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Thanks! I don't have a lot left to lose so I'm not sure if it will do the trick. Maybe I can build myself up to running again. I will start doing the body-weight exercises I just thought one thing at a time. Really, the walking makes me feel better-like I'm accomplishing something. LOL Yup, I'll just log the walking then I…

My family tells me that what I have left is probably just skin that I won't be able to get rid of. I think they're wrong. I will just have to work harder and eat cleaner. I guess the reason I asked the question in the beginning because I am afraid that I will never reach my goal because my goal keeps changing. I was…

Thanks JouneyingJes! I guess I just thought when I lost weight, I'd be happy. Not that I'm terribly unhappy. Maybe I'm hoping to be happy if I lose ten more pounds. I suspect however (after reading your replies) that it's not losing the weight that's going to make me happy... I do still need to do some toning and shaping.…

Well I definitely do not feel beautiful yet. Maybe as mentioned, I will never be happy. I have a lot of stretch marks, which don't bother me, it's the loose skin. Freak! Yes, I will start with body-weight exercises and definitely work on my body fat percentage. I know that's higher than it should be.

Oh wow! The smallest size was too big? Just wow. Iwishyouwell, I think you hit the nail on the head. I always thought I was just built big. For years I believed I would never reach anything close to where I'm at. YEARS. Oh how wrong I was. It's really an exciting time mixed with a little disappointment. I know my body…

I can't wait to see results. I'm just wondering the best route.

Just what I needed to read today. Congrats and thanks for sharing. :)

Congrats! That's great!

You've done great! You look great! Yes, be proud!

Congratulations!! You look great!

Wow! You're very inspirational. Well done!!!

I use a package with my plain Greek yogurt and berries everyday. I wouldn't be without it for that but I've never used it for anything else. At least not yet.

I was diagnosed with EDNEC, formerly EDNOS. What a mess. :(

Thanks everyone. I'm going to come back here for motivation when I need it. I'm somewhat happy to say that day instead if going over my calories by 2500, I only went over by 201. That's pretty good all things considered. I hope I make tomorrow even better. I'm going to check out that book too. As far as talking to someone…

Sounds great! Ugh...the feeling after bingeing is just awful. I definitely need to remind myself of this. So not worth it!

Okay...so today wasn't so good either. TURN IT AROUND WOMAN!!!!!! YOU CAN DO THIS! YOU WILL DO THIS!!!!!!!

You're all right... It happens, move on. This doesn't have to turn into a downward spiral. I have control.

Thanks! I think I've been eating enough. I've cut way down on the empty calories and have noticed that helps me to not binge. I was away on a little vacation so there was A LOT (all) of eating out. I figured I would cheat once a month but just as I suspected, I didn't stop it at that. I think this bloated, yucky feeling is…

Thanks for your thoughts. I like the"if it's not broke, don't fix it" idea. So I guess as long as this is working I will stick with it. Plus, when I do decide to cheat, I will make sure it's with something great! :) Now I do understand that it should just be one thing or one meal. I could easily polish off 3000 calories a…

Okay, thanks for explaining the glycogen thing to me. I just found a tdee calculator online and it said my tdee was between 1710 and 1959 calories depending on my activity level. So even if I went with the lesser one, I'm still eating under. I read on here that to lose weight you should eat about 20% less your tdee? That's…

Thanks ladies. I know the extra calories do not add up to four pounds. I'm also not sleeping the greatest so maybe that's contributing to the problem. It just doesn't make sense. So for those of you who have increased your calories, a gain is normal? What do you mean, glyco reserves? Sugar? Fat?

That is AWESOME! Way to go girl!

I'd like in too please. :)

You look amazing!

Amazing indeed! You have done so great, thanks for the motivation. You look amazing.

Wow, you look great! I can't believe the difference when you look from the side too. Great job!

You've done fabulous! WOW!!

I sized mine after I reached my goal. Then I had to do it again, after staying about the same weight for a while. I think you should just do it. It could be a while before your body has fully adjusted even after reaching your goal weight. You definitely don't want to lose it.

Believe it or not, my shoulders are more defined. The closer I get, the fat is disappearing from little places like that. Plus I've noticed when I scratch itches, I need to be more careful... my ankles aren't covered in fat anymore.

You guys rock! Just the motivation I need to restart after a horrible day. I cannot believe the difference in fluffiness lower carb makes.