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My sleep problem goes far beyond insomnia but that being said, I don't think it affects my weight loss in a negative way. I go periods in excess of 12 days with absolutely no sleep or even resting.

My doctor just mentioned the need for me to lose weight at a regular physical exam and I said little in reply to his comments. Eight months later at my next appointment he was shocked when I had lost 55 lbs. The funny thing was when he mentioned being concerned about such a drastic weight loss in that amount of time. I…

I started here at 287 lbs as a guy who is 6’0” tall with a first goal to lose 103 lbs. to reach the point not no longer being in the Obese Category 2 (where I started) , Obese Category 1 or even Over Weight…. For the first time in years I will be “NORMAL” according to the weight charts. Then I will reevaluate on a goal…

I drink plenty of Diet Coke every day and having lost 82 lbs so far, I think it is obvious it has no affect.

Welcome and the best part of your story is you are recognizing the situation you are in without a huge amount to lose. I wish you the best in this journey.

900 calories would be a hell of a lot of broccoli... I do the same from time to time. To me, a calorie is a calorie.

Wow, absolutely stunning. You are gorgeous.

Be honest with your food diary, realize how many years it took to gain the weight and realize it is not coming off as fast as we would all like, there will be failures that you CAN work through to get back on track, people will be jealous when you are all of a sudden lighter weight than they are and hang in there you are…

First off Montana is an open carry state and open carry would be a bit challenging while running. In order to concealed carry whether on your person, in a fanny pack or anything else, a Concealed Carry Permit is required there. I walk (since I am physically disabled and unable to run) late at night often and am in an area…

I find that planning ahead and figuring in all meals and any planned snacks I am able to stick to the calories I have decided I will stick with. Also, vegies make great snacks with low calories. If I go over in calories because of vegies, I can live with that. I also am at 1300 calories a day which is what I decided was…

Actually the FDA does not put nutrition labels on anything, the manufacturers do, funded by PEOPLE who purchase their products. This "good news" is expected to cost consumers 2 billion dollars. Neither the government nor business pays for anything, they simply pass the added cost to YOU AND ME.

I DON'T log water at all and never have for the very reasons you have stated. I completely agree.

Agree with this. Since starting this, after hearing someone say "don't drink your calories", I have not consumed any drink with a single calorie.

I have four grandchildren state another who are home schooled by my daughter. Her reasons, while we are a religious family, are for non religious reasons. She simply wants to be able to educate the kids with her moral values. Many schools have assumed roles to influence children with a low standard of morals which, to her,…

I exercise periodically throughout the day every day. Today for example, I am doing my usual walking which I break up into various distances of between usually 3 to 6 miles. I set no time of the day or duration of exercise due to excessive pain from disability, instead choosing to set a number of mile. I exercise generally…

Honestly, for some reason I was never called names by anyone. While unrelated to employment, I have never been involved in but one fight in my life,, people have always been afraid to take their chances BUT that being said, I have a daughter-in-law who always called me big man or big guy....... since she started calling me…

New motivated friends are always welcomed. Add me :)

There is a lot of truth to the Trace Adkins song "You're going to miss this" For me it is grandchildren so I am able to include them in my dieting and exercise but that is the older ones who are 10, 12 and 15 year old girls and 11, 13 and 14 year old boys. They enjoy joining in with the granddaddy. They also help me…

It is all in the math........ if you don't burn off the calories you consume, you will gain weight.

Yes it is a fact that ALL food consumed counts but the problem if it comes off of someone else's plate it does not get weighed or measured. I recommend stickling to eating off of your plate only.

Currently taking several mental health prescription medications among the 10 others (none related to weight loss)............. currently down 70 lbs. It is not the medications that actually make you gain weight, it is what they do to your appetite. Since you seem to have that under control, keep up the great work.

Heavy Weight - 287 @ 6'0" Current Weight - 217 @ 6'0"

You are incredibly beautiful.

I was in no particular group or click. I did my own thing that did not involve drugs or drinking. I never got bullied at all, for some reason people were afraid to mess with me even though I never really gave the reason to be. Only was in one fight in school but it lasted about an half a second and was over with the guy…

I know nothing about the weight lifting for specific purposes like you are seeking but do have to say, you have done an amazing job. You look great as you are.

I am wondering what type of woman would come onto the internet and spout off to the world, everything they see wrong in their relationship, to the world? I am quite sure you would not be pleased to come across posts from your husband about how he was unsatisfied with your performance in the bedroom and asking for…

Welcome to MFP and good luck on your journey. I am also from South Carolina.

Your observation is absolutely accurate. MY OBSERVATION from previous employment.

Being the only one who cooks here, I actually only use our crock pot for two meals that I make. I can cook absolutely anything but have 35 meals that I make on a regular basis. I do make a melt in your mouth London Broil Roast and gravy in the crock pot AND Bacon and Potato Soup. Both are meals that everyone loves.

See your comment is an ignorant one. Unlike the Punk "MFP Bullies, I am polite to people online and in real life. The difference is, when coming across your type, I am always plenty prepared and capable of dealing with you in any way necessary. When you have to be rude and nasty online to people, there is no doubt you are…