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Please take your doctor's advice. You don't want to suffer more serious consequences, and 80% of weight loss is about how you eat, anyway. That is the best way to take care of yourself, AT THIS time! Oct. 5 is not far away, either, so hang in there! :smile:

BELIEVE that you are capable of change........Don't over think it. Make it the thing you MUST do, before you get to the "to-do" list. When it's a good habit again, HANG on, and recognize the slippery slope of negotiating with the inner sedentary voice.

I started drinking coffee in college a hundred years ago---LOL! Only time I restricted myself was when I was pregnant. Stopped at one cup a day. Now, my husband and I split a pot of coffee in the a.m. I sometimes have a couple more cups later in the day at school. I consider it a mandatory addiction. I either splash a…

Congratulations on your success. Know the feeling of getting back into jeans!

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Also there are recipes on the pound for pound challenge from the biggest loser, and there's a healthy section on allrecipes.com

"mean things, mean things." It happens. Move forward. It's history, if you want to leave it there....... Choice is ALL yours. Why do you want to waste time losing the same weight? No fun, speaking from experience.....

What other things can you treat yourself with, besides food? Is it time at a movie? A zoo excursion? Maybe time to read a book? Maybe you could try new recipes, and freeze some for later. Nurture things that fuel your mind, body, and spirit! Just don't give in the slippery slope at the beginning of a binge........ You…

There is no shame in it. You made some 'less than ideal food choices." You are still of the same character. Being ashamed should be reserved for how we carelessly may treat others and how we may take for granted the good things in our lives. Don't look back. Welcome back.

Some people just have no shame! LOL! Good for you..... determined, AND more kind that I would have been!!!!

You look so good! Sigh. I don't think you looked so bad at 144. You are more comfortable in your skin, I get it!

Really good outcomes!!! You should be proud of what you've done!!!!!:drinker:

Mild white fish is really a "fast food" around our house. We enjoy baked orange roughy, with lemon juice and sprinkled generously with lemon pepper. Drizzle with a little bit of olive oil to enhance the flavor. Serve with your potato or brown rice. Tilapia, baked with bread crumbs, italian seasoning and about a fourth of a…

Congratulations on the weight loss. You definitely know what to do, with that kind of loss. Now get your head out of your behind and get back in the game. What made you decide to sabotage yourself? What in your life is overwhelming for you right now? Maybe that's what needs taking care of first. Identify trigger…

You're kidding, right? Here goes nothing, after losing 100 lbs. already? :noway: OWN your ACCOMPLISHMENT! That is stellar!!!!!! We are here for you! :flowerforyou:

Yes, sit down with your spouse and list the pros and cons of each decision. Make sure you both are on board with your decision. Then, don't look back!

Yes, when the honeymoon period passes, we have to reach deep and dismiss feelings that will sabotage our best efforts. Hang in there!!!

welcome to MFP!!!! and thanks to all of you who served ( or are serving) in our military, or sacrificed because of your military spouse!

You can and HAVE taken responsibility for some your food choices, or you would not have lost any weight at all. So you cannot continue to believe this: "Yesterday I would not have eaten that Nutty Buddy bar, which are horrible calorie wise, if somebody else had not bought them yesterday, and that was when I gave up…

They HAVE noticed. But sometimes people don't say anything for their own reasons. (including guilt that they aren't working on themselves or maybe afraid that you'll think they thought you were fat before.) Weight loss is both a personal and public thing. But some people think because it's so personal, they shouldn't…

I've had a Proform for over 10 years. We got it at Sears at the time for about 500 bucks. I have recently read all the bad reviews, and was surprised, as other than a few old-age squeaks, it has been a good investment. Never had it serviced, but hubby did tighten the belt once. I guess it's not the machine you want if you…

Congratulations on your precious bundle! Be gentle with yourself, as you know pregnancy makes huge demands on us, but isn't the payoff the greatest? Try to make time for adequate nutrition and rest, first!!! Maybe work in walks behind the stroller regularly, and do some short bursts of calisthenics, part of an exercise…

Those accomplishments are well-earned!!! It's a great feeling, to have that scale reflect your hard work!!

I'm 53 and trying to lose it and KEEP IT OFF this time. Yes, middle age has it's issues, but after seeing what diabetes did to my Mom, I'm convinced that I just can't continue to take good health for granted. Best of all, I enjoy my treats more, when I'm not mindlessly shoving them in my face. Good luck on your journey!

Yes, sometimes shopping your closet is a great reality check!!!! Good for you!!!

Just this week, I'd sometimes change mine up to a circuit type training. My heart rate is sustained throughout, I'm sweating more, and it's both a cardio and strength workout. Hoping it gets me in better shape. !!!

Just this week, I'd sometimes change mine up to a circuit type training. My heart rate is sustained throughout, I'm sweating more, and it's both a cardio and strength workout. Hoping it gets me in better shape. !!!

Good for you!!!! that is a major attitude shift!!!

Since this is about fitness, you absolutely should be here if you want to improve it. It's good to take that kind of responsibility for your health. Welcome!

Oprah said something to the effect of----"if there was something I could buy to get and stay thin, I would have." Point is, there isn't anything that is good for your health out there. Please don't go that route.