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I believe when you focus too much on the end goal (a target weight) and you start to think about how long it takes to get there, it all feels extremely overwhelming. Couple that with the fact that we all gain weight for different reasons, some is related to true emotional eating, binge eating, other various disordered…

I am thinking of my current journey as a new way of life, which means the things I am doing may not result in a 20lb loss in a month but I am not deprived, I eat and do things I enjoy, but I find ways to do it in a more healthful way. I am working on my mind just as much as my body. I am also learning (though it is a…

I have definitely been adding more weights and bootcamp (split of cardio and strength training) workouts. I do workout a lot lol but I really enjoy it and the health benefits has been amazing! I actually researched two nutritionists and I am going to go and see one. I did some research and it looks like my health insurance…

You have a lot of good recommendations but ultimately it is better to spend $1K on equipment you will use than $500 on something you won't. I would first think about what you enjoy, what motivates you and what will help to build the discipline of consistent activity and work around that. I did at home fitness videos for…

Sweetirish, I'm still fighting the battle! My clothes are getting looser but the scale isn't showing progress. Very frustrating that the concept of weight loss SHOULD be so easy but it feels like a constant uphill battle! It's even more depressing that I realized I posted this 4 weeks ago, and 4 weeks later I'm in the same…

I've had to re-orient myself on what is important. And I get it, it's hard when you have a goal and you are working hard but the goal seems so far away, especially when you have a long weight loss journey. Every day is mental for me. Some days are better than others but I am working on my mindset to accept my way of eating…

What everyone else said, talk to your OB. I had a lot of weight to lose when I got pregnant (about 80 lbs). Without intentionally dieting, I lost 20 lbs throughout my 1st and 2nd trimester. My OB was OK with it but in the 3rd trimester, they had me intentionally increase my calories (only like 200 day) to eliminate the…

Thank you every one for your comments. I'm really needing to hit another a 30 lbs to be within range for IVF, which may be something we have to pursue. Because of my age, I really can't wait 30 more weeks of 1lb a week loss! I honestly don't have a goal weight in mind, but I'm probably looking to land around 190, which in…

Too funny! I owned them years ago, moved on to Brooks now but I still love the quirky design!

Why not start around 1,500 and see how you feel after a couple of weeks. Not as drastic as 1,200 but less than 2,100.

My Garmin is arriving next week, I'm also ditching FitBit after multiple failed devices.

I have a sweet tooth, sweets has always been my downfall. Over time I have found things that I enjoy eating that satisfies my sweet tooth without busting calories, it also gives me something to look forward to so I don't feel deprived. My favorite are: 1) Strawberries with dark chocolate balsamic vinegar 2) Sea Salt dark…

I used to love Athleta but now I wear Miami Fitwear, it is a smaller company but ever piece is made as you order it. I use it for running, spinning, strength training, and yoga, and have no issues with it rolling down. It is medium compression, so if you like tight compression then I wouldn't recommend it. She makes…

Alexandria here! Add me!

Please add me also! I have a few friends and probably only 10% of them are active. I'm in MFP daily and would love support and to be a support to others!

I was an avid FitBit user for years, but consistently FitBit's (even my newer Versa) start having problems right outside of the warranty period and conks out within a month or two outside the warranty period. Check the FitBit pages for people having the same issue. I decided to switch to Garmin and ordered one last night.…

I'm also curious for any tips. I'm down 56 pounds but for the last 2-3 months I'm yoyoing between the same 3-4 lbs even with varying my activity level and increasing/decreasing calories. Not sure what else to do at this point.

Thank you! Sorry I am now seeing this, I never saw a notification on my post! I'm trying to figure out how to track against a weekly goal versus a daily goal since my longest workouts 60-90 minutes are Saturday and Sunday, during the week I do 3 days of 45-50 minute workouts and two days I recover by doing recovery yoga or…

Thank you all! Especially that video, I've saved it. I am hitting 7-8 hours of sleep most nights and have still been feeling so tired throughout the day the last month or so, barely able to wake-up and get my morning workouts in. It is one of the reasons why I am ready to transition on from my current program. THANKS AGAIN!

I'd love some friends as well. I have about 90pds I want to lose, down 8. I'm about to send some friend requests!

I have been having non-stop issues with my Fitbit synching for about a month now. The only resolution involves resetting the Fitbit. It is very frustrating.

Amazing! Excellent work!

It seems strange in the age of Skype and Facetime that someone could actually talk to and have a "relationship" with someone else for YEARS and never see them real time! That is a major red flag! I have never been "catfished" but I know people who have, one guy I know was talking to this girl for like 1.5 years, he went to…

The problem is when doctors start using a patient's weight as a crutch for every health problem. Yes, we all know that weight causes are exacerbates certain health problems, but it is dangerous for a patient's well-being when a doctor gets lazy and just assumes that the patient's weight is the cause of any and all…

Love this thread! Thanks for sharing ladies!

Lol Nutella is awesome! Nutella and peanut butter sandwich, yum!

Liver Beets Cottage cheese Carrots YUCK!!!!

I love Crockpot cooking! Thanks for the recipes!

What will the challenge consist of?

I am willing to join you all although I will be trying to do a little more than just C25K.