Born_2_Lose Member

I need some motivation! I started MFP in 2012 lost 75 lbs and gained 25 back! I'm trying to get back in the game! Hopefully we can become friends on MFP!

One baby step at a time. No matter what your going through in life....it's those tiny steps that add up. Low self esteem, depression, whatever it may be....you can overcome it one step, one decision at a time. Praying for you!

Welcome! You can do it! I'm originally from the south as well and I understand everything being fried, smothered and covered. Lol But once you have a new outlook on life and FOOD your whole life will change drastically. Good luck on the jounery! One step at a time.

Cleanse, diet, 21 day challenge, low carb....smh. Just eat REAL unprocesseed, uncanned food. Eat as close to the earth as possible....

This gets me too!!! It actually cost less or near the same to eat health BC like you said.... Your eating LESS

Eat as close to the earth as possible...shop only on the outsides of the grocery store. Whole foods, grains, sprouted breads, lean meats, loads of fruits and veggies...no processed or canned foods. Rule of thumb....Eat like our ancestors did (they were farmers). Best of luck to you!

That's genius, using salsa instead of dressing!!! Must try!

The beginning stages of the "losing weight" process, you will feel like you can't get/stay full. You have to slowly decrease your calories. You can't go from eating close to 3000 calories to 1500 calories and expect your stomach to shrink. Nope doesnt work that way. Slowly decrease your calories. I dont know how many…

Yep. You can always make your favorite "unhealthy/junk food" healthier. Just by making something at home, automatically qualifies it as "healthier". You don't have to deal with the preservatives, additives, and you can control what goes in/on your food. Research is your friend. Research different recipes. For example....I…

Logging before going out to eat is REALLY helpful!

Really? They put pancake batter in the scrambled eggs? Wow

I agree. The best way to track your progress is with pictures. Also, have a certain outfit (Pants/Shirt) that you put on every once in a while to see how it fits you. In addition, I began to journal. We often forget where we have been and get easily discouraged. I started losing weight 2 years ago and I wrote myself…

I am truly inspired by your story!!! Congratulations! God Bless!

Yeah, I wished I liked hummus. The texture is offputting. Avocado spread isn't bad...but I will def not be eating avocado by itself (Yuck!). Cottage cheese....I just put it in my smoothies. Can't eat that stuff by itself. I love Greek yogurt but I wish it could taste slightly better, that way I wouldn't gag almost…

I love my face/bone structure! My face is so slim and everyone compliments me on how vibrant and beautiful my skin complexion is (due to eating healthy)!

It is recommended that you lose weight at rate of 1 lb per week. It's a rather slow process but it will stay off. I've lost 73 lbs doing it this way and have no problem keeping it off (even when I would eat crazy and gain 5 lbs here and there). The faster you lose it, the faster it will come right back on if don't keep…

Thanks everyone!

Everyone tells me that. When I tell them I want to lose more weight they look at me like I'm crazy. I really want to be like 145-155 but I may settle for somewhere between 155-165 because I don't want to look TOO skinny.

What I did was limit my sugar in other foods. Like eating organic peanut butter (no added sugar), Le Fage Greek Yogurt (Total Zero Fat), finding breads/cereals with no sugar, drinking water/ no sugary drinks, just basically reading every label before it goes in my shopping cart. I only want my sugar to come from fruits and…

If you have adapted a healthy diet that will follow you throughout your life, then maintaining shouldn't be a problem. Those that only focus on exercise more then nutrition probably have a harder time maintaining.

You are welcome. Remember, slow and steady. This way you gain a healthy way of living and the weight will stay off. Good luck!!!

Total lose of 65 lbs!! Still have a ways to go. Add me :)

OMG!!!!! You look sooooo different!!!!

WOW!!! You look like a teenager!!!!

WOW!!! You look like a teenager!!!!

LOL!!!! ROTFL

Height - 5'5 Age - 26 Gender - Female Highest Weight - 267 Lowest Weight - Somewhere under 200 in college (3 years ago)....highschool 180-190 Current Weight - 223.8 Goal Weight - 170....Will change to 160 probably

Agreed!

WOW!!! Thats incredible!!!!!

This is true......I do some type of physical activity that would allow me to have more calories.