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That's awesome! Weight loss and giving up smoking simultaneously---you have accomplished what many have strived for and failed. Inspiring...

I weigh in daily, but only log loss as well. Weighing in daily shows me how much my weight fluctuates. Also if I'm up several days I can be more strictly adherent to my diet, it sort of motivates me.

I want to be like you when I grow up :-) Congrats!

A dark chocolate covered strawberry...um, um, good!

I do the same thing. I do much better during the week when I'm busy vs when I'm home on the weekend. One key is to only have healthy snacking options. You can eat a ton of apples or celery and still do ok calorically. The other thing is to keep busy even when you are home. Dance around your apartment, clean, do…

I'm in the same situation with my mother. I soooooooooo want her to live a healthy life, but no matter what I say or do she is not yet ready. So I have offered to help her whenever she is ready for change until then I just pray for her and I'm trying to get my life on the right track and be that example others have spoke…

When ppl make such rude and inappropriate comments sometimes that's the best way to handle it---say nothing. Also it's great that you did not argue with him and say disrespectful things back, you set a great example for your children. You know the best way to shut him up is to live a healthy life and loose the weight you…

I agree. I actually work at a hospital and I avoid the cafeteria for that reason. I try to bring food or eat soup/salad, otherwise I go over my calories. You are right the food options are not healthy

I agree lean protein is helpful. Like turkey, baked/grilled chicken breast without the skin. For snacks I like sugar free pudding. Almonds have good fat and protein. Then I would say distract yourself from eating. For me, I try to limit my eating to meals otherwise I snack too much and go over my calories.

I don't think ppl would laugh at you. If you are too embarrassed consider an exercise dvd or a 6-8in step and do step aerobics to music at home. That is something I do when the weather is bad or if I don't feel like making the drive to the gym. Just commit to movement.

Bathe your dog, it won't hurt her. Also you may get blood on the towel, but you can just wash it and designate that towel as her period towel. Also try using a doggy diaper with panty liners. Hope this helps

I bought an 8 in step and just do step aerobics at home first thing in the AM or squeeze it in while watching tv.

That is fantastic! You are an inspiration!

Don't let that discourage you. Just keep sticking to you calorie limit and try to eat as much quality foods as possible. Your weight will do that at times, but it's temporary. Yesterday I was a half pound from my short term goal then today when I got on the scale I was up 2 pounds. I'm not sweating it because I know I am…

XBox, kids will love it, it will help you, and you all can play together/bond.

Hats off to you!!! You look wonderful

You look wonderful! I can't wait until I hit my goal weight! Congratulations on your success!

Truly inspiring! Thanks for sharing, you look fantastic

I think you should talk to your doctor. A lot of these are good options, but everyone is different and you may have certain conditions or risk factors for certain conditions that they may not be good options for you. You doctor should be able to help

Katiep97- I say if soda is your weakness don't go there. If you are doing well it's easier to stick with it in my opinion.

Such great ideas everybody! Thanks for your help :smile:

That's amazing, good work!

When I ate my calories back I didn't lose weight so I stopped

Oh and don't give up, you CAN DO IT!! :-)

I think focusing on the diet is good advice. For several months I focused on working out only and didn't really lose any pounds. I lost inches/felt better, but to really lose weight I think the diet deserves the most attention.

I agree, it was not very accurate for me and it did in fact discourage me--But I'm back up and in the game.:smile:

I would be happy to be friends in this journey!

I was there last week...I had 3 wks of going at it hard and the scale had the nerve to go up a pound!!!! I finally had to just put my scale away and I have decided that I am going to just stick to what I am doing and continue to challenge my self to burn more calories and eat more veggies...whenever the scale decides to…

Very sweet, u should keep him around ;)

My boobs are always the first to go :-( the one place I want a little extra fat :-)