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focus on your continued losses, healthy eating and activity and enjoy the process - no one needs the disappointment of not making a specific goal. Let's say you only lose 28 of the 30# goal, does this mean you are any less successful about improving your health? of course not! Keep up the great work!:heart: :smile: :heart:

prayers to everyone and all responders. heart breaking.

love the comment about taking care of others and now it is time to start taking care of me. so true

you go girl!:smile:

kick him to the curb quick honey! Be thankful that you found about this character flaw before you wasted any more time on him. I have lots of other thoughts, pros and cons that have likely all been shared before my reply. We have to love ourselves and pray that when the time is right that the right man will come along. I…

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just for today, I too will focus on how far I have come, not where I was or my ultimate weight as this can easily become just as much of a problem as that cake was for you. and today I did eat a cookie, baked by me for our son with gluten and other issues, enjoyed the cookie, did not feel guilty about having a cookie and…

i am mainly a paper kind of gal and usually write/log information as I am putting together meal before I eat it. I don't think of this as being obsessed though.................. hmmm

a sperm whales brain - 16#, not a computer whiz, will learn how to do the pics some day! hoping to get closer to a tire at todays weigh in !!!

oops sorry for typos DON'T WAIT FOR THE STORM TO PASS, LEARN TO DANCE IN THE RAIN - wish I had a pic to go along with the saying

DON'T WAIT FOR THE STORM TO END, EARN TO DANCE IN THE RAIN we all have our own issues and have the ability to view the cup as half full or half empty Carry on my friends - we all know if is about the journey and not the destination:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: super thread - thanks so much for the inspiration

squats and punches sound as though they well get/keep heart rate up! Re what cardio I can do - I have been laying low, walking too much is uncomfortable and I did not do any skiing this winter. I need to get in a pool and get on an eliptical. thanks again all!

thanks everyone! I think I will pick up the dvd and start soon!

where are the pics? I am considering starting the 30DS

how lovely - and a bit misty too. You are so fortunate to have a supportive and verbal partner. Can I borrow him for a shopping trip?:heart: :heart: :heart:

well done! do not belittle yourself for the amount you lost compared to others. we all have similar struggles. rejoice! :heart:

cheers mate! continued best health to you!!!:smile: :heart:

veganchica12, where did you find that adorable bunny scale photo???? the key to ridding oneself of water retention is to continue to drink water, silly as it sounds. also be mindful of sodium intake.

thanks ladies - I am on the waiting list for NROL4W at the library. I will check out the stronglifts 5x5 and starting strength. I have a bum hip at the moment and am getting geeked about all of your suggestions for lifting as this is likely something I will be able to do safely. you all look amazing and at 51 I am working…

been there, done that. It does work if you stick with it. MFP is great and one does not need a special calculator to figure out point values. High cost, some instructors better than others. If you have not done so, attend a meeting to get aquainted good luck

you can add me too:smile: 5'3" Sw 199.8, also highest weight during pregnancy many moons ago CW 184 GW 150 - to start with - a bit too frightening to set a lower goal, though per charts max weight no more than 140#, will likely reset as I get closer to current GW. mum of 2 teenage boys 51yo

moderation - though most of us have had some challenges with this in the past...................that is what got us to where we are. At leas! :heart: :heart: :heart: :smile: :smile: :smile: t you ca acknowledge what you did and have some concerns. Just think about the past - likely you would have had more. So Happy Easter…

wow - you look marvelous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! continue on your wonderful new life journey to health.

you go girl! :smile: :heart: :smile:

i'm in - a bit frightened to say/set an actual # as that gig has been a bit of a downer in the past - so my goal is to incorporate more activity d/t bum hip, and continue to lose every week, though know that at some point there may be a "normal" plateau or occasional slight increase d//t hormonal variations. Best to you…

the "head case" feelings of looking in the mirror after trying on clothes and not liking the reflection - 14 pounds into my journey. One needs to be very careful not to slip back in to those old thoughts.

oops, thanks - somewhat new to MFP, still learning the abreviations! Hats off to you for addressing your issues, you've come a long way baby!

woo hoo! stay the course with your life journey to the very best health!!!!!!! So even though you have plateaued - know that the continued activity and healthy eating are still impacting your body/shape:smile: :smile: :smile:

what a great improvement ! EDs - ehler danlos syndrome??? keep up the great work:smile: :heart:

i've got the dun lop but also use this to describe my blob below belly button. so I still have a pair of pants that were the last ones that I could zip and button with a large dunlop or muffin top. i really should dispose of them! the next size pants are the same size only petit and are difinitely smaller ( and too short)…