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I really enjoyed the holiday…a little too much but I’m back on it today. Have a great week team!! Weigh-in day: Monday PW: 235.7 CW: 237.8

Another week of packing my breakfast and lunch. Thrilled to have Thursday and Friday off this week for the holiday. I finished all of my Thanksgiving shopping this past weekend. I have some last minute cleaning to do but I think I'm in good shape overall. Weigh-in day: Monday PW: 236.4 lbs CW: 235.7

I had an issue with my Apple Watch 2 years ago. It left a small burn on my wrist under the sensor. I went to the Apple Store and they took the watch to run some diagnostics then gave it back and told me there was nothing wrong with it. They offered me $100 to put towards a new watch. So I called customer service and they…

Every weekend I tell myself that I'm going to pack my lunch for work the following week. Most days I manage my breakfast but I rarely have it together enough to pack my lunch. This weekend I made my overnight oats for the week and cooked food to bring for lunch! I'm really happy about that. Paying for lunch everyday gets…

SO SORRY. I was traveling and completely forgot that the challenge was starting. WD: Monday Sw: 246.5 Cw: 239.0

Hi Team 👋🏾. I’m really happy to be here with all of you and motivate each other on this journey!!

I can fit into a pair of boots that I bought last year that I've never been able to wear! I've worn them three times now.

Welcome back! The past is over and you're here in the present trying again! I'm in the same boat. My attitude this time around is much more forgiving and kind to myself. I'm taking it slow and easing my way back into things. I've lost a little over 40 pounds since February and I'm just enjoying all of the little changes…

When I was on top of my meal prepping I would cook twice a week, Wednesdays and Sundays. I would chop up all my salad veggies (cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, carrots, raw broccoli) and keep it in a container. Then I could just grab a handful or two of lettuce (usually mixed greens or baby spinach) and I was able to have a…

I've recently started using Truvia...I don't like it as much as Splenda but it's fine in coffee and tea. I still use Splenda in my Greek yogurt. Trader Joe's also has pure stevia but it takes some getting used to as there's almost a bitter after taste.

Congrats Pecabonitas!! I can’t wait to get out of the 230’s. Been here too long.

I’m right there with you. Everyone gains and loses differently. I gain evenly all over so it will take a lot of weight for my thighs to slim down. I’m down 60 pounds so far and I’m barely down two pant sizes. Exercise might help a bit but your body will lose weight where it wants. But CONGRATULATIONS on 50 pounds down!…

I’ve been there but the truth is that people probably aren’t as focused on you as you seem to think they are. You’re only the star of your own life not other people’s. At my highest weight of 294 pounds I found people at the gym to be quite lovely and helpful. And you’re not an elephant occupying someone else’s space.…

I see a difference too! Unfortunately I agree with the above posters that it takes longer to notice when you have more weight to lose. I started out at 294 in March and it took some time for me to notice too. The amazing thing is that six months have already flown by! Just like that (it didn’t seem like it at the time) but…

Shame is pointless and destructive. Be proud of yourself that you haven’t given up! Take all that you’ve learned from your past experience and apply it to this journey. Believe that you can do this!! And maybe be a little excited for the success to come! I’m excited for you!

I’m having a good September so far. I haven’t been exercising like I should but I can change that easily. I have spin class tomorrow so that will help me get back to it. I have been walking a lot so that’s better than nothing. And it feels really good to be able to walk again. At my heaviest it was a struggle. I was always…

Full fat Greek yogurt with stevia, strawberries and raspberries 🤤

Put your headphones in and act like you can’t hear anyone. Smile and keep it moving.

Full fat Fage with strawberries is what I have for breakfast EVERY DAY! It’s my absolute favorite meal. It’s so filling and tastes like desert. Love it.

I started over for the 100th time back in March. Unfortunately I’m a rock bottom dieter...I can never stick to my diet until I’ve hit rock bottom. Last time I lost a significant amount of weight I’d skyrocketed up to 279 pounds. That was back in 2012. This time I was inching my way toward 300 pounds before I had the…

I’m a food addict. I abstain from sugar and flour. I don’t encourage other people to do it but moderation doesn’t work for me so I don’t try to force myself to do something just because the “common wisdom” is that it works for everyone. Abstaining works for me. Do what works for you. You don’t have to explain yourself to…

I think jealousy is natural. And it doesn’t necessarily mean you wish ill on the person. Weight can be so tied to emotional issues. Maybe the other big guy feels alone now. Who knows. Just be proud of yourself, ignore the people who aren’t being supportive and be open to the people who might take awhile to come around.…

SW: 294 CW: 239 STG: 199 LTG: 135 I’m always breaking my weight loss into little chunks. There are random weights that I remember really well. My next short term goal is 235. Then after that it’s 212. I vividly remember being 212 and thinking I was so fat. Now I’d love to be that weight again. After 212 it’s time to enter…

I’m down 54 pounds now. Still a ways to go.

F/5’4”/239 I started at 294 in March and I’m slowly making my way back down.

Elliptical. My knees are not in great shape so the elliptical is my go-to low impact cardio workout. I use an interval timer and get a quick HIIT workout in.

Work sweets are tough. It’s always someone’s birthday or there’s a baby shower or a happy hour. I started keeping baby carrots and almonds at work. If there was a party, I’d break out my carrots and snack on those while everyone was eating cake. I’m a big tea and coffee drinker so I’d have a hot cuppa when everyone else…

I have quite a bit of family there and two girlfriends are coming with me. I’m really looking forward to this trip. Congrats on your awesome August!! I’m hoping to have an awesome September. 10lb mini goals are a great idea. My next mini goal is 235 and 212 after that. These are random weight milestones that I remember…

I’ve been dieting since my 20s and I’ve lost large amounts of weight in the past. I lost 100 pounds between 2012/2013 but gained it all back. I’ve never been at my goal weight but there’s a first time for everything. SW: 294 CW: 240 GW: 135

SW: 294 lbs (March 10) CW: 240.1 GW: 199 Sept GW: 232 I’m going to London for my 40th in November and I’d love to be down as much as possible. I’m just trying to stay realistic. Slow and steady.