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Ok, that does feel better, thank you! I guess since your reply directly after mine was less than impressed I assumed I was on the hit list. I guess the internet is the ideal place to have intentions misunderstood, messages misconstrued, false assumptions made etc. I choose to give people the benefit of the doubt. Maybe…

So you think I was essentially saying stop stuffing your face fatty? I know I should really just walk away from this but I can't. Honestly, that was offensive. I answered because I have also experienced very frustrating plateaus and I felt for you. I answered with things that helped me. I answered with things other decent…

I agree with what many others have said; you found what works for you so, as long as you have enough energy to deal with your workouts and go about your normal daily business and are eating enough nutritious food to stay healthy then it's all good. Stick with it - honestly, I got so confused by the avalanche of conflicting…

Too much food is too much food even if it's all wholesome food. Try lowering your calories a bit more and tightening up your logging so that every single thing you eat or drink is accurately weighed/ measured and logged. Don't exclude foods you love just because they're on some forbidden list you have. Just eat them in…

Hey DawnieB1977, I hear you, I could write a pretty devastating list of life's curveballs but I decided not to even bother going there. What do these people want us to say: ok congratulations you are better human beings than us and I'm a useless whingy piece of *kitten*? Well if that makes them feel better I pity them.…

No offense taken and right back at you ;)

possibly without the tie cos he looks like fun. I'm allergic to ties. EDIT: oops posts overlapped. This time no but I bet it'd be a laugh to hang out with you!

Well said thatsillyshana23.

Same thing happened to me when I was away for the day at a wedding. I logged every damn bite and sip but it was after midnight. Until then I didn't even know I cared about my streak! I decided right there not to care anymore. The streak isn't what gets you where you want to be. It's consistently eating less and moving…

I've probably said life happened. I don't mean it to absolve myself of blame. Quite the opposite. To me this passive statement -something which happens to you - conveys a lack of control, a lack of mindfulness. Right now I truly have a fire in my soul to achieve my goals to transform myself physically and mentally. Before…

Only 3 months, wow,you've done so well!!!! I lived in Paris and Munich for years and walked or cycled everywhere. But then I gained loads of weight when I moved to a small town in Italy and had to drive everywhere (ok and all the pasta didn't help!). It's amazing the difference it makes when getting around on your own two…

Belly bands: you mean those things you wear in pregnancy around your belly to bridge the gap between top and trousers? If so, yes you can wear them. In fact, supporting your belly like that is actually a good thing after a section, especially for those of us with larger bellies. My midwife recommended a pregnancy belt for…

Eh, your girlfriend's right!! You should be very excited. And proud - both of your hard earned new body and your supportive girlfriend :)

Perfect user name for a pretty girl :)

Can really pull off a headband well and great colour top!

Beautiful. You look great, what a huge change you've achieved! I love that you've made your after picture your new before and broken your tie to your first starting point. Enjoy that 10k, I know it's on the way :)

Ciao Cristiana, scrivi benissimo inglese! Anch'io sono alta 166 però peso un può di più - 76kg. Sarò contenta con 64kg (e quello che pesavo 5 anni fa quando mi sono sposata.) Mio marito e Italiano e ci siamo trasferiti vicino Milano un anno fa. Parlo abbastanza bene italiano però lo scrivo troppo poco. E difficile…

I have been following a weight lifting programme for 4 months and when I get to the stage that it feels too easy I increase weights and/or reps. You should be lifting so that the last few reps are a real struggle to get through but can still be done with good form. Never sacrifice form for more reps. Been there injured…

A friend who hadn't seen me in person for a year asked me how I had finally started shifting the baby weight. I was the same weight as when she last saw me - but I had gained 15lbs since then before finally pulling emergency break on my weight gain and losing almost exactly those 15lbs before the trip. In my mind I had…

I'm Irish and live in Italy, I log in every day and like encouraging friends. and my diary is open to friends. If that's close enough for you, add away :)

Can I say yikes?

Beautiful dog, sexy lady, Popeye mehhhh

I also don't like people to know how hard I'm working at losing weight either so I get you. It just leads to too many people offering unsolicited and often misguided advice. Why not adjust your eating leading up to the BBQ so you have some extra calories to play with? You need to be able to enjoy social events, otherwise…

What a change in just three short months! You must be so excited for the next 3 :) well done!

Hi, I was also here for a month or so before I realized there was a community! I posted looking for other positve, committed friends too as I figured it could only help. A network of like-minded people does help and there's just too much 'noise' in the forums to filter out what you want. Add me if you like, all of you. My…

God I LOVE this post even more than I love cheese and finishing my 2 year old's food! I said all the right things for ages but I didn't actually do them til I felt a spark that turned into a fire inside. Nachos happen and that's fine but do you want them to control you!? Turn that around. Now. As for your friend's super…

No one here can tell you whether you should be concerned or not. Since you're asking, you must be a bit concerned. The person to speak to is your doctor.

You've been through a lot a big change. I know exactly what it's like to suddenly to from working to being at home full time with two small kids. I also know exactly what it's like to go from 140 lbs to over 190 in the space of 3 years. It's not just the huge change in your daily routine, it's the social isolation and…

I've always travelled a lot and used think airport/plane calories were free calories... just like airport shopping was free :) Now I don't eat on planes as I'm mostly only flying a couple of hours. When traveling I always pack snacks to help me avoid temptation or splurging cos I'm ravenous. I do find a milky coffee can…

I loved reading this!! This is about so much more than looking nicer or even being healthy - it's about living more :)