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Thanks everyone. I will weighing.

The only thing that I know of that is different is that I work full time night shift now. I worked days 5 years ago. I don't know if that just has my Circadian rhythm so goofed up that my metabolism is toast. It still should just be calories in and calories burned but it just seems like it's not working. I am also post…

No, I only weighed the food the first time until I learned the sizes of the portions. I quit after the first month and lost for over 6 months, never weighed food again. Thanks. I am 52 years old, female, 5'5" and 311 lbs.

I don't weigh food anymore, I did the first time around but I measure everything so that I am only getting the correct serving size. And I almost always end my day with surplus calories just in case I have underestimated any counts. I wear a Garmin Vivoactive and although it tells me I have extra calories from just my…

Hi. I am new to group but loved this discussion. I hang clothes I really want to wear and look good in in various areas so I see them at random times. But my biggest inspiration is my 7 year granddaughter and 14 year old son. I have other kids and grandkids but these two live with me and I am tired of not being able to do…

Hi, Found your post today. I am 51 yo and a nurse in a small but busy ED in CT. I work overnights and have found this to be a challenge both in an eating schedule and exercising. I have been on MFP 70 days this time around and have lost 28 pounds. But I still have like 175 lbs to go. It seems so overwhelming sometimes.…

Hi all, I have recently come back to MFP. I had lodt 70 lb about 3 years ago but my like turned to crap and I have gained every ounce back. So back to square one with about 200 pounds to lose. I had a crying episode during Zumba today because the reason I can't do somethings is cause I am just too damn fat to reach the…

I actually needed to lose 200 pounds when I started here. I have lost 63 pounds so far. It's really hard some days but it's getting a little easier as time goes on. I do Zumba 2-3 days a week and received a bike for a Valentine's gift so will hopefully be adding biking shortly. Good Luck.

I have a son who will not drink water, tells everyone that he hates water. Started buying him the Capri Suns Roaring Falls, it is fruit flavored water, minimal sugar and sodium intake but full benefit of water and he loves it. They have many different flavors. He's getting bigger now and has started drinking regular…

Thanks so much for the input. And it may be true that my measurements are less because I actually have gotten more compliments even though the scale hasn't moved. I will try some of these suggestions. I love this site and I love having a support system whether I know everyone or not. I hope everyone else is having a great…

I am not sure if you realize how inspirational you really are. I am having such a hard time right now as I have lost almost 50 pounds, have gotten into a routine of exercise and watching what I eat, everyone is noticing my weight loss and the support is enormous, should be getting easier, right? Wrong, I still feel…

You look absolutely amazing...definitely can tell a difference. I understand how you feel, I have lost almost 50# and am constantly now hearing from everyone how great I look. But I look in the mirror and see the same old fat me. I am hoping as I lose more and more, it will get better. There is no doubt that you look…

You've made the first step already. I have lost almost 40 pounds in the past 3 months, still have 160 pounds to go. Feel free to friend me. I don't get to communicate much but will try my best. Good Luck!!

If I actually ever make it to my goal weight, I am getting a "tramp stamp" tattoo (have actually started trying to find one I like cuz I am determined to make it) and I am pretty sure that I am going to have my boobs put back where they belong (looking up at the world, not my toes) and maybe a tummy tuck. We all have our…

Born and raised in Melbourne, FL...have spent the last 10 years in Connecticut cuz I'm stupid.

Did a little research this week on this exact subject and found that just exercise is not enough. Apparently, the strength training is a biggy, using the big muscles in resistance is imperative to metabolism, not just cardiovasular and there are certain foods that can help stimulate the metabolism also. So I am giving it…

Actually, telling people that I used to be normal sized and gained all this weight over the years with pictures to show it has the same affect. It makes people realize that anyone is at risk, that it's not cuz we're lazy or stupid...life just got away from most of us. I think it's a case by case decision.

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Thanks so much. I fixed my starting weight and it's much more exciting. HAHAHA.