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  • You look awesome! Did you say you lost 125lbs and have sagging/loose skin? Where? I don't see any on you, you look amazing for losing that much weight! ( I have around 100lbs to lose and hope I can be as lucky!)
  • You are an inspiration! That rocks!! I am in the same boat somewhat (our stats are almost the same). I turn 41 Sunday and gained 100 pounds about 13 years ago and some of my health challenges (autoimmune arthritis/fibro) have kept me from getting it off, but I am done using that as an excuse, this is my year! You are proof…
  • My pain management doc suggested that I ease into it. Start slow and low and try any exercise you choose to do , starting out at 5 minutes and then building your way up over time. This advice has been helpful for me, and since I also suffer from psoriatic arthritis in addition to the fibro, I am limited on the types of…
  • Anyone on here dealing with chronic illness(es) and weight loss in their 40's?
  • Thank you!
  • DeClaude, I am sorry you are suffering from the chronic pain of arthritis. I have psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia and I can truly relate. I'm glad you brought up this topic. My pain management doctor (whose clinic practices integrative medicine) has put me on a gluten free/lactose free/low glycemic diet, all to help…
  • Wow love all your responses - it looks like I'm not too crazy for setting these mini goals because that's what I see most of you doing too! I Love the reward system after meeting each goal set! I really want a fitbit (i have a step tracker on my phone but it's inconvenient to carry with me at all times) so I think that may…
  • Wow, 130 gone! Congrats that's awesome!! This definitely inspires and motivates me that such a huge loss can be attainable with little mini goals.
  • Hi all - I'm Amy and I'm near north Tacoma, just joined a few days ago and am looking forward to seeing what this site is all about and how it can help me achieve my fitness goals!
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