mollymao

Yes, we are TWINS!

The scale really helps me: keep an eye on things, stay motivated, monitor progress, and confirm fears! I don't see it as a negative at all, but one of many tools.

I think it really varies for people. I don't look good below 120 (can't maintain it either) or above 130, but other people do. Depends on lots of things. I'm fairly busty so that may be one of the reasons I can't get too low. For others, it's muscle mass or frame size.

I don't think those goals are too low - still within healthy BMI, right? For me, I can't seem to maintain anything under 120 (at least haven't managed it so far), so that's my goal for now. One nice thing about being short is that every pound lost is noticeable (at least, for me!)

I think I might cut it out for awhile (since I do tend to eat more when drinking too) and see how it goes. Well, maybe cutting back to once a week will be enough :-) Thanks, Molly

OK, GOOD! :-) Thanks, all.

This is all excellent advice. Thank you! I agree that it is important to tread carefully. I am going to take the approach of engaging her interest about what I am doing personally. And then when she asks the question, I can tell her what's worked for me. Good suggestion. (She did have some success with the other program -…

Loved your story - inspiring, and you made me laugh too!

1. When you're short, that 10-lb gain is already noticeable. Deal with it before it becomes 15, 20, 25.... 2. Portion control! We tend to eat way too much and think it's normal. Track what you eat and plan ahead. 3. You will find that you're more confident in all areas of your life when you're at a healthy weight. 4.…