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Hi ! I am so glad to see you on the board! It has been awhile ! I really loved the other thread you started too, for those of us who need to lose 100+ lbs. Count me in for the bootcamp. I had surgery last year and have not been permitted to exercise. But now I can add gradual stuff, like walking and gentle yoga. I will…

Thanks very much for providing the links. And thanks to who mentioned to put it into "My Topics." Never knew how to do that! :flowerforyou: Annie.

Please update us on the puppy. That is stressful by itself, let alone when you aren't feeling well either. Hope all goes well and that you can both go home and feel better! Take care. :flowerforyou:

Hi Connie. Please hang in there and take care. I will say some prayers for you and your family. I haven't been around for awhile bc I went waaaaaaaaaay off the wagon. I'm so disappointed in myself. I had 2 good weeks. And I've been embarassed to post on the site bc I screwed up. Ugh! Have to really try to get back on…

Hi.. Please include me in the group!! And, I think teams would be great. Keeps us more honest, I think anyway, if we have others relying on us to lose the weight. (Hey, I can use all the motivation I need). THIS IS A GREAT IDEA !!! Thanks!!:bigsmile:

your attitude it awesome... "find your light again and focus" has to be that way.. its really the only way.. and the jeans are a great motivation!! congrats!! and the hair looks awesome.. wish i had your attitude.. i envy that!! stay that way... its a great thing ! :flowerforyou: SAME EXACT THOUGHTS. nights and weekends…

OMG... what's up with Gil Gerard? The weight is one thing.... but a booth at a cat show ???!?!? (sorry looks like that to me).

OMG !! Dirk Benedict ! I forgot about him... wooof... My 2 faves.. and, that I can't insert pics of.... :grumble: Tom Selleck Sam Elliot.... ok.. Sam is still #1... wow.. Thanks, Shannon.. this is awesome.

Hi !! Read your ticker on not smoking. That is awesome. Congrats. Reminded me of how much I have saved, especially my health, by quitting. Welcome. :flowerforyou:

Ice cream is my biggest weakness. Oh man! I can totally relate. (I was reading what you ate, and my mouth started watering.. dammit. :grumble: ) I have tried this to settle my ice cream fix... Vanilla or strawberry protein shake, some water, and 1 - 2 cups frozen whole strawberries. Mix in a blender. Has consistency of…

Hi! Welcome! You are where you need to be. There is much love, help, encouragement, suggestions, respect, and honesty here. Thanks to Christy for this brilliant idea! You can do it. We all can. There is strength in numbers. :flowerforyou:

Oh no! He was an awesome human being. It makes me sad to think his children will miss having such an awesome Dad, and knowing such a cool guy. I really, really thought he would beat it. I'm so sad now. Heaven has a wonderful angel. May God bless and comfort his wife, children, and family. :cry:

WHOA!!! That is soooo awesome! Congrats! Wow, that must be a great feeling. Thanks for giving us hope. :flowerforyou: :bigsmile: :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

Welcome ! You are right where you need to be! Use the boards. Believe me, they help. They got me through the past weekend. Glad you are here, Shaye. :flowerforyou:

You are exactly right, Connie. I have FINALLY, at 44, figured out that the weight is the result of past crap. I should say, intellectually I always knew it was the result of the "PC" (past crap), but now I FEEL it in my soul. I feel it because I am letting go of my best friend, my comforter, my protector.... food. I…

I found this in my wanderings today. Maybe it will be helpful to someone else. It really hit me in the head. It's not only about the weight loss for me, but battling old demons that I am trying to kill once and for all. I am tired of the free rent they get in my head. " Only a strong man can stand up to his fate for his…

CONGRATS! That is sooooo awesome! Keep up the great work and keep telling us. That is definite motivation for me... knowing others are in the same situation and making progress! Go baby GO !!!! :bigsmile: :happy: :bigsmile: :happy:

Thanks for the recipe! This will come in handy for family functions.

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You should be proud!!! We all have to start somewhere. But the walks were still great. I need to get into a schedule and walk after work. How many times are you planning on going to the gym this week ? :flowerforyou: <Cute furballs on the sofa, too!>

Thanks again, Christy! I will definitely participate on the boards. And I hope it will keep me honest! :bigsmile:

I just joined MFP on Thursday. I am soooo glad I found this site, and especially this topic board. Thanks, Christy for starting it !! I have 144 pounds to lose.. and this HAS to be it. I have tried too many diets, this has to be a LIFE CHANGE !! I am hoping for at least 2 pounds per week, but I can't exercise yet due to a…