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I agree, people can be rude. Wonder if it's jealousy perhaps? I remember at the beginning of this season, I went shopping for a new bathing suit. I was so excited when a large was too big! Who'da thunk it??? Anyway, i was so excited, when I came home, I called my fav sister in law, to tell her I had lost weight and my…

Are you sure you didn't post your son's picture for the after shot:wink: you look great! What nice words of motivation:flowerforyou:

I notice my belly button is moving upward:bigsmile: Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Wow, you can already see a difference! Keep up the good work!

I agree! CF is one of the worst places! I recall going there just before starting MFP and had a salad.. I was flabbergasted at how many calories their lowfat salad was when I looked it up here. Same with Olive Garden! This is why places like that are fighting posting calorie counts on their menu.. Really, dieting or not…

I've been at the same weight for the past month! Hovering within a pound up or down...grrr.. But somehow my clothes are getting smaller still. I think it's because I do work out everyday, so must be muscle weight or at least Im toning. Check your measurements you may be surprised! For me, I think pre menopausal issues have…

If memory serves me, herbalife was very big years ago. The problem was (with the people I knew on it) that you do lose weight quickly but will put it back on just as quickly and then some.. I don't have the product in front of me, but check the ingredients...chances are it contains Guarana which is similar to Ephedra, a…

Hi. Sorry to hear about your medical issues. Another hurdle that you have to deal with. I have Hashimoto's Disease, basically my thyroid is totally non functioning. I can't eat or take anything that will make it work better but I do take a synthroud everyday. Losing weight for me since I found out 18 years ago has been so…

Have you been drinking a lot of sugar free flavored waters? If you look at the very bottom of the ingredients list, it would say contains 'phenokylentics" (have no idea how to spell it, lol, but you would see something that sounds like that in bold print) I was getting awful headaches years ago, and narrowed it down to any…

I also am slow going..Im 52 and assume its because of the whole pre-menopausal hormone thing! Since I'm watching the food and do 30 min of elliptical each day. I don't even have the wine at night lol. Ugh so frustrating! I'm a Today show fan too, the first time I heard of MFP was on there:). Welcome and good luck!

You look lovely! Thanks for the encouraging pics. I was getting discoraged that Ive only lost 26lbs since Jan. But your pics show me that it definitely makes a difference. . . So I'm going to keep my eye on my next 20 lb goal:) one half pound at a time!

Welcome! Sorry to hear about your little nephew:(. Sounds like you're in a more positive frame of mind now. You're going to be so pleased with the encouragement and support you'll find here:) you are going to do wonderful! Good luck!

Welcome! Besides logging your food and exercise, every morning read at least one of the success stories posted... I guarantee you that when you're feeling down or frustrated, the stories will help. You'll be surprised at how many of us have the same issues so you're not alone:) you have already made a huge step to…

I think you have it backwards. . Having two sons close to your age, the guys may be intimidated by you cause you're too cute and they may figure you'd never be interested in them:) You go to those clubs and get into your head that you look good and any guy would be lucky to have the pleasure of your company! You're doing…

I have an i-touch... they have an MFP app..(similar to an i-phone without the phone part and cheaper:) that's how I found MFP and I can log onto a wireless internet and it's been wonderful for tracking food.

Don't get discouraged! I've been doing this since Jan and am down only 24 lbs so you're doing great! I have found that I seem to lose for one or two weeks then settle for two or three weeks before I lose again it's so frustrating! But I've learned to have a new outlook, I'm still losing and not gaining. Plus I hope that by…

Loved your post:laugh: you should be a writer... I had a similar experience with my skinny sis in law..when I came home from a shopping trip, I was so excited and feeling good that I fit into a size Medium swimsuit! i couldn't wait to tell someone, so I called her, her reaction, well how is that possible? When I wear a…

Hey if I had a pile of money I had nothing else to do with, I'd be there for a tummy tuck in a heartbeat:):bigsmile:

You continue to be my inspiration! I think you should write a book about your journey and I want to illustrate the cover for you:)

Not only are you quite pretty on the outside, you sound like you are even lovlier within! Congratulations on all of your hard work and the inspiration you bring to more people than you probably know! You're doing wonderful:flowerforyou:

Yes I had (have) the exact same problem! Soooo frustrating until I began to see a pattern, kinda stay the same for like 3 weeks, then drop some, plus lost some inches! So don't give up, I look at it like eventually it's gotta come off if I'm doing all the right stuff and in a way it's good that your body gets used to the…

I used to have an awful time with sleeping as well...what I found is to be sure there is NO light in your bedroom...I went out and got light blocking/darker curtains to close at night, and I got the night light out of my bathroom that would shine into my bedroom. I learned after trying EVERYthing, that some of us are…

I've had an underactive, well no, DEAD, thyroid (Hashimoto's Disease) for 21 years now, I too hoped that the meds would solve all of my weight issues and was sorely disapointed that it didn't help! What my doctor explained to me, is that to someone with my thyroid issues, if I were to eat just one Oreo for example, my…

I'm a transplant from Sayreville, NJ, still have a brother living in Jackson who is a MAJOR Eagles fan:):bigsmile:

You're post brought tears to my eyes. I'm so sorry about the loss of your Mom, as a Mom myself, I'm sure she loved you more than you can ever know and is still soo proud of you! You're lucky to have a wonderful guardian angel now rejoicing in each accomplishment you make no matter how small or large and helping you to go…

Welcome! I think you're not going to believe how well you can do:) When you're getting down, just read some of the success stories, it'll help you stay motivated and see real people can do it! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

You'll be surprised at how well you do:happy: Good luck!

Maybe he's just afraid of how hot you'll be when you reach your goal:) instead of letting it get you down and sabotage your motivation, turn it around and do it in spite of him! I'll bet you're a really nice person and have always put others first. One day it was a wake up call for me when I noticed that all my friends who…

You can be a model now girl! Great job, you are such an inspiration!

Welcome! The i touch app is what first got me hooked on this site! It's wonderful to have all the tools literally at your fingertips! Plus you can make an immediate 'choice' between foods! If you're going to be bad food wise, look up the calories on the app and boy that'll set ya straight! good luck!