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I lift weights and eat at a deficit and still lose weight. I'm sure you can too! I'm not an expert, but strength training has helped me.

Thank you! I tend to pick from pretty monotonous menu, so this will help. I tend to just Google stuff, but I will definitely check this out.

I remember a cousin coming to visit from UK and he said "Pass the treacle/trickle (sp?) please?" and we all stared at him. He grabbed the syrup bottle on his own lol! edit: What a fun post!! I loved reading all of them.

First off, congratulations on the weight loss! You put in the work to lose the weight, and you should feel very proud. The picture doesn't look entirely like loose skin, so I do believe you could see great benefits by adopting a strength training routine. Also, have you looked at your sodium intake? I know this causes…

Anyone that "settles" because they think they can't do any better needs therapy. Settling because you're lonely or afraid means you are uncomfortable with yourself. In my mind, it shows that you are not ready for a marriage/relationship. When I met my husband I was thin. After dating for a while I gained some weight. After…

Tagging this so I can come back and reference. Thanks!

Wow! Congratulations. I too have a sedentary job and find it difficult to find time to exercise. I still have a ways to go, but you've provided me with lots of inspiration:)

Ah, I get it now. Thank you so much for all the helpful answers. My food scale was the best birthday present I received and I'm so excited to see how much of a difference it makes.

Thanks so much!! That link was really helpful. One more question: If I'm making a recipe can I just throw everything into a bowl and just add my ounces,rams, etc that way?... Or do I have to measure each individual item and then throw it all into a bowl?

We're the same height and you're at my goal weight. What's it like?? I bet it's dreamy. Enjoy your beer!!!

Weekends are the hardest for me too. First is the alcohol. I usually drink Friday, Saturday and have bloody marys or beers on Sunday. It's not always a lot but at least 1-2. Then, the social gatherings. Our summer has been so busy with weddings, parties and bbqs. I try to make the best choices, but it's not always healthy.…

Don't worry! It's never too late. You should see some of the things I eat lol! I'm amazed that I've been able to lose weight. I only worked out once this week and just had pizza for dinner. This is life. Just pick yourself up and keep going. Two weeks is a longer binge, but at least it wasn't 3 weeks or a month. It's like…

"If someone tries to flirt with me at the gym, then I will just go ahead and marry them. I don't care about my appearance at the gym, which is probably bad. I wear baggy clothes, I smell like wet dog and sweat, I don't wear any makeup, I don't always shave my legs while wearing shorts, and sometimes a little toot comes out…

After 2 pregnancies mine are here to stay. I've gotten over it for the most part because losing weight has helped me feel more confident. They fade, but mine will never be gone.

I would love to be friends!! I'm working on the last couple pounds myself, but summer and drinking has made it hard to finish:( I need to lock it up and get this weight OFF once and for all. I'll send a request and we can motivate each other!

I like the SunWarrior vegan protein powder, but it's too expensive for me. I'm back to Trader Joe's hemp protein powder. Funny thing is, I kinda like the grit:tongue: It's definitely not for everyone though!

I thank the Lord that I am blessed with an extreme aversion to buffets. I think it's all the people mooing around and touching everything. The sucky part is my husbands family LOVES them. Our typical place is Pizza Ranch, so I stick to salad bar and maybe a few pieces of pizza. That's it. I would keep it to salad bar,…

These responses are great for me. I'm a newbie getting closer to goal, and this is something I'm trying to do. I appreciate all the insight!

Thanks for the input guys! This whole weight loss thing can get confusing and sometimes I don't even think my body knows what the hell it's doing. I'll continue to eat at my normal deficit and see if it stays or if I gain. I no longer have a terrified feeling of "letting go" every once in a while. I had fun and don't…

Sam you are AMAZING! Truly inspiring. Thank you.

Bump for motivation later! Amazing job!

Omg, you sound just like me! I have 2 girls 16 months apart, and I was always fit/in shape before and then between both pregnancies I lost myself. Congrats for taking charge. I have 11 lbs to go and I can't wait!!

This ^^. I actually gained weight when I became vegetarian. It took me many moons to understand how to properly fuel my body. I also had to add in exercise and lifting. I think it's hard for people to give suggestions when we have no idea the quantity you're eating. Logging has been the most important thing for me on my…

Bump for later. Thanks!

Super inspiring! Congrats on you progress so far!

After two kids back to back and nursing.... my poor boobs are gone:( My weight loss is in conjunction with a boob job. I set a goal of weight loss and maintenance for 2 years. So far I'm working on my husband getting fixed and getting to my goal weight:) Everything in baby steps, since I have to save up for the procedure.…

Looks like my next goal (once I hit my weight goal) will be decreasing body fat %.

Well that's depressing. Makes sense though. Dammit!

I'm no expert, but I have lost weight. I would say you're not eating enough calories and maybe the exercise is too strenuous for you. I've found walking at a brisk pace on an incline to be really helpful in my weight loss journey. I also noticed that once I bumped my calories up from 1,200 (what MFP told me) that my weight…

I'm having similar thoughts, but I decided to bring something (most likely a salad) that's healthy to share. I'm not going to beat myself up for enjoying Easter food, but I'm also realistic that I have a weight loss goal. Moderation will be the key. Good luck to you and I hope you have a Happy Easter!