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I broke my neck in'92 and as of 2017 had 3 more neck and upper back surgeries-total 7 in all. Rods and screws this time. 2yrs 7mths ago I was barely able to walk or stand for more than 1-3minutes at a time and needed to use a bariatric walker. I have been going to a therapy pool and doing exercises. As of Sept. 17 I have…

I would like to be a part of this. Sent friend request.

I'm wanting to be more accountable. So, this is my 1st time with you. Much success to us all. Starting weight:387 Current weigt: 288 November goal; 283 Ultimate Goal: 175 1st -288 8th - 14th- 21st- 28th-

Name: Monica Height:5'7" Highest weight: 387 Feb, 2015 Goal weight: 175 Starting weight(Feb. 28) 313 March goal weight: 300 March 16 303.9 I am trying to be more accountable. So I am going to work on food journaling and recording my activity. I have an upcoming surgery due 4/12 and I don't want that to derail me.

I'll be going to the clinic for lab work at the crack of dawn tomorrow. I don't have an accurate scale so do my weigh ins there.

I agree it's a personal choice. However, I prefer the once a week due my issues with edema. It flips me out when I used to weigh daily and see I went up 5-6lbs but then I was more "water logged" then normal.

Name: Monica Current Weight: 348.9 July Goal: 324 Dec. Goal: 299 Motivation: My motivation comes primarily from observing my daughter set her educational and career goals; and, seeing her obtain them one after another year after year. I feel that I can regain more mobility and the overall wellness I desire by setting my…

Thank you very much for sharing your progress and achievement. You are an inspiration to us all. My physical therapist took my photos- all views. She stated get down and let it be apparent and then you will see your transformation when we take your photos again July 1st and every 2 months there after.

With all that training you put in I wouldn't expect you to take off wieght. You probably replaced any fat you had with lean muscle. I am curious did you do a body analysis prior to the start of Advocare? ( This measures the components of your body mass ie:bone, muscle, fat and water) Doing this may have given you a more…

Forgot to mention if appointment booked online they offer significant discounts (at least the one in Storm Lake Iowa does)

Groupon is great however in my case I researched it and closest retailers were in Omaha 4.5hrs. away or Des Moines 5 hrs away. What do think about an Aveda salon? Believe it or not there is one in the next town over 14mi. I now they have salons actually world wide.

Well I misspoke I wasn't 350 when I started, yesterday stopped by at Dr's office to use their bariatric scale and was 352 went home weighed myself and realized my scale is off by 17lbs. though omg I was 367 when I started, Just thought I should make note of this to group.

Does celery,cucumber w/peel and green onions count? Sorry late posting for yesterdays challenge.

Whoo glad to not have to cut out coffee. It's a morning ritual. Soda no problem haven't had any in a couple of months. My daughter switched me to Advocare Spark, a energy drink mix with vitamin & amino acid supplement, it comes in a variety of flavors. It's great if your needing a morning/early afternoon pick me up. ( If…

Anxiously awaiting your post of the "PLAN"

Hello there, My name is Monica. After reading the posts listed I can't help but think of myself as Mama Cat. I'm 51 and survived being run over by car age(7), bi-lateral deep vein thrombosis (age 15 a condition usually effecting people 50+) , breaking my neck (age 30) followed by several surgeries (ages 32,33,39) and…

Thank you very much for the input and website info. Great new my dad is sending me the money to buy a recumbent exercise bike- I feel so motivated.

LOL WVmom. I have a cat by default. Stormy is my daughter's cat. However, daughter"s boyfriend is allergic to cats...Hmmm I think my daughter just doesn't want to clean the cat box.

Well hello there wee one. Sending you an invite. Hope age isn't an issue. I am ready and able to offer support and motivation in your endeavors to have a healthier lifestyle.

I am struggling with with setting resonable exercise goals for myself. I do have an upcoming intake appointment with a physical therapist on 4/24 (seems like forever) to evaluate and set me up for pool therapy twice a week. In the meantime, starting tomorrow, I will do my best to get in 10 minutes of walking at least 3x's…

Thank you for the encouragement. On my way over to view April challenge again.

Forgive me if I am responding incorrectly. My doctor has also discussed the option of using phentermine. However, he stated that he would require me to come in for weekly weigh-ins and to provide printouts of my food diary and exercise diary. At the time he broached this option with me, I was not committed to even…

Hi. I am a real newbie just joined MFP 4/17/14. I am 51 5'7" 350lb with a goal of 175. I gained about 80lbs after I broke my neck in 1992 so hung out in the 260's for almost 20 years then by 2012 was 312 and from then to today 350. I may be somewhat challenged in the exercise portion as I will be utilizing a therapy pool…

I apologize I did not intend for it to be a "cure" but a tool to utilize until she could get to a provider for the help she needs.

Forgot to add please do go and see a Doctor and I would also consider a therapist where you can share your thought and feeling and get the appropriate help you need.

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Nope (ewww) but congrats on flexibility and toe dexterity) Have you ever as a child killed a gopher with a brick? (omg my daughter did at 7 and called me from the house to show me she hid the remains in a tree)