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"Say what you mean, and mean what you say"To this day, I'm not good at "sugar-coating" much, and neither are my daughters!! Thanks, Mom. Miss her.........

I do this. I think it's partly because I feel happy, even when overweight. So, even though I like being thinner, I sometimes like the payoff of cooking, baking and eating rich foods. But, I get frustrated with my lack of self-control. I also don't move as well, being heavier, and I miss feeling younger, with more spring in…

It is a dry measure --half cup. Some people put extra water in for a larger volume product. (Use a cup and a half water with a half cup dry oatmeal.) I think that was on a "Hungry Girl" suggestion board. It does make it very filling. :wink:

It's a challenge. I think we're not supposed to be envious of God's abundant love and welcome for others. The way it was explained to me was that building the kingdom is the ultimate goal, so of course, we welcome those back into the fold who have fallen away. It's not just about us, and I guess "as we are being dutiful"…

This is such a great topic. I remember a priest once saying that "Lent is not a diet." I feel the truth of that....ideally, when we fast, we are offering it as a prayer and sacrifice for others. Such a countercultural idea! Deep down, I think my weight issues- with losing and regaining ARE a spiritual struggle, though.…

You are very pretty, and are getting in good shape!!! Don't go backwards.... It is a type of ditch you don't want to have to dig out of!!

I could have written this, and looks like many others could have, as well. We like the "quick fixes"---- and managing food intake and exercise requires sustained effort. But it comes one meal and one workout session at a time. You just hang in there, and be grateful for what you can do as it comes. Come on!!! Just believe…

We all need encouragement, but the work remains OURS. I spaced off this site, some time after reaching goal, and with no trouble, gained back 25 pounds. I wasn't even able to step on the scale for a long time. I knew it was happening with the fit of my clothes. The upside? The wrinkles in my face have pretty much…

I need to feel something, again, about going into the red. Thanks for reminding me of the possibility. Have been backsliding, and it wasn't restaurant eating, as much as regressing with my habits at home. Have to focus on a healthier option when I'm feeling job stress!

Shortly after Dad died of cancer, my mother experienced a sense of my Dad sitting on the end of the bed. Her description was very similar to yours, about the pressure and the presence. She didn't share that with us for a long time, as she was afraid we'd think she was crazy! It gave her a great sense of peace and comfort.…

So wonderful to see your GREATprogress. You're a lovely woman, inside and out!!! YOU ROCK!!!

Rita, such classic beauty!

I think that there is an attractiveness in most people, regardless of body size. Just got a dose of reality, as a family member loaded several family snapshots (through the years) on a digital picture frame and gifted me with it. Yes, it shows me heavier in some, thinner in others, but I am smiling and self-confident on…

That's a great tribute to him!!! He sounds like he was fully living life and so must you. Sorry for the tremendous loss you and his family have suffered.

Mine says I'm 26 pounds heavier. Happy to have fewer wrinkles in my face in the picture....BUT it's not due for renewal until next year, before April. Incentive for maintenance, I'll keep that in mind!

Good that you are charged up for this process. As a maintainer, I have to "get it done' on most days, or I'll be back to where I started!!!:smile: I guess my conviction is that it's never really "done".............and I accept the process!

It's so natural to feel like beating yourself up, when you go overboard or waaaaaayyyyyy overboard with food. Been there far too many times myself. Do NOT continue to feed those negative feelings. Something that brings myself to my senses is to keep repeating to myself - "Don't look back"........ it's what has led me down…

Please be patient with the process. Are you getting professional help? I know that when my sister was bulimic, she kicked it herself. But it is SUCH a challenge. You are to be congratulated for the GREAT progress you've made in trying to normalize your relationship with eating and keeping food! I know you want the weight…

If you watch sales, you can get a decent pair of Asics for 40-50 bucks, and they hold up pretty well. Going ultra- cheap is not the best plan, if you want to avoid problems with your feet and joints. Good luck with your shopping!

Have you spoken with your doctor, or someone at the health center about this? Gaining weight might happen if you eat more full fat yogurt, nuts, bread, and chocolate? Most of those I know who have lactose issues don't have issues with cultured products, like yogurt, don't know if you can handle that.

Agree. Your weight range goal has to suit YOU and your doctor. You look very good from what we can see! Just keep after some sort of fitness goal, so you can maintain your desired range.

Oh, how I can empathize. Probably have that "trying to eat your emotions" thing that lurks in me every once in awhile. Sometimes it helps to remind myself that no amount of food will fill that "emptiness" that you're feeling. Or if you're overwhelmed because things are out of control in other areas of your life, reminding…

Congratulations on your achievement. Excellent progress! You most certainly have taken back your health, and should have the tools down to keep it!

It's your site, you are free to use it in any way that best suits you!!!! No worries!!!!

Hope you have found the means of keeping yourself from binge eating. I'm going into a cleaning mode, now, as I can feel the urge trying to seduce me!

Congratulations!!! I don't know the answer to your question, but I'm very impressed by your progress. Probably your best bet would be to visit a nutritionist to help you fine tune your diet, otherwise, just take time to experiment with changing the %'s of your macros, maybe? Some people calorie spike, or vary high and low…

Sweat. Heavy breathing. Regular workouts that push you........not to be snarky, but reliance on the gadgets can get obsessive for some, in my opinion. If someone would give me a HRM as a gift, I would probably get hooked on it, but I'm doing fine without one. Enjoy tuning into my body when I push myself and try to mix it…

My binge behavior seems to be coming back, to cope with job stress maybe? I teach. I have a good group, but sometimes things just come at you all at once, and you go a little crazy. My personal time is never mine until the school year is over. Always something to plan or papers to check or SOMETHING! I guess I think I'm…

My feelings get in the way of my motivation. I'm an emotional eater. Take one meal at a time, one workout at a time, as you feel the way your body responds to the self-discipline, take joy in that. I still slip, had a bad couple of days this week, and I'm in the maintenance stage. I can really get upset with myself. But,…