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Feel free to add me! I love Doctor Who, Harry Potter, LOTR, Sherlock, and so many other geeky things. I'm lost 76 so far and have 80 to go so I'm still going through the struggle but have also had some success too to try to be helpful to anyone just starting.

Thanks everyone, even just reading through these has helped me get a better understanding of what I should be doing. I appreciate it!

This board should be pinned somewhere for newcomers because I really think THIS is the single thing that makes a difference in actually losing weight and sticking with it. You need a reason that is so strong will override your desire to sleep in or watch TV or sit on the couch or eat dessert. Once you have that everything…

I plan to see it this weekend but someone told me it's just for kids. It seemed to me like a nerdy lego satire of super hero movies where the regular Joe gets to be the hero for once? I think that was probably over thinking that. Lol. But glad to hear others enjoyed it. So, you don't think it's just for kids? Is my…

Thank you all so much for your responses! I need to go through and read them more thoroughly but I really appreciate it!

Thank you both. It's nice to have some suggestions and know that someone can relate. I've gone from a size 22w to a 16 misses and I definitely feel like an imposter too. I feel like when clerks come ask me if I need help they're actually wondering why I'm there and I even caught myself telling my mom a dress I wore in an…

Agreed. :drinker: since I started using MFP I've been able to accurately guess what my loss would be each week by tracking calories in and out.

Thanks, that's all helpful! And Bokwa definitely is fun. :happy:

Thanks for your help! Good to know they might offer a discount that way though. I'm afraid anything good will wind up being too expensive for me though- I've been unemployed for a while now and haven't had any luck even getting a job in retail. :frown: I do have inserts my doctor made that help but she said that's not…

You should eat at least the calories it gives plus a good portion of your exercise calories back. So if you exercise more you can eat more. Not everyone follows this though. Here's a good thread that explains what's probably the most popular calorie counting method here, eating based on a percent reduction of the total…

Amy's has some great frozen pizzas made with real food, not chemicals, and under 300 cals a portion.

I completely understand and feel for you so let me say great job, I know it's hard and you look great! I've lost 67 so far went from a size 22 pants I could barely squeeze into to my 18s starting to fall down and no one has said a word. I'm sure it's noticeable because how could that not be? It's really annoying because…

I'm going to start with 6 months since it's a new year. :drinker: My highest weight was 306...in 6 months I'd like to be under 200, feeling healthy, strong, and in less pain. In one year, next summer, I want to be strong and healthy enough to be active without thinking about it. I want to take surfing lessons next summer…

I'm not a guy so I can't offer too much advice on actually buying one, but maybe a woman's perspective is helpful. Personally, I'm a fan of guys in solid dark grey suits. The color looks good on everyone and matches well with almost any color you could want to pair with it. It looks sharp because it's still nice and fairly…

I tried Topamax for headaches and it was awful. Probably THE WORST medication I've ever tried. Everyone will be different of course but it gave me anxiety, hot flashes followed by feeling like I was freezing, joint pain, chest pain, dizziness, and absolutely no appetite. Weight loss is probably a side effect because you…

Well, if you called for freaks...

Thanks! All good info. Appreciate it! :happy:

You look amazing and I love your shoes in your after picture!

Actually, Jillian Michaels has a post about this where she explains the damage smoking actually does to your metabolism and body from a weight loss perspective. Seems like smoking making you thinner might be a myth after all.

I had this problem too actually, found I was eating too little when I joined. I started eating more and lost weight faster than I was eating less. Personally, I exercise at the end of the day so I don't use the MFP calories because I don't know what I'll need to eat back. I use my BMR at the suggestion of some people on…

Saying that fat is just a description isn't fair because it isn't just said to be the same as height or hair color. It is usually intended to hurt and in most cases it's probably something the "fat" person is well aware of and thinks about almost constantly. Every time they have to buy clothes, every time they get winded…

Well, since you're a soon-to-be nutritionist first, congrats! Second, can I ask what you think of vitamins or maybe how to get more nutrients without them? There seems to be conflicting reports. As I'm sure most people on here do, I try to eat a lot of fruits ,vegetables, healthy fats, protein, etc. but at the end of the…

I traded my old gym for PF because I couldn't afford the other anymore. I don't love it simply because I miss classes but you can't beat the price and for the money I saved I bought good DVD sets like Jillian Michaels and Zumba Exhilerate for when I need something different. My gym was brand new and literally just opened…