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At first I was motivated by health problems and pain. Now 111 lbs later it's definitely a habit (healthy lifestyle) but I'm continually motivated by staying healthy and flexible into old age. I'm 49 yrs old now, and I want to be feeling good and healthy 20-30 years from now. Time flies by so fast, so you have to be…

Do you have any sisters with the same exceptional tastes in men cuz I rock that look.

Great job losing 42 lbs, you all can do it! I've lost 108lbs in 10.5 months so I know what your going through, and I also know you can do it 1lb at a time, just like I did. I don't log food anymore, I still weigh and measure it out though, but in the beginning logging was vitally important for me. I share my recipes that I…

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Good Job giving up sugar, that will save your life in the long run. I lost 108 lbs by eating lots of veggies, moderate meat and grains and gave up almost all sugar. I still have a little in fruit or a treat once in a while but it's not a big part of my life anymore. Keep up the good work, and don't let these people…

To much sugar will prevent you from losing weight. It's a proven fact that fructose immediately triggers fat production and storage in adults, teenagers are temporarily immune until the develop insulin resistance then fructose make them fat also. You still have to eat at a deficit but without fructose in you system you…

If you're berries get moldy because you washed them it means you didn't eat them within a reasonable amount of time like a day or two, which goes back to the first advice I gave, Don't buy more produce than you will eat. If your berries are washed and drained you can grab them as a quick healthy snack and they will be gone…

^^ this, American restaurant portions are usually enough calories for two meals, it's not like this in most other countries. It's our supersize everything culture. Smaller portions choices are starting to be more common on menus, hopefully soon it will be a standard option. Until then just don't eat it all, you can do that.

Most fresh produce lasts a week in the fridge. Learn how much you will realistically use and just buy that amount. I used to buy to much and throw a lot away also. I tend to eat more veggies and fruit when I wash and cut up certain things ahead of time for omelets, salads, and cooking. Try slicing up small amounts of…

I agree with MyaPapaya, eat something healthy but substantial before bed. I've lost 104 lbs in 11 months and I always eat a late dinner and then go to bed. I never wake up hungry. And You only have 5 lbs to lose, please LOL. I saw your profile pic and it doesn't look like you need to lose anything, certainly not a pound a…

It's exciting to see someone who has realized the secret to weight loss and better health, Congratulations! I've lost 104 lbs in 11months logging food and easy exercise. Your so right, how can anyone expect to consistently lose weight if they don't know how many calories they're consuming. Also nutritious healthy foods…

I sail, fish, snorkel, bicycle riding, hiking, paint fine art and not so fine, write, play chess and more. It is a sad waste of years and life to do nothing but work and watch TV, but it's a rut I've been in before also so I'm not judging. It's never too late to change and start living life to the fullest.

Wow, a lot has gone on while I was working. My point in the OP was that I am happy that my health problems have gone away due to eating better, and that I've lost 104lbs. I know I could theoretically loose all that weight eating ramen noodles and Reese's cups but my health wouldn't have improved, after 11 months of that…

My motto is "Eat less, but better quality food" and I've lost 102 lbs. so far. No more cheap dollar store junk, processed foods, or fast food value menu crap. Now, I eat smaller portions than before of grass fed beef, fresh seafood, anti biotic free cage free chicken, organic eggs, fresh vegetables. If it's not high…

I'm in Venice FL, south of Tampa and have lost102 lbs since April 2014. I still have about 50 pounds to lose still. You can do it, just focus on losing 1 lb at a time.

17 lbs ? please LOL Losing weight is 90% in the mind, if you believe that you can't you won't. I'm 49 and lost 102 lbs so far and I'm getting better every day. 48 more lbs to go. If I can do it, YOU CAN DO IT !!

If you stop eating sweets/sugar for at least a week the cravings should stop, it did for me. I've lost 99lbs so far and only eat a bite of sweet treats once in a while. 1-2 dates are my go to for a super sweet something after dinner now or fruit. Sugar ages people prematurely and makes us store fat, as well as a boatload…

I know what you're going through. Similar to you I was 351 last April and have lost 94lbs so far. Especially at first, I needed to consistently log and weigh my food in order to lose weight. I could not lose anything if I was eating 2200 cals a day. You just have to get used to eating less, but better quality food. At…

I've lost 90lbs drinking 2 Becks light, or Heineken light, or 2 homemade sangrias a night. I used to be a really heavy drinker, but I just don't have my powers anymore. To enhance my relaxation buzz after work I take a couple tokes of calorie free weed and I'm a happy camper. I recommend it to everyone here.

I've lost 66lbs. so far and usually have 2 becks light or 2 sangria per day, never more than that. I used to be a real heavy drinker. 2 drinks doesn't effect my weight loss, and I never log it. In fact it helps me to keep from snacking before dinner. But different people sometimes react differently, so experiment. See if…

I haven't heard of the virgin diet before, will it get your virginity back? Maybe I can get my wife to try it, then I can get her to wear a catholic school girl outfit like Brittany Spears did. The poop thing is a bit of a turn off though, but if that's what it takes to get a crack at virgin again I'm in.

Your doing fine, don't worry about it. Possibly take a multi vitamin supplement. I had a similar experience. Starting out at 350 lbs., I lost 10lbs the first week and then 2-2.5 lbs a week for 5 months. It slowed down around 60 lbs. The 1st week was mostly toxic liquid (Wouldn't call it water) I was pissing out a gallon…

Sugar production is down because corn is subsidized by the US gov. High fructose corn syrup is cheaper because of subsidies and has dominated the market. Consumption of dietary sugar in all forms has doubled in recent years.

You all are not losers, because I've been warned about personal attacks. Hmm, not sure if that covers blanket statements like you are all losers, for example. Anyway, I hope that no losers that may be on this thread will waste my time with a FR. Piss off losers.

If I don't drink around 3ltr of water a day, or let myself get dehydrated I have a gout attack. Being fully hydrated also alleviates aches and pains that are often attributed to "just getting older" and arthritis. Also I personally lose weight easier on the days that I get a full 3 ltr's of water. It's becoming more…

It's good that you're so young and your body was still able to rejuvenate to a degree. Hopefully no permanent damage, but everyday is a gift now anyway. I was a VERY heavy drinker myself for years. I didn't get the swollen liver, but used to throw up blood sometimes an then keep on drinking. I'm happy to hear that you…

I could understand if you were telling someone to get used to life without high fructose corn syrup or processed foods, but salad without dressing?

Homemade salad dressings are much healthier than most bottled ones because there are no chemical additives and preservatives. This one is low cal high protein. Here's my recipe from my website, I'm not aloud to give the name though. It's really dee-lish, I also make several other dressings from this base recipe Ranch…

I don't stress over labels, I just don't buy or eat processed foods anymore. Being a middle aged man, I've had my health problems disappear and no more prescription meds because of it. It's a shame that we can't trust the food manufacturers, but it's the way thing are now. Sometimes I buy imported products from Europe or…