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Is your wife on board with losing weight? If so, that's half the battle! I never was athletic or liked exercise, so I focused primarily on my food first, then started walking. So I'd recommend starting slow, just asking for a nightly after dinner walk and maybe eventually work up to signing up for a 5K walk (or run!).…

From what I remember the "plan" includes not eating carbs or dairy. I know, personally, if I eliminated carbs and diary from my diet I would lose weight for sure - I mean I can only eat so many calories worth of protein and veggies...supplements not needed. most diets are different variations of creating a calorie deficit…

Your menu sounds great, but it's not thanksgiving without Pumpkin Pie! seriously, even if now one likes it, its always there :) walk into any grocery store/bakery the week of thanksgiving and there are no less than 500 pumpkin pies loaded on the shelves ready to go for thanksgiving dinner...

the people who are saying this is unhealthy weight loss obviously never had large amounts of weight to lose. It is completely normal for you and you should be proud, don't let anyone take that away from you or second guess yourself! and I say this a formerly 260+ lb woman who lost 24 pounds my first 2 months (4 years ago)…

This is a great post! yes things change socially when you are no longer the "fat friend" and God forbid you get smaller than your friends. people are OK until you get smaller than them (the skinny friends), lol. You do change inside and out: new confidence made me more social - normally an introvert, I would find myself…

Thanks everyone, your kind words really brightened my day! If I can do it, anyone can. I have had a but of a set back with my maintenance but I'm still here and still going! Irena - I did get rid of ALL my clothes, except for the brown pants in my original post (just as a reminder). I can't/won't go back to those sizes!…

Thank you! this is definitely something I will be struggling with for the rest of my life, but there is no going back!

Why would you be setting a negative example? If you are planning to do a crazy fad diet or starve yourself, yes that would be negative. But learning about health, nutrition and finding physical activities you could enjoy together is actually a really positive thing! This is your chance to help her with her confidence.As a…

266, my exact "starting" weight. You can do this! Good luck!

I lost 100, was down to 155. I'm up 20 :( determined to get back on track - after Christmas of course...It's such a different mindset when you've lost so much and then gain. Everyone tells me I look great, don't need to lose, can't tell I've gained (LIARS!!) I can and I feel so depressed about it but I keep telling myself…

Great job!!

Thanks everyone!!! I was in such a bad place and so depressed and desperate. I was honest and told him I needed him to do this with me because I was so miserable the way I was but knew I couldn't do it alone. He knew how miserable I was and although he knew he needed to lose, he agreed mostly to support me. He's never let…

That's great - baby steps will get you there! believe me - if I can do it, anyone can!! Good luck :smile:

Thank you! I have had some set backs but still manage to keep plugging along with my DH :smile: A more recent picture:

Me, me!! It took me a year and a half to lose 100 pounds and I have been working on the last 25 for over a year. Losing, gaining and relosing 5-10 pounds. I struggle with my food! I just love it (lol) and it's hard sometimes to stay motivated because I am mostly happy, just not where I dream to be, KWIM? I am starting a…

This. I was also prescribed metformin for insulin resistance (I was trying to get PG). I did lose weight - I was so sick from the metformin I didn't have an appetite and when I did eat, I felt sick or had GI issues. I haven't taken it since. It is tempting to be offered a drug to help you lose weight - but it is no magic…

It's really eye opening to see what a true portion size is! It took me a bit to figure out PB, mayo and such - put the jar on then tare and remove what you want, then you can lick the spoon with no guilt! Lol We weigh and measure everything. My boys are 10 and we have been using the food scale at home for 3 years. I don't…

I hear you! 1.5 years ago I was within 15 pounds of my UGW. today, I only have 20 more to go, lol... I too had gained, actually quite a bit, over the last 3 months of 2013 getting to comfortable, taking too many free days, vacations, etc. most of it is off now (it didn't just fall off when I got serious again, like I was…

I knew there was more of us out there! Crazy to feel 20 pounds is as overwhelming as I once thought 100 was. Also crazy after losing so much to feel such an impact over 5 pounds - the difference between my pants fitting comfortably or looking like a stuffed sausage. I want to enjoy life, so I'm not willing to give up my…

yep. I know what the problems are and HOW to get it done, I just can't seem to get there. no more scarfing down pizza on the weekends and killing it the rest of the week and still getting a 2 pound loss on the scale. totally sucks!! :)

OMG, I love you! I would totally do this. Actually I have. I did it in front of my kids yesterday (they are 10)and one of their friends! one of them lost something in the car and I lifted the seat to look for it and there was one m&m. I hesitated for a second (only cause I had an audience) and popped it in my mouth! I was…

I don't think that's crazy at all. I tell myself I am CHOOSING to have this cookie or I am CHOOSING to not have this brownie because I don't want to go over my calories (vs I CAN'T have it because it 'bad'). It might sound silly to say this but it is very empowering! It makes ME in control vs food having control over me.…

YES! TOTALLY!

You need to let go of guilt over food. That is the only reason calorie counting is the ONLY thing that has ever worked for me. Sure there is healthy and unhealthy food, and I strive to eat mostly health(ier) foods, but I refuse to see food as 'good' or 'bad' anymore. I can eat 160 calorie hostess cupcake or 160 calories of…

Exactly. He is a person. And a father. I was crying at home. I would have been more shocked/disturbed if he showed no emotion. Also regarding time actually spent with Chris. These people are given an incredible opportunity. Many of us could only dream of having 1 session with a trainer like Chris, let alone the facilites…

I love the show and I love Chris Powell!! No I don't buy his books or anything but I love him. The show is so inspiring! I have watched from season 1 and Bruce's transformation was by far one of the best. What an amazing person and when you think of all he's been through, to still be so positive and encouraging and a role…

Only you can decide if it's worth it. Right now by the sounds of your posts you don't think it is, maybe you aren't ready. Does it take time to get started? Yeah, it did for me, I had no idea how to make better food choices, read labels, cook a decent healthy dinner everyday, so yes it was a time investment to find new…

Thanks for the info! Curious also how it T25 differs from something like 30 Day Shred, have you tried that?