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Some people think weight loss surgery is an "easy" way to lose weight. It's not. The ones who don't succeed also think that - as though the surgery will do the work for them. I lost 30kg on a gastric balloon (temporary implant). Why resort to a medical solution? Faster results. And that kept me motivated to do the work.…

G'day ppl. Just joined Skims group. She's been an inspiration for a while and living proof my goal can be realised. Will add details shortly. * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * - * Name: Mel Location: Mid North Coast NSW Sex: Female Age: 58 (when did that happen?)…

Margie, are you serious??!?!? That challenge is obscene! As soon as I get over my surgery I'll give in a go but offline as I missed the start. Good on you for adding these in. Cheers.

1st and 2nd November Did I stay within my calorie budget today? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and Drank? Yes

Ok, I'm back for November and will be aiming to last the whole month this time. In fact I'm going to start on the weekend! Thanks Caradee for continuing this challenge.

I'm out. Blown my cals today :( October 14th Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes October 15th Did I stay within my calorie budget? NO Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES Did I keep track of everything I ate and…

October 13th Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

October 12th Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes, but only by a hairs breadth .... Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YES sure did Uncomfortably close to bowing out today. Am now on guard ....

@margieparkins - gotcha! Thanks. October 11 - 50 wall push-ups - tick; 50 squats - tick

Love this idea! Question: I've only just noticed this challenge. Is it a requirement of the UAC or an optional extra? If the former I guess I'm out of the UAC?? Pending a response I'll start my push-ups :-) Cheers!

October 10th Did I stay within my calorie budget? YES Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YES

calories? Yes exercise? Yes Logged? Yes This challenge is definitely keeping me focused ... thank you!

October 8 Did I stay within my calorie budget? YES Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YES

October 7th Did I stay within my calorie budget? YES Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YES

October 6th Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? YES thanks to exercise Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES Did I keep track of everything I consumed? YES

October 5th Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? YES Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YES Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YES Enjoy the weekend folks.

Lot of great suggestions here. What works for me is: - recognising when I binge I'm eating mindlessly so catch myself and focus on eating - that way I realise I'm bingeing sooner (before eating the whole packet!) - knowing when I most binge - for me it's after dinner - now I check in with my stomach as to whether I'm…

October 4th Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes I did Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes I did Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes I did Day 4: done. This challenge is so simple and yet is definitely keeping me focused. Hope it's working for everyone else!

October 3rd Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? YEP Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? YEP Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YEP Day 3 - tick

Gosh, I'm first today? Here we go. October 2nd Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes Day 2 ... tick!!

Date: (OCT 1) Exercised?: (Yes) Calories?: (Yes) Tracked?: (Yes) Woo Hoo - day One done. Onward!

Ok, I'm in. Mel here. First challenge and I picked this one because consistency IS my challenge. Have been on MFP a year and have only lost up to 9kg nett because I lose motivation and focus. This might fix that by concentrating one month at a time and having to check- in. I started exercising and tracking again this week…

More info please!! Can you point where to learn about TDEE and how to identify what works? Cheers.

Fantastic story Sarah! Wonderful to see your expression change in each of those pics. Well done you! Be interested in how you managed to find and keep the internal state of mind to become so consistent and determined...

Yep, just posted that quote to my wall. So inspiring and true. The solution is within which is why it's not easy!! Thanks Mandy. Your pics show clearly that your effort is so rewarding - you're glowing!

It's a pity you had that experience Montana-girl. Well ranted :-). I've noticed there can be some pretty vocal folks out there. Agree with other posters that there's lots of ways to lose weight (which is why it's a billion dollar industry) and we need to find what works for us individually. I plan and try to reduce the…

Lindt milk chocolate Easter Bunny. Over 500 cals. What's worse, I didn't really enjoy it because I scoffed it rather than tasted it!!

This ^ . I'm working on the principle if my head is in the right place, the rest will follow. Great thread, OP.

Whatever...( shrugs shoulders)

I hear your frustration. If you believe you're never going to lose weight, you're right. If you believe you've tried everything and nothings worked then there's no hope. You need to believe you will drop the excess weight. You need to realise that you just haven't found the way that will work for you. This journey is…