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Hey there! My long-term goal is to lose at least 100 pounds. I've already lost 60 from eating better & exercise, all while using MFP. It has taken me about 8 months to lose that weight. I started at 284. I was in the same spot as you. I was around 240 when I got pregnant & when it was over, I ended up with a baby & 40…

I'm 5'3.5". I started at 284. I wore a snug size 22. I had a body fat analysis done when I started, also. I had 53.9% body fat. I am now at 244.5. I wear a comfortable 16 in the same brand that I wore the 22 in. My current body fat is 46.7%. I still have 100+ pounds to go, but the transformation so far is pretty cool. :-)…

I'm 5'3.5". I started at 284. I wore a snug size 22. I had a body fat analysis done when I started, also. I had 53.9% body fat. I am now at 244.5. I wear a comfortable 16 in the same brand that I wore the 22 in. My current body fat is 46.7%. I still have 100+ pounds to go, but the transformation so far is pretty cool. :-)

My favorite website is www.exrx.net. This page in particular: http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html It will show you a listing of all muscles. For example, click on "Upper Arms" & it will give you each muscle group in the area (triceps & biceps). Under each muscle, it will give you lots of different exercises to do,…

Please get out while you still can. He sounds like he will just end up controlling, even if you're the weight he thinks you should be. You can find a man who will love you & find you beautiful at 130 or 230. They're out there. I weigh 80 pounds more now than when I married my husband (kids, etc.). There are pictures on the…

I'm not trained in this or anything, but I have read A LOT about this stuff in order to learn the best way to lose weight. In the last 4 weeks, I've lost 9 pounds, so something is right. Everyone is different, so please keep that in mind. You could get very complicated & count your carbs, protein, fat, etc. I've found that…

@lsang... 3 months & 39 pounds?? That's awesome!! Great job!

@trustinthelord: There is a ton of stuff on this site & I'm sure you're probably feeling overwhelmed by all of the info, the community forums, & the trackers. There's just so much to look at! You just have to jump in & everyone will accept you. This site is amazing... no judgment & tons of encouragement! :-)

@dsoto1123: It's not that my husband doesn't want me to do well. It's just not convenient for him that I'm making healthier dinners & get home just a little later because I went to the gym. The funniest part of it, though, was when I was on the floor doing crunches. I said, laughing, "you know, you could get down here with…

Well, I don't have any friends that do walk/runs or bicycle. I'm just not into doing one alone. I've told my husband before that I wanted to do one & he questions me on why I would want to do that... deal with the traffic, find parking, pay to walk, deal with the traffic again, etc. It's enough to crush those dreams. lol…

It seems like everyone needs a little cheerleading... & a lot of motivation! I'm hoping to stick with this site, as I'm fairly new, also. I got started by looking for a fitness app on my phone so I could track my exercise & my weights/reps (because I'm forgetful). I was looking at the settings on the app & that's what led…

Great job on the 14 pounds! Especially 14 in a month!! It seems like you've definitely got challenges (very low calories & absolutely having to work out). Great job so far & I'm sure you'll get back into the workout. It's worth it!

I totally understand! I'll be 30 in September. I'd like to at least have 20 pounds off by then, but that might be stretching it!

You can always have cheese on a low carb diet! Thank goodness! You can't take away my carbs & cheese!!! lol

@ SweetMegz 2 days is a start! Like I said, I've been working out, but still eating whatever & however much of it I wanted. I really just started dieting this morning so I can't even claim to 2 days! lol Why is that friends & family (even those that need to get healthier themselves) just don't understand & can't support…

@ Chachita - love the back fat transformation! Back fat sucks!! lol