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Terrific job! It's generally thought that it's tougher to lose the weight as we age, but you are proof that it can be done. Keep it up! - Mike

I've read that Willie Nelson's first wife tied him up in a sheet and beat the hell out of him with a broom when she got sick of his drinking. She did this just before she left him. Too subtle? OK, simply ignore him. NOBODY likes to be ignored. Maybe, he'll take the hint.

Hey, that's great for you, but I'm a straight male. If I lose weight and develop a swing in my hips, I'll be really pissed!

Congratulations on (nearly) reaching your goal! Spot fat reduction has pretty much been debunked. Yes, more strength exercise will replace fat with muscle, but I suspect that you have not truly reached your optimal weight. Charts are one thing, but our bodies tell us what that weight is by storing excess fat until we reach…

Well, people can say things that hurt, that's just a fact of life. But, it's up to us as to how the words and actions of others affects us. Your diet is about you, not him, so figure out how to deal with that hunger and move on. Or.... Lose the weight, gain the muscle, and then kick his *kitten*! ....just kidding. :)

Fantastic! Yes, you lost 99% of this weight in you body, but your face now reveals the pretty gal inside. Cheers. - Mike

My estimate for the TG is based on my subjective comparison to other exercise, like walking. For example, an hour of moderate walking according to my pedometer is about 300 calories, and I know that circuit training on the TG takes more effort than walking! You see, a TG's resistence is relative to your weight (not…

I am doubting the accuracy of that calculator. I put in my current weight, 197, and 1 hour duration and got 715 calories. That is double any other high estimate that I've found for the total gym. I do love this machine (I've got a cheaper one). I generally plug in 250 per hour calories for my weight. By the way, the last…

Dec 24 SW: 204 (I've lost 5 lbs). For the purposes of this group: Jan 1 SW: 199 Lose: 24 lbs GW: 175

If you truly only have $20 per month for food, you need to get some financial assistance of some kind. However, carbs in themselves are not bad. The focus of MFP when it comes to food is calorie counting. It's basic math: your calorie intake minus calories burned must meet your weight goals. You can be eating Snickers and…

200 lbs! Holy mackeral. I weigh 200 lbs right now. That's astonishing! Good job!.

I realized this morning that for 2 years I've been saying that a stressful job caused me to gain weight. That's not the truth. I gained that weight - not a job or anything else. The cool thing is: if I gained that weight, I can damn well lose it, too. Of course, having a plan helps. MFP (charting my goal and getting…

Gaining weight back on is probably the most common thing that happens when dieting. In 2009, I was motivated by lousy lab tests. I lost 20 lbs and felt great and my clothes fit. Then, in 2010, I began work on a stressful job. I wasn't long before I gained all the weight back plus 5 more. I agree with those above - it seems…

Well, I am not sick, but I am tired of being tired. I've lost 4 lbs so far. I do know one thing: only I can lose this weight, and only you can lose yours. You can do it. This program will help you get there. Count your blessings and get going. Cheers. - Mike

OK. Let's not wait to lose weight.

No excuses! :) - Mike P

NPR recently discussed New Year's Resolutions with a Dr Norcross. I can summarize some the success factors that he said work: buddy systems, tracking behaviors, rewards, and setting up a good environment for success. ...sounds like myfitnesspal supports his ideas! - Mike P