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Just thought I'd check in since it's been quite a while since I wrote the original post. It's always nice to catch up on a ''success story''. My perception of success is probably a lot different than a lot of people's at this point in time. My success doesn't involve having reached goal weight. Yet. My success involves…

First goal: 135 Final goal: 125 Starting weight (this time!) - 155.6 lbs Current weight - 143.6 lbs Total loss - 12 lbs January Goal (revised from 135 lbs) - 140 lbs Sept. (Goal 150) 10th - 155.6 18th - 152.1 25th - 150.4 Oct. (Goal 145) 1st - 149.8 8th - 149.6 16th - 147.7 23rd - 148.1 30th - 147.5 Nov. (Goal 143) 6th -…

First goal: 135 Final goal: 125 Starting weight (this time!) - 155.6 lbs Current weight - 145.1 lbs Total loss - 11.5 lbs January Goal (revised from 135 lbs) - 140 lbs Sept. (Goal 150) 10th - 155.6 18th - 152.1 25th - 150.4 Oct. (Goal 145) 1st - 149.8 8th - 149.6 16th - 147.7 23rd - 148.1 30th - 147.5 Nov. (Goal 143) 6th -…

First goal: 135 Final goal: 125 Starting weight (this time!) - 155.6 lbs Current weight - 141.4 lbs Total loss - 14.2 lbs December Goal - 139 lbs Sept. (Goal 150) 10th - 155.6 18th - 152.1 25th - 150.4 Oct. (Goal 145) 1st - 149.8 8th - 149.6 16th - 147.7 23rd - 148.1 30th - 147.5 Nov. (Goal 143) 6th - 146.9 13th - 146 20th…

First goal: 135 Final goal: 125 Starting weight (this time!) - 155.6 lbs Current weight - 144.5 lbs Total loss - 12 lbs December Goal - 139 lbs Sept. (Goal 150) 10th - 155.6 18th - 152.1 25th - 150.4 Oct. (Goal 145) 1st - 149.8 8th - 149.6 16th - 147.7 23rd - 148.1 30th - 147.5 Nov. (Goal 143) 6th - 146.9 13th - 146 20th -…

First goal: 135 Final goal: 125 Starting weight (this time!) - 155.6 lbs Current weight - 143.7 lbs Total loss - 12 lbs December Goal - 139 lbs Sept. (Goal 150) 10th - 155.6 18th - 152.1 25th - 150.4 Oct. (Goal 145) 1st - 149.8 8th - 149.6 16th - 147.7 23rd - 148.1 30th - 147.5 Nov. (Goal 143) 6th - 146.9 13th - 146 20th -…

First goal: 135 Final goal: 125 Starting weight (this time!) - 155.6 lbs Current weight - 143.7 lbs Total loss - 12 lbs December Goal - 139 lbs Sept. (Goal 150) 10th - 155.6 18th - 152.1 25th - 150.4 Oct. (Goal 145) 1st - 149.8 8th - 149.6 16th - 147.7 23rd - 148.1 30th - 147.5 Nov. (Goal 143) 6th - 146.9 13th - 146 20th -…

I'll join. This deadline gives me time to lose the weight in a reasonable timeframe, without extreme dieting, and allows me to focus on a slower loss through healthy lifestyle changes. I'm trying to be smart about it, realising that the weight loss is quicker in the beginning (4-5 lbs/month) and eventually slows (1-2…

I'll join. This deadline gives me time to lose the weight in a reasonable timeframe, without extreme dieting, and allows me to focus on a slower loss through healthy lifestyle changes. I'm trying to be smart about it, realising that the weight loss is quicker in the beginning (4-5 lbs/month) and eventually slows (1-2…

I'll join. This deadline gives me time to lose the weight in a reasonable timeframe, without extreme dieting, and allows me to focus on a slower loss through healthy lifestyle changes. I'm trying to be smart about it, realising that the weight loss is quicker in the beginning (4-5 lbs/month) and eventually slows (1-2…

