fitinthirteen

WOW! That is dedication and tenacity!! You are a true inspiration. By the way, you were a beautiful woman at 199, and you are a beautiful woman now:-) Enjoy your success, you've earned it!:smile:

First, I totally agree- I am intimidated by the weight room and the guys in there! BUT- I also know that my insecurity will make me read things the wrong way, and help is help. As we become more confident in doing something new, we show everyone- including ourselves- that we CAN do it! I won't let my insecurity- or…

Amazing and inspirational!!! Thanks for sharing!

It's very hard to keep the faith when we have high expectations of ourselves. I find I'm more concerned about "doing it right" than being realistic about who I am, where I am and what I need to do for myself, and that leads to being discouraged. I find I'm my own harshest critic, and I avoid looking at myself when I don't…

FANTASTIC!!

I'm completely inspired by the brave people here who share their journey from obesity to fitness. Being a cook, a foodie and a food lover, I know how easy it is to ignore the consequences and be miserable when we wake up and realize our weight away from us. Eating disorders are eating disorders- it's just more socially…

Ironic to see this- I just posted about my post- quit struggles. I'm 3 1/2 years nicotine/smoke free. I struggled with the nicotine addiction and the oral habit for many years after I actually gave up cigarettes. It's the total loss of the habit that is really the challenge. Not sure if you've found the online help site…

56 yrs old, female start weight: 138 12 wk goal: 126 final goal: 121 and DETERMINED! thanks, Mike!

truthfully? I didn't think to do that:-( I usually time it to eat a meal soon after, so it's whatever meal is next- and I'm eating protein at both lunch and dinner. Is that not enough? Any suggestions on quick foods? I am not into smoothies so much...

90 mins vinyasa yoga 4-5X week circuit training w/ light weights 30 mins 4-5X week bicycling 2-3X week

That's fantastic! And a clear success that corroborates the real importance of fitness- thank for sharing your story!

I'm in! I'm 5'-3", 136 and aiming for 121; moderately fit but upping the ante. I'm looking to lose 15 in 15 wks- I'm new here, any advice (and friends) would be welcome!

OK- THIS time I can say it's because I quit smoking for real and for good. But that doesn't explain the ups and downs of a lifetime. Since I was about 9-10 I've gained and lost the same 40 lbs at least 3 times; I've been more stable the last 10 years so right now it's only 15 lbs but it could easily be more. I LOVE food-…

thanks for the support, fvolley! I needed it:-) Today will be a new day, and I'll keep coming back here!

I'm new too- would love to have a friend here!

Hi there- I just joined MFP and have a similar battle- about 10-15 lbs I keep gaining and losing- not sure how the "forum" thing works, but would love to try!