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You say you've done well for 4-6 weeks? 3 days of of binge is not going to totally destroy or undo 4-6 weeks of healthy living. Get it out of your system, forgive yourself and get right back into the game... sure you'll probably do it again but I'll bet not as severe or as long. Stay in the race and don't give up that 4-6…

Yep... Probably about 6 years ago and I lost 8 lbs that weekend... I felt very deprived without condiments or something on the veg. especially... I remember saying to myself on day 3, "only the rest of today... " Yeah I lost (had to be fluid weight, right?) but gained it all back just as fast and never went on again... I…

oh, guess it was wrong board but interesting topic anyway.

uh-oh...where'd you go?

The sidewalks, streets... everything's icey & slippery... Now I suppose R.V. might reply, "So stick to the edges of grass or snow".

GREAT muscle def. noted in your arms, abs and thighs.... lookin' good!

WOW! Body and face difference very evident... amazing! Keep up your hard work. Good Job!

Wow, you've come so far! Looking beautiful... sorry about work situation and know it's very tough and scarey to go thru that...but get back on the program with your health and well-being... This just might be a new turn in life that will present a new, promising opportunity! All those potatoes!!! Don't allow one of them to…

Y:flowerforyou: es, I find mfp a great place to educate yourself, get great advice and daily encouragement... AND IT'S FREE!!! Best of luck to you and your husband as you work toward your weight and fitness goals.:flowerforyou:

Absolutely...I am doing that...not in disagreement at all. Trying to learn all I can and am willing to change things up and try what's been found to work for others here.

obviously many of us have not been educated or practiced in caloric needs when we first come onto a site like this...1200 for me was a starting place... my plan all along was that it may need altering as I go....So that's why ... just a place to start.

ED, 300+pounds?!?! How absolutely great!!! First time I've seen you here... would love to hear your story. As for the topic ... yeah I want to start lifting seriously but the stamina and flexibility not to mention the many other benefits of cardio can't seriously be disputed... can they?

WOW! Wonderful life changes and truly an inspiration to all on this ride...Thanks for this post!

Oh my gosh, what an amazing transformation... Congratulations on the hard work that got you here! You look beautiful!

Love your scientific approach which obviously is working well! Great success... Press on!

Great inspiration for all... and me... :flowerforyou:

YAY! Congratulations for the biggest success of all... Continue to value yourself and have fun along the way!:flowerforyou:

yep! I made lasagna last nite for dinner (and when I say I made it, I mean I made it... homemade noodles and all). Long story short.... I ate and I ate and I ate again around midnight. I had myself a regular old fashioned feeding frenzy binge. Got up today and got the **** over it! Your post is great and yeah we are all…

Yes! It's posts like yours that spur every one of us on to stay the course... Thanks so much for sharing your success and best to you for many more milestones like this!

Congrats on your great accomplishments! Now, are you a professional writer? I ask because this is truly a well written motivational piece! Thanks so much for sharing.

This sounds deelish!

I do slim-fast for breakfast too... and know what you're saying. So glad you brought it up! How about we start doing fruit smoothies? It's a grab n go thing. Any berries or soft fruit like ripe pear or peach or kiwi with yogurt pureed in the blender or food processor. On less busy days I love a HUGE omelet loaded with veg.…

Wonderful post... Simple truth.. too many of us are able to cave in to excuses etc. Bottom line is we will not get to that hoped for/ dreamed of destination without KNOWING and acting on exactly what you say here... Thanks so much for the truth!

How long had you quit for before slipping? My quit day is soon approaching... And to (hopefully encourage you) You were doing well, so do it again... I do not at all want to sound simplistic but thinking we've just gotta keep trying as many times as it takes, right? Best to you with the next time around!

YES, YES, YES!!! Testimonies like yous need to get out there to Every diabetic! (even those currently insulin dependent) In fact your kind of story needs to get in the hands of the medical community who are as complacent as the patient with that diagnosis... All too often people are led to believe that diabetes is a…

Did a 20 min. workout on the re-bounder... fairly vigorous, house work at my dtr's, some floor exercises I do and used the core ball... cal's a bit over today... Once again not drinking that H2O!! When all is said & done I am sooo gonna regret not giving this my all... I am such a big talker and believer in life without…

Good for you! Some days it's the "little changes".... Know what you mean with the spirometry!

Thanks Moxie.... Yes I read Rick's story and plan to read that Allan Carr book... Do you know abt it? "The easy way to quit smoking"... Check out the stuff on you- tube abt it. Best of luck to you, hang in there , you can do this and so can I!!!

Melsinct, Yes! getting Allan Carr's book and can hardly wait. watched him and some stuff abt him on you-tube and have a gut feeling it's where the key lies....best to you as you press on! Pat

Hi Kevin, Thanks for your reply.... have been trying my e-cig here& there and think the only way is cold turkey. I will check out the forum you suggest and will let you know how that goes too. Thanks so much for your kind words... I hope one day not too far in future I'll be where you are.... with an outstretched hand to…