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Yesterday morning my scale read 189.8 but this morning it was right at 190 again. I'm just at the edge, but I'm hoping I can say that I'm leaving the 190's for good by next friday!! :D

Everyone is so nit-picky on these message boards; I wish some people would just relax!! Obviously there's more to weight loss than those 4 words, but it's a general statement to summarize how to successfully lose weight. OP, great post! Simple, sweet, to the point. I totally support the eat less, move more movement! :happy:

Bumping to keep as a reminder! :happy:

Will be 20 in June! Nicely done :)

adjusterben 27? Can't really see the face :)

You change your carb and other nutritional allowances by going to GOALS from your home page, then scroll down to CHANGE GOALS and choose custom. On the next page you'll be able to change the percent of carbs out of your total daily caloric amount.

Seeing your kids grow up and being active in their lives is a WONDERFUL reason---that's what life is all about right?! Keep fighting and not only will you be there to see your kids grow up, they will admire you for your strength and dedication to their lives and your own! Getting winded walking up the stairs or having…

This made me laugh :happy: I'm sure you can achieve you goals, you definitely have to right attitude for it!!

You're doing amazing things by staying postive and motivated. Keep fighting, you can win this! :flowerforyou:

I am also VERY afraid of diabetes. Diabetes runs in my family and being overweight has always made me nervous about being diagnosed one day. Also, I have an EXTREME needle phobia! I cry and hyperventilate when I think about it!! I cannot imagine how miserable, terrified, and guilty I would feel if I had to give my self…

I definitely understand wanting to lose the weight and all the negativity that comes with it! Feeling great about your body will help you shine! Keep going and everyone around you will need sunglasses :glasses: :wink:

Hahaha! You go girl!! :laugh:

That's incredible! Good for you; you should be so proud of yourself and I'm sure your kids are (or will be one day if they're not old enough to understand yet!) :flowerforyou:

Health reasons are obviously key, but no one can deny the fact that other aspects of weight loss are appealing as well! Finding a date or ending the jealousy over skinny legs are TOTALLY great reasons. Use what ever keeps you motivated to work hard to continue losing! Great answers everyone!

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. It's an amazing thing that you're using this experience to find positive and healthy motivation. Keep going with your journey and remember that you are an incredible person! :flowerforyou:

Fitting into clothes comfortably and confidently are always great reasons because nothing feels quite as wonderful as fitting into a pair of jeans that fit you perfectly and feeling OH SO FINE! :tongue:

Lol, YES you can, and WILL with that attitude! Keep it up!

Those are all great, especially the last one---I'm sure you'll look amazing! Keep going, and never give up! :flowerforyou:

Of course you're allowed to join :) Goals are goals, losing or gaining, we're all here to support each other!

:happy: All great reasons!

bump!

I have an EXTREME needle phobia. That's actually one of the reasons I stay motivated to lose weight. Diabetes and other weight-related health problems run in my family and I need to do all that I can to avoid those. I cry when I even think about the possibility of having a disease such as diabetes where I'd have to give…

AMAZING! I can relate to you in SO many different ways! Congrats on your weight loss, you and your boyfriend look great! You're definitely an inspiration, thanks so much for sharing! :flowerforyou:

These are all really great suggestions and will definitely help! Thanks everyone! I'll let you guys know if I find anything else that works well for me too! Happy snacking everybody :wink:

Thanks everyone, these are all great ideas! :wink:

I just asked myself this question today. I was looking at pictures from early high school. When I was 16 I was 5'6" and weighing in at 150 lbs (and I carried it very well!). Looking back at these photos I wondered how I ever thought I was fat because I really did look GOOD! In October of this year I weighed 209 pounds at…

It's a psychological fact...people like others that are similar to themselves. We are all here with the same goals and have an amazing understanding for eachother; it's hard to find people you don't get along with (and that's what leads to crushes) lol. MFP is great, but I try my best to keep my crushes to a minimum since…

I'm 5'7" and my starting weight was also 209. Kinda crazy how we were exactly the same lol. I began MFP October 7th and have lost 14 pounds since then (I am now 195). My goal weight is 170, and if I decided to lose more from that point the lowest I would want to be is 150 I believe, just because thats where I would feel…

I'm 19 (will be 20 in June). I began using MFP on October 7th 2011 and have lost just over 13 pounds so far. This is a great place to get the support and motivation you need to reach your goals. I'm 5'7" SW: 209 CW: 196 GW: 170 Once I get down to 170, I will decide if I want to lose more. Weight charts say I should be…

I've been told I look like Brooke Hogan.......can't say I'm exactly proud of that one! lol