miss_vdb Member

You can add me if you like, I've still got at least 68lb to lose and I've already lost 114lb.

I've still got a way to go but thought I'd post my progress in the hope it motivates someone. I'm 5ft 3. My starting weight was 322lb I'm currently 208lb and it's taken 11 months to get to this point.

I'm still in the middle of my journey but have managed to drop 106lb in the last 9 months - having friends on here really helps keep my motivation up. Feel free to add me if you want.

Most of these replies seem to have a common theme and I've never seen it written better than this... "You'll worry less about what people think about you when you realise how seldom they do" I often think of this when I start to get self concious or when I see my friends dwell on the hypothetical opinion of others.

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I think in general a 1 on 1 discussion if someone has a question or wants to congratulate or whatever is perfectly fine (assuming they aren't being rude) and I would have no problem with that even if they said something clumsy. I think bringing it to the attention of a whole room is probably a bit much for 99% of people…

I've not set my goal too low to begin with - I feel like just getting near it is going to be one hell of an achievement, I've set it to 140lb which is a little bit generous considering I'm 5ft3! I haven't started lifting yet, am still too intimidated by the gym, but have requested a set of weights for xmas so fingers…

Yer I know what you mean, thats why I wanted people to post wellmeaning things. I know she wasn't trying to make me feel awkward. However she does know me fairly well and would surely know that I wouldn't really appreciate the attention!! Ah well never mind, I'll just have to stay away from her when she is intoxicated!

Wow people really do just open their faces and let words fall out don't they lol. I've had a few stingers from people in my time but my memory has helpfully blocked the details now! On the night in question my friend had already brought the weight loss up 3/4 times (in front of people who I was meeting that night for the…

What's all this about then!? I could be up for this Mischief! ;0

Noted. I will log properly and as accurately as possible when the time comes that I can kick *kitten* with my exercising.

Are you just trying to start an argument? I asked if it was worth getting a HRM and it seems the general answer is no. I said that PERHAPS I may not bother to log the exercise if it is inaccurate. I'm not going crazy with exercise as I'm not physically able to do so, generally anyone who is very serious about exercise and…

Like I said I'm not eating the calories back and I'm fastidious when it comes to logging my food so that's the main thing. I may not bother logging exercise from now on as it seems fairly pointless if its not accurate.

Don't believe I said "more accurate" at any point. Thanks for all the messages guys - People seem to keep raving on about HRM so I figured I should get one but from these messages it really isn't going to help me much anyway. Will just keep using the wii estimates and leave it at that I guess. Thanks for all your answers.…

Well this is a lot of info!! I do mainly do wii fit stuff and I recently got the zumba game too. I'm guessing then from comments that a HRM isn't really going to help me track calories burned. My pedometer on my phone estimates calories burned from walking and my wii estimates calories burned from exercise - they seem to…

I actually bought my own seat belt extender when I was going on a long haul a few years ago just so I didn't have to worry. You are supposed to the airline rather than take your own but I double checked mine was safety checked and just used that without any issue. I am going to NYC middle of next year and I have already…

Gah tried to post pics but was struggling photobucket having issues - hopefully it's worked this time..

I have 10 tattoos - 1 large one and all the rest are small pieces - all on my inner forearms. Am desperate for more - just waiting for some inspiration. Also have 2 lip piercings, eyebrow, labret and 6 ear piercings. :wink:

That rib tat and your username are awesome!! Have been thinking of getting a steampunk or perhaps something with electronics as an "under skin tattoo".

I can't stand plain soda water.. I'm in the UK and my local supermarket seems to have no other flavoured sparkling options. I personally have no problem with the flavour of what I'm drinking - I just wasn't sure if the sweeteners were actually a bad thing to be drinking especially I am was drinking a litre or so a day. It…

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I microwave mine for 4 mins while the oven heats up - then put them in the oven for 20 mins and mash it up with a glug of almond milk. Usually eat it with some tuna or chicken to get my protein intake up.

Thanks for the welcome guys!! I think this just may be a little easier with all your support! I have added you all and my friend list is looking much healthier!!