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Kara, like so many others have already told you, yes, we all can see a difference and you are becoming the person you want to be. The person you are is someone who has beat the odds, who has worked hard, practiced discipline and planning, and has a much brighter future because of it. Like you I have more to lose and yes it…

This old woman says wow!

Interesting how no one seemed to notice your loss. I've had similiar reactions, or rather, no reaction from some people too. I've lost 90 pounds but my own dear sister does not seem to notice a change from size 4X to a very loose 1X. Vanity aside, it would be nice to be complimented on my effort. I did tell my husband and…

Sue, I am so happy for you and I know your doctor wishes more or her patients were so proactive in resolving some of their issues. Like many, I too didn't want to admit just how much my weight was negatively affecting me. You've made a new future for yourself, a much better one!

Hi Okra, and welcome. It's going to be the best decision you ever make to participate in MFP and as others have said it'sa great tool to add to your arsenal. As someone who has tried every diet in the world, pills too, I "dieted" myself right up to 339. I'd lose 20, gain 30...lose 30, gain 50, on and on for years. I was…

Hi, I've been here a year this month and while I've lost 90 pounds I have another 50-75 to go...and probably more. Like you I realize that's it's an every day fight and one can't base future success on past success....same goes for failure. Add me if you like, but please nag me if I need it.

I suspect that one's neck is going to sag somewhat as one ages regardless of weight. It may be more of matter of having 2 or more chins sagging rather than just one. Seiously though, you're almost halfway to goal and the benefit you'll experience will exceed any worries over your neck. Aging is going to happen, but being…

Hi, like you I have more to go, even after having lost 85 pounds total thus far. It can be daunting to look at the long road ahead and I need all the support I can get. Nearly every day I have to remind myself that it's one day at a time, one food choice at a time and a daily renewal of my commitment.

63 years old and I call WD Zombie Shakespeare.....the writing is that good! The cinematography is brillant! The acting is superb! The character development is unlike anything else on tv.

Great way to show just how many inches you've lost by comparing your clothes. Like you, I was wearing a 3x top and 4x bottoms. I was thrilled when I was able to wear my size 22 pants again, but size 16 sounds impossible still. Maybe someday, and when I get there, why you'll probably be wearing size 10 or less at the rate…

Well said, SIs. This is probably the single most important lesson to be learned on the weight loss journey. It is a process and one which must overcome actual changes that have occurred not only to one's body, but also to one's actual brain chemistry and emotional persona. If we stop and consider just what an enormous…

Absolutely wonderful achievement,Sue. I don't think anyone ever doubted you'd succeed as anyone who reads your blogs can sense that there is a change being worked within you. Congratulations, claim and enjoy your prize! :flowerforyou:

Yes, we must not forget to thank God who gives you and me the strength to control our weaker natures. I know that I am weak willed and that I depend on God to show me how to banish the food monster that I've supported for too many years. It might seem silly to a non-believer, but like you, I spent more than 30 years trying…

After I read your post I had a look at your profile and I was happily surprised to see that you are very close to your goal. I also had a look at your pics and you should go have another look too, because your newer pic reflects a woman who DOES have control and who has demonstrated it. I can also relate to your feeling…

Lots of good folks here and you can search for like minded people if you like.

You can add me if you like. I am very tempered and a decent friend. I'm not good at criticism, but I surely can hip hip hooray when you get it right.

My whole family LOVES the Walking Dead and I call it Zombie Shakespeare because it's so well written. Unfortunately if there is an attack this morning my granola bar will have to suffice.

I'm weak and I seriously fear that if I allowed myself "time off" that I'd have H to pay getting back my discipline. For me my problems with food are very similar to any other addiction I don't need the temptation. If I eat sugar, I want MORE sugar. If I eat fried or fatty foods, then I want MORE. I began this weight loss…

My goodness, you are such a fine looking man! Also evident is your compassion and your genuine kindness that shine through your words.

If that's your pic you surely don't look as if you need to lose 100 pounds or more, but if you do then I can surely relate. I started at 339 and I've lost 75 pounds and still need to lose another 75...at least. I suppose for me what helps is being accountable for eating within my caloric set point and then just taking a…

"Keep Calm" seems to be the best advice anyone can give you. I too am now down to 1200 calories per day as per MFP's suggestion. My original number was 1470 but that's been gradually decreasing each time I lose 10 pounds or so. I've never lost more than 2 pounds a week, and now I'm losing between 1 and 1.5 a week. Yes,…

I suspect that a lot of us on the weight loss journey have had this same experience. I know I've had it so many times and gained back more after each failure that it made even beginning a healthy change a difficult problem for me. I kept thinking that I was doomed to be a constant yo-yo dieter and so I allowed my weight to…

You're a good writer, but why would you want to focus so idealistically on the very thing that is killing you. Perhaps you could redirect your attention to another topic, such as your pet, your mother, what it's like to be homebound. For me this type of writing would only support my obsession with food. Right now, it may…

I think it's potentially dangerous to give medical advice on here, or anywhere, but I don't it would hurt to try prilosec for a week or so. If that doesn't take care of it, see your doctor. Acid can be very destructive to the esophagus in addition to causing misery for you, so I wouldn't ignore it..

I think it's good to have such thoughts. Some of us, myself included, have been self-indulgent to the point that we've actually harmed our health, while billions of people don't have enough to eat. I've reformed my thinking that allowed such thoughts as, " I deserve that pie because I've worked so hard today." Mindful…

Hi, you'll be surprised just how many there are of us over 50 and 60. I've certainly noticed that for a lot of us older folks we're on this for some serious results. Many of us have weight related issues and those can be even more motivating than just the concern about appearance....but that too is important. Add me if you…

It's incredible what a difference those 60 pounds made in your appearance. Seriously, it looks more like 100 pounds lost. Good job!

Amazing how so many different people can have the same important goal

Interesting topic and while I have no medical knowledge to support it, I know that carbs from sugar, wheat and corn seem to always be my downfall as per dieting. I definitely have better self control if I avoid foods with those as primary ingredients. Thanks for this information.

Stunning! You're a lovely young woman.