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Nope, and if natural, unprocessed sugars put me over on my sugar numbers I do not stress about it.

I started taking a Zumba class at about 360 pounds. I just did as much as a could, really didn't have a problem with it. There were people of all sizes taking the class.

I consider my weght loss on the slow side. I started June of 2012 (didn't join MFP till later) So in almost a year I am down about 70 pounds total. There were some stalls in there, and some times when I was doing better too. I still have a long road ahead of me too.

I would say get it checked by a Dr. We discovered my daughter had hip dysplasia when she was in 4th grade, and many women find out when they are older.

I cook one meal, the kids eat what I eat. My husband is a fussy eater, he either eats what I cook or makes his own.

Approximately 6 weeks old

There is a group of people with thyroid issues here, you definitely want to check it out. And yes, I understand that it does, as well as many other issues I have dealt with.

You look awesome - and I love your hair!

Thanks for sharing! You are doing great!

I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism for about 10 years. I modified my diet to exlude most goitogenctrics about 5 years ago, and was able to go off meds, but I didn't count calories and I didn't excercise. I started excercising in 6/2012 and started counting calories 11/2012. I am down about 70 pounds so far. So it is…

I am still working it! Did find a trainer at the gym who seems to have a bit more of a clue. We added some more weight training with the barbell and . . . I think it is called the cable machine? New parts of my body are sore - so something different is happening :-D I am getting lots of compliments too from friends and…

That's what I am afraid of! Even my Dr said 210-220ish would be ok for me, but I don't feel like I will know till I am there. In the meantime I am taking it slow and steady.

My goal is 199, at the moment, I will see what I want when I get closer. I am 5ft 6in.

Awesome! Way to go!

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

My daughter likes the Fiber One Chocolate Cereal as a snack. I will sometimes do a Fiber One Protein bar, has a little bit of a sweet taste and fills me up. I will to keep berries dipped in yogurt frozen in the freezer too.

Like! Wouldn't mind seeing a 12 or 14 either!

Welcome! You've on the road to a new you!!!

I just finished a large glass of water. Oh and I went all out and had a glass of Turkey Hill Ice Tea earlier tonight!

My teens, and I like wraps, salads, turkey meatballs. When we go to the produce store I let my kids pick pretty much anything they want. I also don't serve foods family style, the food is dished onto the plates, then put on the table. Any extras stay in the kitchen. Except extra veggies, those I do put on the table.

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately no deals at my gym for the trainers, and I am not impressed with the training I have seen them do for others ( I don't need someone to stand next to me on while I am on the treadmill, I figured that one out! LOL!) Right now I have been doing about 20 minutes of strength training, and…

Sorry, I can't give specifics, because I haven't gotten their yet. Do you belong to a gym? If so is there a trainer you can work with at your gym for specific training? Another thing to look at is strength training excercises for your belly. I have an app on my android phone that I can pick which area of the body I want to…

My husband hates it. But I do my best to do it so he doesn't have to deal with it. Worst time is after dinner when I get hungry and I am trying to decide what is appropriate for a snack.

I am not set on my goal weight, but it is currently the low end of the goal weight given to my by my Dr. I am trying not to stress about the numbers, but focusing more on making changes to make me overall more healthy.

A local friend or 2 willing to exercise at the same time can really help with motivation. That helped me get started. Then when the friend stopped I was already in the habit and I continued.

Nope, it's not for me at all. I hate having any surgeries.

Great job!!!!

No, my gym doesn't have a free program, it's just a small gym, and the trainers we do have I don't think have much experience.

Great job! Thanks so much for sharing!

hmmm, so I really need to find a trainer, who regularly deals with big people, now if I can find one that doesn't charge $40 an hour even better (that's the charge for the trainers at my gym) Is it crazy to think I want a trainer who lays out a plan and I maybe meet with once a month or so? I have seen the trainers at my…