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Incredible. You've done a heck of a job. The nice thing is that, from reading your profile, it sounds like you felt secure about yourself from the beginning. You're a great role model. Thanks for sharing.

Kathy, wow. 2 workouts a day. That's impressive. I struggle with 1! Re taking back yourself...I'm at the other end of the spectrum. Kids are grown, single, mostly an introvert. So, in a way, your challenges sound very appealing! On the other hand, nobody wants to be taken for granted. Maybe take some time for yourself,…

Thanks again to all of you for the motivation. I've done my 30 minutes of exercise. 3 days in a row! Didn't think I could do it but knowing you all did it is keeping me on track. Just about done with the water and will swallow my last bite shortly! Katie, good luck on Thursday with the late night eating. That's a hard one.…

Tia Rosa comes in at 110 calories. I don't mind that it has a little more because I like the flavor. i didn't like the flavor of the La Tortilla Factory tortillas. I think it's the soy protein. My sister was just telling me about the wraps she gets from Trader Joe's. They're 100% whole wheat without all the preservatives…

Katie, you are an inspiration! I'm going for whole grains too and eating, as my daughter puts it, closer to the source, which translates to avoiding "edible foodlike substances" (as Michael Pollan, Food Rules and a bunch of other books., puts it so well). I don't stick to eating this way 100% but I'm trying. Loading up on…

I'd like to join you. I love seeing so many positive attitudes. Having a hundred pounds to lose can seem daunting. But this seems like a go-for-it group...and that's how I'm feeling too! My Friday weight was 247.6. I'll use that as my starting point when I figure weight lost next Friday. Thanks for this great group. - Mary

Wow. Awesome job. What a great approach and great attitude. Congrats.

I guess it's as hard for other people to adjust to a new body size as it is for the people who've lost weight. You know what's real - and that's what counts. How great to be healthier and feel better. What a good position to be in! Congrats on a great job.

Welcome to MFP - one of the best things you can do for yourself. What's working for me...lots of good food (veggies, fruits, whole grains), keeping track (I love MFP for this - never have done anything like it before, but this site is designed for positive reinforcement. Love it!), and exercise (working up from just a…

I do best when I eat whole foods for snacks - fruit, veggies, whole grain wraps, etc. When I stock up on these, the cravings go away or diminish. (Sometimes they just won't go away for awhile!) Doing even a little exercise also seems to help. I'm lucky that I'm at home. If I had to look at what someone else was eating, I'd…

Re Please take a look at my profile pics, I just posted my before and after, after having lost 50 pounds : I just looked at your pics. Wow! What a difference. You look great.

Well, as a former 320+ pounder and now 247 (and counting), I can tell you it just ain't worth it! I have to say this is the most successful diet effort yet for me. A couple of things have made a big difference. Maybe they will for you too. I hope so. 1) I'm eating very tasty food (mostly fruits and veggies). I've never…

I think the other answers are right on. I do much better - fewer cravings by far - if I stay away from sugar. I still eat it as a once in awhile treat but I have to watch out for the cravings that want to bite me that day. Stocking up on veggies and fruits is a big help too. They chase the cravings away. Hard for me to…

I hear you. I've felt that way so many times. This time (with dieting) is different. Way different. Maybe it can work this way for you too. I'm actually eating more, lots more, than I was pre-diet. And I'm enjoying it more. Lots more! I'm 61 and I think that for all those years (probably 40 of them!) I was beating my head…

Awesome, awesome post. Thanks for so much encouragement. I want to keep it around for those tough days. Your attitude - just keep coming back - is inspiring. Thanks!!

Awesome that you thought ahead about what you would order. The last minute decisions are always the hardest ones for me. Thanks for the example!

That's wonderful. It's inspiring to see that sticking to it really pays off. Congratulations!

I've noticed that too. If I'm getting plenty of vegetables and some fruit too, I know that what I'm eating is healthy and feel fine about it. If I don't eat the veggies, though, I get hungrier. So, that's not good from a couple of points of view! Roasted veggies are making the big difference for me. I never knew they were…