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Now, those are some good numbers to track. Way to go.

When I'm facing a food temptation, I stare it down and say "What I want, that can't give me". Seems to help.

My wife: her unstoppable dedication to her family. I never have to wonder if me or the kids are a priority in her life. Tons of other things to list too, but that is just what came to mind first. My son: His relentlessness. 100% is so in his rear view mirror. When he is bouncing on the trampoline he isn't satisfied with…

I have two steps that work fairly good for me in these situations. The first one is a behavioral modification I am trying. I try to never eat anything as soon as it is ready or when I first see it. I'm trying to make contemplating the food in front of me a part of my eating routine. This not only includes thinking about…

Wow, quite a group of PNWers here! I live in Wenatchee and am loving the weather we've been having.

Also, I became afraid that my kids were going to miss out on something because of the lifestyle I purposefully chose to lead. I was tired of being an observer of life and wanted to be a participant.

Almost the identical story here. When I moved to a 3XL shirt I swore I would do something about it. A few years later I had to face the thought that I might now need a 4XL... bound and determined not to allow that to happen.

Watching my son put his sense of humor on display. Watching my daughter idolize her big brother. Having kids who want to snuggle with Daddy before they go to their own beds. Getting my daughter up early so she can go through the waking up process in my arms. Watching my son beam with pride when he comes up with a new…

It probably won't make you feel any better when they announce who was victorious, but in reality... you've already won.

To get up and go for that morning walk each and every day... it's not only good exercise, my day is so much better all the way around when I do it.

No fair... it's not even April Fool's Day! So... who did you pay to pose for your before pictures, because that sure ain't you. Just kidding... no matter how proud you are of yourself, it isn't proud enough! Thanks for the inspiration... LOOKIN' GOOD!

Reminded me of that classic Simon and Garfunkel song: Like a Bridge Over Irrigation Water

Odds are the guy isn't making his own sausage, so you may have to go to a grocery store and find something comparable... might even be able to find an exact match as he is probably buying pre-packaged as well. Then just do a comparison on the bun and you can get listings for the condiments. Add 'em all up and there you…

I try to mix it up. Follow up an 80's pop music song with some punk rock and then back to some classic 1970's rock followed by maybe some Motown. Keeps it fresh. I also have organized it so that it isn't the same songs day to day. A song I hear while out for a walk on Monday won't be heard again until days later. Again,…

12 years ago I met a great girl online and found out she lived about 3 hours away. We communicated online and by phone for a few months and then decided to meet. I made the drive and we had a great day out. The sparks really weren't there between us and though we stayed friends, nothing more really happened. She later…

Singing songs... endlessly... song after song after song... on and on... over and over...

This is your boss... GET BACK TO WORK! ;)

Okay... I was walking along, minding my own business and came across one of the weirdest retaining walls I've ever seen. Though only slightly more weird than people probably thought I was for stopping and taking a picture of it.

#1 - Congratulations, you deserve to be proud. #2 - Thank you for the inspiration!

You've already done so well, you've proven you can do this, the road ahead will be rough but look at what you've already accomplished... nothing can stop you.

Exercising while sick could end up prolonging the illness. I think eating healthy is still a great idea as it will help the body fight the illness, but you might want to think about eating all the way up to your maintenance level too.

Welcome from another Washington Stater (I'm on the dry side)... this is a very cool community.

You've not only done a great job and should be very proud of yourself, you've helped countless others by sharing your story. Congrats.

Still got snow in the surrounding mountains. When the wind whips up it can make for a chilly walk.

That's awesome advice!

Great pictures everyone! Today I mixed it up a bit and part of the walk ran right past an orchard... by the end of summer, maybe I'll post pics of some apples hanging from these trees.

I started a little over 6 weeks ago after a visit to the doctor and told myself it was going to be different this time, that I wasn't going to stress about that battle with the scale. I didn't weigh myself again for six weeks until my follow up appointment. It was a nice change to just pay attention to my body and "know"…

What an awesome success you are... and you've found a reward that cannot be found on a scale too. You deserve to be proud, you've earned it.

The keep me honest point is a good one. I've found myself thinking "no I can't eat that... I'll have to enter it in the app" ;)