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Until this boot camp I didn't take time to think about how sedentary I really have become. Sitting really is like any other habit, you just do it and don't take the time to analyze it. This boot camp has been an eye opener for me. Moving has helped with my depression and easing the stiffness in my knees. I appreciate the…

Time to continue tackling the basement.

I'm going to push forward with walking greater distances. I'm going to Hawaii next year and the plan is to find multiple walking tours.

Lots of walking from one end of downtown to the other and back.

I'm just grateful I can walk with less pain than I had yesterday. Hopefully I'll be back 100% by the weekend.

I'm still waiting for the muscle in my lower back to feel better. I'm hoping to find that moving around will be a double bonus. I'll loosen the muscle in my lower back and keep the movement going.

Until this challenge, I did not admit to myself that I am a pro at sitting. I wrenched my back yesterday evening and am hoping that taking it easy today will help with the pain and stiffness. Looking forward to feeling better and getting back on track tomorrow.

I spent my day walking through the park before and after a soccer game. Did casual walking through various stores afterward.

I've got some more rearranging and sweeping to do in the garage.

My Fitbit has an alarm that reminds me every 40 minutes to get up and move. It also tells me how many steps I need to take.

When I graduated from high school in 1971, I applied for a job at a major communications company. I was required to see the company nurse and my being hired was dependent upon my agreeing to lose 15 lbs. She said my weight was a liability and would cost the company more in health insurance coverage. Here I am years later -…

Getting up to move every 30 minutes. Walk to the mailbox and around the sub division. Walk to get the paper and around the sub division. Will be walking this afternoon.

When I don't log, I eat like it's my last meal - mindless eating. Then I'm embarrassed because I can't remember everything l ate or how much. I know that's why I continue to struggle with weight loss. Logging everything and being accurate is what's best for me.

Going to be 64 and working on losing 120 lbs.

How wonderful. You've accomplished what many of us aspire to do

30 years ago I went from 210 lbs. down to 130. I restricted what I ate and exercised every afternoon. Then the kids came and my time belonged to them. I'm not blaming them, that's what happens when you choose to have kids. I became obsessive and started weighing myself several times a day and realized how unhealthy that…

Make an appointment with internal medicine or go to a walk-in clinic. Get a professional's advice on a healthy weight range. If you're feeling light headed, please ask someone to drive you. What happens if you're driving and you get dizzy? I wish you good health.

The point is that you're here reaching out. Like so many MFP members many have overcome difficult challenges. I would have to say losing weight is the most difficult. Food is everywhere and logging everything every day especially when you're over is tough. Don't throw in the towel; break your day into segments. Do it for…

Feel free to add me. I'm at 274 and wanting to lose 100+.

I have designated myself the prodigal daughter. I too have had success with MFP and have returned more than once. Have a successful journey; this is such a great group of supportive people.

I've got well over 100 lbs. to lose and tomorrow was/is always on the radar. Unfortunately, I never let tomorrow happen and here I am. I took a long hard look at myself in the mirror and am in the process of replacing the "then" picture in my head with the "now" picture; the truth. Many years ago I'd lost a ton of weight…

Have you established any friendships at work? There's no one you talk to? You have zero people in your life? I think sometimes when we'e feeling that low and alone, if we take a deep breath and a step back to reflect, we find life may not be even close to what we think it ought to be but it's not that desolate either. I…

Such commitment - such an inspiration to so many. Congratulations!

Absolutely wonderful!

Congratulations on your accomplishment! What a great victory. Learning to love yourself is easier said than done. This is a good reminder for all of us. Thanks, and continued success.

This is a great community of support. The blogs and posts are loaded with really helpful information. I wish you well.

Congratulations on both the weight loss and the article. It takes courage to put yourself out there. What I loved the most was that this wasn't an "I did it so can you" advice column. You shared what worked for you without being preachy. You didn't need to wish the world good luck; your support for others is felt through…

If I have rye toast for breakfast, I use a drop of honey and log it once in a while just for the accountability. I used to lick and taste but I don't anymore only because it led to "cleaning up" after dinner. I don't log diet soda but I do log coffee when I use a tblsp. of flavored creamer.

Thanks for taking the lead. I'm hopeful this is what will keep me going. I throw in the towel when things get tough and end up sabotaging myself. Goal for August 31st: 260 July 22nd: (starting weight) 271.4 July 29th: August 5th: August 12th: August 19th: August 26th: August 31st:

Very nice!