jzebracki Member

I worry that no matter what I weigh, I will always see myself as the fat chunky girl!

Just turned 52 and I can relate! It is amazing how our bodies change - first over 40, and now over 50 for me! Definitely more challenging! Feel free to add me if you would like! Good luck and never give up!

I tried the new McDonald's egg white delight because I had $1.00 coupon! It was pretty good for 250 calories!

Quaker mini-rice cakes and water (smuggled in, of course!)

What I meant was Zero shouldn't even be a size! How can Zero be a size? Zero is nothing! I'm not knocking that people fit into a size Zero, just that Zero shouldn't even exist as a size . . . see what I mean?

Thanks for the apology - but it was unnecessary. I could tell you didn't read it right (or maybe I just wasn't clear)! I would never knock other people for their size - just a comment on the garment industry and their crazy sizing!

Awesome journey and documentary! Thanks so much for sharing. You are truly an inspiration! Good luck in maintenance!

You have a lot to be proud of! Great job! Thanks for posting!

No - don't get me wrong! I didn't say you aren't normal - I said I want to be a size 12 at a NORMAL STORE - i.e. not at a "FAT STORE". Also, what I mean is why should a size start at ZERO? Zero means nothing - right? Should a size of anything start at ZERO? I certainly didn't want to imply that you should wear big clothes!…

There shouldn't even be a size ZERO! A size 12 at a normal store will do just fine!

You can do this! We are here to support you. You have taken the most important first step - by starting today! Good luck!

Height: 5' 9: Age/Gender: 52/Female Highest weight- 262 Current Weight- 212 Current body fat - 31% Lowest weight- 160 - back when I was 20! Goal weigh- 170 - my weight in 1998 for about 10 seconds!

Thanks for sharing! You summed it all up nicely - almost like the Ten Commandments of MFP!

I love to eat out - anywhere, any time! I usually have dinner out 3 or 4 times a week - meeting friends, family, etc. I have learned to make healthy choices - fish, chicken, salads, and veggies. I sometimes think it is easier for me to eat out because I have portion control issues. When I am served something, that is all…

Target and K-Mart.

What works best for me is: 300 for breakfast 100 for mid-morning snack 400 for lunch 500 for dinner 100 for evening snack

I'll pick salty over sweet any day!

You can easily get in and out of the stalls in the ladies room - without using the one that is handicapped! (I hate when the regular stalls have doors that swing into the stall - they just about trap you when you try to get out. Finally, it is easier for me to get in and out, so I don't feel as fat anymore!)

Love the smile and haircut! You look awesome! So very proud of you! Thanks for sharing and helping motivate the rest of us!

Good for you! Awesome feeling!

Awesome job! Congratulations! You are truly inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

You are where I want to be! I am 5'9" and my goal weight is 170. Your starting weight was 238, and mine was 257 last year on May 5th. I have been around 212 - 214 ever since the beginning of the year, and I can't seem to budge. Good luck to you in your last 20 pounds. You have made awesome progress. Do you have a before…

Are you tall? I am 5' 9" and it took about 25 pounds down before anyone started noticing. Give it time and keep on the path! You will get there! We all will with support and dedication. Good luck!

Tell your parents that they need to help you by keeping their "junk food" in one place and make it inaccessible to you - a locked closet, in their room, a secret place, etc. Tell them you need their support. My husband is the same way, so I support him and don't have "junk food" around for him. I do, however, have a couple…

Awesome inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

I am sorry to say this, but at this stage in your relationship, this just gives an indication that he truly does not love you. He is insensitive and superficial. You don't want to spend your life with someone like that. After you are married and you have children and you get older, what will he say then????? I have gained…

an 11 medium, and sometimes a 12 narrow!

I am in the same boat. My husband has about 100 pounds to lose, and he knows it, but isn't doing anything about it. I have lost 47 pounds since last May, and I still have about 42 to go. I really thought that when he saw me losing weight, working out, eating better, etc., it would kick-start him into thinking about…

Super job! So glad you are taking it off at a young age! You are adding years to your life! I can't wait for the beach photo! Keep up the good work, and thanks for the inspiration!

I am so happy for you! You look amazing! You have added years to your life! Keep up the good work! I can't wait to see your goal picture!