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I'm 5"7' about 6 years ago I was 219.....lost 20 and kept it off but then there was another 15 - 20 I have lost and gained several times...this time.....I'm down that additional 22 and am 176.8. This is the thinnest I have been in 20 years!!!! With the help of everyone here I now know I can go beyond this weight... my new…

I'm on the same page!!!! This place is great and it has helped me stay on track with logging my food and EXERCISE. I have now turned in to almost an addict...about 6 days a week. I will also be in my first 1/2 marathon in Feb!!!! I would be happy to support you! This is my year to reach my goal and stay there!!!! I wish…

Hummmmmmm. It looks so cool!!! You can do it....I need to work up to it...maybe next year :huh:

You guys ROCK!!!! Looking at your license weight is an eye opener sometimes!!!! My new goal is to have to go in and get a new pic and change the weight staying there forever this time!!!!!!!! Thanks for the nice words :)

Thanks everyone...I am going to go for a run today....sorry east coasters but it is HOT here I might get some color while I am out enjoying the outdoors...... On your mark get set GO.. Have a Great day

We have a great group I think we need to CLOSE it now. Thanks so much for all that have signed up keep those post coming on our thread once you except the invite. Let's get move on down the road to health!!!

We have a great group I think we need to CLOSE it now. Thanks so much for all that have signed up keep those post coming on our thread once you except the invite. Let's get move on down the road to health!!!

I have a few fav's - alittle harder rock :ohwell: Drowning Pool ~ Bodies Egypt Central ~ Kick *kitten* - great lyrics for a hard work out Godsmack ~ Whatever Good luck..new tunes are always a great way to mix things up

Invitations have gone out. I am adding the last ones that have posted. If you didn't get an invite for some reason please message me or post here. Once you accept you invite please introduce yourself and post:bigsmile: Time to start this journey for 2012. We are getting this party started!!!!! We are going to get this…

Thanks so much for all your help!!!! I need to start running more I can see..I have also signed up for 2 months of Hot Yoga I LOVE IT!!! It sounds like that will be a perfect compliment. Thanks again...I love MFP

Hi I'm back..... I had lunch with some friends...a hamburger I have been wanting for a couple months!!!!! I did take a nice 2 hour hike this morning burning over 700 calories...salad for dinner and logging food tomorrow....:bigsmile: Anyway....maybe you guys can't see the description of the group because you aren't members…

Love hearing from you all!!! I have to head out to meet some friends will be back to start sending invites. Will probabaly close the group tomorrow. I want it to be a manageable number...I am kind of addicted to MFP so if we get too many people in the group to talk to I might have to quit my job so I can just exercise on…

Glad to hear from you all!!!! I tried to go to groups and put our name in but nothing came up :huh: .....Try this hopefully it will take you to the explaination about our group!! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/745-positive-changes-for-life

Yep ~ this is a huge issue! I got serious in July and realized that if I didn't stop drinking everyday I would never lose weight!!!! I have lot's of reasons to drink..work...teenagers..I help take care of my Dad... husband...etc etc. But now I drink on the weekends and count it...most of the time! I have become obsessed…

Hey CCC ~ I feel good about how I ended up. I am doing great and I want to thank you all for your support! It seems that everyone has dropped off here. I am running a group called Positive Changes for Life. If you would like to join us just message me and I will send you an invite. We are a great group full of support and…

Drowning Pool ~ Bodies Egypt Central ~ Kick *kitten* GodSmack ~ Whatever Just a few favs - Work Hard!!! Happy New Year :happy:

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas!! So glad to hear all the success. I feel the same..this group really kicked off my journey and I feel like I am going to make it this time and keep it off once I get there. Kristin - I am so happy for you and can't wait to hear more about your happy family in 2012:flowerforyou: We are…

Well I guess we have made it to the finish.....it went so fast!!!! I am down 19 pounds and about 3 pounds from my CCC goal. I feel huge success and want to thank you all for your support and friendship!!!!:flowerforyou: I look forward to staying in touch....leaving for a camping trip the day after Christmas and hoping to…

Yes - this is a total crack up!!!!!!!!!! I have been using my HRM and burning on average 400 calories. The studio I am going to offers power flow which is faster and should burn more. They also have a sculp class I can't wait to take. I am still losing so the calorie burn is important to me... I am finding I just LOVE it…

I have gone 3 times this week. OMG I just love it...not sure what I will do when my 2 months is up!!! Yesterday was a crazy busy day as I'm sure it was for everyone during this time of year! I needed to get my work out in....so I decided to keep pushing, computer work, lists, wrapping etc and go to an 8:30 class. I was the…

:wink: Are you done with your shopping and just sitting waiting for Santa????? Me neither :laugh: Anyway things here are good and busy. Eating is going just fine so is my obsession with exercise...so why is the scale telling me I am up 4#!!!?? :explode: I'm OK with it....I know I am doing the right things...measurements…

Me too :happy: Well I am really focusing on my exercise to over come any holiday treats. Yesterday I took some bonus $$ I got from work and some of my CCC stash and signed up for over 2 months of Hot Yoga!!!!! I also attended my first class and it was AMAZING!!!! I tried to go again today...I wanted to go for a run before…

I am sooo scared to fall on the treadmill!!! Dropped my IPOD twice while on it...but no falls :tongue: I was at a workout class we were warming up when I noticed something white sticking out on the side of my shirt.... I had it on wrongside out!!! When I went to get a mat I riped it out.... also riping a hole in my shirt…

I just sign on to log my yogurt and saw THIS!!!! :happy: Jenn we were all worried and knew something serious must have been going on....glad things are starting to look up for you. Sounds like a super hard time :frown: Keep you chin up :heart: Judy

Hi CCC Friends!! Great job hanging in there!!! I had such a great day today! I have been sooooooo busy and today it was hard to believe I didn't have ANYTHING planned!!! We had our party last night...so I slept till 10 :noway: It was beautiful!!! Then I enjoyed coffee and MFP...then I got alittle Christmas shopping done…

Wow Girl - Look at all the support you are getting!!! I have only lost 20 since July!! I am sooooo HAPPY and feel so good.. MFP and all the support here is showing me I can do anything I set my mind to!!! I am having a successful holiday season so far....I have really focused on exercise 5-6 days a week....I am also doing…

:bigsmile: :heart: :bigsmile: WOW KRISTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are a WINNER!!!! I am really happy for you!!!!!!!!!! I still have 3 pounds to go but I feel like a winner too:happy: This group has been great and a huge part of my success!!! I am planning on starting a new Group in January.....then once I hit my…

Yes I did WW too. It is a good program but I needed to move on. I have tried it all!!!! And lost this most recent 20# and gained it back about 3 times in the last 6 years. With MFP I feel different.....like this is it!!!!! I am now about 3 pounds from my thinest in YEARS!!!! I feel like I can lose another 15 or so with no…

Those are all the things we need to remember!!! I am doing a 1/2 marathon in Feb...That's plenty for me :wink: BAD ENOUGH TO LOSE OR FOR SURE MAINTAIN OVER THE HOLIDAYS!!!!!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Hey CCC ~ Well last night I realized I need to go to more weight training classes!! The step circut..step 3 minutes then weights then step etc. Kicked my butt... I am sore today...which is good. I have been exercising alot but I think I am too comfortable and need to push on to the next level! :blushing: Kristin..Thanks it…