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Hey there, I'm actually doing a Daniel fast as well. My pastor asked the church to join him in 40-days of fasting in September. I was a new teacher then, so I opted out. But I am definitely in on this fast! How have your fasts been going? (both physically and spiritually?)

Welcome! We can give you all the support you need!

Hey, I know how you feel. It's so much easier (and more fun) to stay in the old habits of eating and lack of exercise. One of the things that helped me is just giving myself permission to not exercise for the first 2 or 3 weeks. I focused mainly on eating healthy and getting enough sleep. Then, after I had those habits in…

30 Rock! Come on guys! 30 Rock has an amazing theme song!

Thank you so much! I am so excited to try out these good ideas! Pat yourselves on the back--you are helping me stay on the straight and narrow!

WOW! Congratulations! I agree with you about looking in the mirror...Just keep doing what you're doing, and you'll keep losing what you need to lose!

WOW!!! I think my favorite part is how you are positively GLOWING in the after pics! What an encouragement! Thank you for posting these!

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I know EXACTLY how you feel. I actually blogged about this very thing a few nights ago: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/msmiriam/view/my-tragic-flaw-cue-rocky-theme-song-to-read-89659 I think folks like us are great at accomplishing anything besides what really matters to us. It's just too close to home for us to do…

You look INCREDIBLE! I love hearing success stories! They always give me such hope! Good for you!

Haha! Good for you! Let's make it happen! Good luck!

Welcome! It is going to change your life! But as with all good things, only if you stick with it! Good for you for taking the plunge!

Absolutely! It should be listed on the track exercise section of this site.

Hey there! I need friends too! I need accountability more than anything. MFP gives me the know-how, but I need some community, you know? Add me!

Let's make it happen! Welcome to My Fitness Pal, you are at the right place for weight loss and fitness. I'm Miriam, by the way.

Hey Tonya, I'm a student too. And boy! Do I know your struggle! You are gonna do great especially with all the accountability this site provides! I'm so happy for you (in advance)! I'm cheering for you! Miriam

Congratulations! Wow! You look incredible. Thank you for the encouragement; I really needed that today.

Hey Christina! I'm so excited for you! This is going to be a life-changing journey for you (I know it is for me). I just started up not too long ago, and I am in the same boat you are. Good Luck! Miriam

Oh man! I know the feeling! I have over 150 lbs to lose too! That's why I joined MFP--I need accountability. Feel free to add me!