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http://www.everydayhealth.com/weight/fewer-calories-stalls-metabolism.aspx First 2 paragraphs - If you're like most people who want to lose weight, you want to lose it fast. So you may be tempted to make drastic changes in your diet to dramatically reduce the number of calories you consume. But what you may not know is…

All right...I can figure out from context that NSV means good stuff from getting in shape. I cannot for the life of me figure out what it stands for. A vowel anyone?

http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/energy_density.html - this article is about eating more volume but reducing calories. I found this article from a google of "eat more to weigh less" I am not losing weight and am eating far less than what mfp set my calories at. I am starting to exercise, so I expect that…

I hope to be a big loser, and I am looking forward to adding a jog little by little. I think when I start it will be more of a shuffle-coupla-steps-try-not-to-plant-my-face-in-the-sidewalk-kinda-thing, but I am already picturing in my head what that will feel like. I don't know when it will happen for me, but I know at 400…

I cannot begin to tell you all how overwhelmed I am by the huge response to my post. Thanks so much. So, more about me. My 4 kids are: 2 girls (stepdaughters, but mine as they lived with my husband and I since age 4) who are almost 19 (twins); my son who has been with my husband since age 3 and whose father has never had…

3379 + 19 = 3398 who's gonna take us over 3400 lbs?

I buy plain fat free yogurt and strain it. With a large container, I lay a pillowcase over a colander over a bowl and dump the yogurt into it. Either a couple hours on the counter or 12 hours in the fridge, and a bunch of clearish liquid is in the bowl. This gives you essentially greek yogurt. The taste is much sweeter…

At 5'5" I hit 458 pounds. I can't get my head around that number. I can't understand how it happened. The shame has been enough to keep me from facing it for a long time. That of course, only compounds the issue. So I am making small steps. I started a food plan with a 12 step food addiction program (CEAHOW - google if…

Nicely done.

my son. He is 17

I got one to help me with the emotional aspect of my eating disorders "For my grace is sufficient for thee, my strength is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 2:19 It is in UV blacklight ink. Once the scarring fades out it will be invisible except under blacklight. It is on the back of my left hand.

Amazing progress! You are doing awesome. I like what you say about it being a numbers game. That is how I am approaching it now. Too many failed 'diets' to count. Looking at burning more, paying attention to what goes in, and finally I feel progress in my mind.

Amazing change! You did awesome! You got it off, now you know how to keep it off! Well done!

The more I move the less I hurt. That goes with TOM, arthritis, headaches....all of that. I am actually starting to like exercising a little because it relieves my pains. Hope it helps you instead of hurts! Endorphins rule!

Hey, I just got my scale so I have an official starting weight now. Hopefully that will spur me on to see progress and know that my work is gradually changing me. So far to go to find success. First goal is to get under 300 lbs to lose. I am hoping to hit that by March 1. Hoping to see less of each other!

I guess that's it then. huh.

2 dozen...and I do mean 24 total. Frosting stuffed donuts inside an hour. They were supposed to go in the freezer for occasional treats. Wow. Then when I got home, dinner was ready and I ate a full dinner. Unbelievable. That was years ago, but I think I am still wearing those donuts!

Still no one? Wow. Anyone coming here that really has over 300 to lose, please friend me.

Now, this is a post I can get behind! I am also an avowed veggie-hater, but I am really working on changing my tastes. I recently ate an entire plate of a california blend veggie mix (cauliflower, carrots, broccoli) with spaghetti sauce and parmesan on top. I didn't walk away saying, wow, what a great pasta dish, but it…

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Wondering if anyone is here? I was excited to find this board, but cricket...cricket...

I am certainly in your neighborhood, numbers-wise. I have to do something about this, as sitting here whining and feeling sorry for myself for this self-made predicament will only prolong the agony. I am ready to commit to a healthy lifestyle, but also need the help of someone in my kind of numbers who can be supportive.…

I am on day 11 of a 75 day planned juice/water fast. I am a serious food addict, super morbidly obese, and am dealing with tons of pain from joints, etc that make it nearly impossible to walk for more than a few feet. On day 11, I am noticing that I feel AWESOME! my headache is gone, from caffeine withdrawal. I have more…

I am starting McDougall Program today. I have done it before and felt great. I am somewhere over 400 pounds (don't have a scale that weighs that high and afraid to go to doc's office to weigh in). I take BP meds, antidepressants, painkillers, basically I have a lot of issues. I am a nurse, so I need to walk the walk and do…

Stay aware, it's progress not perfection. You will be just fine. Remember what you would say to anyone else and try to let it apply to you.:flowerforyou:

awesome word....crap-tastic. Seriously love it. I have picked some recipes that freeze from once-a month cooking by Mimi Wilson & Mary Beth Lagerborg. I spend a day or two doing a bunch of prep and cooking, putting things together, but then on a daily basis I can just empty a baggy into a casserole dish, bake and serve.…

Hey, I'm Marie. Technically, I am an LPN working on my Bridge to RN program, but I hope I am welcome. I'm over 400 pounds and hate the fact that I am a walking contradiction to healthcare. I am currently unemployed and doing school full time. I graduated LPN school April 2010, worked a year on the floor then lost my job at…

I'm with you. I just started walking in late September and during October started taking dogs with me (they take turns). The easiest to walk is my Mini Pin so she gets to go more often. I sometimes take my daughters' dogs (a basinji mix and a labradoodle) for obedience practice as they are not leash-friendly dogs. I can…

AMEN. I needed to hear this today. I want to give up so bad, but there is so much life out there for me to live. Thanks.:flowerforyou: You are now officially my hero.

Have felt totally discouraged for some time. Right now I am reading Body Clutter from the Flylady site - highly recommended. Starting babysteps to get going on this journey. Wanting to log in each day even if I don't get all my food in. Also looking to exercise 5 days a week. I am actually starting to enjoy the walks as…