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  • I bought one of those giant cookie cakes last week as a treat for my family. I ended up eating a couple slices a day until the whole thing was gone. Doesn't sound like much, but it was an extra 400 calories a day for a week. Yikes! I will not be buying another one any time soon.
  • I don't think any amount of activity is a waste of time, but I would think that changing it up as others have suggested wouldn't hurt. You may find that 10 min of cardio, followed by lifting, followed by a longer cardio session is a better fit for you. I don't see the harm in giving a new routine a try. The worst that can…
  • As others are pointing out, I refuse to let logging become tedious for me so I do not log things like spices and "zero" calorie items (though I rarely have "zero" calorie items). It may work great for some to log everything, but one of the things that has made this plan work for me is its ease. I'm not about to compromise…
  • ^^^ This 100%. One bad day shouldn't do anything more than convince you to do better the next day. We all get reminders about how much life can suck, and many of us use food to cope with those reminders. Is it the right thing to do? Maybe not, but you owned it and are moving on.
  • I wrote up a pros and cons list about my weight to get me going. Pros for losing weight. Cons for staying the same. In the end, the pros far outweighed the desires to eat badly and be lazy. Whenever I'm feeling unmotivated I go through that list (memorized) and remind myself why this is important. If you don't have a…
  • You will always have excuses for falling off track. Sure, you can cut your friend out of your life, but it isn't going to stop all those things out there that are working to throw you off course. The answer here is to learn to deal with your friend in a positive way. Don't give in to her food decisions. If she's giving you…
  • I love roasted cabbage. Cut about 1 inch "wheels" of cabbage. Lay flat on a cookie sheet and spray with olive oil cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put in 350 degree oven until cabbage is tender. The edges will char in the oven. That's good. Let them. This is also great for a filler for wraps or (if you're…
  • Haven't tried them, but here's a possibility. http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20418786,00.html
  • As others have said, I'm speechless. What an amazing life change!
  • Don't feel that way! Weight loss is a journey. There will be ups and downs along the way. Treat every day as a new start. Who cares if you went over on your birthday?!? Hello, it was your birthday! This is a new day. Stay within your calories and move on. Trust me, you will have more days like that one. It's OK to slip up.…
  • Hi All! Just found this post today, and I'd love to join you. My stats: CW 176. GW 120. I'm 5'2". I have a long way to go, but for the first time in my adult life I really am motivated, and I don't mind if it takes some time to get there. I started the weight loss journey in October, after eating and drinking whatever I…
  • I set my alarm for about 20 minutes before I need to get up. I hit snooze twice before getting out of bed and still have time to do the workout. I can slowly wake up which works for me. When I started, I set my alarm for the time that I needed to be out of bed. I wouldn't make it, and by the time I'd actually get out of…
  • If you are lifting weights, then it is almost certainly muscle gain. Are you still logging your food each day? Remember how much you need to eat to put on fat. Are you eating that much? And congrats on reaching your goal!!! I hope to be able to say the same by next year.
    in Help Comment by ossentia January 2014
  • It's just loose skin. It's not the end of the world. Congrats on your weight loss! Seriously, job well done.
  • You are not defined by other people's shortcomings. Most of the people I have met in my life who were rude, nasty, or just unpleasant to be around were/ are typically miserable people. I try to remember that when faced with an uncomfortable moment with one of these types of people. I remind myself of the good in my life…
  • Your lungs are in the process of healing themselves. You'll find that over the next few months you may cough more than you even did as a smoker. You will be out of breath easier than before, as you've noticed already. This is part of the healing process. Smoking is a nasty habit. Your body is repairing all that damage…
  • Thanks for the links. Clearly this question is asked a lot, but I do appreciate the responses. I've been fat for a long time. There's a big learning curve to getting in shape, much bigger than expected, and the more info I get, the better I feel. Thanks again!
  • Thank you all for your suggestions.
  • Drinking more water will help, but what you're describing is very normal. Being a woman sucks sometimes! If you are discouraged by the scale, I would think that taking your measurements may help instead of relying solely on the scale during those couple of weeks. As a last resort, perhaps you may benefit from weighing in a…
  • You all look amazing! I don't have anything to show yet, but for the first time EVER I feel like I might eventually. These success stories really are extremely motivating. Thank you to everyone willing to share their stories! It gives me hope.
  • Sign me up please. This past week was discouraging.
  • Have you had your thyroid checked?
  • Great points about exercise having less to do with weight loss and more to do with overall shape and health. I hadn't thought about it that way. Now, what about strength training? Can it be as simple as lifting weights a few minutes a day or do I need to do more? I do a few leg toning sets at bed that I have not mentioned…
  • Thank you for all the responses. In answer to a few of the questions, I'm eating up to 1400 calories per day. I do move quite a bit during the day so I'm not just sitting all day, every day, but I'm not on my feet the majority of the day by any means. What makes it so hard for you to find time to exercise? I just opened my…
  • Just started this week. I also eat when I'm stressed, and it is so hard to break that habit. I honestly have very little advice except to offer that you're not alone. As to finances, a budget (just like recording food) is a must. Do you have a smart phone? There are tons of apps now that help you budget money. Try one.…
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