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I'd love to join in as well. My starting weight now is 184, so 20% loss is 37 lbs.

Great ideas! I think it's smart for those of us who don't yet have one, to get a measuring tape. I have seen more difference in inches than weight. And you always feel better motivated after noticing a difference, however small. So, you're saying that tomorrow, the 25th, we'll record our measurements and weight? So that…

I'm awfully new to MFP too. So, I'm not sure how to go about the challenge or whatever. Maybe if we state our goals here and then help each other get there? For example, my parents come to visit in three weeks and we'll be heading to the beach. I want to lose one size by then. Not sure how many inches that is. But, my…

Yeah, I know what you mean. Keeping this food journal really makes me more concious (sp?) of what I'm putting in my body. Sometimes, I check how much I can eat of something before I eat to see how many calories it'll be. And you know what, I'm always suprised about waht I think my portions should be.... wayyyy off. It'll…

I'm living in Japan right now, and when you go to the gym you need to wear seperate indoor tennis shoes. Unfortunately, I only brought one pair of tennis shoes with me and they are def outside. So, I workout in bare feet. It sounds kind of gross, but it's the norm. When I go to dance practice, bare feet. And, since I have…

はい、ちょっとしか　話せません。また勉強しっている！ I'm by no means fluent, but learning more and more each day! It helps asking my students questions during free periods. But with their teachings, I'm going to be speaking like a Japanese middle-schooler instead of a proper adult. oops!

I'm in Japan right now. Living on Okinoerabu island! WAYYYY down south, but north or Yoron and Okinawa.

I'm trying to, but that's the hardest part. I have the school lunch which always includes either white rice or bread. I think I'm going to start giving some of that away to the other kids. I'm sure the school lunch is designed with the kids growing needs in mind. So, probably too many calories for me. I feel weird eating…

Honestly, I've just started, but have heard good things. As I get in to it, I'll let you know. But interested in what others have to say about the program. Good luck!

Your totally right. I know as I start to lose more weight I'll figure out the weight I like better. So, a size 10 may very well be my equilibrium, eh? :) We'll just see! Love ya!

Frequent traveller as well. Currently living abroad. I actually find when I travel I lose more weight. Being busy, walking around, and rushing to see the sights is great. I love the sense of adventure and independence travelling gives you! Excited for more travelling to come!