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PS - for all of us, here's a great article on the 6 things no one ever tells women about weight loss. #4 is particularly apropos for @huango. Keep it up! huffingtonpost.com/anne-ricci/6-things-no-one-tells-women-about-their-weight-loss-journey_b_7003184.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063

Hi, can I join in? What do I have to do to be part of the group, get updates, participate, get and give motivation and support? :) My info: Female, 45, 5'9" CW: 202.2 lbs GW: 192.2 lbs UGW: 165 lbs

Hi, I'm trying to lose 20 by July 1 and another 20 by Jan 1, 2016. That will have me down to about 170, so maybe another 10 after that to be under 25 BMI (I'm 5'9"). So let's support each other!

Way to go! Slow and steady wins the race. Keep going, you are winning it!

Forgot to share my Wednesday weight, so here goes: Starting Weight: 208 lbs (bloated from high sodium weekend) Oct. 1 Goal: 206 Actual: 205.9 Oct. 8: Goal: 205 Actual: Oct. 15: Goal: 204 Actual: Oct. 22: Goal: 203 Actual: Oct. 29 Goal: 202 Actual::

I'll be weighing in on Wednesdays! Current Weight: 208 lbs (bloated from high sodium weekend) Oct. 1 Goal: 206 Actual: Oct. 8: Goal: 205 Actual: Oct. 15: Goal: 204 Actual: Oct. 22: Goal: 203 Actual: Oct. 29 Goal: 202 Actual::

I'll be weighing in on Wednesdays! Current Weight: 208 lbs (bloated from high sodium weekend) Oct. 1 Goal: 206 Actual: Oct. 8: Goal: 205 Actual: Oct. 15: Goal: 204 Actual: Oct. 22: Goal: 203 Actual: Oct. 29 Goal: 202 Actual::

Welcome! First, you did the right thing: you tracked it. Second, reconsider how you are using myfitnesspal. Consider using it initially, for the first month, JUST to track, not to lose. My goal has not been to eat x calories, but to track so I can learn how to eat what I like in reasonable ways. I remember one time eating…

I just got the Force for Xmas and I really like it. I like the display and that I can just wear it all the time (don't have to take it off except if I need to charge it, and so far I've only had to charge it once - it goes for 10 days or so and it came half-empty on battery). I would like to friend people too on Fitbit.…

I just got my braces off last week after having them for 17 months! I feel your pain and worried about the same thing. Here's what I found: -The only things I avoided were whole apples, gum, and corn on the cob. But I would eat corn by cutting off the kernels and eating -Bread, rice, lettuce, and beans really stick to your…

In addition to couch to 5k program (google for it), i recommend Jeff Galloway's running program (http://www.jeffgalloway.com/index.html). Galloway promotes a run/walk/run program that lets you build up safely. I've run two marathons doing 1 minute run/1 minute walks the whole way using his system and it has made running…

bump it up, homegirls!

I'm having a bad few weeks culminated by a weight gain this week, so I am thinking hard about what needs changing in my lifestyle to make the scale go down for good. One thing I know I need to do is DRINK WATER. There was one or two days that I did this religiously (and peed like a horse) but I also lost weight those…

I want to be in - did I make the cut-off? I'm 41 and a step mom to a beautiful 15 yr old girl who puts me to shame in her bikini. :) CW: 201.1 IW: 185 GW: 169

My fave thing to eat in the summer is fresh tomatoes, especially with mozzarella and basil. If I am taking something to a potluck, getting the little mozzarella balls, basil, and grape tomatoes cut in half and mixed up with a dash of olive oil and/or balsamic is YUMMY. My big accomplishment is not weight-related, but today…

I like that - I have a good steep hill by my house and I'm going to take on doing that once a week in the morning before going to work. Thanks for that tip!

Nicely stated! It does feel good to feel like you are making it happen yourself, you are changing yourself inside and out, and becoming powerful. I feel the same way! :bigsmile: (forgot to put in quote i'm replying to, which was:) My confidence level has been boosted to the utmost extreme...i feel as though i can do…

Thanks for all the tips. I will plan ahead and figure out what I will/won't consume. I will eat beforehand, allow myself one Amstel Light and then drink spritzer, and if I do desire something, I'll get an order of hummus w/ veggies tray. Will let you know how it goes!

I'm really impressed by everyone's hard work and effort - you all inspire me! Kristy, thanks so much for being our fearless and dedicated leader - you are making a HUGE difference in all of our lives! I'm not so much going to post a new thing I'll try (since I tried a veggie dog the other day already), but have a question.…

My NSV today is that I went to the gym and to the pool today for the first time in a year! I ruptured my achilles tendon last year and had surgery just about a year ago, and even though I was recovered enough at least 8 months ago to start doing some gym/swimming, I had not. But this week is the week I decided I need to do…

Thanks for sharing your story! I'm inspired!

Today I did something new: I figured out how many calories I would be eating for lunch tomorrow. We're having a potluck and they sent around a survey to see what kind of hot dog and fixings we wanted. Initially i was going to do two Hebrew Nationals with meat chili, cheese, and onions and sugary drink. Then I looked up the…

Great - thanks for sharing that link! I am really happy to be on myfitnesspal - just started, but it seems like a nice community.

Hi, I'm new too and wanted to tell you that I'm facing the same issue! Maybe we can face it together. I ate horribly today, but did write it down so at least I could see the damage in real numbers. Good luck, and I hope more people respond to your question so I can pick up the tips too!