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Hi Ayriel, I just started a week ago, and though it's been a bit tough changing my thinking about eating fat, the numbers on my scale are keeping me going! I was on Paleo a few years ago, and while I felt great, I didn't lose much weight. Looking back now, I realize it's because I was still eating fruit. I am 6 days in on…

I TOTALLY AGREE!!! As the OP, I didn't expect to hear many people say that it could be done, but JUST LOOK AT ALL OF YOU GO!!!!!!!!!! WHAT AN INSPIRATION!!!!!!

Catfished in the best way! He was nothing like he looked in his picture...was WAAAAY hotter and even thinner. Still with him :)

For calories burned, a heart rate monitor (HRM) is the best tool I have found. I went through a few before I got one with a chest strap, but it's totally worth any extra you might pay for it.

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I understand completely. Sometimes you need someone there to understand first...THEN kick you in the butt. Feel free to add me!!!

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The emotional part, I can't help with, I still have to figure that one out. The sugar is much easier. I stop eating anything with sugar for three days. Something happens after day three that makes me completely uninterested in sugar products. I can't explain it. Just try it and see what happens!!!

I just recently went through this (still going through it, really) and this is what helped me. The first time I started over (last year), I decided to train for a 5K. It was something I knew I could do (walking, not running), but it gave me the motivation to start really training and eating right. I did it, and I felt…

You all have no idea how inspiring this is. I *KNEW* there had to be a good number of people out there who had done it, but to have a lot of you post in one place is helping so many people keep going, day by day. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!! :flowerforyou: :heart:

Thank you all for answering my curiosity. I see a lot of people on MFP that have lost over 100 pounds, and I KNEW there were those of you out there that did it without surgery! Thank you all for being such an incredible inspiration!!! :flowerforyou:

I am in shock and completely in AWE of all of your success stories!!! You are all such an inspiration. THANK YOU. You have no idea what you have done for me and so many others by sharing your story!!! :flowerforyou:

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This isn't really "quick", but it doesn't take too long, and it's heavy, so it will last through the morning. It makes two hearty portions, so if you made two pancakes at a time, you could have four days of breakfast! It is SO good that my carb addicted daughter prefers this pancake to a traditional, which is one of her…

Only in 6 pages and have to get to work, but I've already had one "AHA!" moment! Thank you! BUUUUUUUUMP

Thank you for that. Short term goals are a great idea, I will incorporate that asap!!!

Keep it going honey...you look fantastic!!!

When I was 17, I was a waitress at a small upscale restaurant in a gated community in our itty, bitty town. I was loaded down with hot plates, came around the corner and BAM!!!!!!!....ran straight in to Richard Kiel, the guy who is the big villain with silver teeth in one of the James Bond movies. He was very relevant at…

Thank you Bob and Mike! I appreciate your input!

Wow, THANK YOU heybales!!! I really appreciate your time and effort to help me sort this out. I had NO IDEA that doing HIIT every day was such a waste of time and effort, that's really good to know. Thank you for the links as well. That was quite a bit of really good information, that I am SURE will help others as well as…

Thanks everyone for your input. I feel much better!!!!

Ack...right there with you! Bump for ideas!

I sent you a personal message, but I want to reiterate here. YOU CAN DO IT.

Wow. Just wow. Thank you

I am stunned and overwhelmed with gratitude to each of you who posted pictures (you all look AMAZING!!!!!!!) and to each of you who took the time to write something...you all inspire me!!! Thank you!

WOW!!!!!!!! Thank you to EVERYONE who posted pics. You are SO motivating, and gave me just the kick I needed. I cannot believe how amazing you ALL look!!!!!

You guys are awesome, thank you!!!!

Wow, thank you!!! He is amazing!!!

We are in the same boat!!!

Been easing in to Primal for a month...would love to have you as a friend!