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Hi there! First of all, you look beautiful! You have absolutely lost weight since October and it's noticeable. You've made such a dramatic change from your 2011 photos too! Really, you've achieved quite a bit! Be proud! I know exactly how you feel right now, and I've been stuck where you're at too. Once winter hit, I was a…

This thread is so amazing. Some of you look like completely different people! I couldn't pick just one person to comment on because everyone's progress is SO FREAKING AWESOME! I love this thread! It makes me want to work harder!

Wow! Wow wow wow! You look fantastic! Great work! :)

The first couple of weeks are always the hardest, and you don't want to get into a habit of obsessing over the scale. Give yourself some time to make a routine and your body will adapt with you! One week isn't enough time for your body to understand what you're trying to do, so it's probably reacting by retaining more…

That's a great attitude! No excuses! We all know where the weight comes from: poor eating decisions, getting older, not taking care of our bodies. I gained 20 pounds between May and August last year, this is after losing that 20 pounds over the course of a year. Imagine my dread! Now I'm back at it, started in November!…

Hi! I was in the "restarting" phase back in November. I guess I still am, because I struggle all the time to stay motivated. I've been on and off this weightloss journey for years. This is the most committed I've been on my own in my life. I understand how hard it can be! Feel free to add me as a friend, and I'd love to…

That's totally impressive. Great job Rob!

I had a pre-moment and the real moment. My pre-moment was in the summer of 2012. I just had a very basic dislike for my body and the way clothes fit, how much weight I'd gained, etc. I was the heaviest I'd been (153lbs). I had a sit-down with my father (who is the tell-tale story of "I was fat, out of shape, on a bad…

I loooove the Mass Effect triology. I'm currently immersed in Diablo 3 for Xbox 360, and Borderlands 2. A few favorites of mine are Half Life 2, the Metroid series, the Zelda series, Left 4 Dead, Borderlands, Bioshock, and the Fallout series. :D

Luckily, my boyfriend supports my healthy lifestyle completely. When I cook us dinner, he eats what I cook. He may eat a bigger portion, but that doesn't bother me. We have a pretty clear understanding of one another. I don't feel pressure or offense if he decides to snack on Poptarts or something. When we go shopping we…

I used to buy whey protein but it's pretty pricey. I should invest in it again, since you don't need a lot per serving. Thanks for all the ideas!

I have the same story. I lost my weight and was on the right path, and totally fell off the horse and gained all the weight back. It feels like you're at ground zero, but in reality you can take what you learned from before and apply it to today. You have hindsight now, and also so much more to learn! This is not my first…

It's so funny that you say that because today I've been pretty sore, but not "omg I wanna die sore," and I can't wait to do the second routine today! Day 2 here I come!

I'm 5'4" and my goal would ideally be 125lb. I'm currently trying to get to 135lbs before I reassess for anything lower. :)

Wow! You are truly an inspiration! I am so amazed by your success! Congrats and good luck on continuing your journey!

Another Mass person here! I'm from Tewksbury! :)

Hi Ashley! I am also Ashley! I'm 24, 5'4" and 155 pounds. I had this feeling LITERALLY a few days ago! I'd love to support you through your weight loss journey! Feel free to add me. :)

I'll be your friend! I need motivation too! (Also your photo is so sad that I can't say no. :( )

Hi there. I'm about your height and a bit heavier (5'4", 155lbs) and I set myself to 1350 calories. Everyone is different but this has always worked for me. Sometimes I eat up to 1400 or eat 1300. I find this area is the right spot for me.

How is Jawbone different from other heart rate monitors and diet trackers? It's so expensive, but I've been looking into them.

The results and stories in this thread are amazing! I'm going to buy this DVD asap! A few questions for those who use this DVD: Do you still go to the gym? I know some of you do. How many pound weights do you typically use? (I need to buy some. All I own are 10lbs.) Once you're done with the 30 days, what have you all…

I appreciate all the really honest, candid feedback. As an overarching reply I'd like to say that, yes, I am down on myself a LOT, but I'm not depressed. I do a lot to keep my mental health up in other areas, this is just a big area that I struggle with. Also, I think I made it seem like I binge drink or something. When I…

I typically try to eat around 1300 - 1350, which seems to me to be more than reasonable. Sometimes I feel like I'm eating too MUCH on that many calories. And I typically don't eat junk. Lots of fruits and veggies. I have a hard time with protein. Also I use the Arc Trainer, which I really like. I'm not much of a runner and…

Hi Anonymous, What you're describing is disordered eating, and to me what appears to be a mixture of binging/purging behaviors that are most commonly associated with bulimia nurvosa. Since you've already disclosed that you have a serious eating problem, this might not come as a surprise to you and it seems like your post…

Amazing! You're such a beautiful young lady! I'm so happy for your success! :)

You look like a whole new woman! You're an inspiration to us all! Good luck continuing your journey in 2013!

5'4 with 15 pounds to go! This is a great idea. :)

I was having this issue for a while, too. My measurements were going down, but my weight was fluctuating up and down from week to week. I couldn't get myself to lose that five pounds that kept me stagnant. The thing is, you ARE slimming out, even if your weight isn't changing much. Your body is. And while it's more likely…

Awesome job! I'm not very new to the site, but I recently started using it again. It really does help! I've lost 11 pounds since June, with 8 of that in the past month or so. (Since I started using the MFP App again!) I am always open to new MFP friends to support and be supported by! :)