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The best of luck to you, Jodynels!! We're all rooting for you!

Excellent willpower mommared!!! You truly have your goals in sight! Congrats! I find that I certainly feel stronger.. Like I'm a better person for passing up all the 'goodies' everyone else is munching on. Great Job!

I'm still here with it.. Definitely staying under my calories.. Trying to hit the gym at least 4-6 times a week for 45 minutes on the elliptical machine. I have a friend I go with.. so we hold each other accountable.. I certainly wouldn't have made it this long there without her and God's help!

I'm not a water lover either.. lol.. I wonder if crystal light counts? That's what I've been drinking.. :tongue: I had a great day.. today and yesterday.. I was under cals both days.. Hit the elliptical machine for 45 minutes today.. it is hard to get motivated.. but I felt great afterwards!! Hang in there everyone!

If you are able to track your calories thru-out the day.. that's the best.. then, when u see that you're creeping up to your max.. you might choose dinner.. or snacks a bit different in the evenings.. .... just a thought :)

Count me in :bigsmile: Today was the first day the scale told me I was under 230.. lol.. 229.6... but it's under 30.. it's probably been a year since I've been this weight. I stuck with the elliptical machine today.. 45 minutes.. a good amount of resistence. I'm excited to be here at MFP! Thanks to all of u!:flowerforyou:…

I just had my gallbladder out in January. It was kinda an eye opener.. that's why I'm here... I joined the gym in February.. and joined MFP in June.. so GLAD I did!

Congrats Jill! :flowerforyou: Just be yourself.. if you've talked to him already.. he already likes ur personality.. don't try to be something/someone ur not... Let us know how it goes!! Wyhen's the date?

excellent job.. sbacon!! I am certainly motivated! Thanks for sharing~

I am a complete SCALE JUNKIE! I weigh myself at least 10 times a day. I have to! I'm afraid I won't lose weight if I'm not holding myself accountable. I do realize that I'm always 3.5 lbs heavier at night.. but by morning... it's gone.. and then some. I know what to expect from my scale... :heart:

BTW.. great job with replacing his pic so quickly! Your kids are beautiful!

Hey Jessidenn! I'm sorry that your situation has taken it's toll on you.. But I must point out that you are certainly better off. It's hard enough to try to better ourselves without the negativity. Although it really hurts right now.. try to focus on the following things: 1. You are most important. You can't take care of…

Welcome back Spaul! We all need a day off here or there.. Right back on the wagon is the best thing for you! It's great to have you back!! The best of luck!

Count me in! I've been around MFP for about a month.. now.. I've lost about 25lbs.. give or take.. my scale isn't working :frown: ...... I am a scale addict! I must tip it 5 times a day, at least! Then I take the lowest number for the day.. lol.. does that count? My HW was 257 currently at 232 goal weight 128 I'm having a…

HI GUYS! Welcome.. Danjill, JDS.. Brenew & Leona! I hope that you all are doing GREAT! This website is awesome.. and it's very encouraging. Yes, Leona.. it's great being able to plan your meals.. then opt for something a bit healthier. I've learned a lot here.. but remember.. everyone here is VERY supportive. :drinker:…

I've lost 3 lbs.. How about any of you.. Please check in and let us know how you're doing!! Any luck thus far??

It's a great pic of you! I'm such a chicken.. maybe when I'm thinner.. I can be bolder.. lol

Count me in Starlight! My parents are having a BBQ at their house today.. All of the grandkids were at Camp.. and they're coming in today~~ So it will be a challenge.. but I'll fend off all of the cookies and cakes :) Just for you! :noway:

I know the max says to lose about 2lbs a week.. so this is my question. When I'm taking in 1200 calories.. I'm 5'4 and 233.. but I'm dropping about a half pound a day. I am exercising... my usual 45 minutes 4-5 times a week on the elliptical machine. Is it necessary for me to eat more calories? I'm just trying to do this…

Well.. I'm the biggest in this group.. lol.. I'll try not to let it get to me. Certainly count me in!! Labor Day is a great motivator! MFP start: 257 Current: 233 Labor Day Goal 180 -- is that reasonable? LBS per week 7.5 give or take Final Goal 138

As well as exercising and eating in moderation :wink: make sure that you are taking in your daily amount of fiber! I changed my breakfast to two english muffins that have 100 calories each and 8 grams of fiber.. The fiber really fills you up and will sustain you longer. So my 200 calories for breakfast is probably less…

There is a place around the corner from where I am.. A Hawaiian spot.. and they have Shaved Ice! I quickly learned the difference! The ice is soo smooth.. it's like eating snow! Yum.. it does sound good!

Welcome Eutopia!! You have certainly found yourself a haven here at MFP! Keep up with the support groups.. and use the counters and daily trackers.. it will help keep you focused! The best of luck!

I'm sitting here reading all the posts about PB.. thinking.. I'm just not really into it.... Until I heard about mixing it with whip cream.. lmao.. Now, I'm wanting to try it.. lol ** Self-Control in action ** .. ooh, and I haven't had nutter butters in years!! :love:

Farrah, you still completed a work out which is very important in losing and maintaining the loss. The difference is this: The high impact aerobics obviously will burn more calories than a 'less strenuous' work out on a treadmill. You still have the benefit of getting your heart rate moving, you just didn't burn as many…

Thanks Viviakay! I googled it too but I couldn't find anything.. other than a place to purchase a diet book! lol. I'll have to give it a try.. BTW, You're a great inspiration to me! Hope I can do as well as you have!

I'm certainly feeling tempted myself.. lol

Don't worry about it LML.. we've all been there! A bit of advice for next time would be to try to plan your visit. Look through their menu and find something that's in your calorie range.. if there's nothing.. go for it.. just don't eat the whole thing.. and if you do.. there's always tomorrow!! :flowerforyou:

The best of luck Michael!! It's great here! It is certainly habit forming!! If you ever need a buddy .. I'm just a few keystrokes away! The support here is overwhelmingly awesome! Take advantage of all of the ins and outs.. there's a lot to keep you on track!

I would have to agree mrsyac! When ever I'm at the gym and they play the Rocky theme song.. I notice I start moving faster.. Funny how that works. It is very peppy!