Whatever works best for you. When trying to lose, I definitely do better weighing in daily. It keeps me accountable and reduces the anxiety of stepping on the scale (which I definitely experience after a long period of no weigh-ins). It also allows me to course-correct fairly quickly if I see an upwards trend over the…

As stated above, weight loss isn't linear. I can easily fluctuate 2 lbs in 24 hours, even when weighing in at the same time of day. So let's say I only weighed in once a week: this week I had a big drop (about 1.5 lbs) in one day and then for the past three days I was stable, going down .2 - .3 lbs a day. Today, I jumped…

Despite being very active until my early 40's, I've struggled for the last 6-7 years with piriformis syndrome, and last year thought I'd never be active again after herniating 3 discs in my neck. Rehabilitation was slow, but I'm finally on the mend, and I'm back to Pilates twice a week. I'll probably never run again, but I…

I started 16:8 the second week of September, combined with planning out my meals and walking 5 km each evening. The weight is definitely coming off. IF has helped me eat much more consciously. Some days it's more like 18:6 because I am committed to not eating after 6 pm. Beyond the weight loss, I'm feeling lighter,…

Hi, I don't have an answer to your question but I do have the same question ... here's hoping to find an answer :smile:

Wow! Just ... WOW!

I'm so grateful for all of your feedback and positivity! That's what keeps me coming back to MFP every day; knowing that there are people like yourselves out there who are just like me. We're the ones who don't get it right every single minute of every day, but who hold on to hope and keep on trying even when we don't get…

These pictures are simply amazing. Your stories are inspirational! Your accomplishments are incredible. Well done!

Same. Lowest weight was Christmas Day. I'm now 0.2 lbs above that on the scale, but my trend weight is exactly the same since Dec 25. Despite that, I saw the scale vary by up to 4 lbs on my daily weigh-ins (I didn't go way too far overboard on eating/drinking over the holidays, but I did go really easy on myself, and am…

Usually in my pj's. Unless the weight's gone up. Then EVERYTHING comes off, including glasses and watch!

For 10 years I ran (pretty much all through my 30's, 5-6 km a day, 5-6 times a week). A few years ago I was struck with shingles, then with sciatica, and eventually with chronic piriformis syndrome (aka runner's butt). For a long time any type of exercise would exacerbate the extreme discomfort and numbness that ran from…

I love wine, so when I started MFP I found a way to fit a glass into my daily calories most days. As time went on and I started losing and being a bit more active, I found myself wanting to replace those wine calories with something more satisfying (that wouldn't affect my energy levels). I gradually went down to having a…

Not really strength training, but I started Pilates and daily walks in September. In mid-November (about 12 lbs lost and 2x weekly Pilates) I started to notice a difference in my waistline. In mid-December (about 16 lbs lost + Pilates) I started to notice a real definition in my arms, and my clothes started fitting…

Wow! Just... WOW! ''Be kind to yourself on your journey.'' I love that. You've really let an amazing ''you'' shine through. Kudos!

I'm a little more than halfway to my goal weight now. When I was a third of the way to my goal I wrote the post in the link below, which is what continues to work for me. Best of luck with your goals in 2016! http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10280116/trust-in-the-process-the-results-will-follow

I've been slightly off track the last 2 weeks as well (a few days at Christmas, then New Year's Eve and Day). But what's amazing is that even though I went up 3 lb after Christmas, by New Year's Eve I was back to my pre-Christmas low, and I've actually maintained my trend weight, which is all I was really hoping for over…

Daily, because it works for me. It doesn't work for everyone. My weight can easily fluctuate a couple of pounds daily so I pretty much disregard the actual weight on the scale. I just log it into a trending app, and then I refer to my trending weight as my actual weight. Whatever works for you is what's best.

Well done! A great success indeed! Congratulations :smiley:

Awesome perspective! Thanks :) And Happy New Year!

The 3 lb gain (whether it was water, fat, whatever) I saw on December 26 was gone as of this morning. So 4 days to go up, 4 days to come down. Just in time for New Year's Eve, sighhhhhhhhh. :neutral: At least I'm hosting at home, and even though I'll be serving up some yummy bites, I know exactly what will go in, and I…