melanienj

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  • You are better than any man that will treat you badly and you are proving it to yourself right now...Look at your accomplishment!! Losing weight is not easy and it tajkes a special kind of person to dig in and do it! I am so happy for you and you should be proud of yourself and know that you are enough and that you deserve…
  • Welcome!!! You will find great support here as you work towards accomplishing your weight loss goals!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!
  • YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!
  • Welcome!! You will definitely find encouragement here as you work toward meeting your goal!!!
    in New Comment by melanienj July 2011
  • Extreme---More than Words.... "More than Words" I just love how it ends...especially the extended version with the guitar riffs.. Oh and um yes, I grew up in the 80's lol
  • Welcome!!! You can do it!!!
  • 17 for me! I n have a mesomorphic body type..so 170 is great for me... I can hold weight well on my frame It all depends on your body type really....
  • Welcome to all new friends!!!!
  • Welcome! You will find great friends and even better support here!! Feel free to share, motivate, receive motivation, vent, etc etc....
  • I get a water bottle...with a spout, for some reason it is easier for me than drinking from a glass... I drink one (16 ounce) when i wake up b4 breakfast....sip on another after breakfast...I do not drink juice at all...and I just drink throughout the day. I fil up my water bottles every day and I say, ok, today you must…
  • I was in the same place...I left for a while gained all of my weight back, but now I'm back since the past week and I must tell you that already, I have lost 5 pounds! You can do it! Just stay connected...We are here for you!!!
  • Welcome! You will find the support that you need here! My daughter was also diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. It causes her weight gain as well. We control it with a gluten free diet that does not irritate her stomach, etc...he weight stays down and she is getting better. Also try drinking lots of water, at least half…
  • Welcome! You will definitely find the support that you need here!!
    in intro Comment by melanienj June 2011
  • You will find great friends here as well as the support that you need. Make sure you log in daily even when you don't feel like it, it will help keep you motivated and hold you accountable. Here's a tip: Drink plenty of water. At least half of your body weight everyday. This will actually suppress your appetite, especially…
  • I have severe hypothyroidism. I found out several years ago after I gained 70 pound in 3 months of having my daughter. It has been a battle, but I have found out that taking the correct medication/therapy has helped me shed the weight. Also, there are certain foods that people with hypothyroidism CANNOT eat...once I found…
  • great article! thanx!
  • Welcome!!! You will find the support you need here! Just stay connected, ask questions, give advice, vent...etc etc....lol
  • Welcome! You are on a great site to receive support, get tips, great advice, express frustrations and encourage others!!!
  • Welcome!! You can do it!!! Try taking something that maintains the muscle while losing weight...I think you will do great!!
    in Im new Comment by melanienj June 2011
  • Sorry to hear about your surgery :( This is a great place of support, even when you don't feel like logging in just do it. I found that when I stayed away I got of course. Stay encouraged...you will meetr your goal!!
  • You can do it! When you do, please post a pic of yourself in the dress!!
  • Me too! Welcome!
  • Welcome!! This is a great place of motivation!
  • Welcome...Thank you for being so candid. It helps people like me who feel like I am alone in this battle to lose weight...I suffered from Bulimia several years ago while in college. I am now recovered, but occassionally I will binge and have thoughts of purging. Eating right and exercising can be so challenging and at…
    in Hey guys. Comment by melanienj June 2011
  • I completely understand. The first step is to admit that you are human and frustrated. Get it off your chest. Now take it one day at a time. I am learning that. I just need to focus on today and get through today and then think the same thing tomorrow. You can do it, you have it in you otherwise you would not be on this…
  • I despise eating breakfast, which is probably one of the reasons for my weight issues. I tried the Shaklee whey protein meal replacement shakes for 2 weeks. I actually lost 12 pounds in that time and the shakes were great. I mixed it with Silk vanilla or dark chocolate almond milk! Also, the shakes are organic, suppressed…
  • I'm new here and would love to join this group if it isn't too late! Screen Name:melanienj Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011):268 Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): 170 Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: I want to be back to pre pregnancy, pre-marriage weight for my 10 year…
  • I just started "clean eating"...with the exception of my salad dressing (not sure if its considered processed but its all natural ingredients and organic). I must say it is challenging, but I am not having trouble at all with my calories as I went over yesterday (walnuts!)
  • Thanks for the welcome all! So far I am loving this website!! Also seems like a great place for support!
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