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This^^^ Through the week I will sometimes be 200-300 calories under goal (but always eating at least 1200...my goal is 1420). I do this because I KNOW I will be over on the weekend. I think as long as someone is AVERAGING a healthy amount of calories that it is fine.

Welcome back! I'm confident you'll reach your goal this time. You're clearly on your way. Yes, life does get in the way sometimes, but I've found that with each attempt at reaching a goal (whatever it is) and are perhaps unsuccessful, we learn a little bit more about ourselves and what it takes...and the next time are that…

Just because you didn't succeed the last time doesn't mean you won't succeed this time. With every attempt at losing we learn something new that we didn't know before. With this new knowledge we learn what works and doesn't work THIS time. ALL of us slip up, but don't think that just because you've slipped up (now or in…

This.

Makes me sad too. It seems people these days keep closing themselves off more and more to others. People don't even smile at each other or nod their head at others when walking down the street. I have 4 kids and it never bothered me if someone touched or patted my child. Didn't ever feel threatened by an older person just…

Not fair!!

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I love this!

You are so right!!! I totally agree and this is why I love MFP! This has to be a lifelong change if it's going to work. We can't feel deprived. Sure, I've been trying to eat healthier, but there are no foods (or drinks...beer, wine, etc.!!) that are "off limits." I have learned that I just have to fit them in to my day or…

I found some at Kroger's in the "Natural/Organic Foods" section.

Thanks!

Love this...and so true!! You look amazing and I'm sure you feel so much better.

Try to remember why you started this journey in the first place: From your profile: Why I want to get in shape: "I loved the feeling of being slim and healthy...... I want to feel like that again." My Inspirations: -- "Too many gorgeous skinny clothes which are waiting for me to fit back into" -- "My pre-pregnancy holiday…

Wanting to get back into running after long hiatus. This is great info...thanks!!!

From Cincy here (west side)!!

I also pre-plan and do some of my cooking on Sundays, putting each day's lunch into a container. I leave the house at 6:30 am for work and it makes it easier for me to just grab it from the frig and go. I also keep a pack or even keep a few snacks at work, just in case it's 3:00 pm and need something to get me through…

(Stands up): Hello, I'm 50 years old and, yes, I eat AND drink!!! I try to make sure it fits within my cals for the day, but sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesn't! I'll even "save" up calories for the weekend when I know I have a party or something that will probably put me over. I feel as long as I'm averaging a…