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I think your question is an excellent one. It is great that you are looking ahead to “life after weight loss”…I think it is so important to do that, and I wish you all the best in your journey. For me, the weight loss was difficult, but the maintenance part has not been so hard. You see, I had to change my lifestyle…

Thanks for the welcomes, @PastorVincent and @MegaMooseEsq ! And cat pics are great...I’m pretty sure the internet breaks if you don’t watch a kitten video or something from time to time. Logged another 5-miler this morning. It was great to run after the rain...we had downpours all night but they let up in time for my run.…

Thanks for the welcome, @MobyCarp !!! 😀

Hi! I’m completely new to posting in this group and so I hope it’s okay if I jump in here now. I’ve actually been a lurker for a while, and have really looked forward to being able to join in—I basically started running in January after years away from it, and it’s bringing me so much joy to get into it again. I’m trying…

Hi @kmetsker5868 ! :smile: You are welcome to join our team's "Cheer Squad" for the remainder of the month of August; just send me a message with your starting weight and the day that you intend to weigh in each week. I will get you added to our team once I have that info. Thanks for your interest--this really is a great…

Ready for Summer 10 week challenge Name: Claire Age: 34 Height: 5' 1" Start Weight (week of April 19): 215.6 Goal Weight (Saturday, July 1st): 200 Weigh in week of: (Weeks are listed by Wednesdays) 1. April 26: 215.6 2. May 3: 211.2 3. May 10: 210.0 4. May 17: 208.4 5. May 24: 204.6 6. May 31: 205.4 7. June 7: 200.0 8.…

PS...I am definitely "in" for another challenge. I would want to track my weight for sure, so my main suggestion is that we continue doing that. (It has been so motivating/supportive to see others' progress in the group format we've been using so far, for me). Plus, numbers are fun. :smile: As far as the steps/water go,…

@sand86802 Holy smokes, great loss (hey, even if the scale was a bit wonky, no need to look a gift horse in the mouth, as they say). Fantastic progress overall, too. I am fuming on your behalf, too, regarding the terrible work situation. I find it ironic that many employers complain about not being able to find good help…

That made me smile. I'm HOT, too. :) In my case, even with some weight loss happening, my measurements (waist, ribcage) have been unchanged since May. What the heck is with that????

Thanks, @skinnyjeanzbound . I do feel like the rate of my weight loss may be slowing down a bit, and so it makes it hard to project where I'll be in a couple months' time. But we can both DEFINITELY get there! Vacations are great motivators, I think. I'm going to the beach in NC for a week this September, and while I'm…

Wow, I can't believe we are so close to the end of this challenge. It's been a bit of a rocky road for me, as these past several weeks have been tricky. I've had a lot on my plate recently (pun intended) and I felt as though I was falling behind on my expected rate of weight loss. Things are better now, though. I have been…

@skinnyjeanzbound CONGRATS to you as well! :smiley:

Ready for Summer 10 week challenge Name: Claire Age: 34 Height: 5' 1" Start Weight (week of April 19): 215.6 Goal Weight (Saturday, July 1st): 200 Weigh in week of: (Weeks are listed by Wednesdays) 1. April 26: 215.6 2. May 3: 211.2 3. May 10: 210.0 4. May 17: 208.4 5. May 24: 204.6 6. May 31: 205.4 7. June 7: 200.0 8.…

So awesome! HOORAY for you! Isn't it just great to see that first number drop down? Just changes one's whole outlook, I think. I am with you on the mojito thing--as well as other calorie-laden alcoholic beverages. Hard to avoid, when you're enjoying the warm weather, relaxing w/friends, etc. WHY are they so full of…

Having a rough day here. Just devoured a pot of leftover pasta, for no reason other than that I'm super stressed out! I hope that when my husband gets home I can take an hour for myself to go for a walk, or to the gym, or something, because being well over my calorie goal at 1:30 in the afternoon is NO BUENO. :grimace:…

You bet! See you there! (I hear it's a nice place to hang out). :smiley:

