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Oops! Great thread! Thank you! :)

because the only person I really hurt when I don't stay on track is me.

Angie's Kettle Corn. I think I've single-handedly funded her kids' college education. :smile:

Hi all! My name is Michelle and I live in Bluffton, MN (not very far from Staples, Anna!), next door to the farm I grew up on. I had gastric bypass surgery in 2002 and have kept 100+ pounds off for over a decade. Quit smoking 4 years ago and have seen a steady creep ever since. Started on MFP about 2 months ago and started…

Thank you to everyone who offered support and encouragement! :smile: I would say this week was a win. I kept my calories under control, my protein up, burned 2,618 calories (according to MFP, I just ordered my HRM this week ~ can't wait to geek out!), and continued with my squat challenge. Ready for week 4!!

I got the elusive, teenage compliment this week: my 14 year old son said, "I can really see the difference in your body. You look tighter, more compact"!! You know it's the truth if it comes from one of your kids! :laugh:

My oldest son, Sidney, is named after Sid Vicious (I was 20 when I had him!), and happens to be a truly talented musician. My third son was named Max by my second son because my second son was really into Max and Ruby at the time. My fourth son is named Vincent after my oldest son overheard me joking to my husband that I…

I think my personal goal this week is to RELAX and stay the course. I have been a little discouraged by the scale not moving, but I am losing inches and I know that I am eating within my limits and exercising 6 days per week. I am not the most patient person ~ and that is apparently the lesson I need to learn. :)

Brandon ~ hope you are doing much better!!

2824 for the week! Definitely having a rest and a bit of a cheat day tomorrow!! 2-0! :D

I have been up since 3AM with a sick, little peanut. I did NOT want to exercise today. I asked my husband to threaten me with divorce if I didn't get my workout in (he laughed ~ he is used to my kind of crazy). I wasted a bunch of time in the forums, whined about being tired a bunch more... And then I worked out: the full…

Hi! My name is Michelle and I am from northern Minnesota. I actually live next door to the farm I grew up on (didn't see that coming when I was 18!). I am 44 years old, married with 4 boys ranging in age from 6-23. My fitness goals are to have better cardio endurance (which wouldn't take a lot considering I had ZERO three…

Week One done! Logged all week. 1-0 :)

When I explained this group to my son, and talked about how there would be extra challenges if your team lost, he started laughing and said, "You are going to be BUFF at the end of the season!" Such is the lot of the Vikings' fan... ;)

I did Medifast many years ago...It made me soooooooo sad. Ugh ~ it still makes me shudder when I think of the "food". I can't speak to today's quality, but, I'm guessing it hasn't gotten any cheaper over the years. :) Maybe stick with MFP for a while, and keep an eye on how long your friends can stick with Medifast. You…

Seeing "F you Labor Day" made me laugh ~ thank you! But, I agree with the majority: Labor day came, it sounds like you had a great time, you're back on track now, no real harm done. :) It would be a problem if every day was Labor Day for you (which is an easy habit to get into, I know), but that's not the case. I think the…

Minnesota Vikings, here! I started with Tommy Kramer waaaaay back in the 70's, and still think Bud Grant could make a successful comeback if he really wanted to. :D I am looking forward to 2 years of outdoor games while the new stadium is being built. My son has just discovered his love for all things NFL and it is awesome…

Love this (thank you, Brandon!)!! I wonder how many calories I can burn bleeding purple?? Go Vikings!! :D

Oh honey, I want to give you a hug and then shake you!! :) None of your perceived "defects" are going to keep you from finding love and intimacy, but your insecurity will every single time! I am in no way trying to minimize your pain, I too have saggy boobs, hanging skin, bat wings, etc., so I know how it feels to look in…

I did the exact same thing with WW; I'm surprised I didn't overdose on the zero point fruit (although there was a horrific 5 banana day...)! :D Needless to say, I wasn't overly successful. I have come to the realization that I have to keep track of everything I eat and because of previous gastric bypass, I really need to…

It's the seemingly endless day in and day out that wears on us, isn't it? The weight loss road stretches out into infinity at times. While I am hugely motivated today, I know that my spirit might be lagging next month as the realization sets in that this lifestyle change stuff needs to be permanent. :) I think being…