michelledfoster

Excellent job !!! You look amazing and I cannot WAIT to get to the 50 pound mark...........you have inspired me as well !!

WOW. Clear, concise and kind. Thanks. I have enjoyed reading this thread (with a *couple* of snarpy exclusions) because I see a lot of obviously successful (ie hot) people giving thoughtful advice in a rational and kind manner. As for this quote, this is perhaps the Dalai Lama of dieting advice for me. I have been scared…

I have enjoyed reading everyone's goals ! Mine are-- #1 to no longer scrape my fat stomache (or *kitten*) getting into the very small shower at my new residence. (Achieved) #2 To find a collarbone or two (achieved) #3 To reduce a seriously large fat deposit (as I see it anyway) on my right calf. (getting smaller, but still…

DITTO !!!

As an aside, I bought my daughter a pop tart from a local store that stocks US candy the other week (they're not commonly available in New Zealand). I had a small bite just to say I'd tried one and frankly I couldn't believe it was even classified as food.!And don't even get me started on twinkies and those cookie dough…

Added myself to yellow

I just tried to add myself to the spread sheet but couldnt get to it for some reason.

If its not too late, i am in. michelledfoster CW: 280 GW : 265 by the end of challenge

Anyone who would dare say anything negative to you on this post could not possibly have a soul. There are no words that can make you feel better: you are facing a devastating diagnosis and words alone cannot soothe that fear or ache. I understand being brought up to feel like you should be a great friend to others but…

You have two choices here: Choice one: supress the pride of 287 and go back to doing what got you where you were (me, too, by the way) or choice 2: forgive yourself for the slight backtrack and keep doing what you were doing to get to that 287. Friend people here who are positive and encouraging. Then log everything you…

Thank you all for your recommendations. I just ordered the Polar FT 4 that you suggested.

Thank you for posting links to other threads where this was explained in pretty good detail. I am new and have a lot of weight to lose, and have "tried everything"---except sticking with the exercise and healthier eating thing. I have had the same question about eating back exercise cals, and have been told (rather…

As a newbie, I have the same question as the OP and was more than a tad worried when I saw several posts saying that MFP overestimates burn. I went online to some other calorie burn calculators (healthstatus), and am a little reassured that their numbers match MFP, almost to a tee. Here's hoping that ^^ this guy (and MFP…

Damn !! Excellent inspiration !

Dear Lord, woman, you are hot. I bet you are beating the men off with sticks ! Good luck on your goals. Sorry I dont have a response to the boob question, as I am just starting out and want to lose a little off the boobage but keep "the rack intact" (whoever posted that made me laugh) as much as possible.

Post where ever, dear Sue, as your post was the first positive thing that I had read in the Community board area. So glad I read your post and found a cheerleader !

I've just started--so I'm definitely no expert--but I have been doing JM "No More Trouble Zones", and I am seeing an all over reduction so far. I am also very lucky in that I carry the extra weight everywhere--not just in one or two trouble spots, so that may make a difference. Try JM's videos, tho, they are so great. But,…

I have a similar situation with my mother. I have determined that her negative and hurtful comments stem from her complete refusal to take charge of her own poor health and weight problems. If I fail, it is easier for her to stay stagnant. If I succeed, then a very bright light is shining on her to do the same--and she is…