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Yay, you just inspired me to print of the Couch to 5k program and get myself motivated to try this again! I always make it about halfway through and then stop but I am determined to finish this time!

COngrats!!!! That's so awesome!!!

I'm glad I am not the only one who has had this experience! I would love to get back to not weighing myself, but I want it to be out of a feeling of complete health regardless of a number, and not because I think I will feel shame by seeing the number!

I'd actually suggest trying some therapy. A food addiction is similar to any other form of addiction and one of the best ways to combat it is to attend some therapy sessions. Many areas offer over eaters anonymous groups or individual therapy that focuses on food addiction and weight loss. I think that if its a large…

Yes, girl, me too! I have this same problem but I realized that if you eat terrible every Saturday and Sunday that's almost 1/3 of your diet. I am still struggling with this but I think I will take Liftng4Lis advice and just prelog food and stick to it! Or workout on the weekends, if I work out in the morning on Saturday…

This all depends on a lot of factors that include how much you are trying to lose per week, what you weigh now, how active you are, etc. If you input all of your stats correctly and chose the recommended amount of weight to lose per week given to you by MFP then I would say eat the 2170 and see if you lose weight.…

Thanks guys! I really appreciate the encouragement. Hoping to be a success story one day. :)

Me! Me! I would like to join. Although joining in with someone else's sentiments, I will not be putting any food off limits or making strict rules. I will just say that I will log everyday and I will do something for my health everyday- whether it be taking a walk, chosing the salad over the wings, or packing a healthier…

Throw in a stock pot: 1 lb of ground lean beef cooked 1 can of corn 1 can of black beans 1 can of pinto beans 1 can of rotel 1 packet of taco seasoning mix Heat up. Serve in a big bowl with sliced avocado, salsa and a few tortilla chips. Super easy, low in calories high in fiber. The soup freezes well too if you want to…

I am not a teacher but can relate to the lack of time as I'm in grad school full time and have a job and an internship! I find what works best is to always have my gym clothes with and find time anywhere i can. I really utilize Saturday and Sunday to work out and go at night on Thursday and Friday! It's important that you…

Although it can be pricey, I would look into various places that offer the bod pod. My trainer did the calipers and I was at 26% and the bodpod put me at 34%. ANother bonus to the bodpod is that it measures your c02 output and gives you a more accurate BMR calculation. The cost for me to get in the bodpod included the…

Hahahah I just died. Thats perfect. I will never look at my flex in the same way again.

I really love my fitbit flex! I love that it is waterproof because I have issues with taking bracelets off and forgetting to put them back on! The dots are more than enough for me and I always have my iphone with me to check my stats if I'm curious! I love that it does all the things that the force does EXCEPT for flights…

YES! This! My doctor had to do an xray of my abdomen and pointed out that I had a large pelvis as well and commented about how much easier delivery will be! Not to exciting to hear as a 23 year old but one day I will be happy for it!

Chocolate covered strawberries cant be bad for you. I mean chocolate comes from a cocoa plant which is a plant therefore a vegetable and strawberries are a fruit therefore a chocolate covered strawberry can be factored into your fruit and veggie intake.

Oh yes, currently working on my Master's in Social Work!

Well I felt motivated when I went to the doctor's office and asked if I could be weighed backwards because I didnt want to see the scale. That was AWFUL. Also, I have my wedding coming up in August and a week long cruise that follows to prepare for! Hoping to drop 20 pounds by August.

Alcohol! I live in the south and I am 23 years old... therefore drinking is still very much a part of our lives! I am trying to stop drinking because it adds so many calories but it can be frustrating!! Especially when your friends love to try new craft beers... !

I imagine it must feel really intimidating to approach a gym when you hold the belief that you are the fattest in the gym. I just want to let you know that its a huge first step that you are even walking in and just know that the community here is very proud of you! I think what might help is to focus on the cognitive…

Im 5'6 and my goals are as follows: S.W. 148 (started this account after I started losing weight) C.W. 140.9 G.W. 130ish

I would love to join in on this!! I must ask (because I am so new) this burn is with both calorie deficit and exercise right?

I just started the Jillian Michaels Body Revolution today!

That is such an AMAZING accomplishment. Dont ever let that proud feeling fade because you are, and have, accomplished something that so many have failed to do!!

No its completely free! http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-phase-1.html

If you wanna start a great weightlifting program I would start Jamie Easons Livefit program. Its a good introduction into lifting and has workout plans for you.

SW: 141 CW: 140.9 GW: 136 Weigh in Dates: 8/5 - 8/12 8/19 8/26 End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use) Total weight lost:

Im currently working on my Masters in Clinical Social Work! :)

Hey y'all! Im hailey, I'm a 22 year old grad student and I would love to have more friends my age!