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I am so confused. I should eat junk food to help me gain muscle. How can that be so when I am trying to lose weight that I should up my calories?

Thanks everyone for your advice and the link on lifting. Looks a little overwhelming with so many topics but I am going to be starting with Dano74's and AnvilHead's advice. Start with what I can do 8-10 reps of and not overwhelm my muscles to the point of DOMS. Thanks again.

I just joined also. Hoping to hear I got a spot.

Thanks so much ladies for sharing your examples and giving advice. Best wishes to all of you

SW:204

Hello everyone, I have been overweight most of my life and I am trying to put an end to the yo-yo dieting. Trying to make small life changes that will help with health issues. Looking forward to having a little extra motivation and encouragement to continue on my journey all while making some new friendships. Best wishes…

Please sign me up. I've been making excuses on why not to start and had decided to wait until after all the holidays but there will always be something to celebrate. Why not start celebrating weight losses and good health. Best wishes to everyone!

Thanks so much for your reply. I know that I cannot change my lifestyle over night. I keep trying to remind myself of that fact but I hear others telling me how I'm not going to make it and I want for them to see I can. What I need to remind myself is that I should not be doing this for others but for myself.. Thanks for…

Fantastic news tuscaroragirl! Way to go. I am also celebrating today. I weighed in at the doctors office at 194.4. Yea I meet my February goal of 195. I was also able to complete a full 30 minutes on the elliptical. A month ago this would have not been possible. A friend challenged me to get out of my comfort zone and I…

Great Job Mudstain Sally. Eight pounds in two weeks. That is fantastic! We can do this. Keep up the great work!

Good morning ladies, SW:200 wk 1:200.5 wk 2: 203.6 wk 3: 198.9 Yea, I am so excited. The bloating is gone and I weighed in at the doctors office at 198.8 on Friday. My goal is 195. I will be working really hard this week to make that goal. Best wishes to everyone.

SW: 200.0 wk 1:200.5 wk 2:203.6 Congratulations every one on your weight losses and commitments to exercise. I have recently started trying to ride 3 times per week on a recumbent bike. As you can all see I have actually put on 3.6 pounds in the last two weeks(Lots of bloating) I guess your unwanted fat has found me:). I…

Welcome Jenn, Glad to have you join the group. This is my first group also and Wendy is great at encouraging and helping others. Go Wendy!! Hope we can help each other in this journey.

SW:200 End of week #1:200.5 Had a small gain this week but looking forward to a loss next week. I hope everyone has a great second week.

I'm sending a response to multiple replies. First of all Thanks for your words of encouragement. I am going to press that reset button and start tomorrow off fresh. I did not go to my appointment. However I did go to the gym and ride for an hour. I will face the music this week. I will weigh in on Thursday . I will let you…

SW:200 GW:195 Having a rough time maintaining. I had lost 70 pounds 3 years ago and I gained 40 back. I am at a net loss of 50 pounds at this time but I have gained 10 back in the last month. Even though I still have 50 pounds off I feel like I'm losing the battle because I have been yo-yo dieting this last year. UP 20…

Is this group for any moms or new moms? I have three older boys. I am right at 200 pounds. I was over 250. I would enjoy the accountability and support. I have never been in a group so I am not for sure how all this works. I am struggling with maintaining my loss and I need to lose another 60 pounds due to health reasons.…

Just saw your post. You are doing great. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to make changes. Know that you are doing it for yourself even if no one else notices. I am struggling with diabetes and I am encouraged by your positive results. My last a1c was 10.4. Meds aren't helping much at all. My goal was set for…

Starting weight:215 12 week goal weight:200 Physical Goal: Walk 2 hilly miles without leg cramps and being winded Nutritional Goal: lower carb intake to keep blood sugar in a healthy range

You are doing a great job. I was diagnosed with Type 2 on November 2. I am really struggling. Would you mind sharing with me what a sample 1200 day looks like? Keep up the great work.

New to mfp. Not great with technology not sure how to join this group. Would like to join in challenge. Good first goal for 2014.