Ready for Summer 10 week challenge Name: Claire Age: 34 Height: 5' 1" Start Weight (week of April 19): 215.6 Goal Weight (Saturday, July 1st): 200 Weigh in week of: (Weeks are listed by Wednesdays) 1. April 26: 215.6 2. May 3: 211.2 3. May 10: 210.0 4. May 17: 208.4 5. May 24: 204.6 6. May 31: 205.4 7. June 7: 200.0 8.…

Yes, haha, the struggle definitely is real! Good for you for resisting that urge to eat it all! Gosh, I know how tough that can be sometimes. I crave sodium a lot, which is why I think I have such a hard time pacing myself with fast food. I wish I knew of a solution to this besides just avoiding the food in question. Every…

Has anyone seen this thread I'm the "Success Stories" section yet? Just amazing. Thought maybe we could all use a bit of Monday motivation/hopefulness. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10558376/230-pounds-in-23-months-no-weight-loss-surgery-30-f-53 I'm pasting below the list of her "lessons learned" that…

Awesome job--what an extraordinary achievement!

Not sure if I have any useful advice for you, but I just wanted to say WELL DONE on the weight loss. That's really fabulous. Sometimes I think the scale just wants to mess with us! There are those weeks when I know that I've done everything 100% right, and I see little to no loss. And then there's a week when--BAM!--I'm 4…

Absolutely true. And, there's nothing "good" about not eating enough. Been there, done that. For me, losing this much weight requires that I do sustainable things that I can keep up with...for forever. I go out to eat and don't withhold food from myself if it's a special occasion. And let's face it, going to a restaurant…

Ready for Summer 10 week challenge Name: Claire Age: 34 Height: 5' 1" Start Weight (week of April 19): 215.6 Goal Weight (Saturday, July 1st): 200 Weigh in week of: (Weeks are listed by Wednesdays) 1. April 26: 215.6 2. May 3: 211.2 3. May 10: 210 4. May 17: 208.4 5. May 24: 204.6 6. May 31: 205.4 7. June 7: 200.0 8. June…

Way to go! That does sound like a great start to the day. :smile: Happy Monday, everybody! Hope it's a good week for all. And happy first week of June...feels like it's actually summer now. At last! :sunglasses:

I LOL'd at this. We just moved our toddler over from her crib to a "real" bed on Saturday, so I agree, thuogh for different reasons. Last night I was actually in tears due to exhaustion, as SHE JUST WOULD NOT STAY IN HER BED. But after loading both kids up for a very late night drive all across hell and creation to help…

Truth Thursday: I am having to accept that this week is going to be tough, and that even though I may not meet my exercise goals, THAT IS OKAY. I get so discouraged when I don't accomplish something I set out to do. I hate making excuses! But after three consecutive nights up with both kids (one sick, one teething) I was…

Ready for Summer 10 week challenge Name: Claire Age: 34 Height: 5' 1" Start Weight (week of April 19): 215.6 Goal Weight (Saturday, July 1st): 200 Weigh in week of: (Weeks are listed by Wednesdays) 1. April 26: 215.6 2. May 3: 211.2 3. May 10: 210 4. May 17: 208.4 5. May 24: 204.6 6. May 31: 205.4 7. June 7: 8. June 14: 9.…

@happygirlxxx I love politically themed shows. Sometimes it seems that reality surpasses the best that the writers of those shows can come up with, though! I've been meaning to watch that one. @Nikion901 Yes, a very solemn day indeed. It is ironic, I think, that for many it just marks the beginning of summer. Definitely a…

Sunday - Sharing (tell us a little about yourself....update your personal life) I finally caught up with some relatives I haven't seen in YEARS yesterday. You know how it is, perhaps, when you fail to get in touch with someone, the weeks turn into months, then years, and you feel almost too guilty to reconnect with them?…

Ready for Summer 10 week challenge Name: Claire Age: 34 Height: 5' 1" Start Weight (week of April 19): 215.6 Goal Weight (Saturday, July 1st): 200 Weigh in week of: (Weeks are listed by Wednesdays) 1. April 26: 215.6 2. May 3: 211.2 3. May 10: 210 4. May 17: 208.4 5. May 24: 204.6 6. May 31: 7. June 7: 8. June 14: 9. June…