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Lorie - You came to the right place. Everyone hear is open, honest and very friendly. I can relate to the restaurant booths and still hate to have to squeeze into them, and then spend the whole dinner worrying about how I am going to get out without being noticed... I have been limited by my weight and have had enough! I…

Rachel / Silverpen - When a challenge is decided upon, count me in! Katie

silverpen - We all dislike where we are, and do not like everything about ourselves. Hopefully during this journey, you will realize that you are a fantastic person - and do not deserve to be hated by anyone, especially yourself. I have known you only a short time, but can tell that you are friendly, honest and have…

Jennifer - I am glad that you chose to join the group! Everyone here is friendly and there is no judgement. : ) It must be a tough life to not go out often, due to panic attacks - do you have idea where the fear stems from? I look forward to cheering you on towards weight loss, while we share the day to day experiences!…

I personally think it is impossible to pin point one solitary reason for being fat. I can think of a number of things that contributed: I was never taught moderation or what a healthy diet consisted of. I love food. I love the feeling of being full - not stuffed, just filling the emptiness. Lack of money, led to…

mdawson - Welcome!!! I just wanted to put it out there that I have started a group that is geared towards people who have a lot of weight to lose - I hope that you will consider joining. The name of the group is Heavy Weights and it is for people who have 200 lbs or more to lose. My Fitness Pal is fantastic; but there are…

Pandorian - These are all great ideas, thank you. I think that I am putting so much pressure on working out at a gym, or in a traditional way... You made a really good point that I can be working in our yard or on the house and still can be getting exercise. I will definitely keep looking for a pool. Katie

Swimming. I love to swim. The problem is, I am having trouble finding a pool I can use.

The difference between sugar and Splenda is a little more than taste and calories... http://jstevens.wordpress.com/2008/02/20/how-sucralose-aka-splenda-is-made-and-why-you-want-to-avoid-it/ They chlorinate sugar to produce splenda. Splenda is chemically altered sugar. I personally view the biggest threat, as the fact that…

Rachel - This week, I am making exercise my priority. I have been not putting the effort forward to do what I am supposed to do.... So this week, is the week. Congratulations on making smaller obtainable challenges - if we both focused on the ultimate goal, I can completely understand getting overwhelmed! Katie

Pandorian - Exactly my perdicament. I wouldn't have a problem working at Mc Donald's, except that I am schooled and trained for so much more. I am afraid that I will take a job at Mc Donald's and something better will be offered to me. I have a weird guilt about taking a job and then leaving it at the drop of a hat...…

Rachel507 - I am going to have to try that breakfast protein shake - it sounds awesome! I too have had my share of embarrassing moments... I am sure that we all have. The moments that stun you, and instantly make you want to escape...honestly, there are too many to count... There was one time, that I had gone to Blue…

Rachel - I also struggle with the weekends too. It seem seasy to control my food during the week when in a routine; but the weekend is a real challenge. Making plans with friends and family seems to always include food and makes it hard to plan ahead.

Acacia - Did I ever answer your question? LOL I thought I had, but I do not see the post under this topic. Let me know. Calgurl - I completely agree, I was having trouble relating to the individuals who had small amounts of weight to lose and thought their world was coming to an end, over 10 pounds. I can't wait until my…

Hi All! Rachel - I LOVE that idea about making the list... I will be making my own. Thank you for sharing this idea. Also, after reading the items that you posted on your list, I am grateful for this group. I can associate with everyone of them. I hate thinking about the fact, that I did this to myself and that there is no…

I forgot to mention, you may want to joing a group. There are all sorts to choose from, and you can pick on that fits your interests. Once in the group, a lot of people will friend you.

I can guarantee that posting here, will net you a lot of friends!!! My name is Katie, and I have quite a bit more to lose... about 200 lbs; but I would love to be friends. I have only been on here a couple of days with friends, but the support is incredible!

Toothfairyy - I am not judging your decision to have the surgery, many of us here have considered having the surgery. Personally, I can't do it. I know several people who have had the surgery and the majority have been successful. It is the one that was not, that makes me worry. The lady has had nothing but health problems…

After thinking about it; I am afraid of failure, but I am also afraid of succeeding. I remember being 20 years old and in shape and how I was treated by strangers... it is equally despicable to how some people treat me now. The oogling is the same, but at least now my butt doesn't get grabbed my random men. I want to be…

I would!!!! My time of the month, I am typically bloated, which would make me weigh more... Progress is progress!!! Katie (Kamalalue) Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Looking for friends and support from people who will be straight-forward and no-nonsense. Friend me, if you are interested!

Pandorian - That sounds incredible! (Your Aztec Blend). I will have to try that! (And buy a rice cooker...lol)

Acacia - For me, not counting fruit and vegetables was a slippery slope. I chose to eat a lot of fruit, and it threw my blood sugar out of whack... I was in WW at the time and they told me that sugar was sugar. I am currently not active - but I want to be! I was just trying to locate a place near where I live, where I can…

Oops! I forgot to ask - Could you please post your recipe for Turkey Chili?

lyndsiweise - How do you cook quinoa? what does it taste like? I have had an interest in trying it, but was not sure how it should be prepared.

I am always tenative with spices.. just because I am afraid that it is going to make food un-eatable...LOL I will have to try some of the spice combinations that you shared. Tonight I am making Italian Rigatoni... I think I am going to heat it up! I like the idea of having to slow down and focus on what I am eating. (Plus,…

LOL - Next time I will just post a link!

Acacia - I am currently aiming for 2000 calories a day - do you think that is too high? I am glad to hear that someone struggles with the same issues that I do. Makes me feel like I belong... These are not exacty things that most people talk about openly. However, it won't be long and this will not be a problem for us!…

Acacia - Just wanted to point out, that we do not need to be perfect; just good the majority of the time. : ) I know that we can do this. We can reach our goals! I am sorry for your loss. 1Nifty 50 - Welcome! Congratulations on your weight loss to date! I also struggle to find time to exercise. Not because I don't have the…