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Stay strong! I had the same issue. I lost 65 lbs. by eating super healthy low carb meals. After my divorce I moved in with my parents and they are very loving and generous, but keep their home stocked with cheeses, pastries, ice cream, wonderful fattening foods. It is very hard for me to have self-control. I have…

It also depends on if you exercise. If you do, you tighten up and the sizes will change much quicker. It takes me 20 lbs. to move a size., but it only took the first 10 lbs. to move bc I started exercising as well.

I feel exactly the same. I had my first at 38 and my second at 43. As much as I cherished my freedom, I wish I had started earlier. I would have had more energy for all the fun, love, and joy they bring to my life. I feel so blessed that it was not too late for me. My daughters make my entire life feel worthwhile and…

I log in daily as well Please feel free to add me!

I could have written this post! 44 here and need to losw 130. Been going since June 1, but it is HARD!! You can do it! Just log everything...even bad days. A personal trainer can be a huge help as well, if you can afford it. I only go once a week, but the accountability and support from a trainer is amazing too. Good luck!

Thanks, you too! :happy:

:smile: Thanks, that's actually great advice! I do, however, already have the appts. for tests and physician. Was doing a little Paleo research, however, and this seemed like an issue many deal with as they switch to Paleo. Just looking for other perspectives.

Thank you. Yes, I will be seeing my doctor next week about a potential ulcer. My personal trainer told me it was normal for a body to react that way to the "poison" of the white rice after not eating it for so long, but that seemd weird to me since I have eaten refined carbs my whole life with no issue. I am eating a…

Actually I don't have my gall bladder! That's what's so weird... My diet is also not high in animal fats. Maybe this is more of a question for my physician.

I sympathize. I also have health issues. Pain and intense fatigue were preventing me from leading my everyday life, never mind exercising. However, I tried a cleanse to jump start a diet to try and regain energy to help me become healthier. The extreme calorie deficit SAPPED the little energy reserves I had and I wound up…

My personal trainer swears by Davinci Laboratories. It's whey protein from grass fed cows. The vanilla is two ingredients and delicious. No chemicals or artificial ingredients. He also told me to get in a protein shake within 30 minutes of my workout. I wasn't doing it and was usually exhausted for several hours after our…

Good for you!!! That's hard to do! Great choice!:happy:

Try limiting yourself to the children's menu portion sizes and giving up the sugary drink. It will help you hit the caloric goal. Avoiding it altogether is a better option, but if you must, go for the smaller portions and get a side salad. If you eat cleaner at your other meals, eventually the fast food will taste awful to…

Yep...a good workout can net you a little (real) butter on your popcorn. :smile:

I'm a teacher and you are straight up smart. The other parents will complain to and about YOU, not the parents of the 12 year old. Keep doing what you are doing and stick to your principles knowing you are doing the right thing for those children. What idiot parents! I would be horrified were my child at the party and I am…

It's interesting that he didn't come up with this until you coming to Germany became a real possibility. I am sure he does think and always has thought you are wonderful, but this may not be about your weight at all. He is using that as a convenient excuse. He may be scared and have commitment issues. It is a big deal to…

Go you! 45 mins is AWESOME!!!!

I would love to be your My Fitness Pal. I just started this journey too and need to lose 150 myself. It is hard as all my friends are thin and those that want to lose weight need to lose maybe 20 pounds. It's hard to explain food addiction and emotional eating to people who don't get it. I would love to be there for you if…

If I don't eat enough calories then I don't have the energy for my workout the next day. I find it counterproductive to under-eat. I am losing steadily and am happy with my MFP results so far. I also get horrible stomach cramps in the middle of my training session if I have not adequately breakfasted. I agree with not…

I'm a teacher so I live both worlds: breadwinner and working mom 10 months of the year and stay home mom in the summer. My whole family is happy when I am able to spend more of my time and energy focusing on our family. However, after 2 months, I get antsy and am ready to go back to work. The rest rejuvenates our family…