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Oh, and I also love to travel. I went to England and Scotland this past summer, and am planning to go back to Scotland in May, and on a cruise to Bermuda in September. I also love wine and good single malt whisky.

I’m 54 and am looking to lose 50-60 more lbs. I had a very stressful year, which triggered a lot of overeating. I eat pretty healthy, just need to get consistent with smaller portion sizes. I’ve been logging my food again and it really helps me stay on track. Anyone feel free to send me a friend request if you’d like to…

I’m active here and would welcome friend requests from others who are seeking mutual support and gentle accountability while on this journey.

I have about 50-60 more lbs to lose - which also looks insurmountable at times. I’m down 8.2 lbs so far. I think it’s about viewing it as making permanent life changes and not just view it as a temporary change. I also think it’s about being realistic and not giving up everything you love - but to just eat those things in…

I’m in the same boat. I’m down 8.2 lbs so far this year, but have another 50 to go. My mind can get heavy sometimes and be disgusted with myself for letting myself get so undisciplined that I’m in this situation. I’m trying to be gentle with myself and just put one foot in front of the other. I typically have trouble with…

I’m here and also looking for some friends to help motivate me and help me stay accountable to my goals. I’m down 8.2 lbs since the first, and I have a ways to go. Anyone feel free to add me. I post my food diary every day, and I’m going to try to replace the negativity of Facebook with the positivity of MFP - hanging out…

I'm in a career where I have to stand up for myself and my clients every single day. It's exhausting some days. So, I understand to some extent what you're going through. However, the people who are berating you are people you have hired to help you. You didn't hire them to berate you. I know it can be intimidating to…

Welcome to MFP. I'm right there with you regarding the yo-yo weight. I want to just get it off and keep it off this time. I'm trying to approach it differently this time. Less as a diet with a "goal" - which indicates a finish line to cross (and then we're done). That's gotten me into trouble before. I'm just trying to…

I've been here a few years and most of my friends are inactive now, as well. I originally lost 60 lbs back in 2010/2011. I kept it off for two years. Then, last year I slowly started losing discipline. Just a little at first. And inch by inch I lost almost all the ground I had made. I've gained back 52 lbs. I feel ashamed…

Incredible journey. Congratulations on your success.

Really? That's the nicest thing you could think of to say? I mean really ... we've all eaten Thanksgiving dinner many, many times. It's not like we don't know what it tastes like. So, what's the big deal if someone wants to stick to their program over the holidays? And why did her willpower bother you so much that you had…

I'm at 1200 per day and I often eat back my exercise calories. On the days when I do, it certainly slows my losses. For me, that's acceptable, but I know I would lose on a more steady scale if I didn't eat back the exercise calories. It's more like keeping me maintaining and not gaining when I do that on a regular basis.

My sister used to tell me all the time I looked like Jody Foster.

Butter - preferably organic.

It bugs me when people don't even bother to read the entire thread before they post their "advice." Read the thread, people, so you know WTH people are talking about. lol That message was clearly developed by MFP's legal department for liability reasons. There's a lot of exposure when you're dealing with people's health.…

Alcohol has never thrown off my efforts as long as I stayed with lower calorie/carb choices. Everyone's body is different and mine, apparently, is just fine with the occasional drink. Is this site typically so judgmental and critical? I joined here on Monday and have never been on such a snarky diet site ever.

For me, it's not the actual holidays. It's the leftovers. I need to really focus on not overcooking so that I have a fridge full of food after each of the holidays. I'd like to have an enjoyable holiday with one day of leftovers and then be done with it. I think if I can be disciplined not to overcook - as well as not…

Cuba Libre - which is rum and Coke (in my case, diet Coke) with a slice of lime. Either that or a gin and tonic with a lime wedge. Both are refreshing and with the ice they can last a long time and still be tasty. If I have quite a few calories left for the day, I'll indulge in a Corona (100 calories).

Every morning. I've been doing that for the past year or so and I am very familiar with the fluctuation patterns that are normal for me now. Daily weighing helped me to identify foods that I have sensitivities to and eliminate them from my diet. When I've taken a break from the daily weighing routine is when I've gained.…

I'm in, too. I'm currently 181. Would love to be 161 by Christmas. My ultimate goal is 150.

Thanks for sharing the info about the re feed meal. I've done a lot of low carb dieting and I got so frustrated with the occasional stall. This makes sense to me and would be a welcome reprieve from low carbing every once in a while. Thanks for the info. :-)

Wonderful transformation!! Bravo!! Obviously, you look much thinner - but, more importantly, you look so healthy and strong now! Great job and what an inspiration. Can you tell us what a typical day looked/looks like for you in terms of what you eat and your workout routine? Thanks so much.

I only eat a portion of them back. If I eat them all back, it tends to stall my weight loss.

I was just sharing what I learned ... you know, in the spirit of contributing. Whatever. They say sarcasm is the lowest form of communication. I tend to agree.

When I was in bartending school they explained to us that your body processes beer and wine the same as food - while you process alcohol differently. Your stomach will digest beer and wine the same as food, however, your stomach will dump alcohol into your intestines straight away - as it doesn't recognize it as food to be…

Everyone's body processes things differently. I think the key is to figure out how your own body works and eat in a way that supports your weight loss. I lost 60 lbs in 2010 and was able to maintain the loss quite well eating whatever I wanted - as long as it didn't include wheat. I could eat butter, cream, cheese, corn,…