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I've had a similar idea about turning thirty. I've always had a weight problem and depression issues, and it seems like these past few years I think "Well, THIS year will be better," and then it's always somehow even worse than the year before it. So, my new goal is to make Thirty the most amazing year ever. This gives me…

Congratulations! Major accomplishment! I hope to be celebrating the same thing a year from now :)

These are excellent goals, and very achievable. You could be a whole new version of yourself a year from today! Welcome to MFP and Good Luck! :)

I'm of the same mind. Taking it ten pounds at a time- especially when you have over a hundred to go- is much less overwhelming, and creates a greater sense of accomplishment when you reach each mini goal, which gives you encouragement to keep moving forward. I'm with you. :bigsmile: I'm currently down 48 pounds. My goal is…

Honestly, I don't think there is much you can do aside from giving encouragement... especially with your young cousin. In my experience, weight loss just does NOT work if the person does not want it and also cannot fully commit to a lifestyle change. Of course, none of us want to be overweight, but there's a difference…

Great job! You look like a new person. Enjoy the new you in the new year :wink:

Continue eating the meals you are supposed to eat, but make them as light and as healthy as possible. Try filling up on low-cal veggies, making them your focus instead of your usual "main dish." Snack smartly. Don't give up and throw the rest of your day. There's still plenty of time to redeem yourself for the day,…

I have a friend JUST. LIKE. THAT. It disgusts me, because she continues to eat outright crap and consumes mega calories through Mt. Dew and Chocolate milk and such, never exercises, and then complains that she's not losing weight. Hello! If you're lucky enough to have a tool like that to assist you, I would think you'd be…

Yes, the liquid diet sounds like the most intimidating part to me, that's for sure! LoL I'm having my doubts as to whether or not Insurance will approve me seeing as how I've managed to lose 45 pounds in three months on my own, but yea- I've jumped through all their hoops and I've successfully completed everything they've…

I'm coming down with quite a cold myself... possibly a flu judging by the aching of my body. I was just thinking the same thing earlier, how I'd love to just drink a ton of juice. But there's absolutely no room in my diet to allow calories in my drinks. :grumble:

I don't have my answer yet, but am in the process of meeting all the insurance company's requirements in order to get approved. I'm hoping to have an answer in early February. Sounds like your surgery is coming up quick, you must be getting excited!

I would definitely mention my concerns with the change, but then keep a positive attitude and mindset if you end up having to go with the extension. It would be two more weeks of opportunity for you to lose weight, and possibly even put a bigger difference between your numbers and those of the runner-up.

I don't wear shoes, but I think you're encouraged to do so. Generally, people do wear shoes while exercising, so I'm sure the creators took that into consideration when designing the board.

The transformations in these pictures are nothing short of absolutely amazing. And they are all just that- transformations... not simply weight loss. Not one set of pictures failed to produce a jaw-dropping response. 100% inspirational- period. Thank you all for posting and congratulations to each of you. :drinker:

I just got Wii Fit Plus for Christmas and am quite surprised at how much I actually sweat while doing it. I was really skeptical before but am becoming quite a fan. I suppose for someone who is already pretty fit and active, it wouldn't be an ideal exercise routine, but since I am so out of shape I find that doing the…

Welcome to MFP :) It's amazing how much crap we consume and don't even realize it, right?! It's an eye opening experience when you first begin logging your food. You never think you're eating "that bad" until you log it. My focus right now is to not only lose weight, but to improve my mentality and relationship with food.…

Welcome :) This site is definitely a great tool! We have many success stories here. Good luck to you on achieving your goals!

Awesome! It sure does feel amazing to witness those little numbers on the tags or your clothing shrinking as you lose weight- it's almost better than the weight loss numbers themselves. Way to go and keep it up!

Wow. That's quite a difference. I always suspected those numbers were a bit off, but that's dramatic!

I usually just focus on ten pounds at a time. I have a lot of weight I NEED to lose, but it becomes overwhelming to think of such a large number, so I set little mini goals and it helps me to feel accomplished, which helps me continue to move forward.

I think it's ridiculous. Last time I checked, Americans were still paying for their own college (in one form or another) so what the hell gives these people the right to judge that students who have paid their fees and earned their grades cannot graduate because they don't meet society's expectations of what is considered…

I hate wearing shoes. Whenever I'm forced to workout inside, I refuse to wear them. I don't really know if it effects your workout at all, but no, you're not alone.

Oh! I was actually telling my husband the other day that I can now happily be stranded on an island because I have finally discovered the amazingness that is fresh pineapple! I wouldn't even want the "crap" I love to eat so long as pineapples grew on the island.

Wow. These are all really great and very true! :laugh:

I am exactly the same every time I diet (and believe me that's been a lot.) But this time I have found the answer. Happy Meals. I still try not to do it more than once every two weeks (but sometimes it ends up being once a week) but I do allow myself to have either the 4pc nugget or single cheeseburger happy meal whenever…

The calorie king book says that 2oz of dry pasta should be 3 to 3.5oz cooked. Still not a definite answer. This is why I hate dealing with pasta.:grumble:

I've always been told you should never eat after a certain point in the night (like 7 if you go to bed at 10 or whatever.) However, I'm now seeing a dietician who strongly opposes this concept. She says that so long everything stays within your calorie range, you can eat whenever you want. I've been continuing my 9pm…

Well, I will definitely be sticking to our challenges this week! I was a bad, bad girl this weekend. :embarassed: As a result, I have some pounds to re-lose. :sad: Oh well, today's a new day! Hope everyone is doing great!

Wow! Amazing! Congrats:bigsmile:

I haven't thought about taking up any new ones, but I have been wanting to start scrapbooking again. When was the last time you made a complete fool of yourself?