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Shaktimama24, So many of us have been there. I don't know if knowing that helps, but you are not alone. When you are REALLY ready, when you are really tired of being where you are, you will do whatever you have to do to make the change. That's when it's best to start. I only say that because when you are not ready excuses…

Welcome, Kristen! Thisi s exactly where you start - when you can't take anymore and getting better is the only option. You have to DECIDE that this is it. Once you make the decision, I mean Really make the decision, nothing else will do. If you're there, we're here. I can speak collectively because I've been on this site…

We've all had heartbreak of some kind, so I'm afraid anything that I say may sound like a cliche, but I'll try to help. Spend some time thinking about the things that you like about yourself. There is a time to cry and feel the pain, but don't dwell on it. Don't keep picking yourself apart - what you should have done, what…

Jeri, your story is heartbreaking, but you've started in a good place - Sick and tired of being sick and tired. Word to the wise, if you are not really ready, forgive yourself and don't start until you are. One of the most discouraging things for me is to start and keep stopping. I get down on myself and continue adding…

You must really be killing it in the kitchen and in the gym to have lost 73lbs in 4 months. That's fast. WONDERFUL job! Keep it going, keep it going! Congratulations!

Congratulations, RSOBUS! Nothing like seeing all of that hard work pay off in a big way (pun intended). :wink:

Yay, Marty! FABULOUS!

That is wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Very inspirational. Also, if that profile picture is you, WOW! You're beautiful. I hope that you shake that social anxiety. I'm glad that you found something that makes you smile.

Stupid is as stupid does. I, too, am glad that you have thick skin. I don't. I would pretend that I didnt' know they were talking about me and just keep putting one foot in front of the other. I'm focused like that. Eventually I would get where I wanted to go and be happy without regard to those idiots. I appreciate your…

If your profile picture is really you, YOU ARE NOT UNATTRACTIVE. It's actually weird that you really think that. Have you looked in a mirror lately? I hope that this doesn't count as a weird post, but if it does, I guess that I'm your first. :blushing:

Edgar, The initial weight loss is always greater because you are shocking your body into a new state. After 3-4 months, which is quite a while, your body becomes efficient at managing your energy to accomplish the same goal which is getting you through the day. Hitting a plateau is indication that you have to start…

Yaaaaay, MomofGD! Wonderful!:smile:

Yaaaay! Jady777! Congratulations and keep up the good work!

KPost323 is correct. I find that posting my strength training is a little discouraging in MFP because you don't get calorie credit for the exercises when you do it. All your credit comes from the cardio portion. In any event, how I combat that is I do interval training on my three strength training days. I have joined a…

I can't stop smiling! Simply awesome. You are beautiful. Keep looking at that crop top picture until you see yourself there and not as the first one because the second one IS you.

Yay, Jennilyn76! Excelente!

Everyone is different and you have to figure out what works for you. When you realize what it is, stick with it. Not everyone can eat fast foods and junk and still maintain or lose. It's great for those who can, but if that's not you, please don't accept it as a workable solution and start gaining back your weight. Start…

Yay, EndGame!

All very good points. Also, stress can drain you. Something that plagues those of us fighting the weight-loss battle - stressing about our stresses, which keeps us from sleeping well and getting what we need out of our workouts. Finally, it might not hurt to see a doctor and get a physical. I would first take MamaHannick's…

Woo Hoo! That's fabulous - you go, Girl!

Good for you on your progress! I bet you will be an awesome support for Sherry.

Sherry, you've come to the right place. As you can see, these people are sooooo supportive and they really want to help. I love this site!:heart:

Fabulous, young lady! You must be very proud of yourself. And if you aren't, you should be.

You look great! Congratulations to you!

I love the way you think. Great response. There are a lot of great responses to this person's experience. My heart goes out to him. Thank you for taking the time to encourage him.

8am, Monday mornings, after I use the bathroom, before I eat or drink anything, same scale, no clothes. Even if this is skewed, being consistent means that all things are equal.

You're no slouch yourself!

The first thing that I did was I cut out all the white stuff - white pasta, white rice, white potatoes, white bread, sugar - and substituted for brown - multigrain pasta, brown rice, sweet potatoes, wheat bread, cane sugar. If I ate out and there was only white stuff, no brown options, it meant that I couldn't eat it. I…

Yay, StarEKnight! You go, Girl! :smile: