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Take a selfie now Dig out some photos Then compare It's difficult to catalog the visual changes because we tend to see ourselves every day. Maybe a catch a glance on a reflection or in the elevator or in the bathroom. These small glimpses might be just for a few seconds but it still is a visual image that can become…

+1 And CONGRATS!

Interesting question ... kinda both actually. Directly MOI: In order to be my personal best I need to get healthy and lead by example of what a healthy life looks like for the kiddos. And the only way to instill that is 'buying' what I am 'selling' myself first & foremost (so-to-speak). Indirectly Family: In getting myself…

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Hello & Welcome to MFP! The mindset is indeed the key to long term success. Best of luck to you!

Hi & Welcome to MFP!

Absolutely yes! It was one of the last habits that I tweaked & it was probably one of the more challenging. This is what I did to minimize the p.m. snacking after dinner:* The obvious one - I don't buy or stock any of my go-to nutrition poor snack foods. ie. Doritos or Chili BBQ Fritos. Simply by restricting access can…

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I used the middle weight of healthy BMI for my height as a very general goal to start. BMI is a good starting point for most but it should not be taken as gospel. Take into consideration other factors like your frame & age before settling on which range of the BMI range to aim for. Then I adjusted mini-goals once I got…

If you can't change the situation then the only thing you can do is to change your own perspective. When you're eating out & if the eatery has their menu online, pre-log it before you get there to have a meal with your friends & avoid some of the teasing. I'm not sure how long you have been in maintenance but initially I…

+1 There are PLENTY of free things that you can do in the comforts of your own home. Getting healthy doesn't necessarily need to cost a fortune. The list of exercise suggestions above are spot on & costs nothing. You can fill empty gallon containers with water to create your own weights. In regards to food, if fresh…

BOTH! Initially short term goals while losing. Long term goals in maintaining.

Women and Men lose weight very differently so start with acknowledging that biological fact & stop comparing your progress to your husband's progress. You are going to drive yourself completely mad! And 6 lbs in one month is a fairly good pace considering most nutritionist/dietitians recommends about 2 lbs per week so I'm…

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OP are you maintaining or losing? (it's not clear on your profile) If you are not you may want to repost in the GETTING STARTED or INTRO section. Just as a FYI: Many maintainers (this forum section) tend to not add newbies or are willing to add on a limited #. If you need more 1:1 go to the GET STARTED section and request…

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YAY - more local MFP folks. NE Cinci area here! :)

Hello & Welcome to MFP! Check out all the fellow Ohio folks here: community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10041086/friends-from-ohio/p1 Best of luck to you!

Hello & Welcome to MFP! Best of luck to you!

LOL!! Hello & Welcome to MFP! Best of luck to you!

Hello & Welcome to MFP! Best of luck to you!

I think it is easy to discount the progress you've already made when you are upset. Take a deep breath, take a step back, maybe look at an old photo to remind yourself that progress is progress. Perhaps you should consider on requesting a MFP mentor HERE:…

Hello & Welcome to MFP! Best of luck to you!

Hello & Welcome to MFP! Get yourself a mentor here:community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10035755/2015-adopt-a-noob-official-mfp-thread/p1 There are many experienced MFP members who has volunteered to help newbies. Good luck!

Once a week here also. And Nope - I usually skip because I know I will be a few lbs heavier & that # is not an accurate assessment of my maintenance weight.

I'm one of those people who will never 'live' for the gym or be enthusiastic to exercise. But I don't hate it because I know it is a necessary evil to staying healthy & maintaining. What I do is I find exercises with multiple purposes & hitting the largest muscle groups to be as efficient as possible. For example, on the…

Well then CONGRATS & Welcome! :)

This is the maintaining forums for people who have reached goal. To solicit more suggestions try reposting to GENERAL DIET & WEIGHT LOSS help section Good luck!

Hello & Congrats!