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Down 60 lbs with another 50 to go. Just take it easy, don't beat yourself up or dramatically reduce your calories. you can friend me if you like. I have a few on my friends list that have been working at it or maintaining 100lb losses.

LOL Once had a trainer tell me I was a freak of nature because my left arm is far stronger than my right and I am a righty all the way!

simplest answer is you are not eating at a deficit. can you provide more info such as how long has it been since you started, how you track your calories etc.

MMMMM pork marinated in olive oil, lemon and greek seasoning. Quick fry or bake in the oven. Make your own taziki sauce and serve with salad

I have a glass of wine a couple nights a week and on Saturday nights...woohoo, I may have 3 glasses. Work it into your calorie budget for the day. Have a great summer!

I'm on 1570. Strength and cardio 4 times a week. I currently weigh more than you and am averaging 3lbs every 2 weeks. I don't doubt you can achieve your goal loss in the beginning but its hard to maintain. Oh and just between us obese gals... the faster you lose, the looser your skin gets. Superficial I know, but worth…

Meh, my brain generally answered back with a B*te me. I'm going to eat that anyway. If it didn't, I wouldn't be here.

Recently found out that my now Ex was having an LDR. We are in Canada, she in the US. Didn't work out for any of us.

What numbers did MFP give you when you plugged in your stats? At 250 I was eating about 1600 on non workout days and up to 1800 on intense days. Losing average of 1 lb per week.

I too will be working til the max due to the financial hardship caused by this past relationship. Keeping my fingers crossed as well for that big lottery win LOL. Although I opened this discussion just for tips on things to do while alone, it has opened my eyes to the Why's of my relationship failure. I did a lot of…

Hi Ann you have some great ideas. I have always wanted to learn Spanish since I took classes way back in high school. I'll check for adult classes. I have joined a golf league to meet ladies while enjoying a sport I love. Forgot I used to be a decent bowler as well I'll see if a summer league is near by. Thanks for the…

A superman persona? Is that an actual term? If so, that's pretty descriptive of my ex. It was/is very important to him to be perceived as the "hero" to friends/co-workers etc along with feeding his own selfish wants before the needs of family and home. Everyone who doesn't know him well, truly thinks of him as a "super "…

I don't think Ive ever heard the term "professional victim" before but that fits mine as well. Anyway, perusing the web for a reasonable priced vacay this winter. I think my weight should have down and my self esteem up some by then! P.S former Torontonian here, but don't hold that against me LOL

I'm coming to terms with being single. After 13 years of *kitten* (waiting to see if MFP changes that to kitten LOL), I need time to be me and get to do everything I put off during those years. Oh travelling, how I miss you. Don't really want to be doing that alone though. Now where are those travel sites for singles who…

I work 7 days a week, at 2 jobs, not only to keep busy but because I need the extra cash. I'll have to check out meetup. I'm on meetme. (wonder if its the same). Meet ups always seem to happen when I'm working. @klkarlen, similar experience at 56 as well. Not sure I'll be able to trust again for a while. Oh well life goes…

UGH! Hate this one too

Kung Pao chicken. Just because I love it.

You betcha you can! 56 here and down 55lbs with more to go. My knees and ankles for that matter aren't the best anymore either although I can say MUCH better than they were 50 lbs ago. You got this, 1 step at a time, stick to your calorie goal, work in some exercise to strengthen those muscles.

shrimp and mandarin oranges with kraft sesame dressing added to whatever salady type veg is on hand.

Is the figure you want smaller than the one you have now? Are you asking if you can just reduce or build a certain area of your body?

I feel your pain. Its hard on your feet, knees, hips and ankles when you are heavy and doing cardio. I second the advice on no impact for awhile. As you lose weight, low impact cardio will become much less painful. Good shoes with extra padded insoles should allow you to work out a little longer with less joint pain. Hang…

Eat what they eat. Just smaller portions. Weigh it out and stay within your calories for the day.

30lbs to drop the first size. 20lbs to drop the next.

I've seen some beautiful artwork and wellll not so beautiful. don't think Ive ever had anyone question why I didn't want ink. Probably an age thing. In my younger years, tats were something for those with rough edges. Not the case anymore.

No tattoos here either and not planning on any. Just not my thing.

Muscles holding on to water needed for repair. Just keep the calorie deficit going. It will get back to normal

The bolded area would have been more helpful than what I was told during a recent orientation at my gym. I was informed that on the cardio equipment to keep my heart rate between some numbers I ignored to be in the "Fat Burning zone". Its really no wonder that people become confident they are burning fat with cardio with…

Where is the "high 5" button? <3 I have adopted the same strategy as opposed to every other lose weight quickly and gain back just as fast strategy I used in the past.

This is why people think "If I only lost 10lbs this <insert too small item> will fit. Its maddening and frustrating.

I workout after work, then go home and eat dinner. Meal timing doesn't matter.