Pamko57

Miserable people will always try to put you down. I seem to attract that kind of person. I have a "friend" who is very heavy. I think she enjoyed my being heavy along with her, but she's said some snide things as I've lost weight. Her mother said not to get rid of my fat clothes, because I'll need them going back up. But,…

You're asking for very specific information about braces and tricks, so you may not welcome my input. I was a 3 to 5 mile a day walker for years, and I'm a fast walker. In my glory days, I could walk 5 minutes in 58 to 62 minutes, depending how well I was moving that morning. Due to my hip and knee issues, I ride an…

When Montgomery Ward went out of business I bought a pair of jeans that were just a little too small. I just needed to lose about 10 pounds to get into them. Well, I GAINED about 50 pounds instead of losing the ten. Got 'em out last night, and they fit. But they so long waisted that they come almost to arm pits. lol. How's…

A friend's mom said, "you better not get rid of all your bigger clothes, you'll need them as you go back up." My friend is very big. She and her mom are nice enough people, but they don't give me an inch. No way, Nowhere, No how, I hadn't seen them since January, I've lost at least 40 pounds since then. Neither said one…

Awesome. We're all living one day at a time. Might as well make each day one step closer to our goals. The first time I lost weight, I would tell people I didn't feel particularly bad as a heavier person. I had energy, and I have been blessed with good health. Never had cholestral or bp issues. But I felt better ABOUT…

I have one slice of Ezekiel bread, toasted with 1 slice of deli ham and about 1/2 tablespoon of crunchy peanut butter. It sounds gross, but it's feeling and keeps me satisfied until mid afternoon.

I'm 55. Not wild about younger people calling sweetie or "young lady." It seems condescending, but in reality that's probably not the intent. Not a big deal in the great scheme of things. It's preferable to "hey ugly," or "biotch." lol.

Way to GO! You look amazing, and I bet you feel even better! So happy for you!

Awesome! You look wonderful! You'll be a beautiful bride!

I was eating dry oatmeal with some nuts and other stuff. It's really good, but my dad throw a giant fit when he found out. I'm 55 and was probably 45 when I got on that kick. Years ago, when Dad was a kid, one of their neighbor kids died because he ate a large amount of dry oatmeal. It expanded in his stomach. So, yeah.…

My whole day. Went to a workshop with a friend who is very heavy and her mom. NEITHER has seen me since January. Neither said a word about my weight loss, but I didn't care. Lunch was served. I had a green salad, small portion of ramen noodle salad and a bite each of apple cake and brownie. Didn't want more. Fitting in the…

Happy Birthday! What an awesome gift you gave yourself!

I'm 5'9" and have a large frame. My wrists are pretty bony and measure 7.75." Even super thin, bracelets have been an issue for me. I weighed 253 in November 2011 (first picture).. Last Saturday I weighed 198. I was about 203 in the last pictures I posted in this thread.…

Awesome idea! I do enter some of my stuff before I eat it, but this is brilliant. I generally eat quite a bit under my calorie count, so when I overindulge a bit, it's not a big deal. I ate a lot yesterday, but I was under my calorie count. When I was pregnant with my first child in 1977, I wanted chocolate chip cookies,…

The reality is that life gets in the way sometimes. I'm dealing with incredible stress myself.The important thing to realize this and know it's a journey and that we are going to get back to the routine. Congrats on turning your negative around.

Awe! Such joy in such a simple thing. Had a similar thing with a t-shirt not long ago. I'd bought the shirt at my son's deployment ceremony. Largest they had was a Large. No way it fit me, so my dil got me a 2 x when they got a new shipment. It didn't really bother me at the time. But I've enjoyed rocking that large since…

Years ago, I had to let go of envy. I realized it was wasted energy. I seriously, literally just stopped. But that was affairs of the heart. I had a man leave me, and it was let go or be eaten alive for nothing, However, as I've gotten into my fifties, I've found jealousy rearing its ugly head. I struggle with wondering…

Thanks so much to everyone! I really love this community. I'm not going to say I wouldn't have done this without MFP, but I will say you all have made the journey so much more fun. To those welcoming me to this side, thanks for your kind words. To those who are on their way, you can and will do it. I'm a child of the…

Thanks so much! You will get here before you know it!

I packed on weight with my last pregancy at 28. Struggled through my 30's. Made a decision to lose weight at 39. I weighed 297 on my 39th birthday. 168 on my 40th. The weight crept back up starting when I was about 48. Realizing I was only 30 pounds under my heaviest weight shocked me. What works for me, both times, is…

Absolutely! Definitely plan on this, one day at a time.

I stopped taking Metamucil and have because it was 82 calories per dose. I figure I can get some real fiber for that amount. It's crazy, huh?

I absolutely GET IT!! Being unable to enjoy The Nutcracker ballet in December was one of the things that sparked my weight loss journey. My season tickets are next to a woman at least 100 pounds heavier than I was in December. It was absolute misery for both of us. I am seeing Swan Lake on Sunday. I cannot wait to see how…

Awesome change! Congrats. What a great example you are setting for your kids.

Congrats! Way to go!

That's awesome. Congrats on major life changes. A marathon! What percentage of the population does that? You are among an elite few!

Very good! Way to go!

I've had to closely monitor my potassium most of my life. I have a slight heart murmur (benign) and a tendency to retain water. I take a diruetic daily and have for years. If I get too little potassium, I have major cramps, mostly in my legs, but I had one in my stomach yesterday.

Congratulations on your decision to make changes. You CAN do it! One day at a time. One meal at a time. Sometimes, it's one minute a time, but you can do it. To paraphrase an old saying: the journey of 200 (or 100 or 15, for that matter) pounds starts with one step. Set your goal for two pounds a week. If you do nothing,…

I love this thread! Congrats on your success! I bought a pair of Bill Blass jeans this morning. Size 18. I was a 24 in November. Last week, I bought my favorite dress. I've also sold a bunch of stuff. No literally. I've sold all my 22's and 20's. And I also sold the pair of 24 jeans that drove me to this weight loss…