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Thank you @Tblackdogs. :) I think last time I tried to change too much too fast... ease definitely needs to be part of my new focus.

There are many little things that have made me feel proud on this journey, but my 2 favorites are : 1. After almost 10 years in the plus size section...shopping for "regular" sized clothes and having them fit! 2. My energy level! I love not being worn out half way through the work day and having enough energy to do fun…

Snacking actually is not a bad thing...provided they're healthy snacks. I find a good snack will take the edge off especially mid-afternoon, that way I'm not "starving" by the time I get off of work. Here are just a few things that I bring with me to snack on during the day (they should fit in your purse and do not require…

Cbirdso, I can ALWAYS count on you to tell me like it is! THANK YOU!!! 2 copies of this will be made...1 for my fridge and 1 for my purse. Possibly more, who knows?! But THIS is something we all need to remember everyday!

^^ Oops got a little repetitive didn't I...LOL!

Again thanks to everyone for your support and suggestions...I DO often put myself on the back burner, or give in to my tiredness or my mood after work. I wish I had a secret stash of energy to kick in at that time! I always feel better after a good work out, it's just getting there sometimes... And as far as food, I think…

Again thanks to everyone for your support and suggestions...I DO often put myself on the back burner, or give in to my tiredness or my mood after work. I wish I had a secret stash of energy to kick in at that time! I always feel better after a good work out, it's just getting there sometimes... And as far as food, I think…

^^^ This why I'm so glad to be part of MFP! Thanks for all the comments and support so far...keep 'em coming!

Hey Ladies! I just wanted to let you all know that I'm going to be taking a little break from the challenge...atleast for the month of March. I've been doing some thinking lately, and I really need to refocus myself. Since I crossed into ONEderland I've been kind of obsessed with the scale...and that scares me a bit!…

[/quote] I was thinking of doing little things throughout the day on top of our regular exercise. Such as do 10 push ups per day and add one each day or do 100 jumping jacks and add 5 each day...stuff like that. Mandy did this in a challenge she did and I remember actually doing it because I fealt like I had to lol and it…

FEBRUARY WEIGHTS: Start 1/30-195.5 2/6-198 2/13-192.5 2/20-194 End 2/27- 194 (maintained from the week before, lots of fluctuation... total loss in February 1.5lbs.) I met 3/6 goals*, and was very close on 2 others... Finish diary 7/7 * Sugars over by 5< 5/7 Fresh fruit-7/7 Fresh Veg-7/7* Cardio-5/7* Strength/circuit…

Maria, So glad you're back and glad to hear things went well while you were in Vegas! I have been struggling to to keep my head in the game too (right now mostly because of work stress and TOM...those 2 lovelies ALWAYS make me want to binge eat!:grumble: ) BUT...I've said it before and I'll say it again...I'VE COME TOO FAR…

Sometimes I do the same things...exercise to eat junk AND rely HEAVILY on my scale! And like you sometimes the numbers on the scale don't match what the actions have been for the week...VERY frustrating!! I think you have a good plan Joy, YOU CAN DO IT!! WE CAN DO IT!! :wink:

Wanted to comment on each, but fell a little behind...LOL! WOW! ALL OF YOU!^^^ WE'VE SO GOT THIS!!! Keep it up!:glasses:

Pure AWESOMENESS!! ^^ Congrats on 84lbs gone!!

Thanks! :wink: FOR SURE! There is no magic pill or secret...it's just hardwork and dedication. Once you've decided you're gonna do this and make changes for LIFE...you will succeed!

You are an inspiration!! I'm working my way towards 91 or so pounds gone (almost 70lbs gone so far), and seeing your progress just reinforces the fact that it IS possible! Best wishes!:flowerforyou:

HECK YA! To ALL of this!! ^^ WTG! And Congrats on 99lbs gone!

Even the tiniest accomplishment is a VICTORY! Btw, I LOVE your ticker quote...so important to remember!

Love this^^ ! Great feeling! My wedding band used to be tight too, and had to get a bigger one for a while...Now I can finally wear my original wedding band...and on cold days sometimes I'm afraid it'll fall off!!

Fantastic accomplishments!!! Keep up the great work!:happy:

Absolutely! I hope to be able to "pull my own weight" someday...always reach for new heights!

Amen! I wore a size 20+ for so long that once I was out of plus sizes I felt like I was in a foreign land...LOL! Congrats on your progress!!

:drinker:Congrats! I hope to experience that feeling sometime in the near future...which is amazing considering 8 months ago a 5k was probably the farest thought from my mind.

WOW!! And double wow and congrats on the chin ups and pullups! Those darn things have always eluded me...LOL!

That IS a good feeling!!

Awesome!

Being able to climb multiple sets of stairs without feeling the need to sit down! Seeing definition in places I haven't seen in years, particularly my legs and upper body. The first time I was able to jog without breathing like an old truck! Smiling instead of crying in the dressing room.

This month has been a rollercoaster ride so far...emotionally and scale wise....but I'm still here! Weight: 1/30-195.5 2/6-198 2/13-192.5 2/20-194 I was a little surprised at the scale this morning, glad to see up only by 1.5 lbs considering the binges early last week and lastnights dinner! My tattoo also was not as big of…

My husband and I were 18 when we got engaged, married at 19. Before engagement we were friends for 2 years and dated for 1 year. Still going strong ...married 11 and 1/2 years! :)