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I’m restarting as well. I sent you a friend request :)

I'm not sure, to be honest, but I am trying to cut out/cut down on alcohol myself. For me its definitely habit (not physical), so I'm trying to find things to fill my time up. Like trying to go to the gym after work rather than having a drink ... but that's really hard. Trying then to go in the AM before work, get home a…

For the most accurate calorie burn I’d suggest getting a heart rate monitor. I ended up getting an older version of a Polar brand one, only $60. It’s like a watch you wear and a chest strap which is NOT big and bulky like I thought it was going to be. Much more accurate than finding burns on MFP.

Sending you a request

Definitely! That's my day to shop/plan for the week.

That you will start to check yourself out in reflective surfaces - and it's ok! That you look even better than you think. It might be hard to take a complement on how you look because you mightbe so used to not getting them! You will have to strategically plan when you buy new clothes (esp undies)! Otherwise youll have a…

Started at 32.1, now at 26.0 want to get at least to 24ish (normal" is 24.9)

I don't have a pup, but I've got two kitties and when they're hungry, they're hungry!! Most annoying but cute and efficient alarm clocks ever! My bf started feeding them when he got up before me, and I started oversleeping hehe. Needless to say, I gave him my appreciation and asked him to stop!

I struggle with wine/vodka sodas! I love a drink or two after work, and weekends usually end up in social drinking. And then, yea, the not caring about stuffing my face thing. And if I go out for drinks I usually end up ordering food, and even with the "healthiest" choice it's always more than if I ate at home. I can…

Sure thing! I'm trying for about 15 more myself. I'll send you a request.

Vodka soda, with lots of lemon and or lime. My go to drink. Something to sip on, not shoot, but less calls than beer. Of course, beers can range in calories too, so looking into the cals of your favorite/frequent drinks. And yea, budgeting for the calories is essential. Saving them for alcohol and not eating hardly…

Im 5'3" and i was at 181 when i started mfp july 2014 and im down to 157 now. Aiming for 130 right now, then ill see how i like that :) you can do it, i have no doubt.

Well... somehow my weight never changed from the original weight i was when i got it about 15 yrs ago when i was 16 sooooooo... it says 115lbs. (Stifles laughter) i dont think ill ever be that light again and honestly i dont think i want to. Id prefer about 130ish i think. About 160 now.

I feel you, im in my 4th year of law school (evening program, thats why its longer) and i gained almost 50lbs since starting... but then i got sick of it like you amd got on here - so far ive been able to knock off just over 20lbs of it and im still goin! You can do it!

I'm down :) I need some extra accountability right now, I'm having trouble. I'm just going to do my starting weight today instead of tomorrow. Name: Jen Age: 32 Height: 5'3" Start weight (1st Feb): 159 Goal weight (1st March): 154 Weigh ins: 1st Feb: 159 8th Feb: 15th Feb: 22nd Feb: 1st March: Weight loss/gain this week:…

I hope it helps too! Definitely keep open communication with your prescriber and pay attention to your body. But DONT OBSESS! If you are looking for weight gain, you will find it! I would also agree with the recommendation for blood work - thyroid issues, for example, can add to depression/mood disorder symptoms and also…

As far as wanting flavor in drinks, I drink flavored seltzer water (not the kind with the fake sugar flavoring tho) and it helps me drink more water. Like soda but water!

It's completely normal for weight to fluctuate like that. My weight can fluctuate up to about 5 lbs a day too. Confusing, but I've learned to just watch for trends as many others have said. Stay kind of neutral - I don't get super excited when I see a difference on one weigh in, don't get super upset if I see a gain. If…

I returned to my current job in March of this year, so many of the clients knew me already (I was only at another job for 8 months) and nearly all said to me something about gaining weight. This was disheartening. BUT now the comments are that I look like I'm losing weight or that I've been working out! I met with one…

Your super cute face is so much more noticeable now! You're uncovering your handsomeness and you look way happier!

WOW! You look amazing and super hottttttt!

Running is soooooooo hard! At least to me. That is a great victory!

My friend (who is also losing weight) and I had a conversation about this recently ... Part of our motivation to start seriously looking to lose weight was that we couldn't zip our boots any more and our thighs rubbed when we wore cute dresses. Totally understand. Awesome NSV!

Definitely an NSV!!

It's interesting all the different majors on here! I'm an evening law student ... Work full time in mental health field, and my undergrad was in fine arts - photography. I know, I'm all over the place!

Hi :) welcome ... It can be a bit quiet on here, I am new as well. I was first diagnosed and treated when I was about 13-14. Then it was between bipolar and depression, but over the years it has come to "double depression". Mainly chronic low grade depression (dysthymia) with bouts of major depression. So I'm always…

Today is going to be alcohol free - now I am accountable!

Im not doing so hot ... I think i set my goals to high ... Im kinda just beginning. Its not just a calorie thing for me, its a little more. Sometimes i drink because of the occasion, like this weekend when i went to a music fest - but sometimes its more of a compulsion. I didnt make it through sunday with no drinks, but i…

Hello all! I'm new to the board, thought I'd join in on the check in. To put it bluntly, I drink too much and I dont wanna. I've been losing weight but know I could lose it so much faster if I didn't drink. Regardless, I want to cut down. Sometimes I can just have one or two, but most of the time if I have that I will have…

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