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I've always skipped breakfast, as food in the morning doesn't appeal to me, but there are occasional "off" days where I feel hungry early and then I'll be eating my lunch at 10:30 am! Doesn't happen often, but listening to your body is much more important than keeping to a strict eating schedule, in my opinion. Glad you're…

Yes it is! Not sure where you are in CO, but I had to drive I-25 both days this weekend. It was terrible! Ice cold the past two mornings, too.

I order my groceries on Walmart.com and do curbside pick up and that's where I'm able to get them.

I don't know your location, but I'm in the US and I can buy a CASE (12 cans each) of no-salt-added corn and green beans for $5 each. Or, if you can only buy canned vegetables with salt, then just rinse them first. Frozen bagged vegetables are also cheap, if you get ones with JUST vegetables. Some have flavor additives or…

There are lots of separate apps that do that, as you probably know, but instead of adding another one, if you use FitBit, their app has that option.

Sounds like you're positive and determined, so that's great! Remember, a goal without a plan is just a wish. Per the previous two posters, a plan is important, but the plan needs to be simple and easy for you to be consistent with in the long term. Hopefully you have a daily (or weekly) calorie goal set and can eat in a…

I didn't mention your cancer comment because I thought it might cause some issues, although I know you didn't intend it to. And because I had a friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer and was extremely positive that she'd beat it, but she also rejected standard Western medicine and treatments and only pursued holistic…

I agree with @kbrown1527. We all can't will ourselves to win the lottery, although it would be nice! But the power of positive thinking is immense. Mindset and attitude are SO important to the quality of our daily lives. And, yes, I also agree with OP about some people believing they have some (or any and all) illness or…

Yes! Agree 100%. This is something I pay very close attention to for myself. And, it starts young! I see young children hunched over ipads or phones and if it starts that early they will have issues much earlier in life. I'm not saying it's bad for kids to have devices! Good posture is so very important for overall health.

When I was dealing with a foot injury last year, I found a lot of "Pilates" videos on You Tube. They don't use the actual machine, of course, but they worked your whole body without ever standing up. And they were tough! I still do them.

Interesting post and if it helps you get started on a better path to health, then great! Now it's time to make a plan and start thinking and talking to your body positively.

Five questions seems reasonable to me. I seem to get bombarded by surveys and most are much longer than that. I don't do most of them.

Oh goodness! You have a very full plate. I can somewhat relate, but I only had one baby/toddler every weekend for almost the first two years of his life. I was exhausted just with that, since I work full-time as well. Thankfully, one of his parents got their act together and they are the caregiver now. Grandson is 2 1/2…

Uncomfortable, for sure, but necessary. If you hadn't brought it to their attention it would have continued. And how many times had it already happened. I understand the difficult situation, but I'm glad you spoke up.

Rest days are very important and you shouldn't feel guilty about them. I know you've said in that past that missing one day would start a pattern of not working out and eating poorly, so you KNOW that. Just don't even think about it. You're going to the gym tomorrow and that's that. Try to plan regular rest days though, or…

Please don't waste your energy hating yourself! Obviously, your body is capable of being physically active since you are embarking on two good challenges, so be grateful for that. Treat it well, and feed it properly and changes will come if you are honest and consistent with weighing and logging your food. There are lots…

Oh, and also, you're NOT a desperate failure! You're learning to navigate new, difficult circumstances.

I'm sorry that you're struggling so much right now, but the comments from your husband (that don't stop after talking to him about their affects on you) is a major concern. Will he go to marriage counseling with you? If not, consider going on your own. Talking to your doctor is a good idea, however, weight loss medications…

Self care! Very important. Good for you for prioritizing yourself. Enjoy!

Ego? Self-preservation? I don't know either, but they are only limiting themselves. Annoying to be around though, for sure.

Do take some time to look into body dysmorphia, as @springlering62 mentioned. It's real, but there are things that can help. Also, it takes a while for your brain to catch up to your body, so just be patient, but do a little research. It may help you.

Yeah, not sure about eating leafy green vegetables in the evenings. I was going to say that suddenly adding these could cause gas and bloating, but you said you haven't yet, so what has changed in your daily eating recently? This is where logging food and a diary are important. You can refer back and maybe see what caused…

Watermelon and plums from the local farms.

Same! Particularly this time of year. For me I like a bit of sea salt and balsamic vinegar. OP, what about tofu? Have to experimented with it? The texture is quite different, but if prepared properly, it is filling and much cheaper than meat.

You deserve a round of applause and a standing ovation! Well, much more than that, but there's only so much one can do on a message board. Your post is very insightful, inspiring, and has amazing facts and tips that all of us can learn from. Congratulations! Thank you for taking the time to post this.

Congratulations! What an AMAZING accomplishment! I'm sorry to hear about your long-term health issues, but you sound like you have a very positive attitude. Can you contact your physical therapist about where to start? Otherwise, I'd just try searching YouTube with the search words for your specific disease and see if…

I hope you take the time to read these two great responses so far! They are both very true and very helpful. Do NOT waste your time and energy hating yourself. Be grateful for what your body can do for you right now and start taking care of it. Go for a short walk outside. Be grateful that your body is able to do that.…

Interesting thought, but I don't think it's the penmanship, specifically. Maybe more like, you didn't like something about yourself, you made a change, and you feel better with the result. Maybe it's a boost of self-confidence?

Exactly! I presume you brush your teeth regularly. It's not like we go to the dentist, get a clean bill of health and then stop brushing. Then we end up with multiple cavities or worse and then start brushing again. Healthy diet and activity are the same. We take care of our health because we're adults and that's what we…

Could it possibly have something to do with the dog that isn't neutered? That was my first thought.