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Thank you everyone for your Insight on Mike situation and is very much appreciated. I do understand that exercise is not necessary for weight loss I just worry about sagging skin

Sometimes I feel like it's a victory if I get my chores done.🙄

I need to lose 180. I have started and stopped so many times I can't even count. I need to get my butt in gear. I have a plan to make 1 goal each week and complete that goal even if all else fails. I will then add another goal to that goal. I need to start learning better habits and I will be more successful if I learn…

That is true and something that I strive for daily. It is difficult sometimes and I need to get back on track. I was doing great for about 4 months then something happened that was mentally and emotionally exhausting that I just didn't care so much about that part. I am now clear headed, focused, and motivated. Thanks for…

I thought about doing a strength training routine 3x a week and worrying about the cardio when I'm not in pain. Until I lose some of this extra weight it will probably always be painful. Calories are my focus right now.

Hello. I am new to the group and only somewhat familiar with clean eating. Happy Tuesday all!!!

As for getting support from other people, I found it best to just not make it an issue and never talked about it. I had my plan and didn't want to become confused (or irritated) by varying points of view and unsolicited advice. I didn't want them watching me to see if my plan was working or not, didn't want them judging me…

This helps, thank you.

This could benefit me very much. Like a previous reply I'm good during the day, but at night forget about it. My goal for March will be to not eat past 8 pm. Will update weekly

I have quit before so it's not really a habit in that sense. And no smoking isn't an oral fixation for me. I have used the vaps before, and it hurt my lungs more than cigs do. I guess I'm just concerned about maintaining my diet. I'm a closet eater which I'm also trying to change with a limit of no eating past 7. After…

One step at a time. Try not to look at the bigger picture. Everyday I start with the focus on that day alone. Sometimes when we look at the bigger picture it seems harder to achieve. If you have a bad day don't hold it against yourself, keep moving forward

I am a 29 year old female. I smoked for 14 years, and had tried to quit many times. I quit while pregnant twice, but went back to it not sure why, but who does. March 30 of this year I decided that enough is enough. I quit that day and was doing great till me brother died in June while on a rafting trip. I started smoking…

I agree with your post, and wanted to say excellent job on the weightloss. I hope to be saying the same next year. I have 115 pounds to lose, and I know that it will take time, dedicaion, and patience. I once was suggested to base my calories on a weekly average. So if you want to eat 1500 a day then make that be the…

I agree with this. Just go back to your 1200 a day, or what you were eating. I have to do this, and I don't particularly care if I go over my calories once a week (as long as it isn't really over). I looked at the average over a week. I do bouce around a lot though such as going 1200 one day to 1500 the next. Its never the…

I agree completely. Quit altering recipes into something that inludes healthy alternatives. It's just gross!!!

Thank you all for your input. It seemed like alot to eat, and I can generally stay within my range of 1500, so I will stick with the 2000 workout days, and see how that works for now.

That is depressing, and that's why I don't "diet" I simply make better choices than some. A lifestyle change is better than saying your dieting anyway....right

I like the idea of working towards one goal that doesn't involve a scale for a month, but I have an addiction I think. I have tried going without the scale before, and I went off track.

I do a mix of my weight and my measurements. After all it's the inches that matter more because that is the visible size; if that's what you are going for. It really depends on what I am doing as far as working out and strength training because it isn't ever the same. If I know I worked harder with strength training then I…

That's very exciting news all. Thank you

I would just like to say AWESOME JOB! I am also going to lose about 95 pounds. My motivations are somewhat similar, and if I had to do it again I would have done this 10 years ago. It probably would have been easier, but that is water under the bridge and I can only change the present and future. I have been big since I…

I think that depends on the person. I personally can't go that low because my bone structure won't allow it. I would look good in a size 14-16, and right now I'm a size 26. I haven't seen a size 16 in a very long time, but I'm very excited..............

I personally wouldn't add daily activities. I have only logged one activity like that, and it was packing up and moving which took me some time once I was loading the uhaul. I don't think that cleaning the house counts as a workout.:smile:

What triggered my journey..........Well my I have been trying to lose the same weight since my oldest was born (that's 9 years ago). I believe that with some past relationships I have let myself go even more than before. I actaully weigh more than when I was pregnant the second time. My ex husband has remarried, which was…

I like to eat those skinny cow ice creams. They have enough sweetness that can get you through the craving, and they are low in calories. I also like to get the low fat fudge pops.

Based on the healthy way to lose weight, which is recommended. If you lose 2 lbs a week; you could lose 37 lbs in roughly 5 months.

Thank you very much, and same to you. I am at my highest weight, and have added some since my youngest was born. It's not a good story, but I am also quitting smoking too. I don't smoke much anyway, so that should be the easier part. It also helps that my work place is smoke free. I am just sick of how I look and the only…

That's awesome lol

I agree, and when I was still able to I did like that feeling after, but I find some cardio boring. The end result is I stop because of it. Then it takes me awhile to get back into it.

Yes, and I wrote that in my post. I can't do cardio right now because I am healing from surgery so I am not doing it till after.