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I have the fitbit one and love it! I can't speak for the zip (although I know it's cheaper). I don't use the one for sleep tracking and that wasn't a feature I needed so I kind of ignore that part of it. I like that the one tracks steps, stairs, miles, and calories burned. It also has a "flower" feature that grows taller…

You look amazing. Congratulations.

I'm 5' 3-1/2" so I need to lose at least another 10lbs to even be "normal" BMI.

I checked out both suggested websites and both offered excellent ideas and suggestions I'll incorporate into my life. Thanks for all your advice. I will get past this and I'm not throwing away all the work I've already invested in myself. If not stepping on the scale keeps things focused for me then I'm putting the scale…

I feel your pain and was so happy to see your post. I have been at 150 for weeks!!! I gain .6, I lose .6, repeat. I just can't seem to break this particular weight. I log everything and have maintained my calorie count with no cheat days and still nothing. I don't drink alcohol so that isn't my problem. I, too, am just…

Agreed. I like seeing if I have any room to throw in a treat or if I'm at my limit and choose not to go over. I also like to keep track of my macros to make sure my calories are going where they should.

WOW !!

Wow, thank you everyone for your thoughts, suggestions, and input. I knew I was asking the right group of people. MFP members are an awesome wealth of info and always so helpful. I'll be sure to pass your advice on to my son. He doesn't visit the community site like I do, but has been a faithful member, himself, since…

Would you recommend the flex or the Up?

Thanks. Maybe the fitbit will work for him then.

Fitbit does have a band-type monitor, but looking at the web-site it says you have to have a USB port to either start up or do something on a computer. Thanks, though.

And you should be. Congratulations!!

Truly, I don't care what your scales or your measurements say. Girl, you have lost some serious weight!! You can definitely see the difference in the two pictues. It may be just toned, but I can't believe your clothes size has stayed the same. You look awesome. Please don't get discouraged. You are doing wonderfully.…

I understand you and what you're saying. I don't eat all my calories either usually. Although some days I'm hungrier and have no problem eating them, some days I just don't feel hungry so I eat until I don't want anymore. I read all the other comments and I don't disagree with them but neither do I see the sense in forcing…

Great job!

Isn't that the best feeling ever? I've also lost (almost 25 lbs) 24.8 to be exact and today was the first time I had two people stop and comment to me, too. I know I shouldn't look for affirmation from other people because I know what I'm doing is for me, but it still felt darn good to have people notice! Congrats and keep…

I'm pretty new to MFP, but this sounds like fun. I'll certainly give the challenge a try :)

Thanks for your suggestion. I've never heard of that website so I'll be checking it out.

Thanks for the suggestion. I've never heard of the site, but I'll check into it.

Wow, thank you everyone for both your encouraging words on my weight loss and for the great suggestions. I'm definitely going to check into the Obesityhelp.com site. If it ever warms up around here and gargage sales start up again, I'll probably look there. In the meantime, maybe I'll just make the 2-1/2 hr drive to the…

I agree on the size differences. I'm currently 164 and wear between a 12 and a 14. My friend just told me she got down to 177 recently and bought a size 8. The last time I was a size 8 I was 125 lbs. I guess tiny sizes just aren't meant to be for me, but as long as I'm healthy and like the way I look that will be ok with…

I can't believe I read your post today of all days. You described exactly how I have been feeling all day long. I, too, am down 21 lbs and have about 40 more to go and before today I was all gung-ho and ready to set fire to this lifestyle change. Then today, after not cheating even once and sticking to plan - I stepped on…

Welcome. I'm also pretty new to MFP. I joined several years ago, but did nothing with the site and then this January I decided enough was enough and started to actually use my account here. I just turned 51 this month and have been faithful to logging everything that I eat daily into my account. I work really hard to stay…

Unfortunately, I am pretty new to this site as well, but I'd be more than happy to offer you support as we both work toward being healthier. I'll be 51 next month (wow, that hurts to type that) and I hope to lose - nope, scratch that - I WILL lose 60 lbs., too.

Good for you. Keep up the great work. You motivate me.