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Some days I do some days I don't, it probably depends on what I'm wearing to be honest! If it's flattering I feel very slim, if it's slightly too tight I feel even bigger than I used to be! If I'm not wearing anything though I'm finally seeing myself as not so big anymore :) although I can still see the bits that will…

I didn't even notice the compliment! Thank you very much! You look great too, you have a lovely tummy! I hope mine looks like that when I'm at goal! And yep, you'd be size 8/10 over here, although looking at you I would've said a size 10 would definitely be too big for you! So you're probably more of a UK size 8 (US4) and…

This is the dress I wanted! They only have a UK16 though, which once upon a time would've bee perfect, but now I want it in a smaller size and there's none left! Such a shame as it's in the sale too http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/navy-premium-lace-sequin-sheer-panel-dress-_325226649 I think if I get something…

Goal weight is 128lbs (currently 148.5lbs, was 141.5lbs last Augsut though but gained some back!), I'm quite flexible on that though because I am weight training so I know there might come a point where I stop focussing on weight loss and go with inches only! Also I've not been smaller than 147lbs (except for Aug-Dec last…

Ooo I'd love a nice pair of designer jeans! I definitely won't get them until I reach goal though because I know my shape and size will change and want them to be a perfect fit and to last me :)

Also this is a good group for support for people with type 1 :) http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/232-type-1-juvenile-diabetics

I'm get annoyed when I buy lovely new clothes then a couple of months after they're too big! It would be nice to buy clothes and have them fit forever! But I suppose if I want that I need to reach my goal weight and that maintain it! I also have to wear something in the mean time so can't just not have clothing my current…

Never heard of glucerna so not got any advice on that sorry! I went to a sports shop and bought one of those energy gels in case of hypos, I also have glucose tablets which I got in a goody bag after I ran my first half marathon! They're both compact so easy to put in a pocket whilst out and also high sugar (although check…

Don't be mad at yourself! It is so common for people to lose then re gain, especially with big life changes too! I'm on my third attempt at losing and this time it is going to stick! I'm very sure of that! Try look at things positively, congratulate yourself on turning things around now, you could have gone on for a lot…

I weigh first thing in the morning, after using the loo and with no clothes on! I weigh every day too, but I'm not the sort of person who is bothered by the fluctuations! The important thing is to weigh at the same time of day every time you weigh because that's best for direct comparison

That's a different way to do it that I hadn't considered :) I'm losing aiming for weight loss of a lb a week for the next few weeks, but then going to slow it right so I might end up taking photos very rarely if I did that! It'll be interesting to see if there are differences in just one month time periods! I am dubious…

I don't have anyone specific really! All the people I care most about see me often enough that my weight loss probably isn't going to be all that obvious to them, although my mum always comments if I look slimmer which I like, but also I tell her when I reach new sizes or a new low weight so of course she's going to…

I'm type one (sort of, I'm LADA, which basically means I have a prolonged honeymoon phase so currently I have to use less insulin than the average diabetic), I have found that going lower carb (not very low, but around 150g/day, I try not to go over 200g on most days) has dramatically dropped the amount of insulin I use :)…

I read all your post first before scrolling down to photos and I was expecting there to just be a small difference from how you were talking... but no, there's a MASSIVE difference!!! You look much smaller in the new photos it's very obvious you've lost weight! Your brain will catch up with your new body in time and then…

I completely forgot that this was one of the reasons I settled on 128lbs... it will mean I can say I've lost over 3 stone (3 stone 2 lbs), or over 40lbs (44lbs) OR 20kg! It's not important really, but in deciding a goal weight 20kg sounded like a nice round number to have lost and quite an impressive figure! Size wise I'd…

I did WW years ago and lost 2 stone (28lbs) in 8 weeks, which is a lot in a very short time period! I obviously gained that back very quickly as I hadn't really made long term sustainable choices! When I wanted to lose weight again I considered WW again as I enjoyed the meetings, learnt useful information, met new people…

I got 36% constant craver, 33% feaster and 31% emotional eater! Constant craver recommends intermittent fasting which as a type 1 diabetic is not safe! Plus I don't think I'd like that or stick to it at all! Reading the feaster one it fits me better tbh, and the low GI high protein diet suggestion suits me best too!…

Lots of range here! 105lbs to 165lbs as goal weights! The lowest I've been is 141.5lbs, I did like that on me but knew there was a little bit to go, maybe my 128lbs might be too ambitious?! I will just have to see as I approach it what I think! You definitely must have a much lower BF% than me! I'm a UK size 10-12 and I'm…

It's the feeling of being cold that surprised me most, I didn't think that much new would happen, but jees the cold is ridiculous! I used to be the one always clammy and warm wearing pumps, skirts and stroppy tops with just a thin cardigan in Winter, now I have to keep very wrapped up! I've still got a bit to lose... I…

That's such an amazing difference!!! I took some before photos but they didn't turn out good! Wish I'd taken some proper ones now! But I've learnt my lesson and I have just taken some "before" photos as I'm about to start a new weights programme! (I like your method of taking still frames so you don't have to involve…

I love hearing stories from people who are maintaining! :D You've done amazingly! Well done for keeping it off too! I'm not quite at maintenance yet, but I have lost 3 times now and regained the first two times! This time does feel different though! I'm confident I can keep it off this time! It's interesting that you say…

I log every day (well lets discount December... but apart from that I log every day :)) Happy to have more friends! I like seeing how others are getting on and reading statuses, I find it fun to be able to talk to like minded people, get tips, support and motivation as well as being able to give those things :) Anyone feel…

I'm in Coventry :) feel free to add me To add friends in the app go to "more" then click on "Friends, then click the + in the top right hand corner, then on "email" then type in the username of the person you want to add (and you have the option to put a message too underneath) That used to work for me, assuming it still…

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This is exactly how I feel! I lost weight with weight watchers, gained almost all back... lost nearly 2 stone on MFP then got lazy and stopped tracking and exercising and gained all of it back... then Jan-Sept last year I lost over 2 stone with the help of MFP. I lost motivation after my wedding and decided I'd maintain…

Wow! You are all so inspirational! I'm starting strong lifts 5x5 on Monday so fingers crossed in a few months I'll be able to post here!

I'm from England :) Feel free to add me anyone

I failed miserably with my October goals so I'm going to try and not be too ambitious this month: 1 - NO binge eating AT ALL in November 2 - Do a park run in November 3 - Go to the gym at least once a week (aim to re-start weight lifting) 4 - Do a 10K run (already paid for this so I doubt I won't do it!)

I have a relatively high protein intake because I eat so much low fat cottage cheese! Instead of yoghurt with berries after lunch and dinner I'll have cottage cheese, berries and a bit of sweetener, it tastes similar, different texture of course, but cottage cheese has loads more protein in that yoghurt :D I find it really…

I did the same... twice... I went from over 175lbs to 147.25lbs... back to 172lbs down to 147.25lbs... then back up to 172lbs... I then managed to get down to 141.5 lbs (finally broke the 147lb barrier!) in the middle of August! I really am a yo-yo! I've now been steadily about 145lbs since the middle of September…