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If you eat say only 500 calories a day...or WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY below your calories that are used each day, it can hinder because your body will go into starvation mode, and will try and hold onto everything you eat. (disclaimer: at least that's how it was explained to me) But if you are off by only 100 or even 200 a day,…

Welcome. Good luck to you! :-)

Slow down, take a breath. You are taking the right step. You are aware that you left one habit for another. I haven't reached this stage in my weight loss journey, but I've seen friends who have gone through similar problems. Some people worked off their stress by going on evening walks, which turned into jogs, so they got…

Sweet. I'm down for it. :-)

:-D sure sounds good. What's the group/challenge :-D

ooooo intriguing. cool. Thanks :-)

That...is...GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!! Guess who is going to use that idea the next time her husband decides to make TWO batches of chocolate chip cookies...he's sweet but sometimes it seems like he forgets I'm diabetic and have a sweet tooth. lol

WOW! Thanks for the inspiration...sometimes I worry about what I will look like after losing the weght I wish to...I always get nervous about the saggy skin....but it seems like it turned out pretty well for you. :-) You have given me hope.

You look wonderful and happy! Congrats on the wedding too! you will be a beautiful bride.

That really is inspiring. I think I will check it out as well! Thanks :-)

Exactly! I love it when I can go with option 1...but if not option 2 is definitely not a bad idea

It's okay to have a day like this once in awhile. I'm having one of those days....:-( We'll do better tomorrow. lol every day just try and do a little better.

It's not a bad place especially if you just want to get into the routine of going to the gym. :-) you probably will get bored of it pretty quickly though....so you may not want to sign up for a long-term membership. :-) Hope that helps.

Friend request on its way. :-)

Same here. I completely agree. Friend request sent to you too. :-D

Friend request on its way! Let's support one another.

Nice to meet you. It's always good to have some friends for motivation. A friend request is on its way. :-D

As a lot of people have already said. Don't be discouraged! :-) it's like kicking any habit. it's hard at first, but eventually you will reach your goal. You just have to keep at it. :-D

I would also be happy to add you as a friend. :-) I've only re-started a few days ago, but I can't tell you how much more motivated I am now that I am not alone on this site. :-)

Good Luck! :-) I'm sure you will reach your goal!

That sounds delicious! I gotta try that one day. :-)

oooo almonds. That sounds like a good possibility. I'll check it out online as you suggested. :-) btw Supershiny love your profile picture. Bunnies are always adorable!

LOL Sounds good. I'll keep that in mind. Maybe I just need to wait for my body to get used to the new routines.

Hi there! Welcome to MFP! Good luck on your journey! :-) Feel free to add me as well. I'm on the look out for some new friends as well.

I pretty much have to agree with everyone here. My mother lost over 70lbs, and her skin is in pretty good shape. She's got some lose skin but she's also approaching 60 years old, and for that, she looks fantastic. I would assume that age and genetics would play a lot into how much your skin will bounce back. But staying…