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I had a different take on that episode. BTW I love Janelle, she is definitely my favorite! It seemed to me that she hadn't been losing in a significant way anymore, or I guess I should say in a fast enough way for television (like Biggest Loser). And it also seemed that her weight loss was supposed to be part of her story…

Hi there, feel free to add me. I'm a mom of young kids too, started right about where you are, about 20% done with the amount I want to lose, so still a long way to go!

Not blaming the victim at all! I am just being realistic. The friend must have his diary open at some level to get criticized for eating tater tots. Ok, if you don't like being critiqued on what you eat, then limit who can see your diary. And the other example about getting criticized in his own thread....I assume that…

This sounds harsh, but if you get criticized, it's kind of your fault. It is the internet. If you leave your diary open for all of MFP to see, then be prepared for criticism. Same for your blog. If you post your woes on the forum, get ready to hear some things that might hurt. If you can't take it, then close your diary,…

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Well, a recent study shows that a drop in housework has contributed to the rise in obesity in women... "A new study adds yet more evidence that the decline in physical activity is contributing to the rise in obesity in the U.S. This study, however, is bound to cause some controversy, as researchers found the increase in…

You are very pretty before and after and I'm glad you had a boyfriend who saw that too, how awesome. Congrats on your phenomenal weight loss and thanks for sharing your tips on how you did it!

Hi! I'm 5'4, looking to lose about 50 more pounds. I'm a "slow" loser, but persistent as heck! :) Feel free to add me! P.S. I added a bunch of folks if you said it was ok, so if you see a friend request, that's where it came from!

Daily, but I keep a spreadsheet with a running 5-day average to try to smooth out the little water fluctuations here and there.

No blame towards the OP, but I couldn't agree more with this comment.

Thanks for posting, you look great. I'm on a two-year plan myself, so I am very inspired to see that slow, consistent weight loss can be done. Thanks again :)

Hang in there :)

Plus size women feel free to add me as well! I won't criticize your food diary...not my thing! Honestly, I don't even look at them. I will give you lots of high fives for exercising and losing however much you lose and sticking with it and coming back after a bad day and random NSVs :) I'm currently at 203 shooting for 145.

Live Like a Warrior by Matisyahu!!

Added you. Always looking for new friends! Welcome! :smile:

I don't know how tall you are, but if I were you, I would start by trying to focus on eating maybe 1,800 cals a day for two or three weeks. See how much you lose. Adjust from there. Add exercise as needed/desired. If you lose a pound a week, you will be fifty pounds lighter in a year. It's your choice, but don't let the…

I've been tired lately too. I realized I have spring allergies and a slight nasal drip. Nothing too horrible, but I think the allergies are making me feel fatigued too. Not sure where you live, but just a thought! As far as meals, I eat 6 minis. Or I think 3 snacks and 3 medium meals. For snacks, lately I've been loving…

I'm sorry. I watched my dad die of cancer..horrible. I found that I needed a little more help so I went to my doctor and I got a very low-dose anti-anxiety med. There was no other way for me to get my body to calm down while it was all going on, I was just all stress hormones. It was horrible. Anyway, not pushing the…

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One thing that helped me is to plan a snack at night. That was my most vulnerable time for binging, like many people. And not a small snack, but a nice, satisfying snack with protein, fat, fiber and whole grain carbs. Maybe 300 or 350 cals. I plan for this now and I've managed to keep the night binges away. Fiber helps a…

30 pounds in ten months is nothing to put down! Would you rather have those 30 lbs back on your body? :) Now you know how to lose weight. If you want to amp up your rate, you can start tweaking. Exercise a bit more, be a bit more careful with how you track your calories, you would be amazed at how little inaccuracies can…

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What a big milestone! Congratulations!

You look great, thanks for posting. I am about the same weight and height as you started at.