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emeraldj18

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  • Doing what you are doing REALLY:smile: Helps
  • Yes,It can be a hassel to log in everything but, believe me,It is worth it......I actually log in BEFORE I actually eat or order anything.I have the app on my phone and there have been times when I have changed what I was going to eat because I knew at that time what 'damage" it was going to create for the day.It has been…
  • I have found MFP community to be very motivational!!! This is the most success I have had with weight loss !! I am motivated and ready to shed thes pounds and to look better and feel better about myself and most of all I want to LIVE an healthy and productive life!!!:laugh:
  • Hi Katie! Good luck to you on your Journey.MFP has helped me lots.I get my motivation from here.Yhe people that I have "friended" have been a great boost to keep me motivated.Hopefully,you will find it too! Good Luck:smile:
  • Lets get started!!! You can lose it again.We have all had setbacks with this challenge but,we must keep going.MFP has really helped me keep motivated.I have had many 'false' starts but I intend to succeed this time.We must learn to make a lifestyle change in addition to thinking of losing weight. It is about eating…
  • You are on the right track and doing great! don't get discouraged as you may see ups and downs in weight. I don't weigh myself on a regular basis.Maybe once a month but,I can tell it in inches as I can wear some of my old clothes I had not been able to wear. How is your sodium intake? you may want to keep an eye on that…
  • Wow!! What an Inspiration you are...Keep up the good work:smile:
  • Great! I am looking for the same type of support system. I am 50 and struggling to maintain MIND,BODY and SOUL...:smile: I'm In!!
  • Hi, I could have written this myself.I have tried and failed on numerous occasions,but this time It seems to be working.I have incorporated more excercise this time and I drink nothing but water or chamomile tea.I use no sugar or artificial sweetners.I watch my salt as well.I have found this has helped me .I am 49 years…
  • Alright !! Leggo:smile:
  • Hi Jodi, Welcome! Feel free to add me as a friend.It has helped me lots by having supportive friends on MFP.Good luck to you on your Journey towards healthy living and eating:smile: Jeanine
  • Dont be discouraged....Your weight will fluctuate at first.Just keep doing what you are doing with the excerise and diet.It will balance out.:smile:
  • Hi Jamie, I know how it is not to have enough time for yourself.That sort of makes it hard to meet your goals sometimes.I just wanted you to provide you with positive affirmations and let you know you will have lots of support from MFP!!! Feel free to add me as a friend if you like .I understand depression as well....Not a…
  • Hi, You are off to a good start by being so honest. I noticed you used the word "Lazy".I do not think it some much as laziness,I believe you just need the motivation to do it! Ihave not been motivated for years...But,I realize I want to be 'healthy'.I am twice the size I used to be ,I have a hard time breathing and tired…
  • Good Morning, I have a way to go too! I have been on here for 35 days and have noticed much improvement! My goal is to lose about 60-70 lbs.I am positive that I will make it.I am not actually dieting but, I track every single thing I eat ..I have learned what I can eat and not eat without going over my daily allowance.It…
  • Good Morning, Glad to meet you here.I have a way to go myself with my weight.I have been here for 36 days and have lost weight and have had much support from the people on this site.My advice is to take it one day at a time and do not get discouraged and don't be a slave to the scales! Tracking you food and what you eat is…
  • Good Job! Keep up the Good Work!!!
  • Hi, I am the same height and started at 225.I have been on this for about 33 days now and with logging in my food intake and excersing,I can see an improvement.I havent weighed myself but,I know I have lost as I can fit into clothes I havent been able ot wear for about 2 years! I plan to weigh myself soon,but what the…
  • Hi, I have been on MFP for a few weeks now.I has been very helpful! I have lost a couple of inches.I havent weighed myself but,I can feel the improvement.I know what I am eating and how much. To be able to visualize and count the calories ,soduim ,fat and so on, I can know where I am at.If I make a mistake and don't meet…
  • I do not weigh myself.In the past I was obsessed with the scales.I use the tape measure as well to check my progress.Also, I cen tell by the way my clothes are fitting.I have decided that I will check every 4 weeks for my weight while I am at the grocery store:love:
  • Hello:smile: ,This is my third attempt at this.I know how hard it is to stop eating the fatty and junk foods.I love them.But ,I have come to the realization that I must make a change in my lifestyle.Don't be so hard on yourself:smooched: ,It will be a journey and as you see by the post and responses that you will not be…
  • Hello:smile: I just started my lifestyle change once again.I am almost 50 myself and know it is time for a major overhaul. I have a problem with junk food and fatty foods. I am really going to try harder this time to lose this weight. I have been eating my 3 meals but including mini snacks in between so I won't be starving…
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