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Hey all! My current goal is 60, but when I get there, I know I'll have more to lose, so add me! I'm off studying for the summer so I expect I'll be pretty active around here as a procrastination tool :wink:

Thanks girls - I appreciate you sharing your experiences! @lizzocat, you're right - vacations happen but a few times a year. I'm just on a roll lately, and a little fearful of falling off the wagon, but I should be embracing the good instead of fearing the worst. @catjan - this is a good one, especially since i don't like…

I'm wondering if you switch the monitor to the underside of your arm while working out - I have no idea if this will make a difference but the blood vessels are a little closer to the skin on that side, so it might pick up the pulse a little easier? Purely hypothetical. If you do try, can you let us know if it makes a…

Just got my Charge yesterday! would love some friends to do challenges with! https://www.fitbit.com/user/3F8WJV

Love the buffet strategy @esjones12 - narrowing the field of choice is a brilliant idea. Thanks!

Thanks guys - love the ideas :) Maybe I'll start up a Run-Away-the-Pain morning after event this weekend!

I LOVE reading the success stories posted to MFP. Nothing more motivating than seeing someone's 100+ lb weight loss story to make you think "Yep. I'm gonna do the thing." And, remember to always be gentle with yourself! No one ever had fun doing something they hated, so love yourself for everything you do! Under your…

Hey! look at adding healthy fats in the form of like, raw olive oil, avocado, nuts and seeds etc. There's tons of stuff around on the interwebs on this topic. You can add stuff like chia and flax, nut butters, even just straight up oil to your smoothies etc. (careful with the oil because there can be a limit to what your…

Hey! I've definitely been there, and I know what you're saying about being the fat-friend (all mine look like friggin' models haha.. ahh......) Anywho, add me if you want!

Congratulations! That's the best!

Thanks for the responses guys :) I'm def going to check out that FT4!

Awesome suggestions guys. Thanks for sharing!

I think you are right to be suspicious of this plan. I mean, yes you would definitely see results, but it's completely out of line with what you want, and what you feel safe and happy doing. Also, like you said, it seems unsustainable, so once this "plan" is finished, is it likely that the gains (or losses, depending on…

Hi! Welcome! I'm always good for some motivation :) and in terms if the "science" behind MFP, it's based on the fact that a pound of fat is equivalent to 3500 calories of energy, therefore, it tracks the deficit you run on your day, applies that to the next, whatever, 5 weeks, and tells you how many pounds you'd be down at…

This is so awesome! Way to go :D I'm planning on starting p90x in a couple weeks, so it's great to hear that it's working so well for you. Also, imagine how good you're going to feel by like, day 30? I'm already excited for you!

I'm right there with you! Shiny new hashimotos thyroiditis diagnosis (after years of treating for depression, which was likely more or less due to hypothyroidism in the first place... Which is frustrating, but a story for another thread). I think keeping up with your medication, and support the thyroid in a lot of other…

Oh no! Sorry you're feeling discouraged! I can imagine that it must feel like a really big set back to have gained back that weight. But try rereading your own post; you are still so much farther ahead than your original weight! That's progress, no matter how you look at it :) so maybe try to reframe it in your mind, from…

Wow! Congratulations on all your hard work :D so inspiring! You look absolutely amazing, and about 15 years younger. I could go on for days about how impressed I am by you, but I'm sure this thread will do that for me :) Way to go!

Congrats! You look great :) (in both pics). And your little guy is adorable! Thanks for posting - I love seeing people's progress! Knowing there are others out there who can stick with it makes me feel like I can too.

I love all of these stories about "I didn't think I could" to "now I can't stop". Really gives me hope that I'll get there too! Thank you all for sharing :)

Or this. This also looks very motivational.

Awesome, thanks ya'll! What I'm hearing is just make it happen, kind of fake it till you make it. Which is excellent, since I was fairly certain I was missing the gene that codes for motivation. Very happy to hear that I have to build that up at the same time as my fitness. Reassuring, and inspirational. Again, thanks :)

Wait. I just caught on. All of you people are telling me you took your car to literally get to the gym... Bahaha! I'm actually not usually that slow, so, well played MFP. I'm sitting here thinking like "maybe vehicle and drive are synonyms for cardiovascular machines...? Is this new gym lingo? Am I that out of touch?"…

Assume for a moment that I'm a complete noob, and I have no idea what any of those things are aside from walking... Which is exactly what is happening haha :) What do you mean, exactly...?

Hey! Nice to meet you :) I would maybe suggest looking into a pool in your area if you can find one. Minimal to no weight bearing in the water could be relieving for your back. See if there are aquafit classes or if you're into it, maybe just swimming laps. Also, strengthened your core in general will help take some of the…

Hi! I'm the same - when I see everyone's progress filling up my news feed, it's inspiring! Everyone feel free to add :) the more the merrier

So many great tips! Thank you so much :) and congratulations on your wedding!

Oh hunny, I'm sorry you feel so cruddy! I know that feeling, and it's tough. For me, the biggest (and hardest) thing to do was to really accept myself the way I am right now. I don't think you can really work towards positive change until you acknowledge where you're starting from. It's really hard, and it kind of sucks…

26 - getting this party started right now, with as much gusto as I can muster. I'm officially over being the "funny" friend. Happy to add anyone, or be added by anyone!

Oh! And hummus! Nutritious and delicious, fast and easy to make! Crack open that can of chickpeas (that was pretty cheap and def cost less than whatever pre-prepared monstrosity in the deli area that probably has mayo in it anyways for some godforsaken reason), drain, rinse, chuck it in your food processor/blender/magic…