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I wonder what doing "moderate weight training" at a "fast pace" actually means translated into real world exercise. And why I'm in between categories on all these tests, lol.

I can't offer any suggestions, but I know how you feel, kimbaclay. I've smoked now for ... 8 years? Wow, can't believe it's been that long. Right now I'm struggling with this persistent cough. It makes me want to quit very badly because I worry about the long term effects to my health. And then there's the weight. I want…

I wish it was this easy. We'd all be Hollywood-Homely* in no time! :laugh: :tongue: *Hollywood Homely is a trope [www.tvtropes.org] that involves an "ugly duckling" (who is actually an attractive person put in bad clothes, fake acne, overalls with paint smeared on her face and a ponytail in her hair -etc.) who is in a very…

I think without sweeteners most green tea you buy to make at home is 0c. Also, water & ice. That's... pretty much all I can think of. lol

Thanks for that, jq. I think it's really the "all-or-nothing" approach that most of us favor that actually does the most harm. This article disillusioned me, and made me rather suspicious of Ms. Jillian Michaels. :noway:

Just shorts? lol I find myself doing the leg shake to try to dislodge my jeans from whatever crevice they crept into. Step, step - shake a leg - step, step - shake the other.....

Sometimes I feel like a dunce student with 10 teachers all telling me something different & expecting me to get something - anything - right. :/ So even though I'm incorporating exercise, which I haven't done in almost 20 years, it won't help me lose weight. Super. My love-hate relationship with food wins again. :(

Based on that 80/20 breakdown, I am.... monumentally screwed. lol

Finally someone else who considers zombie apocalypse without provocation. Bravo, the list was hilarious. :laugh: :glasses: I'd only add: having to hear, "Why, you don't look that heavy," from the nurse at the gynecologist's office who weighs me; never being able to borrow clothes from friends; I used to like taking…

19 to 14? Work it, girl. :D

Wow, the change is amazing! You look so much happier. :happy:

I can fix your computer. lol

Hope you find everything you're looking for and lose what you don't want anymore.

He's gonna flip. :happy: You look awesome!

None to report because I haven't been at it very long. I just wanted to say thanks for starting this thread. A little more motivation never hurt anyone. I'll be glad when I don't have a constant stomachache anymore.

Success.

Can we still sign up? I'd love to join in the fun. :flowerforyou: SW: 190 CW: 188 MD GW: 178 Good luck everyone!

Don't forget that adding muscle helps burn fat. :]

Yeah, I'm trying to figure out a mantra to that effect. "Try, try again" is so very schoolmarm. "If at first you don't succeed" reminds me of the soccer coach who told me to get my fat carcass off his field. And I know my mom's favorite saying won't work: "Have another piece of pie." LOL Work in progress.

http://youtu.be/PWgvGjAhvIw Outcast - Hey Ya :D

Well done! You can definitely see a big change. You must have a ton more energy now.

This post is really inspiring. Look how much you've lost! I can't wait to post my one-month pics. Hopefully I can be as proud as you must be now! :]

Way to go, Helen! You look amazing. Keep up the good work, girl.

Thanks you guys for all the well wishes. I think that what I really lacked in all of my other attempts was support. A lot of my friends/family are either overweight themselves and don't want to change, or they just brush my enthusiasm off as another waste of time. Maybe MFP will be the godsend I've been looking for. Anyone…