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I guess both. I started this almost 4 years ago. It is the only thing that has worked for me. I did take a hiatus for a bit and gained back a bit, but not all, so I am not as bad off. I have recently started over and reset my ticker. It did work as a lifestyle change, as I did not immediately gain it all plus some back,…

I will throw another angle at this and I mean no harm. It doesn't matter to me what you eat and how. (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, etc) When you go to a catered event, unless you have specific moral beliefs, or dietary restrictions you eat what is available, unless offered a choice up front. I am only saying this,…

Great job!!!! Thanks for sharing too.

I am in the same boat. I had lost forty pounds. I just got back into the swing of things. Here is where I am mentally, hopefully it helps. I have thought about starting over several times, to no avail. I decided to start over and take baby steps. I started out three weeks ago counting calories. Tomorrow I am adding…

LIKE!!!!

I don't know how long you have been with this dr, but if it's been a while and he saw you through the thick of it with your ED, he needs to be sure. You have been trying to lose weight in unhealthy ways and covering it up to boot. He probably knows you well enough, to make sure. Most people with ED do things to hide their…

I have to agree with the consensus here. You NEED to log your food. You are working so hard with exercise and lifting weights, don't sabotage those efforts thinking calories don't matter. They all add up. Log them for 30 days, and if you don't see a difference, then you should see a dr. as there could really be something…

Edited to include; Talking about crushes Ramen. I thought it would copy the poster of that. It is actually very good on a salad, and if you take the seasoning mix and put it with some olive oil and vinegar, it makes a great dressing.

There are a lot of variations on the definition of clean. I did a lot of research trying to figure it out. I came up with a lot of people touting Paleo as clean, but then I came across "whole 30". It's Paleo but a lot more restricted if you can imagine. I don't think these programs are made for long term "dietary"…

You look great!! Keep up the good work.

It seems like you are into the convenience of what's been working, but may need to tweak it. If you are into sandwiches, then try to cut the calories off it a little at a time. Start with one slice of cheese instead of two, or try a lower calorie bread. Maybe you could incorporate a salad, but have a snack a little later…

I am starting over too. I had lost 40 lbs, doing MFP, but over the last two years I have gained a lot of it back. I am still down 16 lbs, so I am happy to have reigned in before it was all forty gained back. Feel free to add me. I need the accountability too.

I kind of know what you mean. I think that people forget that what you eat when you work in a restaurant isn't what everyone else eats on a daily basis. I too work in a restaurant, 50+ hrs a week. You eat what you can when you can. In your case it was tasting here and there. Usually high fat calorie laden sauces, gravies…

This is what I was thinking. I agree with her. You said you have made progress so far and are at a stall. Maybe you could check in with that group and ask them if you got a note from you dr if they would allow you to join. They may want to make sure they aren't going to be help liable if you developed health issues or got…

Great job!! You look amazing, thanks for sharing.

To the orginal poster, You can do this!! It just takes dedication. Make sure you are talking to your dr to make sure you are getting proper nutrition for two babies. Congrats on your new additions. To the poster about the months. Generally when you bring your kids to the drs they count month until they are about two. They…

I can't even imagine what you are going through and I am not going to even try. I can however imagine that you must be on a boat load of meds that aren't helping your situation. I think that maybe working on musle tone might help with your metabolism. The great thing about muscle is it is built by repetitions, not speed or…

I would put it in writing, but tell her in person on Friday. That way she has the weekend to digest it. Be firm and tell her that you enjoyed the opportunity to learn and grow with her, but an opportunity came up that was too good to pass on and was better suited for you and your family (if you have one) Be prepared for…

I would say that is better to drink it cold than not drink it at all.

I have heard that's effective as long as you are making it intense to get your heart rate up. If it is just a short leisurely walk, it's better than nothing.

Feel free to add me. I started in Jan of 2011, I had lost 43 lbs. 7 Lbs short of my 50 lb goal. I had a decent start to 2012, but toward the middle of the year it all went down hill. (job change, ill husband and 6 weeks away for training) I gained back 20 lbs and I am restarting now. I know it works, I just have to have a…

Welcome aboard. I have 5 kids and have been struggling ever since I had my 1st 18 years ago. I have seen much success with this website. I hope you do too. Best wishes. :flowerforyou:

Amazing job!! You look great, thanks for sharing.

Nice!!!:bigsmile: Hope that keeps your motivation going forward. I just started c25k again today. Looking to beat my old time. I have never been a runner before, so this is all new to me. I did feel super proud the last time I completed it thought so I can imagine your excitement too. Happy running

Just stick to it. There are people here trying to gain weight for one reason or another. Most people here are just trying to get to a healthy weight and live a heathy lifestyle, so don't discount them just because they are trying to lose. Eating disorders are just like any other addiction, you have to fight it every day.…

This EXACTLY!!! You are doing good to better yourself. You can take his thoughts, but let him go. His thoughts are honest and they hurt, but better to know now, rather than after you move 5000 miles to be with him. He doesn't deserve you. (or any other woman for that matter) Channel that anger at him when you are at the…

I agree with this wholeheartedly. Very well said!!

I think I got it.

I don't know how. Help!!!! I have the picture saved on my desktop. I got that far.

I brown the hamburg and add all kinds of frozen veggies. Corn, beens, broccoli, onions and pepper. I throw in some taco seasoning and serve it over steamed rice. My kids love it and it goes great on top of a salad the next day. I call it stuffed pepper mix, because that was how it started, then I evolved and added the corn…