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Sweets, mainly chocolate. So far the only thing I have used for replacement is sugar free jello and one time I had a spoonful of peanut butter

My goal is 50-60 lbs by July. NSV is to fit into the umpteen pairs of jeans I have in my closet!

I'm Amber. I followed Atkins about 4 years ago and lost about 60 lbs, life got crazy I went back to my old ways packed on about 80 lbs and I am miserable! I started back to Atkins this past Monday and I am down 7 lbs already. My hubby and I are going to the Bahamas in July and I would like to lose at least 60 lbs by then.…

Come up with some healthy recipes and then maybe you can go grocery shopping together and cook together. You can package the food you made into tupperware containers for on the road. I also find it is helpful to clean and cut up my fruit as soon as I bring it home, then it is quick and easy to grab when you need a snack.

I love my fitbit flex. I wear it every day. I do wish it had a display to tell you how close you are to your goal tho. Mine does sync with my Ipad when I come in my house each day so it is easy to see where I am at. I have had no problems getting it to go into sleep mode. I do love the sleep mode feature....explains why I…

Yesterday was my first day as well. I did Atkins a few years ago and followed it to a T and lost about 63 pounds in 3 months. Then I had some personal problems in my family and the stress took over and I managed to eat myself back those 63lbs. I am back at it and gonna hit it hard again! Good luck to you!

6' 320lbs

Hypo/hashimotos with 5 kids for me. I was diagnosed at 16 with Hasimotos, I am now 34. I have had weight problems my entire life. I started my weigh-loss journey about 7 years ago and weighed in at 320lbs. Over the course of the next 4 years and one more pregnancy I was able to get down to 185. Almost as soon as I hit 185…

I am in MN too! Bracing for the next storm to hit tomorrow. I am in the same boat, lost and gained the same weight back, working on losing it for the second time. I started my journey at 320 got down to 185 and then crept back to about 260 over 4 years....would love to hit onederland again. I have been "trying" for a year…

Repeat offender here....I lost 135lbs and gained about 70 of it back. I lost the weight over 4 years by eating less and moving more. I thought for sure I was good as gold since I did it at a slow and steady pace.....and then life got crazy.... I am working on it again and this will be the LAST time I do this! I have been…

Day 3 of the Atkins and I have not yet felt hungry and I have tons of energy! I have read the book and it makes alot of sense. I am also not looking at this as a crash diet but a lifestyle change. As you read the book you will see that you can add crabs back in to your eating plan.

I just started the Atkins yesterday. I have done it in the past and lost abut 63 lbs and then I totally went off the wagon and gained all of that back. I know the Atkins works for me so my plan is to do it for a while and completely follow the program where you slowly add carbs back in. My husband and a couple of my good…

I don't have any experience personally with the surgery but I used to work in clinci where we saw patients for retunr appointment after surgery. The ones who had no motivation to lose before the surgery were the ones who gained the weight back the fastest or didn't lose at all after surgery! You are young you can do this…

I am back at it today as well and I would like to lose 60 total. I too was afraid to step ont he scale this morning, I didn't want to get discouraged and quit right away so for the first month I am going by how my clothes fit (none fit right now). I am counting my calories and hitting the gym at least 3 times a week. I…

Definately reasonable! Sounds like you are doing well. I would advise you start slow at the gym so you don't come away with any injuries that would prevent you form getting back there! Good luck!

Add me to the chunky runner list. My sister is a runner and she convinced me to the a 5k with her last winter and I was hooked. I think I did 6 or 7 5ks last summer. I am not fast by any means, but I love the sense of accomplishment when the race if over!

I would say 6-8 weeks in a pretty good rule of thumb. I would also caution you with the lifting of weights, I would wait on that as well.

I would really caution against wearing a plastic suit to work out....I can't see how that could be a good thing! I think you have gotten some good advice from the others on here!

WTG! A couple girlfriends and I have a "meeting of the minds" every Thursday and we have lunch at a different resturant. I always look at the menu ahead of time to decide what to eat. It definatley helps stya on track.

Looks great and you are so right abotut small changes making a big differece! Good luck, don't beat yourself up if you don't make all your small goals....it will happen, slow and steady wins the race!

I love the elliptical and use it everyday and I have lost 134lbs. I have done the bike and the treadmill but I always go back to the elliptical. I also do a pretty hard resistance and on mine I can adjust the stride length too. You are going to get out of it what you put into it! I would say it is probably closer to the…

If you are nursing or pumping I would say you are not eating enough calories.

Mind over matter! You can do it!

I completely agree with you! Oh I love Tanisha too, I was so impressed last night with her cooking the Thanksgiving meal! Way to go girl! I am very nervous for that new girl, I can't think fo her name but she was the one that was 511lbs to start with. She did well while home but her dad is totally not on the wagon with her!

I belive it is on the Style network. I like the show but I hardly remember when it is on. I have watched enough episodes to know what is going on. I do think most of the kids there really put forth a whole hearted effort and I love seeing their expressions when they lose. It just bugged me last night, then the mom even…

Yep, candy is my biggest downfall! I don't crave anything but candy! I love resse's peanut butter cups, cadbury mini eggs, anything dark chocolate, my latest kick was chocolate covered coffee beans. Lucky for me I have amazing will power, I have haed a basket of easter candy on my desk for at elast the last month and I…

Welcome from another Minnesotan!

I have the exact same problem except it is with my daughter. She is 7 and weighs 107lbs, unlike your son she actually started out at 9lbs 9oz and hasn't slowed down a bit. She is also very tall so she carries her weight well (much like me). I am 6 foot tall and my husband is 6'2 we are big people. About 6 weeks ago at…

Welcome! You have come to the right place. Set small goals to work towards a big goal. Remember you didn't put the weight on overnight, it won't come off over night. Slow and steady wins the race! I agree with pp's about the pool, bike, or even elliptical. Also walking! Just start a little at a time, you will be amazed at…

Welcome! You have come to the right place. I love this site and all the support here. Add me if you like.