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Glad you are back and making a new commitment to your journey - that's awesome! Keep us posted as you are comfortable. If it helps, set goals for your calories and the weight numbers will go along for the ride!

Sorry to hear about your situation. I agree with mesha that perhaps a new career path is what you need. Not sure if your the religious type, but a local church may have a career counseling service that could help you out (if you haven't tried that). Also they will likely have volunteer opportunities to help occupy your…

Wow! Congrats on the weight loss - that is awesome! Agree with the others - new clothes are a must. You owe it to yourself to compliment the new look that comes with the change in size! Have fun dressing the new you!

Congrats on the engagement Amanda!! That is awesome news. Suggestion, make tomorrow your Monday! Surprise yourself and start some of your workout plans now! It took me a while to get into a routine (always had an excuse that I didn't have time). Make the time - start small if that helps and work into a more intense workout…

Proud off you for making the commitment to improve yourself. Stay strong - you're in a marathon, and you're already seeing improvement (in your energy level). Maybe you can set some short term goals for yourself and then be sure to celebrate them (tell the world - or at least your MFP family)! Keep with your routine - it…

Congrats on getting rid of the smoking habit - that alone is awesome!! Hope you earn lots of $$ in your journey to lose 42!! Good luck and keep us posted!!

Love it - missyspring! Congrats on how much you've accomplished so far!!

Three cheers for you having a system that works for you and keeps you motivated! As for me, besides the decreasing waist line, I just feel better for working out more and eating less junk. Pretty basic - I like me more now than when I was not working out! Keep up the good work!

+1 on the gym activities, even if it is for part of one day. It's something to get you out. Also consider taking the car out and getting it washed - in another town; burn time on the road if gas isn't too much. Thought bowling would be good too, although not sure how much that costs these days. Any indoor pools that you…

Young actress.

Do you have someone to help keep you accountable/ listen when you get the urge to eat to help fix a problem? Agree with Tylee - separate yourself from the kitchen/ source of food and occupy yourself with other activities. Sorry your having a bad day - glad you are reaching out to the community here. Try and get back into…

Way to go wrenegade64!!

Way to go Sharyn!

Good for you morethanthis0! Mine was going out for a walk, and not using the low temps as an excuse to pass on the exercise!

I am certainly no stranger to stress (although different sources than yours). Good for you to walk away from the food temptation! I turn to music - the type that I know will cause me to think about other things besides that which is stressing me. Also I look to do things that are out of my routine and make me focus on the…

Yes, Amazing is the right word. Congratulations!! Did you post on the "Success Stories" group?

5 lbs lost - your headed the right direction towards your goal - Congrats!! So your "break" didn't prove to be the time to start your new routine (instead it was a good time to be sick). This clears the way for you to now start that new workout routine - as part of your typical activities. this is a perfect time to…

Lioness

Agree with others. Don't worry about making up for the indulgence - just move forward and work towards your goals!

I used to live in Melbourne (Viera) - welcome adding you as a friend!!

For me, I started with easy workouts that didn't take much time out of my otherwise morning routine. Once exercise got into the picture, I added a little each day, generally getting up earlier. I also find that as this routine continues, I am going to bed earlier (and cutting out late night snacks as well). I agree with…

Congratulations on your engagement! What a great time in your life, and another motivator to get back into your routine from last year. Obviously you know how to establish a routine to a more fit you. As the others have said, this is an awesome opportunity to get back into that routine, use your wedding as a near term…

I like feeling sore after a workout (usually jogging). I know I have pushed myself. I don't like being in pain, though. Then I know I've gone too far. Congrats on the treadmill adoption and workouts. Here's to feeling "sore"!

Free play

What an awesome story - keep rockin it in 2014. Congratulations on your success!

Mint julep

New Zealand

Think of it as not even being half way through life yet. This is time for new starts (I trained for and ran a marathon for my 40th). My attitude is to get better with age. You've worked hard to get this far, it's time to capitalize on what you've earned. From a physical perspective, you have proven you can set goals and…

Thanks for sharing - I did not know this! Another reason to donate.

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