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We all have set backs from time to time.. try not to be too hard on yourself... The main thing is to get yourself motivated again.. and stick with it.. are you exercising at all or just trying to watch what you are eating?

Thanks for all the great ideas!!! I really appreciate it.. Given me a lot to go on..

BEST THING TO DO IS TO NOT DRINK SODA PERIOD.. TRY TO WHEEN YOURSELF OFF OF IT.. GIVE YOURSELF A DEADLINE.. IF YOU CONTINUE TO DRINK POP YOU WILL NOT LOSE THE WEIGHT THE WAY YOU SHOULD...DIET POP ISN'T GOOD FOR YOU EITHER.. I WAS THE SAME WAY I WAS ADDICTED TO POP TOO, ESPECIALLY MOUNTAIN DEW AND COKE.. AND I HAVE NOW BEEN…

I usually weigh myself once a month.. but at the most I would do is once a week.. Good Luck in your weight loss!

You look wonderful, congrats on what you have lost so far.. :)

Hello, Welcome to MFP, you have found a great source for Support, Guidance, and Motivation.. It is endless here.. In the end though it will all come down to you! I have had 2 ankle surgeries myself.. and I don't want a 3rd.. I understand where you are coming from. You can do this, you have to have faith, determination, and…

You can still exercise even with a child in the home.. I am sure you can go for a walk with him/her,.. play outside with the child.. or just dance, kids love to dance too! :)

Triceps are great exercises to do, but you want to get your whole arm, not just the "wings" LOL... I have my wings still too, but I still have a long way to go.. But that is the advice I have gotten from my personal trainer several times.. Free weights are great to help with it as welll

Hi, I have a lot of weight left to lose too, just got to have faith in yourself that's all you can do.. :) You can add me as a friend if you would like.. take care!

I have Faith in your, but only you can decide for yourself if you want to change the eating habits.. that is what I keep telling myself everyday... I wish you the best of luck!! :)

I had a serving of some oatmeal, maple and brown sugar, high on fiber :)

Hey Girl, I agree with most of what everyone is saying on here. Give yourself time, this isn't a race. You are doing a great job. I also agree that mixing it up a bit will help ( which we talked about before lol). I also agree that if you are burning a lot of calories you need to adjust your cals to boot, or your body will…

Welcome Aboard to MFP and good luck with everything!

I think you are doing a great job btw, I agree with the white potatoes, rice and stuff, just keep that to a minimum, and soda is a killer. Try to calm it to like 1 a month (hard i know), but eventually you wont even want it anymore. Wish you the best of luck!

Hi! I am set @ 1750 a day but I try to stay between 1200 to 1500 without exercise but with it I usually go up to 1800. I don't like to eat back most of my calories is burned from exercise. Good luck!

Hi, I had the same problem and it was quite frustrating. I use one that the doctor's use (so it says lol), it measures my body fat, weight, water etc...When I used a regular scale, and it did nothing but weight it would give me false reads, so it was very frustrating and annoying. You may want to upgrade your scale. Hope…

Wakey Wakey! I have to go to work here shortly, we are almost always so busy I can't see straight. This weekend I plan on working more on my new place, and getting it together. I also have a get-together with my baby cousin's b-day party, and I have some old friends coming into town so i will get to visit with them too. I…

I am 5' 6" and I am hoping to get down to 150, I have never been that small in my adult life. I have a big frame though so some people think that will be too thin for me. I guess I will find out lol...I have a long way to go. Good Luck to you!

Thanks Everyone for the feedback, it was definitely helpful! I will be getting one soon then, much appreciated!

Hi! I think you look great, and I agree with what most of the other posts on here that you are probably gaining muscle, and that is why are you aren't losing the weight, but you are still getting rid of the fat. The only thing I would recommend is make sure you are drinking lots of water, and not skipping any meals. :)…

I agree that Bad Foods should be banned, but I think it is really what is put in the food that makes it bad. You can have a healthy cheeseburger, believe it or not LOL. It is all the preservatives, high sugar, calories, fat, and carbs that should be better monitored and taken care of. I also agree that foods that are full…

Great Job on your weight loss! I too am not ready to show any full body pics with before and after, I have lost just 26 pounds so far, with a lot more to go. Wish you the best of luck with your weight loss journey!

Welcome to MFP Jo! This site and the people on it are amazing, wish you the best of luck on your journey!

Slow and Steady wins the race, if you try to do too much too soon your body will sabotage you, and you wont lose anything, or the minute you go away from your diet you will blow up like a balloon. Losing weight and taking the emotion out of eating is very, very difficult. You have to have faith in yourself that you can do…

Hi My name is Amy I have no children, Single Can't wait to get this weight off

Yup, All Aboard LOL!

Hi! I have felt the same way before, I have cried to my family, to myself etc, and still kept stuffing my face. Will Power isn't easy, trust me. I have had a lot of problems with it myself, and from time to time still give in. You have to have faith in yourself that you can do this. I hope you have family and friends that…

Congratulations on your weight loss, that is absolutely tremendous and stupendous! Also I am very, very sorry to hear about your loss with your husband. I am sure he is still walking with you in this journey and he will help you see through it to the end, even in heaven :) God Bless You! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free…

The trainer sounds like a bit of a jerk to me LOL! You should find some better inspiration, and away from someone that talks negative like that lol Wish you the best of luck with your weight loss goals

I am going through the same thing, I had almost 30 pounds lost too...Unfortunately I am still working on getting back on track myself. We can be friends if you want and try and support each other and get each other out of this funk we are in...