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How about you log your whopper first thing in the morning before you actually eat it and then plan the rest of the day accordingly? Perhaps soon you will throw the bun out and 'only' eat the pattie and what else is left, or maybe you buy the ingredients to make your own, healthier version of you the Whopper? Everything you…

Congratulations. I am 21 pounds away from 2er-land, can't wait to get there myself. Keep on going. I promise I will too.

https://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/The_Movie_Chair Not sure if it works but it's still there.

I think that's what we all overlook when we dream of being slimmer, we forget that it changes so much more than just our clothes size. Our strengths grow when we lose weight, and so does our stamina. We lose weight and gain confidence. I lost and gained my future. It was 156 times easier to deal with all of it. :-)

Thank you all for your kind words and I am glad I might have helped one or two of you to get back on track. It's not about the looks or the size of closing, it's about health, strengths, and ultimately your future.

I never thought about it, but have been asked the same question by a few other members. I am a very private person, never felt I could (would) share so openly my struggles, the highs, and lows of my weight loss journey. My blog took me by surprise. Goodness, my own therapy session is just for me. :-) I have read my own…

Thank you. Sadly, the blogging rules here have changed, it makes it impossible to write a normal blog post.

I am so sorry you had to take meds to lose weight. I wish you wouldn't mention it in your headline, because now many will believe that they will need pharma help as well. Which is so sad and so wrong! While I understand that 'some' might never be able to achieve anything on their own, millions of others accomplish weight…

First of all, I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. I have RA myself and like you, I couldn't walk much either when I came here, so I can imagine how much strength it cost you to walk on a cane. I had to walk beside a golf cart, so I could sit down (it was my friend's idea.) I was…

Added sugar means you are buying (or eating) processed food. Added sugars include sucrose, dextrose, table sugar, syrups, honey, and sugars from concentrated fruit or vegetable juices. If you are healthy, you should not have a problem with added sugar. I am not healthy (but prefer to live as I would be) so I watch out for…

Sue, I am so proud of you. You have been on my side here since almost day one and I have watched you. You are one of my MFP heroes and I have no doubt that you will achieve your goals here -and in real life. Your determination has always inspired me to do better. In the end, you are one of the reasons that I succeeded.…

You are doing great!

I lost half of my weight, it took me almost three years. I had lost 156 pounds when I hit my goal. I proudly announce that I have loose skin. I look at it as a trophy. I earned it, I worked hard for it. I stretched my skin and then I shrunk it. Through thick and thin. Let's be honest here, it's just us girls. Five years…

As for tendonitis, it could be irritated and not inflamed. I would go to a doctor first. You most likely will get a brace and medication. As for anti-inflammation diets. There is so much misinformation out there, it's not even funny. You have to live it, to understand it. First and foremost, it depends on what triggers the…

I decided to take the daily fluctuation out of it and I will step on the scale once a month but measure myself (neck/chest/waist/hip/arms/tights/calves) every week. I will also take pictures in the same outfit once a week but will blur my face.

Why didn't I think about measuring myself? It makes so much sense. I am going to do it right now (after typing this) and I will start a measurement journal. Such a good idea. Thank you.

You are a rockstar and a hero. Congratulations! You will inspire many.

First of all congratulations! Amazing transformation. Secondly, record your story. Only your words will truly tell your amazing journey. The tears, the anger, the joy, the laughter, the frustration. You will relive it and you will remember and recall more and more. Then have someone write it down or perhaps edit it a bit,…

Super! You look happy!

First of all, congratulations on your weight loss. Well done! May it be only the start of many more to come. I came here four years ago and three years later, the day when I finally hit my goal weight -meaning I had lost 156 pounds- I expected fireworks to shoot out of my computer. Surely MFP would acknowledge my success.…

I have never shared that with anybody, but three years ago, when I realized I had to lose over 100 pounds I went online and ordered a box of marbles. 160 marbles in a tin box. I kept the box in my desk drawer and every time I lost a pound I took a marble out and put them in a glass vase on my desk. Two extra big marbles…

The 5-minute rule. I was an overeater, a binge eater, still think like one. Cravings roll over me like waves. When I think I have to order the food, even though I am not hungry, or when I want to open the box of pralines, even though it was supposed to be a present, I tell myself I can have it all...in 5 minutes. And then…

Startweight 312 lbs Goal reached weigh-in at 156 lbs three years later. Half of me gone! Maintaining since almost a year now.

That looks wonderful.

I love how disciplined you were (are). No pain -no gain (in loss). :-) Well done young man. I am proud of you.

I am in my 50's. I started at 312 lbs and felt happy at my goal weight at 156.