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I'm actually on the journey WITH my kids and trying to set a good example. I'm very easy to get along with and a people person. I was simply looking for other parents who maybe get in a walk while their kids are practicing on the field, shooting hoops with the kids, etc. And looking for ideas. By no means would I ever…

I bought this as well and cannot sync it with iphone 5 for myfitnesspal I'm considering a fitbit instead

Low energy and slow metabolism remains even with medication? And what medication are you on, if any? Sorry if that's too personal, just trying to be informed.

Just saw my doc yesterday, same issues, not losing quickly enough to please myself. He tested me for thyroid problems, (I'll repost when I get the results). I actually made the appointment to get adipex, but walked out with a world of info. In a nutshell, not everyone can or will lose 1-2 lbs. a week, other things (like…

Thank you both very much! Crossing my fingers to get off the dew, but gonna keep the diet coke, the caffeine is the only thing that keeps me awake! :)

That IS a big difference! Maybe you don't see it as much due to the fact that it's on you, but yes, I can definitely see you changing.... you look great! Keep doing what you're doing!

Chin up! You (and by YOU I mean WE) are heavier than we want. So what? We're here to support each other. We are in the same boat with the weight loss. You want to do this for YOU, not for anyone else. I know how you feel with the exercising in front of the family. My honey called me fat (once while arguing) . I NEVER…

Thank you so much for all the replies. I am going to try diet soda, that never even crossed my mind. I never really checked out the calories in diet soda, I just figured soda was soda. I'm definitely glad I came here with this. You are so very right,(sorry, I can't remember who said this) but I did not eat 10500 calories…

THAT I did not know! Thank you! That just gave me more hope than I had just a few minutes ago! Seriously, thanks for taking your time to post that. I am definitely jumping back on board! I've seen people say they average their calories for the week. My plan was to eat hardly nothing tomorrow.

My butt went first, I've lost about 8 lbs. (very slow at losing due to soda). My starting pic and the one I took 2 days ago weird me out. By looking at them, I seem to have a smaller butt, but my belly seems BIGGER. I'm hoping next month will be better.

WOW! You look FABULOUS!!!!

Burnin abs like a mofo sounds good to me... LOL

I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm not in the age group, but I lost my dad September 20th 2013 on my 12 yr old's birthday. I still talk to him every night. I feel like he's cheering me on and I always let him know my weight loss victories. It's like having a silent cheerleader. My heart goes out to anyone who loses a parent.

Thanks everyone! Every calorie counts! :)

Ditto!! You look fabulous!! Do share your secret please!! :)

:heart: Good Grief!

Best of luck to you! Geez people, didn't you ever hear of "If you don't have something nice to say...." manners are accepted EVERYWHERE! :)

Ok, thanks everyone for helping me out. :)

yes, but just the treadmill for 4o minutes. It changed my goal calories though. I messed with it a little bit, I think I got it back to the right goal calories. I was wondering though, as you lose weight, are you supposed to UP your calories? That doesn't seem right?!

Oh, forgot to add this. I've found that filling out my diary for the day of what I plan to eat keeps me on track. For example, If I know what I'm making for dinner, I put in it, careful not to forget things like butter on my bread, snacks, drinks, all of it. Once I look at it, I think sometimes "well, that's pretty close…

The first week was my roughest. I'm at almost 4 weeks and granted, I'm still fat (it's only been a few weeks) BUT I Feel Great!! Week one, figuring things out, week 2 "This isn't so bad", week 3 "ok, I need some help, just go to the boards" This week, I know I've made a lifelong commitment. Pounds and inches are coming off…

We have 5 kids (4 still at home) Before I got serious, I hated making "usual meals". I always ended up either overeating or eating things I knew I shouldn't. For some reason, now that I'm on track -for real this time, I still make the meals as before, but if it's something that will send me over my calories or such, I just…

I hear that! I've tried so many times, I figure I'll quit when I'm finally ready. I guess there's not a lot of smokers here, I'm surprised there wasn't a lot of responses. Of course, there's a lot of other great posts that went on right when yours did. Just the same, you are headed in the right direction to success! Keep…

Good for you!! Being cigarette free for 4 days is amazing! Cigs. are a crazy addiction, one I have not been able to kick. I'm sure if I did, the treadmill would be much easier, though. :) You are on your way! One day at a time. Congratulations for throwing out TWO bad habits at the same time. Weight loss is hard, and cigs.…

I was having a hell of a time finding a comfortable bra, until I went to JCPenney, they measured me & said the same thing.... MOST women are wearing the wrong size and don't even know it. It sparked my curiosity... yep, most of the chicks I asked said the same thing, "mine's uncomfortable", "I just thought no one liked…

I listen to Pandora on the ipod. I just fumble through the stations. I'm usually on there for about 15 minutes before I know it, just trying to find something I want to listen to.

I think it's open now (thank you) I didn't know you could eat over 1200 calories, I'm gonna try to up it, maybe. I'm not sure how to calculate how many to have, is there a way to do that, or just trial and error?

Love this! I'm going to remember that! Very inspiring, Thanks for posting this! :)

Woo~ Hoo!! Way to go!! Very proud of you!! :)