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I love this! I don't have cable - I stream a lot of my shows, I work from home most of the time, I budget gas money, I don't eat out very often, I don't drink, I make everything at home that I can to save money, and I try to live within my means. I have prioritized a few things: - I will buy new gym clothes before dressy…

I live in South Western Ontario, London specifically, and I have to say I love that I am so close to farmer's markets and local produce in the summer. It helps cut down the grocery bills when I can shop locally and it's great produce. I will say, though, that even here groceries can be very expensive . . . it all depends…

This is a life changing surgery - as you or anyone else who has had it likely knows. It's not something I can try out for a few years and then go back if I don't like it. If I'm honest I don't want to have it. I don't like the limitations that come with it, I don't like the restrictions and I plain out don't like that idea…

I think it depends . . . I started at 350, went down to 250 and have (unfortunately) recently gained 25 back but I don't have very much loose skin at all. I have another 100ish to lose so I might have some then, not too sure but it will definitely be worth it. I lost it slow, though so that probably plays a factor in how…

For me it's not about getting a medal for choosing the hardest way possible . . . it's really just choosing what's right for me. And while that might be the hardest way for you, based on your life, it might not be the hardest way for me. There's nothing wrong with choosing the easy way, or the hard way, it's choosing the…

In all honesty - I haven't yo-yo'd. I was pretty athletic my entire teens, but in my late teens early 20s (when I went to university AND met my ex-partner of 6 years) I stopped and my eating habits were horrible! Absolutely horrible. So I was 350lbs at 25 years old and I was like this has to change - this is just not…

It's interesting you say that because I don't have any mobility issues. In fact, it's the opposite and so maybe that's partially why I'm so shocked they're suggesting this for me. I am a regular runner and lifter . . . yes I'm heavy but I'm very active. Food/portion control is one of my biggest obstacles but whether I have…

Thanks for sharing! I also feel for me, it would be a cop out. I don't think it is for anyone else and I would never say you're taking the easy way out . . . but I almost feel like for me, this is "giving me the fish" for the rest of my life - or well, half a fish lol - and I'd prefer to learn how to fish myself. I am…

My BMI is right on the cusp at 40.3 (I believe it came in at) but I don't have diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure or cholesterol . . . so I don't have any other conditions that can come with being this overweight, yet. And I think the concern is that losing that much weight takes so much willpower and determination…

I know this could be an opportunity that is great, but it may not be right for me which is why I have to consider all the options. It's definitely a great tool, but may not be right for everyone. I am the lightest weight I've been since I was 20 . . . which, even after gaining 25 of it back, is saying something. So I'm on…

This was my argument . . . I am only at 275 . . . when I always thought this program was reserved for people who were 400, 500+ lbs and needed this to help them get to a point where they could move/start to be healthier. I didn't think I was big enough for this . . . at all. I'm sure there's some kind of kick back for…

This is where I'm struggling: yes I've made enough changes in my life to lose as much as I have, but what if I can't make more? Failure for this scares the crap out of me. This, for me, would be the final thing . . . I don't see it as the end, but more of a high-speed launch into the challenge I ultimately planned to face:…

That is what I am scared of the most. If I'm honest I know I've lost 100lbs on my own - and then gained 25 of it back - but what if I can't get anymore out of it on my own? What if I can't? Still being 100lbs out from a healthy weight means my joints are suffering; I could be looking at a knee or hip or both replacement in…

Is that the 5 day liquid diet thing I read about prior to surgery (if you get that far)? And yeh, that's what I'm saying . . . you aren't paying for it so why should they invest $25K + into you if you aren't going to get maximum benefit out of it?

Yeh I read about that on the website which I think is really great - I mean if they're investing this much into your health they want to make sure you're ready for what it means for you. Some people ( potentially me included) might think they're ready and can handle it but they can't and it was a waste of time for everyone.

Yes I understand that. Sorry but I get what this means for me, and if you notice I said I'm hesitant about it . . . I understand this is such a scary thing and it doesn't mean it's going to work. I'm not jumping up and down and saying "Do it tomorrow". If I didn't understand the commitment/decision I was making do you…

Really? Maximum of 4% without surgery? That's crazy . . . I can't believe that. This will likely only get worse. It could get better, it will likely get worse though.

Nutritionist: I see her once every 6 - 8 weeks. I'm there Gym: I'm there 4 - 5 (sometimes 6 days a week) I'm there Stay hydrated: about 3L of water/day . . . enough for me, I'm doing it. Sleep: in bed at 10, up at 6. That's 8 hours every night. I've done all these things; I've lost 100 lbs on my own but it's just stalling…

Well he's been my doctor for years, so he saw me at my biggest and then when I started losing he has seen me progress but he noticed over my last couple visits the loss has stalled. It's about improving my quality of life as I age since I am only 28, and it will only continue to get worse. I have done some of the loss on…

It is definitely NOT for aesthetic reasons as I'm looking at a lot of saggy skin should this work and that surgery is not covered. This was brought up since I've been trying to lose since 2013 - and I have, from 350 to (now) 275 - and I've stalled out. This was not something I approached him about, he brought it up. It's…

Well a couple things come to mind . . . 1. From looking at your logging, you have entries like Amy's Burrito (or something) and based on your user name, I'd say you're Angela. Is that correct? If so, do you know Amy? How do you know what went into that food entry is the same as what you ate? If you find you're gaining (or,…

What about it won't you understand? Your body burns calories, and you consume calories as fuel to feed your body. If, what you consume (CI) < what you burn (CO) then you will have weight loss. There will be fluctuations of course, it's not linear. Did you gain everything all at once? Probably not. It's not perfect, but if…

Kay but no. Don't take this the wrong way buuuuut if you are at a point where you need to lose weight then how are you NOT hungry now to the point of only eating 700 calories in a day? The body isn't holding onto anything . . . you're eating more than you need to if you're not losing weight - it's that simple.

I am in for 50 running KMs and at least 100 biking KMs . . . I know this is just a running challenge but I like to keep everything in one place :)

I am an IT Project Manager. I have a high stress job. I am in meetings for a lot of my day plus I have my regular "stuff" to do that my job requires. I sometimes put in 12 hour days, too. However your "other activities" while they bring great joy to your life I'm sure are what you're prioritizing over exercise. There is…

So, wait . . . are you eating 1,200 net? Or 1,200 total? That is a huge difference. Also, from what you're saying it sounds kind of aggressive . . . how long have you been doing this? Sorry if you posted that originally, or since, I just didn't catch it.

Seriously?? How are you not going crazy??? Do you have any dressing on the spinach at least? Oh man, I definitely couldn't do that. So as others have pointed out there's a couple things to consider: 1. You're eating way more than you think you are, or are being honest about - and that's really ok. It takes time to make big…

Could this be because eating foods that would have gluten in them where they have been made gluten free are heavier foods to begin with? For example, breads? Gluten free bread is incredibly dense, so it takes more to digest it and thus making you feel like crap. However, vegetables and fruits (which also have carbs in them…

I wasn't saying the co-worker thought she had one . . . OP said she mentioned her weight because obviously someone who is 200lbs can't have an ED. While something private like that shouldn't be brought up in front of others when you don't know how someone will handle it, OP opened the door to talking about a disordered…

Anorexia is not the only kind of eating disorder out there, and you don't have to be thin to have one. While Anorexia and Bulima (the binge/purge) are the most commonly talked about it is very possible, at any size, to have a disordered relationship with eating. I got to my biggest - and stayed there - legitimately because…