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Definately the "jump in head first" but unfortunately like my boyfriend states, it doesn't last. So I jumped in head first and now I'm learning to be "slow and steady" it works for lifelong changes. Just being here and giving and getting support makes the difference. Hope you're having a good day. I know about the stress,…

Show up everyday and log your food....and fluids.....and start walking 10 minutes a day for a week, then add a little more time or add something different. Two sayings I like: Not sure who said it first...... Skinny feels better than food tastes.....Maybe I'm just not skinny enough yet...or maybe food is my comfort, and it…

I know the feeling too well. Maybe 10% of your weight is a good start...and then once you reach that weight another 10% of that. It's a lifelong process, it will never end.........It's not like quiting smoking or etoh......Food is a difficult addiction to deal with because it has to be healthy and in moderation. hope this…

CONGRATS! keep up the good work!:flowerforyou:

eat to live not live to eat.....can't remember who was so damn smart.

You are walking = exercise, yes add.

I'm sure it happens, we are people with needs and desires. Although I am here for the support. I have met some awsome people that keep me going on this journey, now and after surgery. Thanks in advance everybody:flowerforyou:

I love all of the above responses (considering I need some motivation at about now....) Annabell, my blue tick coon hound got weighed at 91 pounds just a few days ago. The vet said she would have to have a c section if we decided to breed her now. How do you explain to a dog a c-section and the pain that comes with it…

You look great and I'm sure you feel much better, walking, breathing, life is just better in general.:smile:

Curves, curves, curves, god gave them to me.....I'm making the most of them....Although at 278 pounds I could stand to lose a little curve.....:wink:

Tomorrow is a new day, cry as much as you need today. Tomorrow go for a run. Tell yourself that you and only you come first. Why do you want to get married? Is it because everyone expects you to get married? Do you want to be married? Or do you want to marry your boyfriend? Many years ago I wanted to be married, married to…

clothes, clothes, clothes.....:smile:

:smile: be careful about losing lots of weight really fast. It's great but it usually comes back......talking from lots of experience

Congrats, one the the greatest feelings is loose clothes.....keep up the good work:smile:

yummy, I do like sausage and cabbage, thanks

fireworks by Katy Perry

I get pain in my left great toe when walking for long distances, eventually it goes away with a little rest. My diagnosis, for me at least is arthritis inflammation....and over use. Hope this helps.:happy:

OMG I love it.....something that I really needed today, thanks..:smile:

Per my dietician, weight loss should average per week about 1% of your weight, so it changes as you lose weight. At 187 you should loose about 1.8 pounds per week, and so forth....hope this helps.:flowerforyou:

Congrats on the work you put into this...I do so understand about how people don't notice weight loss on fat people until you drop alot of weight.....I've dropped 35 and most people at work still haven't noticed....A little discouraging but they do notice the healthy eating and they do comment on this, makes me feel…

My dietician says you can't get too much protein. Carbs will slow the weight down so try to go low on carbs. And fat.....well the word speaks for itself, go low on fat. :flowerforyou:

I'm not single but still the support here is nice, we understand each other better when it comes to this food thing.:flowerforyou:

I am glad you took the time to vent here......In a perfect world we should all love each other, but let's face it, your mom is outright mean. Sorry mom was/is so mean.:flowerforyou:

Good morning, I did weight watchers and lost 78 pounds during a 7 month time frame. The problem was that I was actually getting too much fiber and I developed IBS, at least that is what I diagnosed myself after ED visit and a cat scan that was essentially nonconclusive. What I'm doing now seems to be more life long....I…

Protein is okay, my dietician said you can never get too much protein. Make sure you drink more fluids (then the recommended) so you can flush it through. Carbs on the other hand sometimes might slow your weight loss down. Hope this helps.:flowerforyou:

I didn't know there were any good choices at the chinese place. And you know that Chinese people do not eat like the restaurant menu because how often have you seen a fat chinese person....? Really think about it. Let me know if you find adjusted chinese food recipes...I love chinese.:flowerforyou:

OMG you look so awsome. The pictures of before and after, I had to look a few seconds, it doesn't even look like you. May I be nosey and ask what you did for your arms... I have so much bat wing that it scares me....thanks in advance. You definately are an inspiration....I know that sounds corny but....you did…

Awsome idea, thanks. And congrats on your weight loss.:flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: Welcome. I haven't gotten to weight lifting or working with a trainer, can't help you there but welcome anyway.

Sorry to hear. I am just learning to appreciate an active lifestyle. Good luck.:flowerforyou: