MizMimi111 Member

45 lbs and counting

It's tough to not be impatient. I'm the same way. I try to focus on other small goals to help myself feel accomplished, not just focus on the scale. Avoiding the breakfast sandwich when I buy my morning tea, prepping healthly lunches for the week, drinking enough water - stuff like that. I know it sounds mundane and boring…

What did MFP set your calorie target as? If you input your stats (height, current weight, goal weight, rate of loss) MFP will give you a target based on that information. Depending on how much you have to lose you can choose a loss rate of .5 - 2lb a week. Now that you know the crash diets and juice cleanses don't work you…

It's not what food you eat rather how much of it. For your health some foods are better than others but there are not specific foods that will help you lose weight. Eat the food you like within your calorie allotment.

I don't have specific advice but I can sympathize. I've dealt with plantar fasciitis a few times, most recently for the better part of a year. The best thing I did was invest in good supportive shoes and never walk around barefoot - even in the house. It is incredibly frustrating to be motivated to do better, do more only…

You're averaging a pound and a half loss a week. That's great progress. Steady weight loss is easier to maintain long term as opposed to big rapid loss. Be proud of what you've accomplished so far. Be proud of every day you log your calories and make better choices. It can be overwhelming and self -defeating to focus too…

Such an inspiring post! Thank you for sharing your weight loss success.

I improved my swimming ability by watching Youtube videos and asking the lifeguards (who are also instructors at my community pool) a few questions along the way. I started out in the super slow lane so I could start / stop without impeding anyone in the lap lanes. Getting a good pair of goggles made a difference as well.…

Trust me, I'm fat. Obese actually. I'm also smart, witty, kind, generous but people don't have issues if I identify myself with one of those words. It's just a word and it does not bother me to describe myself accurately. I'm sorry it bothers you (and others).

See bolded bits above. I am fat. I know I am fat. That's why I'm on MFP.

There is a difference between entering into a mutually consenting controlling relationship and having your SO call you fat and put you on a diet.

"Wow, that was good food I enjoyed yesterday." And then I get back on track, try to make the better choices, move more and look forward. No regrets.

Thank you! Makes perfect sense once it's explained.

My scale weighs in grams, ml, ounces, fluid ounces. I weigh my food per package instructions. I have a question about weighing dry pasta though. How do you figure this out when cooking for a large family? I'm fortunate that at this point I have a fair bit of wiggle room in my deficit, but that will decrease as time goes…

In for ideas. I really need to do this.

You're moving - that's the main thing. I don't bike, run or treadmill. I swim. It works for me. Do what works for you and ignore the opinions of others.

Hamilton area. Feel free to add me.

I'm sorry but he sounds immature to be saying stuff like "I wish it were just you and me." Too bad! You're a package deal. And you were lucky he would accept your asymetrical breasts? :noway: He might have unrealistic expectations of what a woman's body looks like. Getting healthy (& losing weight) needs to be for you.…

Okay, I just looked at your profile and diary. You have an eating disorder. You need to seek professional help. Please.

Time for a doctor. Sooner rather than later.

Enema?

I love that you are wearing the same shirt in all 3 pictures. It really makes the difference very noticeable. Not that it wouldn't be in other clothes - it would. Just wearing the same clothes the difference pops right out. I hope you know what I mean -I feel I may have bungled my words. :grumble: You look great! I see a…

I flew last year to NYC and I was so anxious about all the concerns you listed. I was around 270 at that time and did not experience any issues at all. Hope this helps ease your mind. :smile:

:noway: Narcissism at it's finest.

So you're the one in my rear view mirror! :grumble: :laugh:

Way to go! :drinker:

Not knocking counseling at all. I just didn't see the OP needing it right now from what she described. I think she's having entirely normal thoughts and feelings, dealing with a new developmental stage of her daughter whom she loves with all her heart. I think the people (not you) saying she's assigning adult emotions to a…

^^This! I think it shows you are a loving and concerned mom. It's normal to feel a bit hurt when your child seems to prefer someone else over you. Especially your first as you have no previous experience from which to draw. I doubt counseling is needed unless it starts to manifest in negative behavior towards your daughter…

^^ This!! So much fun! :bigsmile: