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I cried the first time I ran a mile without stopping to walk. I stopped for a second to compose myself and then kept running! I felt on top of the world the rest of the day. It was a personal victory that was much deeper than simply a distance, time or anything other than proving to myself I am worth this struggle. This is…

I'm just under 5'11", SW was 325, CW 264 and my first big goal is 200 and then I'll go from there. Realistically I'm thinking around 180. I know that's still huge for some people but I think I'll be comfortable there. I have a really large frame (no I'm not making excuses for being fat :-p I wear a womens shoe size 13 and…

I get uncomfortable whenever my weight loss is recognized as well. For me it's because my weight signifies a huge and very personal demon. I've battled my weight my entire life and have also battled depression and anxiety. They have generally gone hand in hand. When I've been at my heaviest I'm usually in a darker place.…

If you wait until you find motivation, you may find that it never comes. I'm amazed at my lack of motivation. I literally can't believe some days that I drag myself to workout or mentally fight with myself so many times a day. Try to just go through the motions and physically drag yourself outside to go for a walk, or put…

Am I the only one who would get arrested for indecent exposure? I don't wear the birthday suit, but I definitely could not be seen working out in ma jammies... However, if I felt that they were appropriate for public, I would absolutely rock them for a workout. One less outfit to wash. I'm all for less laundry.

I think the poster above makes a good suggestion of using a push-style tricycle if maybe you're going for a walk. I'm all for having the kids be active and involved. But for running, 100% agree to invest in a good stroller meant for running. I have one that holds up to 77lbs. If my 3 year old didn't go in the stroller, I…

LMAO....love this...

Thanks for everyone's input! I think I'll leave it at lightly active and see if my weight loss stalls or not and adjust accordingly. Thanks again! Sometimes it's just nice to hear another's opinion.

I thought that being very heavy when I started exercising meant I needed a very supportive shoe. I'm not saying support is a bad thing, but for me it actually was! I could t believe how much relief I felt when I switched to a super flexible "minimalist" shoe. I'm no expert, but just wanted to share my experience. I started…

I'm a hair stylist but I also have incredibly thick, curly hair. My go-to method I *swear* by... Wash hair once or twice a week. If you need to "wash" more often, just use conditioner. Sounds strange but hair feels clean but isn't stripped of natural oils. Detangle with a wide tooth comb in the shower while conditioner is…

I saw someone post on here one time stating basically that when we lose weight, we still have the same body just smaller. This simple statement was really big to me. It sounds obvious, but I suppose I thought I was gunna start losing weight and magically look like someone else? Lol. I too have been struggling with the…

I'm sorry that happened to you. I can't take away the sting, but misery loves company right? I used to take care of an elderly woman with severe Alzheimer's disease. She used to ask me approximately every 15 minutes if I had to special order all of my clothing or drive really far for them. She said it with disgust. She was…

I struggled for the past few weeks to get the last 2 lbs off to hit that 50 lbs. That was my first big goal and it was super frustrating that the scale kept teetering around it! I say you should maybe try to up your strength training, just to give your body a little something it's not used to. I'm not an expert and still…

I used to get them frequently. Cut out artificial sugar and they almost stopped completely. I still get one if I have a major lack of sleep, strong smells for an extended period of time, or going long hours without eating, but if I'm functioning fairly regularly they're very uncommon. It's kinda tough cuz they put fake…

Also wanted to add... For those struggling with finding time to exercise...this was my biggest problem at first. My schedule varies so there's no "set time" to workout. I also have a toddler, so when I'm not working, I'm cooking, shopping, cleaning, all while taking care of a crazy toddler. I had to accept that I was never…

I lost 70 lbs years ago without exercise. Gained it all back and then some, especially with a pregnancy in there. This time, I'm only down 50 lbs so far but am exercising and feel so much better. My body is looking better and even tho I'm seeing some loose skin, I feel like it's better than if I wasn't working out. I felt…

I think it's natural for us to want our loved ones to just KNOW what we need from them. If you say kind things about your mom, like how you know she loves you dearly, that leads me to believe that she's unaware that you aren't feeling her support. Next time it comes up, or if you feel confident to start the conversation,…

I thought this sounded crazy when I heard it, but it became one of my favorite easy recipes. You just take approx 1/2 cup mozerella cheese (more or less depending on how big u want it to be and also how thick) and put it directly in a small frying pan sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle the cheese with some diced…

That's wonderful! This is actually one of my goals, to be able to ride the rides at amusement parks. For all of my adult life I have told everyone I don't like rides, when really I couldn't fit in one when I was 18 and was completely humiliated walking away from the ride to wait for the rest of my family to get done…

Sigh...yes. And I got some extra flop to 'em too. Not like they needed anymore after pregnancy and breast feeding. I can't WAIT to see what they look like when I reach my goal! :-p Thank goodness for good bras...

Love this. This mentality has gotten me through many, many days. I am learning but feel like I'm constantly screwing up. But, I'm still losing! Slowly, but that's better than gaining!

I completely understand what you're feeling. I've been feeling that same way the past few weeks. I have struggled with food addiction for as long as I can remember. I feel like a whole week of doing well can be sabagoged so quickly, it can be very depressing. However, look at your ticker. You CAN lose weight because you…

I started at running at 325 lbs and am now at 279. I was sooo self conscious at first. Then I started seeing an overweight woman running every morning on my way to work and she was really giving it her all. I was so PROUD of her and so inspired to keep going. I now run with my head held high and hope that I inspire someone…

A group of friends that were all guys were whispering as I walked up to them and I asked what they were being so secretive about. They tried to brush it off as nothing but I insisted they let me in on the secret. I thought maybe it was a dirty joke or some piece of gossip. The one finally says "Fine. We were talking about…

This is kind of absurd to me. Of all the women I've seen naked or close to naked, none of them generally look the same. Especially boobies! So unless you have some OBVIOUS deformity, which I'm sure you would be aware of, I just can't imagine a grown woman thinking a woman's body was "odd" or "misshapen". What? Sorry you…

I'm sorry that you received such a negative reaction. Maybe people are jealous or unsure of how to react to your confidence? Neither are your problem, but sometimes people feel negatively about themselves when they see other people being successful. Try to stay positive and you will get into a new groove with either new…

I'm not looking to join the debate, but OP, I started running 6-7 months ago. I weighed 325 lbs (I'm a 27yr/female). I had AWFUL pain at first and was frustrated with walking, I just wanted to be able to start running. I forced myself to take a step back and do tiny walk/run intervals anywhere from 2-5 days a week. I'm…

We're pretty close with identical goals. I'm 27/female 5'10" 279. First goal is to get to 200, then reevaluate.

Pretty close! Female/27 5'10" 279

Sorry you're struggling right now. I struggle with motivation as well, but I've found that it doesn't always exist. And when it isn't there, I just need to physically go through the motions and drag myself out to exercise or literally force myself to just walk out of the kitchen. I had to realize that the initial "woohoo…