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I like the choices for the May challenge. This is day 3 of my higher protein food plan and protein shakes. I have to admit I haven't been as hungry during the day and my cravings have been minimal. I just don't want to get in a rut and get bored. I got on the excerise bike for the first time in over a year (due to 3…

Hi again. Everyone's posts are so inspirational. I haven't been good about posting every day. I am trying to get my weight loss started, so I am doing some protein replacement shakes and eating small meals. I am hoping this helps me get started on losing again.

Truth is....I can relate to some of the posts today. Truth is...I want to be skinny and I want to believe I can do it, but not seeing the results I want. Truth is...the more I plan, the more I think about it, the more obsessed I get about the food, trying to excercise and the scale. Then it all goes up in smoke.

My goal this week is to log my food all week. I am going to attempt the exercise bike and see if my knees and back will like it or not. Time continues to be an issue. Either I must get up at 4:30 - but then my whole body is stiff and I haven't had my medications yet or do it at night. Lately, I have come home and sat -…

Monday check-in: I am back again and have not been very good about checking in. I have seen an arthritis specialist and heard about my results today. Tapering off one medicine and starting a new one. Going to see if the joint pain improves or not. I am hoping it makes me feel better and I can have more motivation to do…

Good Monday to all! My weekend was super busy and I tried to make good choices. We didn't eat at home once from Friday to Sunday. It's hard to always make good choices, but I didn't upset myself too much by my choices. My son is having sinus surgery on Wednesday so my stress level is starting to climb, but I am trying to…

Congratulations LIn! What a remarkable accommplishment you have achieved. You deserve to be over the top today and every day forward. You are a great inspiration to all of us.

My goal this week is to log in and message at least 5 days. I am trying to track my food daily. I feel like I am ready to start the journey again. I am thankful for all of the support and though we all have struggles I am glad I am not the only one that is battling a weight loss journey. Work is busy right now with state…

Glad it's Friday. It's been an up and down week. I keep thinking if part of me wants to lose the weight so badly what part of me is holding me back. Carbs make my weight loss much harder. I have tried to limit my carbs but that wasn't so successful yestereday. Does anyone have any good information or know of medicine for…

Checking in today. Itr's been several weeks since I checked in. Mentally I think I just quit and physically didn't feel good. i now have a little support in that I think my husband is finally ready to lose weight also. I have been on every diet, have multiple physical problems which limits physical activities. I can't even…

Well, Wednesday is almost over, but my Wednesday wish is for better sleep tonight. I have started a new medication for my knees and it says it helps with swelling. Well, sure enough I have been up for the last 5 nights with horrible feet and leg aches. Last night was every hour. I visited my doctor today and we looked at…

Second day back, I appreciate all of the comments and do depend on all of the encouraging comments to everyone. I offer congratulations for everyone's successes and understand other's struggles. This journey is not new to me, but it's another restart. I want to make it this time and see all of weight losses with everyone…

Good Monday Morning: I have been off the site for a few days (5 to be exact) for no other reason than my head and heart wasn't into it. It wasn't a rebellious thing of not tracking just couldn't. No aspiration to do it. This message board is so encouraging and sharing is definitely helpful for me. I don't think I have had…

My Wednesday wish is to be able to continue on this journey. This is such an emotional trip for me and my weight has gone up the last few days. I know I can reverse it, but strength is needed to get there. I just want my weight loss to progress and I don't see it. I know it's early on in my journey, but I let it get to my…

My Tuesday goal: this week I am trying to stay positive after my weight gain last week. I was doing so good and had good weight loss, but then got off track and didn't check in. I am such an emotional eater and not losing plays a mind game. I will track and plan my food this week. My February goal is to eat, chew and…

Mionday check in: Up this week. Not quite 2 pounds but STILL. Made some bad choices and didn't log like I should have. Trying to get back on it again today. Planned a ittle better, but am so thankful for the encouragement I get from everyone. This has been a great release for me and know that it's been great to meet others…

My Sunday Share is I haven't shared for a few days. Even though I am a pretty fair newby (3 weeks) I am pretty reliant on posting my food and posting to this board. Reading everyone's posts and encouragement has been a daily ritual for me that I didn't realize that I had made into a habit. I fave really felt out of control…

My Wednesday Wish: I wish my 91 year old grandfather would get well enough to return to his assisted living apartment. He is in the hospital with mutiple problems. It's hard to go between work, home and hospital to try to help my mom out and him. Dinner last night was a handful of M & M's. I will have to try planning…

Good Morning. My Tuesday goal is to continue to lose the weight that I gained over my 3 surgeries. I have 14 more pounds to reach my first goal. Not sure what my next goal will be, but I am determined to get to this first one.

Monday check-in day: The scale was nice to me today. I lost 2.8 pounds this week. I didn't check in yesterday as my 91 year old grandfather was rushed to the hospital. He is still there but in much betterr shape. Still not quite sure what happened but this is definitely a stressor right now. Kathy

Saturday Success: The weather is gorgeous in Kansas today. We might even get rain. This week's success is I'm still here and still trying. I really appreciate all of the comments. It helps, Thanks.

@naceto: Sorry about the break-in. Our house was broken into while I was growing up and I know as a teenager I had all of thoswe emotions. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. @lin: CONGRATULATIONS!! I hope to be able to post that one day. Way to go. Friday Fitness: Since I have been in a wheelchair, motorized chair or…

Thursday Truth: I have started weighing my foods again. I have done this for so long that I think I know how much a serving is, but decided maybe I don't. I am excited about my progress right now, but need to get everything in place to continue making progress.

I totally understand. It does seem to be a long trip when we have a lot to lose. I also think I get discouraged when I have done the up and down of pounds so many times. Hang in there!

Glad it's Wednesday. My Wednesday wish is that I wish this weight would come off in chunks rather than a few pounds. Don't get me wrong I had a nice weight loss last week, but just wish the whole process was faster. Always glad when Wednesdays come as the week seems to calm some.

My Tuesday's goal is keep logging and staying honest with my tracking the rest of the week. I had the outer edge of the crust of a slice of pizza last night and didn't count it. I know those bites will catch up to me eventually if I'm not careful.

Monday check-in: I've been using mfp for a week now and I love it. Thanks for the tip about copying meals. That will make it easier and faster to track repeated foods. Best news I'm down 5 pounds in a week. Yea!! Have a great day everyone.

Sunday Share: My name is Kathy. I live in Kansas and am an elementary teacher. I am married and have a 13 year old son. I have bad knees, a bad ankle and a foot that has had 3 surgeries and will probably have more. I was in a wheelchair/walker for 4 months and am slowly trying to rebuild my stamina and flexibility. I have…

My Saturday success is that it is over 60 degrees here in Kansas, so I bought some family size packages of chicken and ground chuck and grilled them up for meals next week. I sat out in the sun and soaked it in while it cooked. It was one of those pleasures that I enjoy. Just got done planning my dinner with my mom to Red…

Friday fitness: After 3 foot surgeries and physical therapy just ending I am trying to walk a little further without pain in the foot or the knee. I continue to try to do my stretches and hope that my endurance improves. My goal is to walk one more time each day in the halls at school.