ago, by taking phentermine, and that…

That is a huge NSV for anyone! Great job and awesome willpower!

You are spot on Sue!! I also suggest reminding yourself that the holiday is ONE DAY!! Not the entire week or month. If you decide to splurge a little bit on Thanksgiving day, don't turn that one day into a full-on binge. I personally plan to stay pretty close to my calorie allotment on those days because, like you, I want…

My husband married me at my highest weight, 213 lbs. He is in excellent shape and very fit. He is also naturally thin and has never had a weight problem. He can eat pretty much whatever he wants. My sweet hubby never pushed me or made comments about my weight or what I was eating. He did however encourage me to be active…

Those all sound great!! I get regular mani/pedis, dry brush my skin, and moisturize/exfoliate my face at home. I would love to have a facial though! Haven't had one in ages and it really is wonderful. I got my hair cut and styled differently several months ago and I feel so much younger. I also find as I've been losing…

Just don't quit Spiderkeys! I've had many stalls (a week or 2 with no loss) and one really big plateau (10 weeks!) but I kept at it. You have to make this a lifestyle with no end. You may reach goal, but you will have to find a maintenance point and keep working at that. You will only fail if you quit. But if you keep…

I work in a relatively busy office so I brought a big bag to put out for customers and other staff.

I thought the same thing, until I did it myself. I lost over 63 lbs many years ago on phentermine and was working out like a beast. Unfortunately when I went off the pills (gradually) I had not learned to control my eating and I gained it all back. I also lost the false sense of energy and motivation from the pills, so I…

You didn't mention your age, which can be a contributing factor as well. I know after I turned 35 my cycles changed quite a bit and when I turned 40 they became almost unbearable due to the hormone changes. I was put on Loestrin FE (birth control) and that helped tremendously. I am 42 years old now and my cycles are…

Congrats to you and you have some awesome willpower! Everyone is different and many of us have trigger foods (like your coffee and taffy apples!!) that we just cannot even have a bit of without causing a storm of bingeing. I believe pretty much everything in moderation, but if it's a trigger food or drink, it's best to…

As another poster said, it took me a good 25 lbs or so before I went down a size, but once I got that far I started blowing through sizes. I've lost about 48 lbs so far and I'm down from about a size 20 to a 12. I'm also noticing the smaller I get the less weight it takes to move down a size. As others have also said, the…

AMEN!!!

Well, chiming in as a working mother of 2, it can be tough to schedule in "me" time to work out and cook healthy. But, if I WANT it I will DO it. I certainly don't look like the woman in the story, but I know it's because I haven't put in the hard work or shown the dedication to my health and fitness that she has. That's…

At the risk of jinxing myself (I'm superstitious! LOL!) I hit a plateau of nearly 10 weeks over the summer. My weight fluctuated up and down the same couple of pounds, but no losses. I followed all of the advice about mixing up calorie intakes, changing up exercise, increasing exercise intensity, strength training, etc. I…

I would agree with the other posts: Ask yourself if you're doing this for you or for other people. That being said, I would totally get a flattering outfit that fits and rock it!! Whether or not they notice your weight loss is irrelevant. They will notice your confidence and attitude, which count for so much more than the…

First of all, you are a Rock Star for taking that first step to getting yourself healthy. Way to go! As all the others have said, take it slow at first, stretch after each walk, and don't overdo it, but push yourself a little bit. Ice is your friend!! Finally, be patient with yourself and your body. As others here have…

Congratulations!! That is an awesome accomplishment and you totally should be stoked!! Whoop Whoop!!! I am running very close to your stats...I started at 213 and I'm down to 169. I have 6 more pounds before I can say 50 lbs lost and I will be stoked too! Continued success to you!!!

I applaud your ability to recognize the issues, deal with the pain brought by your diagnosis, and to make smart, healthy changes to take better care of yourself. You are doing great and I wish you every success! God is good, all the time!! Stay strong and you will push past the obstacles. Your future children (should you…

WOW!! Yeah, that will help keep me straight! It also serves as a reminder of how far we've come. I sometimes think that I've "only" lost 42 lbs, but seeing that visual reminds me that 42 lbs is a lot! It gives me something to work toward (losing the last 20 lbs) but also something to celebrate in my accomplishment so far!…

Hi there!! First of all, congratulations on your success! You look great in your profile pic and I know how hard you have worked. As to your being discouraged, just know that many of us have those same issues and insecurities about our bodies and how they are changing/shaping as we lose weight. At 42 yoa, I have also been…

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Congratulations on your success! You are doing fabulous! I actually did the same thing recently. For the first time ever I actually donated clothes that are too big for me. I had clothes from a size 20 to a 14. I usually just store them until I grow back into them, but not this time! I got rid of everything that didn't fit…