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Good luck to you!! I'm sure you'll be going through major changes - but they will be positive. Here's another website -- you've probably come across it, but just in case...... obesityhelp dot com People there are very supportive and there's loads of information for you. Congratulations on taking the big step. Mary

Thanks for all your responses. Apologies to those who I offended; thanks to those I didn't.

Well, what can I say? I'm sorry if my post offended you - I certainly didn't intend to ruffle feathers or insult anyone. And I didn't mean to sound preachy. I'm just happy I found MFP, and I'm thankful for all the information people have shared, and the support offered. I guess I just wanted to share too. So again - my…

Like MLG1712, my SO isn't the least bit interested in my journey. That's why I spend so much time here! (My SO can be a real SOB!) I guess we just have to accept the fact that we are doing this for ourselves. It's unfortunate your wife won't join you for your workouts. Is there some type of physical activity she enjoys?…

^^^^^^ This! I'm a night-time eater -- so I plan my daily menu that way, saving most of my calories for the evening. But -- you don't mention why you "have a hard time eating dinner at a reasonable time like 6 or 7." Maybe you should have a snack handy ahead of time (like some nuts or some fruit) so you can unwind or do…

^^^^ This I seriously considered surgery....and just about every doctor I see recommends surgery. I actually went all through the pre-surgery requirements.....orientations, individual and group counseling, losing % of weight, etc. -- but then I thought of all the problems people have after the surgery - dumping, not being…

This is a trick question, right? "I'm hungry" -- well, golly gee, eat something. That's what happens when you're 400 calories short of your daily goal. It ain't rocket science. (MaMa didn't raise no fool !)

Once a month at my nutritionist's office. I know I'm following my plan, so I don't obsses about weighing myself. No pressure! :bigsmile:

You can cook healthy meals for the two of you. If he wants to eat a lot, bulk his meal up with extra veggies so he'll feel full. And work-out with him. But remember, he has to want it too - you can't pressure him into it.

Hi - was looking over your posts and had a few thoughts.... I went to another site to get a calculation on how many calories you should be eating. Info I entered was 5' tall, 27 year old female, at 113 pounds. Got two numbers... Sedentary activity level 1562 calories Moderate activity level 2018 calories Your diary is…

Diary closed now - so can't review in effort to help you out.

I'd try to get him to switch to Subway or D'Angelos -- that way you can get a healthy sub at Subway or a pocket at D'Angelos and not feel deprived. And if you go to Burger King instead of McD's you can order a veggie burger or (in some locations) a turkey burger. And I think McD's has grilled chicken sandwiches -- just get…

It is so discouraging to be with an SO who not only is not supporting but is, in fact, putting blocks in your path!! I do have one question in regard to your relationship -- why doesn't he work? Is he disabled? I ask because he may feel dependent on you - and is afraid if you "get in shape" you will attract other men and…

Thanks! I feel really great when I recognize the feeling of being full and stop eating. It's like an "ah-ha" moment.

I assume your Mom saw either an orthopedist or podiatrist - She should call the doctor's office for information. I have tendonitis and arthritis and my doctor just told me to get shoes with good support - but first I had to wear a cast to let the tendonitis "cool down". Also have prescription Ibuprofen for flare-ups. Hope…

Lazy - that's me, for sure! I don't work anymore, and I really struggle some days. I was spending my days in bed. I used to wake up at 6:00 a.m. and then go back to sleep until noontime. I wouldn't get dressed, and I'd do nothing but watch tv all day. Miserable was the word for me and I was so depressed. I finally got…

You lost the weight once, so you know you can do it again! I, too, live with a non-supportive SO. He battles me every step of the way. I used to submit and would eat what I made for him. No more. I finally put myself first and I make what I need for myself. I told him I would make him what he wanted, but I was going to eat…

JacksMom is right. :flowerforyou: Diets are restrictive eating. Way of Life is eating in the real world. As I'm losing weight I'm eating real, everyday foods. My only restriction is 2% milk, which I have become accustomed to, it's just not what I grew up with. I'm eating pancakes, pizza, fried chicken, along with chicken,…

Looks like you can ignore the sweets and do well for a week or two, then you binge. Maybe you should pick a few days every week where you can have a treat --- like work it into your daily allotments on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - that way maybe you won't feel deprived so there won't be a need to binge. I'm not a…

I could never give up meat. I will say I'm eating more veggies and enjoying them tremendously, and as a result I'm eating less meat. But give it up? No way. So now I'm enjoying cauliflower, broccoli, zuccini, butternut squash, turnips, brussel sprouts, asparagus, etc. Nuts I like, but I have a diffcult time portioning…

I think it's very important to get back to logging as soon as possible. You've fallen into the "diet syndrome" where you did great while you were on the diet - and as soon as you reached the goal, you stopped dieting. You have to accept the fact that this is a way of life, not a diet. You'll always have to be aware of what…

Didn't we just have this same conversation about PIZZA? :sad:

I don't know of any such sites -- I'll check back to see if anyone does. I buy clothers from catalogs and hate it - nothing fits the way it should - I do it because it's cheap. I can't wait until I'm small enough to go to a real store to buy clothes - and thrift shops!

I'm a night-time eater too. So I plan my day for it. I spread my meals out- Breakfast, first my tea, then a bit later egg on toast, or peach/pineapple cottage cheese on toast, then later a piece of fruit. Lunch will be a sandwich or soup, then a bit later a small salad. Dinner is broken down too, first I'll have some…

I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for specifically, other than you need some support and encouragement to stay on track and move forward in your weight loss journey. Let me share a bit about myself. I am 61 years old, and have been morbidly obese for most of my life. I have numerous health problems because of that.…

Hi Joe - I'm not from your area, but maybe you can give me some info that would help me. I will be 62 in September. I've got a lot of weight to lose. I've been tracking my calories here and have lost some weight - but I don't exercise at all. Problem is I have some physical issues that limit me. I'm fearful of exercise…

Well, I can't give maintenance advice because I just started and have a long way to go, but what Kenzie says seems to make sense to me. But I can talk about being obsessed with food and diet. I feel the same way. I spend a lot of time on the boards, and reading books on weight loss, and planning my menus, and writing in my…

Oh Dear, it's going to be one of those days! Take a deep breath, and then take another one. Take the rubber band out of your hair - maybe you could use a hairband to keep it back for a while. It seems sometmes things go smoothly - and other days are just days from hell ! Relax and have a cup of tea or s/f hot chocolate…