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I limit myself to 3 swims a week in the pool. I shower well right before getting in, letting my skin and hair absorb the fresh(er) water. Wear a swim cap and goggles. Afterward I shower right away using Ultraswim shampoo and then slather on lotion. Its been working pretty well. A bit long but interesting for regular…

So much goodness! Last night I did the taco zucchini boats which were really good and have been eyeing the Buffalo chicken zucchini boats they look great. @HellumisNoble Tandoori chickpea zucchini burgers sound awesome.

Yes! I have so much zucchini and I just harvested a bunch of strawberry corn for popping. I garden a plot at the community garden and have some stuff at home but really need to work the soil before I can start a patch here. Snow and sugar snap peas are my favorite. And of course there are the tomatoes!

Just got the spiralizer to make the zoodles! So much fun....okay...i'm easily entertained :) Thanks for all the great ideas!

Her elbows? Amateur! Thats what your left knee is for. sheesh. Really though I had a really awful experience just taking a sip of soda at the drive thru. I took a sip while stopping waiting for my order and for what ever reason it felt like it was tearing up my esophagus (worst physical pain I've ever felt) as it was going…

What is your question? Are you not losing or are you worried you aren't getting in enough calories for a healthy weight loss? What do your 'bad' days look like? I don't know about you but I could easily consume an extra 3,000cal a day this is why I'm in the situation I'm in :p :| I would caution against eating so little…

20lbs down and 80lbs to go. Add me. It would rock if I could get it off by next August but I'm going pretty slowly at this point.

Can you swim?

Yes. I started at 230 with panic attacks and depression. I could barely go around the block because I would start breathing harder and it would trigger fight or flight causing panic. Look into self compassion practices it feels very strange but I swear it helps.

Add me if you are looking for friends who have also dealt with anxiety and depression...also I have hashimotos. I personally am not in a place to lose fast but wish I could. I know I would not be able to stick with it and the emotional strain is not worth it. Small changes I can wrap my head around is what I'm going for…

Congratulations! Great Work! :)

Hi, Diane. I'm also a yo-yoer for the past....well honestly I've always fluctuated greatly as an adult and in my teens. Once I get to 180 I think I'm going to sit there for a while just to learn how to maintain. We will figure it out.

I feel you, after my most recent large weight gain (yo-yoing for years) I just have very little hope of ever maintaining a weight loss. My motivation is really low. I can't really get my head around the work its going to take. Have you tried taking a break from losing and just do what you need to maintain at your current…

Well, I'm SOL

:s I'm going to blame this on dyslexia but I actually started out at 230 not 330. I'm down 18lbs now.

This is an interesting listen https://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/589/tell-me-im-fat Yes, I can relate to about all of your struggles from my previous large weight loss. Sadly, I went running back to the overeating and other habits that got me overweight. I had an all or nothing belief with the…

No. A pound of fat takes up more space then a pound of muscle. If I get down to 130 quickly by starving I would look much different than 130 while weight lifting.

Yes. Think of people who win the lottery and often end up losing it to their vices(gambling, alcohol, drugs, sex). I'm guessing you are using food (the fatty, sugary, salty stuff) as entertainment, comfort and to 'treat' yourself. Trust me I understand because thats what those foods do for me. Make a budget for yourself so…

I'm 5'5 and started at 331 about two months ago. Your story sounds a lot like mine with the up and downs. Everyones different but I had to just start logging without really reducing much. And because I was having panic attacks I was only able to get half way around the block. I'm slowly changing and it seems to be working.…

Welcome. Add me if you'd like. I'm 5'5, started at 230 and looking to get to 148lb.

Whats 310? Your weight? 132oz is a lot of water + watery foods :# . Why so much? Seriously over hydration is a thing. Plus you could be flushing out the meds with that much water which depending on their job can be dangerous. I have POTS with syncope. Too much water can really throw off my electrolytes causing some big…

^This. If you need it, take it and give it a chance. If you decide its not working do NOT just stop taking it...like I did. Rough three weeks :/

I'm not really new to dieting but I have a few conditions that complicate things. I'm making changes really slowly if you see my diary you will see I'm not eating 'diet like' just a lot less then I used to. I'm not really against burger and fries every once in a while but I don't like feeling like I'm depleted of energy. I…

Todays been a struggle. I've been feeling weak and faint so I kept eating hoping it would help. I even let myself have a burger and fries hoping it would help and it did for a couple hours. Now I'm back to feeling poorly.

Perfect an excuse to plan for some wings!! I'm a total sucker for buffalo chicken wings. I did have roasted chickpeas with franks hot sauce and topped with a little blue cheese and it was actually pretty good.

Baby steps. At least thats what I'm having to do. I mean I've got big goals but just taking really small steps in the right direction. Good luck. You can friend me.

You are not alone. I don't think I've every actually maintained a weight range, I'm always gaining or losing. I'm also an emotional eater, feel free to add me. I'm going the slow route because I get super cranky when I'm at too much of a calorie deficit. I really need for this time to stick so its all about the small…

Wow, you're results from the pictures look great! Congrats! About taking a break, I was reading somewhere about it and how it can be really helpful. Maybe take a little break -2 weeks/months- to just maintain. I think its good to keep tracking and doing things that you need to do to maintain but just taking a break from…

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Thank you, it is frustrating.