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All of the arguing about what is best/worst, true/false, etc on MFP. It seems like we are adults and should just be able to agree to disagree. You can look at health/weight loss with many different points of view.

When I disagree with people I always try to put out there that we have different opinions/ideas and that is life and that is ok. Not everyone is going to think/feel the same way. I would let them know that you respect their ideas and hope they will respect yours, wish them the very best on their weight loss, and agree to…

Sent you a friend request. I am hoping to drop 35 or more by my bday in April.

I am interested, I think. How do groups work on mfp?

Major kudos to you and your success!!! The pictures are worth 1000 words. I am starting in the 170s and hope to get down to 135 (or less). I am only 12 days into this and am scouring the success stories board to show myself that people can and are losing weight and I can do it as well. I still feel like my former, skinnier…

I would love to get up early and start my day with a work out but that just has not happened yet. For now I tuck the kiddos in and then work out. After working out I usually have a lot of spunk so then I finish up any work around the house that I need to do. I tend to be a night owl so I have to make sure I don't stay up…

Thank you for all your thoughts and input. I usually exercise while the kids are asleep and can't leave the house so running outside is not an option for me. I think that doing the elliptical must be better than nothing at all so I am going to keep it up and start doing some strengthening exercise as well.

I totally agree with this. I used to think I could just "diet" for a bit and get to my goal. I got those awful frozen meals and ate tasteless garbage. Now I am cooking healthy, fresh food as part of a lifestyle change. This is the first attempt at weight loss that I actually feel like I am going to achieve my goal, and…

Thank you all for your input. I was so proud of myself for using the elliptical routinely and was really discouraged by the negative things people were telling me. I especially enjoyed reading the successes that others had using the elliptical. I guess I will just have to continue watching my calories and using the…

(1) The name. It's pointless and intentionally insulting. (2) The concept that it is healthier to cut things out vs. focusing on getting adequate nutrients and eating in accord with your goal. (3) Related to (2), the idea that one MUST do whatever you think is "clean" to eat healthy. (4) The general idea that it's an…

True, clean eating does not necessarily mean weight loss. Yes, a calorie deficit is a must for weight loss. However, I can't believe the amount of negativity towards clean eating. I have talked with GI doctors who say that the additives in our food have led to a loss of good bacteria in our digestive systems. I try to…

I don't want to come off as rude, but I think it is best not to assume you know what people are thinking. I know I have come up with guidelines on how I am going to hopefully successfully stay on my weight loss course during the weeks surrounding the holidays that are full of pitch ins, large meals, extra goodies, etc. I…

I sent you a friend request. I am the mom of 3 and am trying to figure out how to take care of my family but also take care of me. Not a small task, that's for sure. I would love to be friends with any other mamas out there.

I agree with all the above that you look amazing. I started at 180 and am working for 135 myself. Thank you for sharing your pictures. They were very motivating to see.

Thank you to all for your advice and suggestions.

Thanks for sharing! I will check it out.

Great, other moms! I have sent all of the above friend requests. Any other mamas?

I am on the same crazy train. I started my weight loss journey on Monday. I am not willing to continue down the path I was traveling down. That means calorie deficits during the holiday season. Hard, but not impossible. If we can manage during this season, think how great we will do after it has passed.

In my opinion, this answer is different for everyone. I have been eating clean(ish) and have never felt better. Some may say it is all in my head, but whenever I slip up I feel sluggish and tired. I started eating clean about 4 months ago and it has been a positive change for all in my family. I just recently started…

Welcome to the forum and congrats of 3 days of success. I began on Monday as well. I will send you a friend request.

I, too, have dieted before but am determined to make this the time that I actually achieve my goals and stick with a healthy lifestyle. I wish you the best of luck. I am in day 3 and love to read all of the success stories and see the pictures shared on this site. It makes me realize that weight loss is something the…

I haven't had a chance to read all the comments, it looks like it got kind of heated. My husband really doesn't have any extra weight he is lugging around. It is important to me that he support me in my efforts and that we choose to eat healthy as a family, set good examples for our children.

My goal is 1200 so if I don't calculate correctly I have a little wiggle room. However, I am only 2 days in and find that I am hungry at dinner time. Which makes sense, because that is where I usually went overboard on calories. Hoping we both get used to this... and that our work and hunger pays off :)

Congrats on the weight loss!!! You did not look heavy in your face before so I really wouldn't be suprised that you aren't seeing a lot of weight loss there. I just would love to be able to post in 7 weeks that I was down 27 pounds.

I have struggled with the "all or nothing" saga for years. I will go on a "diet" and do really well, then fall off that wagon and hit the ground hard. I can NOT continue down that path. This time I need my weight loss journey to be different, to be successful. This time I am changing my lifestyle, not just dieting. I know…

I am not as concerned with the actual Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, more about all of the goodies and munchies that surround them.

"too many people are concerned with what they eat between Thanksgiving and Christmas, when they should worry about how they eat between Christmas and thanksgiving."[/quote] I LOVE THIS!!!

I accept that challenge :) Will send you a friend request.

What kick started me getting serious about weight loss this time? When I realized that I never wanted to be in pictures WITH my kids. When I realized that I don't feel comfortable in my clothes/skin. When I realized that I started to get bitter towards skinny girls (I have NEVER been that way, not proud of that one). When…

I made up a batch of zucchini muffins (zucchini, whole wheat flour, honey and spices). They are 178 calories and very yummy.