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Just an update: I've had 2 doctors tell me now that I am at goal weight and need to lose no more, so I am maintaining at 134. The plastic surgeon feels I am a candidate for L-shaped brachioplasty and a 360 body lift, or circumferencial abdominoplasty. I have an appointment for my arm surgery on April 30th, 2014. I am…

I lost 120 lbs and I am about at the end of my weight loss journey. At my heaviest weight, I was 255. I started MFP on June 15, 2011 weighing in at 249. I started with walking, then progressed to swimming, bicycle riding, zumba.... I exercised 2 hours per day as a general rule. I took about a 6 month hiatus from logging…

What's great about it is that once you get going and see the difference, you'll want to keep going. Being successful will help you to realize you really can lose the weight and it will become easier to believe you can continue to be successful as you go (with a few dips in faith here and there). I love watching my ticker…

AMEN my friend! So glad you had a great day and learned such a huge lesson now. So... after tonight's night hike, what's on the list for tomorrow? You climbing Mt. Everest, or what??? heheh WTG girl! Enjoy every moment!

I'm with you girl... from a 22 (pants) to a LOOSE 14! ;-D Feels GREAT! Keep going girl! We'll get there together!

If you're going to obsess over anything, make it something that helps you. MFP helps me, so I'm pretty obsessive about logging everything too. While I COULD mentally count things, I find the few times I was not able to get on right away, I often forgot exactly what I had and that's kind of dangerous when a few hundred cals…

Hey San, Here's a post that I did a few weeks ago with regards to your same question. 1,200 cals and 2 lbs per week is the max MFP will allow us probably based around safety concerns so people don't start or perpetuate and eating disorder and starve themselves. 1,200 cals per day appears to be the minimum cal allowance if…

First, I'd like to commend you on trying to help. You really stuck your neck out on this one! ;-D Some women are prone to bloating during TOM, but others apparently are not. I guess it all comes down to knowing yourself. If you are one who bloats, and it's only from water (not eating to satisfy cravings and for some,…

@ Bronwin: Hey, where can I get that screensaver? I have a son that needs to be taught a lesson (he's 28 and a total smart *kitten*)! Message me with it if you will. Thanks! Veronica

@ Wannabe: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAAHHAHAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best laugh I've had in a while! Thanks!

You look great in your profile pic. I would talk to your doc. If he or she feels you have lost too much weight, then you have something to worry about. If not, I would agree that it's just your friends adjusting to your new look. Enjoy it! ;-) Veronica

Wow Girl... you ARE an inspiration! Thanks for posting the pics. You look AMAZING! Keep going toward your goal and keep us posted! Veronica

About 20-30 lbs in... so let's round it to 25 lbs. Slow and steady girl.... good attitude! Remember every pound off is another one not gained! Veronica

Hey Apple, Thanks for all the support! Yes, 57 lbs to me now sounds like nothing.... considering it was 114 just a few short months ago. When I think about all I've done, all the exercise, how much food I've given up, etc... it's pretty mind-blowing, but I have enjoyed the journey so much and LOVE how I'm looking now…

Liking 1 the best, but since you said it's conservative, if you were to go with #4 (my personal 2nd choice), I'd think little jacket or something to put over your shoulders to give it a more conservative look. Have fun! Veronica

Thanks so much Liliann! I am sure I'll be seeing yours one day soon too! You can do it too! :wink:

Thanks Ditchit! Glad I could help. Looking forward to reading your success story too! Veronica

1200 cals and 2 lbs per week is the max MFP will allow us probably based around safety concerns so people don't start or perpetuate and eating disorder and starve themselves. 1,200 cals per day appears to be the minimum cal allowance if you're trying to be healthy based on most anything I've read online or elsewhere, so…

Hey Missy, Thanks for the post... not sure if you were speaking to me or Sandown, but yeah... just keep moving toward your goal again... you'll get there. I haven't had a regain since being on MFP, but I did regain 35 lbs after breast cancer a few years ago when I was on another plan and yes, it was frustrating. What I…

Hey Bloom, thanks so much! Keep moving toward your goal :-) See you on the other side!

Thanks Tarsha! I appreciate it. Go for it girl!

Yes, I would blot to save calories and because all the oil is just nasty (sure does make the pizza taste good though! ;-) Pizza is my weakness.... OK, one of them....the BIGGEST one! As for the broth, yeah, less sodium is a great thing, especially if you don't miss it! I probably wouldn't log any differently though... I"d…

At 47..... LOVED your reply ;-D Thanks! I'll work on that. Seems you're almost there too! Keep it going girl!

Hey Deedee! I usually try to leave about 250 cals per day in the green as a general rule. When I plateau, I up that to about 350. I will usually also try to exercise more and just wait it out. Oh... it's VERY frustrating.... but switching up the type of exercise and watching my salt intake usually help immensely. In fact,…

Sandown, As you know, this is a journey.... life deals us some serious stressors along the way and if you're like me... eating when stressed or bored is such a natural thing to do. I'm fighting to keep it in check almost every day, though it is easier most days than it used to be. I struggled a bit to stay on track during…

Hey Jzaz, Thanks!!

Nonafit, You look like you're well on your way too! Keep going girl!! You'll get there too ;-) Enjoy your progress and just keep on track and you will be there in a few months.... it goes fast.

heheh..... look at my butterfly.... I remember when it was at 0 ;-D

Good questions. I was hoping for some answers too. If you get any, please share! ;-) Thanks!

Hey Danny, I'm looking for that information as well. I'm not at that point yet, still have quite a bit to lose, but I'm starting to see some concern. Something I will tell you to ask about BEFORE you have ANY surgery will be the risk of lymphedema. That's something most providers NEVER talk about, but it's a risk, so be…