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I would love to lose 20 lbs. That would be me at my lowest weight in a long, long time.

Everyone is different. I've lost almost all of my weight from my hips. The oddest thing happened yesterday, in fact. My bra felt a little loose so I dug out an older one and found a better fit. The one I had been wearing was a 40G and the one that fits better is a 38I. Obviously I'm smaller around, but the boobs themselves…

Welcome! I'm Lucy and I'm thirty-five. My starting weight was 235lb, and I still have about 67lbs to go to get to my goal. I have to lose weight in order to qualify for a kidney transplant. Feel free to add me!

I'm eating pork today, and I've eaten it plenty of times in the past. I've never had a problem with it.

*applauds* Very well stated!

Each morning I wake up and tell myself it's going to be a good day. Even if I don't feel great or I'm dreading the day, I just smile and tell myself it will be good. If I find myself saying something negative, I try changing it. If I start to say, "I feel bad," I'll switch it up and say, "I feel...okay. I feel...like eggs…

Happy birthday! My birthday is on the 5th and I've already planned myself a treat for that day. I'm having a little of my favorites and even a little cake. My plan is to get in some good exercise first and eat light for the rest of the day.

I tried WW on two seperate occasions and it never really worked for me. I have specialized diet needs because of health issues, and WW doesn't really account for that. I stayed under points just like I was supposed to, and I would lose that initial water weight but not a pound more after that. I like MFP much better…

NSV - Non-scale victories. My jeans are now too loose. I found some old clothes in the back of the closet I had forgotten about that haven't fit in a long time. One was a dress pants suit that I have never been able to wear - and they all fit! Edited because I got lose and loose mixed up for some unknown reason.

Such an interesting perspective. I was always raised to 'clean my plate' and to not waste food. When I started making changes, one of the first things I had to do was to change these views.

I just found this one yesterday. Slim Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars • 1 box angel food cake mix- the 1 step kind • 1 15oz can Pumpkin • 3/4 Cup water • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 8oz pkg. Greek Cream Cheese OR may use reduced fat cream cheese • -few tablespoons of water for smoothing the cream cheese Soften the cream cheese then…

Here's a hug, and I completely understand. I have two autoimmune diseases. I have IgA Nephropathy, which has caused me to go into kidney failure and ligamentous hyperlaxtivity which is just a fancy way of saying that my ligaments are too weak to support my joints and I can sprain my ankle while standing still (Honestly,…

Mine actually happened yesterday. I was wearing my old, favorite pair of jeans. These were the one jeans that fit when I was at my highest weight. Anyway, I got out of the car to head into the post office, and I had to grab the jeans before they slid completely off my hips. I need to invest in something I haven't used in…

chazzatim1 - Old style Hollywood starlet.

Just like most everyone else said, it's just a matter of moderation. The only thing I eliminated was soda, but that was for other health reasons. I still eat foods that I've always liked, but I just watch the portions. I also tried to make sure to eat more fruits and veggies because I used to be bad not to do that. Also,…

I think I'll have to try that. Thanks so much for posting about it.

Whenever I'm a little low on calories and I need a little extra energy, I love a bite of peanut butter!

I'm also hoping to hit 200 by Halloween, and I'm currently 208lbs, so I think I'll be able to do that. I want to be in onderland before winter!

I'll admit that I hadn't even considered sagging skin when I first started trying to lose weight, but I'm not going to let that deter me. I'm just losing slowly, exercising, and staying hydrated. Hopefully that will be enough. If it's not, at least I'll be healthy. I'm losing weight so I'll be elgible for a kidney…

I'm here not exactly to fight a disease. I have to lose weight in order to qualify for a kidney transplant. I've been on dialysis for nearly three years and I'm ready to get a kidney and take my life back.

I've always had a big bottom. While most of the weight I've lost has shown more in my waist, my butt and thighs are slimmer. My mom told me the other day that my butt was shrinking. Of course, I know will always be a pear. Sorry, I don't have any pictures. I've been avoiding cameras for years and I only recently started…

Almost three months now because I started July 5th. I will have been here three months on my birthday. :)

My dad said something amusing to me the other day. He said, "You've really lost some weight. So have I! We probably weigh about the same now." Did I mention that not only has Dad not lost any weight, he weighs close to 300lbs and I'm tiptoeing my way to onderland? I know he said it only to make himself feel better, but it…

There is a lot of conflicting information out there that can terribly confusing. As other people have said, it's far better to set a reasonable calorie goal and just try and stick to it. I didn't give up any food (except for soda, but that's a different). I just learned to eat the foods I liked in moderation. For me, the…

I've learned that excuses don't cut it. I used to be the queen of excuses, and I no doubt would have used some here. Before I did, however, I saw other people using the same excuses I would have and how those excuses were accepted (as in they weren't) by other posters. At first I thought everyone was being a bit mean, but…

5'4" large frame 134-151lbs. That sounds right. I was aiming for about 140lbs. That was interesting. Most of the tables have someone my height closer to 120lbs, but I'm just far too skinny at that weight. I look and feel better around 140lbs.

I started out walking, and at first I could only go 10 minutes at a time. As I kept at it, I was able to walk more and I've even added biking and jogging to my days now. It's really been working for me so far.

I had a dream a couple of nights ago where I was at some sort of small town festival and I was trying to decide which, if any, treats I could have that wouldn't completely ruin my calories for the day. I woke up just as I was deciding that the funnel cake probably wasn't a good choice. When I first started watching what I…

That sounds so wonderful! Congratulations!

Add me please. I still have 69lbs to lose.