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Have you tried juicing? I get most of my vegetables - especially the really good-for-you ones like spinach, beets and kale - by juicing. Today I had carrot, parsley, apple juice for breakfast, and usually I try to get at least one green juice (add lemon and you can almost convince yourself that it is lemonade) each day.…

Good for you for getting started! Friends make all the difference. I tried "solo" for a while back in June and quickly gave up. Then in November I came back and started over - this time by posting for friends. The support has made all the difference - both giving and receiving. You are taking the first important step. Feel…

Weight to no longer be obese: 203# 11-21-11: 251# 11-28-11: 248# 12-5-11: 245# 12-12-11 244# (only 0.6 this week, but that's ok, every little bit counts, right?) 12-19-11 241# 12/27/11 238# Weight to go: 36#

Real cream in my coffee. I just can't give it up. Nothing I've tried comes close to how much I love coffee with real cream. Parmesan cheese is a close second. Both are worth the extra exercise it takes to keep them in my diet!!

Weight to no longer be obese: 203# 11-21-11: 251# 11-28-11: 248# 12-5-11: 245# 12-12-11 244# (only 0.6 this week, but that's ok, every little bit counts, right?) 12-19-11 241# Weight to go: 38#

I think of netbooks as being something other than a computer, so I am satisfied with mine. I use it to stream movies, check email, browse the internet, etc. when I am traveling, and don't want to bring my laptop (which is a real workhorse) I don't use the netbook for any real computing. I found the external CD drive to be…

Hi...my name is "I will treat my body like it is the only one I am ever going to have." :-)

Oh my gosh, are you hanging off the side of a MOUNTAIN?? Get DOWN FROM THERE!!! Congrats on your committment. I started in earnest about a month ago, and am taking it one day at a time. Mostly good days, a few train wrecks, and am in this for the long haul. Feel free to add me as a friend. Best of luck to you!

I joined back in June but really didn't give it a real honest try until about a month ago. I check in several times a day, and the accountability of having friends has been a huge motivator for me. Feel free to add me to your friends and I will help cheer you on. Best of luck!

And hooray for you for coming back! I also signed up in June and made the lamest attempt ever, and then stopped. I recommitted a month ago, and even though there have been bumps along the way, I am realizing that this is not a straight line from where I am now to where I want to be. The important thing is when I take a…

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Fun how everyone jumped on board with the humor.

Cool site. Awesome pictures of the food in the recipes. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Butterfly, you can add me if you like. I also am trying to stick with the slow and steady route. Gosh, it takes a lot of patience. I have to keep reminding myself that this way is better. Good luck to you!

11-21-11: 251# 11-28-11: 248# 12-5-11: 245# 12-12-11 244# (only 0.6 this week, but that's ok, every little bit counts, right?):bigsmile: Weight to go: 41#

Just sent you a request!

Add me! Add me! Ha, just that reading your post, I think you could have ghost written it for me. I am trying to do this sensibly - a little bit of everything, but bottom line - no pills, powders or metabolism crushing shortcuts. Best of luck, and feel free to add me as friend.

Welcome! and congratulations on your first 43 days! Good for you for doing this now, and not waiting another five, ten or twenty years! DO NOT give up! The changes you make now can make such a difference in the long run. Best of luck to you! Feel free to add me if you like.

11-21-11: 251# 11-28-11: 248# 12-4-11: 245# Weight to go: 42#

My experience has been that it gets better after the first few days. The headaches and lethergy, for me, are brought on by low blood sugar as my body adjusts. It also helps me to spread my food out over the full day. That, and LOTS of water, as mentioned already. Best of luck to you!

11-21-11: 251# 11-28-11: 248# Weight to go: 45#

Here is my starting point: NAME: Linda Current Weight: 251 Weight to be no longer obese: 203 Deadline date: June 30th Reason you want to be no longer obese: About a thousand reasons...health, looks, others' perception of me, longevity, quality of life, self esteem, self control, pride of accomplishment, where do I stop?…

Hi everyone! Here I am: Please fill out the following information NAME: Linda Current Weight: 251 Weight to be no longer obese: 203 Deadline date: June 30th Reason you want to be no longer obese: About a thousand reasons...health, looks, others' perception of me, longevity, quality of life, self esteem, self control, pride…

Welcome back! I also just returned and am committed to using MFP to help me stay on track. Feel free to add me as a friend if you want to :-) Good Luck with your goals!

Hi April! I am new too. Add me to your friends and we can cheer each other on! Linda

Congratulations on making a fresh start! I started a few months back, but gave up too quickly, and am really serious this time. Five days in, and so far so good! Here's to new beginnings! Best of luck!