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Girl, I am right here with you. In 2013/2014 I lost over 90 lbs, going from the 270's to the 170's. Bad stuff happened, I stopped taking care of myself, and by end of 2015 I had gained much of it back. Now near the end of 2017 I'm up over 20 lbs from my 2013 high weight. I've gained 120 lbs in three years. When I write…

This article is not a shocker to me, as my doctors and support system have educated me on what modern scientific evidence is showing, and that's that maintaining weight loss is DAMNED HARD. Not because we, as overweight people, are broken some way, psychologically (and just can't harness our willpower), but because there…

Thanks so much for the kind words, everyone!

Thanks for all the feedback! It sounds like performance-based goals (ie eating, working out, persevering) are the way to go. I decided to join Roni Noone's step challenge starting today (100,000 steps in 7 days!!), and if I complete it above 100,000 for the week I'm buying myself some loose-leaf tea (the new Oprah Chai)…

It's interesting, I'm actually reading a book right now (The Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal) and in the chapter I'm on she's talking about how setting goals can actually backfire and cause us to slack off. Research suggests just coming up with the goal or reward makes your brain think, in some way, that you've…

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Yay! Thanks for posting - I'll check your channel out now!

Awesome, I'm subscribing now!! You can find my YouTube channel (if that's easier for you to check) at http://www.youtube.com/JulieLoses. So glad someone found this thread, lol! Bumping for more!!!

I love reviving month-old threads, lol! I'm a blogger as well. Been at it since September 2013 as well. Been trying to slowly increase the quality of my posts, now I'm focusing on reach :) I'll be checking all your sites out. Hope to see you stop by! http://julieloses.wordpress.com

Amazing! What a difference!

Aw, you all are making me blush!!!

Thanks for the awesome words of encouragement, everyone!!!

Hee hee, thanks - those calves have a LOT of work to do, lol!

I still have a ways to go, but just got updated pics done after 6 full months on my medically-supervised weight loss program, so I thought I'd share!

You can get an intense cardio workout on a recumbent bike. It's all about the intensity level you choose. Recumbent tends to be my "warm-up" machine (on Level 4-6), sure, but when my feet are hurting and I don't feel like standing for my big workout, I hop on and set the level up towards 10 and focus on keeping my rpms up…

Thanks for the kind words, everyone! Looking forward to keeping the pace into 2014 and posting updates :)

Great job!

Well done! You're an inspiration!

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