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Wow, that's quite a difference in reading isn't it?! I agree with the poster who said put a 5lb weight on it and see if it reads right. This is one of the reasons I have a love/hate relationship with the scale!

I wouldn't say it's cheating. If you want to have it done, go for it! Don't worry too much about what other people here think about your way of doing things. What is right for you is going to be completely wrong for the next person. One of MFP's downfalls is that everybody has an opinion on everything and we end up…

I just wanted to say you look absolutely fantastic! x

A definite YAY! I went to my first bodypump class last week and absolutely loved it! Got my 2nd class tomorrow and I cannot wait! I read up a lot about it on the internet and found a lot of people recommended it for 'tightening' up their shape and such like. I'm looking orward to (hopefully) seeing results but in the…

THANK YOU EVERYONE for your kind words! It really means a lot :) As for people asking for tips, I really don't feel qualified to share any?! I can tell you what I have done but what has worked for me may not work for others...basically I exercise 4 times a week. i do bodycombat classes, go to the gym, legs,bums and tums…

Snap. I completely understand where you are coming from. I was looking at old pictures of me just last night and I can't believe how big I actually was but at the time I didn't think I was that big, and I was happy. Weird what our minds can do x

Don't beat yourself up, we've all done it and it's all part of the learning curve. The only advice I can give you and I follow this myself is to have one 'treat' day a week. This is Sunday for me. (It's handy to have it at the weekend!) I eat whatever I fancy, usually things I have fancied during the week. BUT I must be…

Hi, I joined they gym a little while ago but before that, I started going to the Legs,Bums and Tums and the Bodycombat classes there. I was 15stone 4 at the time. I felt embarrassed but by the time the class had started I had forgotten all about it! Honestly, everyone is there for a reason - to work out! They won't look at…

Hi Kayla, Nothing different to add. I think planning is the key too! - Pack your lunches/snacks and try to stick to just eating those -I enter my whole days meals in the morning and then alter it last thing at night. That way I know how many calories 'spare' I have if I want a treat etc. Also, by doing this, I find you are…

Yes I've noticed this too. I was over my carb goal yesterday until I had logged my exercise. I'm interested in the replies you'll get!

Don't let them get you down. What you have done is fantastic, don't let anyone tell you any different! Sometimes people say things to us that really, they don't mean. In all honesty I think it boils down to jealousy. Some people don't like other people to do so well and to make you think that too then makes them feel…

Yes, I think it would work. However, why would you just count calories when you can feed your body good, wholesome foods (that are usually less calories, eg fruits, vegetables). Personally I think eating the right type of foods is just as important as calories.

This morning I had muesli and on top I put 1/4 ruby grapefruit, 1 chopped kiwi fruit and 1 chopped plum! along with semi skimmed milk. It was yummy, gets my fruit (fibre) in and it fills me up

Good luck and best wishes to your dad. It's often events and times like these that actually give us the kick up the backside we need to be healthy! Good for you! if you want any support, feel free to add me x

Just wanted to say well done on reaching maintenance! x

Oh there are so many... 'I'm just a big girl' 'I'm not getting bigger, clothes sizes must be getting smaller' 'I have wide feet, not fat feet'

This was a really interesting read. Thank you for posting!

A beautiful, in-proportion figure! *Jealous face* x

Hi, Im 21 and no children...yet! Have lost 80lbs since January, stilll a bit undecided on my goal but probably about 7is more lbs. Add away! x

Hello :) I'm 5'2 and my goal is 126lbs (9 stone) I've only got a little way to go, but I'm going to give myself to November/December to reach it and maintain as I know the last few pounds are going to be the hardest to get rid of! Good luck

Fantastic! this is so good to know. Coming from someone who sometimes feels 'guilty' about hitting 1200 calories (before even attempting to eat my exercise calories) this is just what I needed to hear. Keep up your good work x

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Good luck! You can do it. Positive mental attitude :) xxx

Fantastic!

I go over my calories every Sunday. I eat whatever I want and sometimes I'm 2000 calories over. Just don't worry, this is a long term life change. it's not just a quick fix diet which we can suddenly stop one day. these over eating days just have to be factored in! Drink lots of water, get back to eating properly tomorrow…

I think it was a combination of a few things - Seeing pictures of myself and HATING them Knowing not only was I big, I was actually obese Sick of putting on a 'face' to everyone to hide the fact I hated my body so much. I always tried to be the funny, jokey one

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When I first started this journey I was a 36F_G and now I am a 34DD. I have bought Shock absorber sports bras and found them to be excellent! I bought my first one in a 34F and it kept my rather large assets strapped down and in place, didnt hurt (as some people have said) and I woke up the day after without a bad back!…

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