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I have been watching the news about Texas and the ebola thing and it is scary. Being a nurse I can relate to the things nurses have talked about. It does still seem that there are so many things about it that are confusing. Scary though. Makes me almost want to be back out there on the lines. I have been fighting off the…

I can tell you I would never make it on Survivor, because I wouldn't swallow a bug. Also I look lousy in a bikini. Oh well, I will just be happy to look good to myself. I am getting close to moving time and the anxiety is building up. I wish it were all over. It is such a big job. At least I will be near my girlfriend…

I am not a big exerciser, but get in a small walk most every day. It is hard to stay under my calorie limit but I am usually within 100-300 and yet the scale never moves. My clothes are a little loose, I don't usually eat anything unhealthy, except once a month I allow myself a treat like ice cream. I have lost 25 lbs but…

Morgori My favorite trilogy is the Hobbit with Lord of the Rings. You must know that there is a web site that even has recipes for all the types of foods hobbits like to eat. If they weren't so fattening I would try them. Don't want to look like a hobbit. Although the hairy feet would save on buying shoes, which I hate to…

I ran a 5 k many years ago, and I was in better shape then, and we finished the race behind the ambulance, which we both found really funny, now I don't think I could be behind the ambulance even. Actually I think I can't run yet, although I have been able to walk 4.5 miles already, but that was a month ago when I was more…

The weight loss of yours is amazing and inspiring. I have stayed the same for four days so far, which I guess, better than going up. I am anxious to go down but have only staying right on what I need to lose two pounds a week, except I haven't lost two pounds a week. I would like to thing that I have been shifting things…

I just went for my walk with the girls, they love it so it makes it easier to go out. I still don't go as far as I want but am consistent in going each day. My weight loss has come to a standstill. I am staying at 25 lbs, but not budging from that. I am still following my diet, and even though I don't go below calories…

I feel the need for confession, the Catholic in me. Today I bought Talenti ice cream, although I knew that I wouldn't be able to make it last. Ate the whole thing. It is hard not to binge after that. One good thing though, it has been at least seven weeks since I ate any ice cream, which for me is a big deal because I…

Kuddled You need to do swimming and pool excercises. Great low impact exercise.

My goals for this month are, stay away from my target foods, lose another 8 lbs,continue to eat unprocessed, healthy foods, and try to stay under my calorie limit. I have not been noshing on anything "bad" but it doesn't stop me from feeling guilty if I eat over my calorie limit. For my goal for the month I just want to…

I am moving to the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland. To a small town. I can't wait. I know that the weather there is more temperate than it is in Palmyra. I just worry about the summers. Hopefully I will be lighter in weight and less intolerant of heat by that time. I really don't want to think about moving because of the…

I have to tell you all that reading your posts is uplifting. You all are so tuned to each other and the whole tone of this topic is so positive. I do feel that it is a definite aid in my goal to get myself back in shape, and I thank you all.

That would be my downfall, as bacon is another of my trigger foods. Actually anything fattening is one of my trigger foods

I will try to track my calories under my goal. I have been fairly faithful to my diet lately. I am trying to avoid my trigger foods. If I even have any, I just want to gorge myself. Instead I avoid them altogether. It has been easy so far but I used to be a pizza, ice cream and pasta freak. I do miss those things. I…

been away for a few days, lost weight, 237 lbs

What you are doing sounds great to me, and I barely can get myself to walk three or four days a week. I have been very steady on the diet this last week. I am trying to be 200 cal under my recommended 1440 cal each day. I want to see results sooner. I have tried to do arm strength training so that my arms don't look…

how do I just put a post in without hitting the reply button? I am not as tech savvy as I would like. I have been having a hard day mentally lately. It is funny but my response initially is to not eat. I seem to want to punish myself. but of course there is the eventual binge if I let myself get too hungry, which is why I…

Seeing how much weight you lost is inspiring, but today I have had such a hard day. i had a strong urge to eat whatever I found in the house, and I was out of bread, so I even made some. Of course I was in such a hurry, it is very heavy, but I ate four pieces anyway, I feel a little less frenzied but now I am depressed.…

I am not familiar with some of the shorthand on the site. Someone has to put up a dictionary. But, what is TOM. Aside from my brothers name I couldn't think of what it means. Have an appt with my therapist this morning. I have been feeling good so I guess I am on the right track. I had a good long walk yesterday, and tried…

My name is Kate, and I have to lose 73 pounds. I have been taking care of my family for a very long time. My mom and dad moved in with my brother and I seven years ago. A year after they arrived, my dad passed away from a AAA. At least it was quick. My mom after that gradually went downhill, as did I. I was an RN for…

Can anyone recommend an accurate scale? I tried a digital and had no consistency with it. I don't want to spend a fortune.

It seems to me I have been really healthy for a few weeks and only see a few pounds difference.

I really like this group of people, and look forward to getting to know people. I have had a hard time finding this kind of support and really like this website.

That is what I really am trying to do, because it is the negative chatter in my head that can derail all my progress. It can be done, because if I can do it, we all can do it.

I have been really trying to stay away from all my foods that are not healthy for me. I have done it, and yet the scale keeps going up and down, and not down enough. I am a salt freak and I know that I retain fluid, but when will I see some progress. I am trying to be active, do more walking but sometimes I have a hard…

I visited with some old friends of mine from the hospital I used to work at. It was really good to see them since I don't get out much. I did go out for lunch, which wasn't too bad, but the Mikes Hard Mango punch has sent me over my calorie limit, so I'm skipping dinner. I did lose 4.5 lbs this morning. Can't wait to get…

Thanks for that. It all makes sense, it just requires patience.

I so feel for you. I am having to fight with myself to go out for my walks today. Perhaps talk to him about what you need in the way of encouragement to keep going. Also, how about considering antidepressants. Even for short term depression, it can help, or counseling can help you sort through your concerns. Please don't…

I thought I had migraines and it turned out to be stress. When my stress was lessened and I stopped taking Sudafed my headaches have really faded into the background. Good luck to you, it is a bummer to wake up with a headache every day

That is so funny