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I'm not really "dreading" it, but I have already made the proclamation that I am NOT buying any this year and keeping it around the house. Unlike you, I do not have young children in the house, but really......just buy candy you do NOT Like to give away for Trick or Treat!! That's what I'd do. LOL As far as work is…

I agree completely about their meats!! I only eat their 6" Tuna sub, plain on wheat. Lunchmeat is the DEVIL!! lol

My "start day" was March 4th, I've lost almost 24 lbs. Start weight 281, current 258. Down 1 size in pants! I'm active every day and will be until like...forever. lol I like to read people's diaries and some days it'll be a "way to go" or others I might say something like "gotta watch those Cheetos!" lol I just think it's…

Daily weight taken every morning when I wake up and then right before I eat breakfast. Oddly enough, it's lower on my 2nd weight! Doing this makes me feel accountable for every day, but I don't take the numbers TOO seriously! I NEVER log a weight that's higher than my last one. As long as I stay on track for exercise and…

Sounds like a great plan!! Have you chosen what type of exercise you'll do?

My suggestion is to not super focus on so much at the beginning (carbs, sugars, fats, proteins). Don't over-do at the gym and don't under-eat your calories. That is just a lot to "shock" your body and mind with! Just tell yourself every morning "I'm going to eat 1,600 calories today and make smarter choices on the foods I…

OMG...this is #2 on my list. My step-daughter INHALES as she drinks!!!!!!!!!!! I say TIP THE GLASS!! IT WILL FOLLOW THE RULES OF GRAVITY AND GO IN THERE BY ITSELF!!! but no........ (sigh)

I'd have to put that at the top of my "Hate that Sound" list!!! I'd rather listen to a fork scrape on a plate before that! My husband and step-daughter eat loud....it's annoying and rude! Actually makes me angry, because I've asked them to close their mouths, but for some reason, it doesn't HELP! lol

I suppose using the open diary setting allows for people to see what they ate and GIVE THEM SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT! I've seen many people have their diary settings open and constantly use "quick calories". I usually assume that means cake. LOL I never say anything bad or negative though because it's probably NOT cake.…

While losing weight, MFP makes it possible to help you keep your goal in mind EVERY DAY and that it's important to be honest with YOURSELF for the main part, but it's also important to know that what you eat, every one else will see too! So that alone keeps me and my snacking to a minimum. lol I know some days you just…

My rabbit drinking from her water bottle. lol

When I first started out, I had to hold onto them because my body (core) wasn't strong enough to keep me walking straight! lol I've lost just shy of 17 lbs now and I'm not holding on at all anymore. I think it's just a matter of strength and coordination. :) Plus I've found the faster I walk, the easier it is to NOT hold…

If you have tried all of the diets and dislike them, I always suggest just drinking HALF the amount of the full sugar soda! That's only if you have the willpower to do so. :) I personally was addicted to Diet Cherry Pepsi. Coke...not so much. lol Water is my (and my scales) favorite drink now!!

When going out to eat....I order what I want, but I eat HALF! Who cares about the calories then? :)

I've been on so many "diets" in my life, my family and friends don't "believe" me when I tell them I'm dieting. LOL I just decided to not make it public now. It's a personal thing this time and I'm doing it for ME, not for anyone else. I've only lost 17 lbs so far, and most people don't notice it anyway yet. LOL I use…

I think the truth will come out on it's own. He will have to go into the hospital at some point I'm sure, and your son (and others) will discover his illness. I just think he's sad enough about the whole thing and it's so difficult to deal with others' sadness as well, so soon after diagnosis. Prayers to him, you and your…

Every day will change, but try to get most of your calories in with breakfast & lunch. Everyone is different and since you're just starting, it will change in time to what works best for you! I personally plan out my meals before I eat/prepare them and then the calories change as the meal ends. LOL Sending encouragement!!!…

You need to learn to associate those bad foods with what they are made of and how they will affect you after you eat them. Donuts = fat, carbs, sugar Chips = fat, carbs Cake/Brownies = fat, carbs, sugar Chocolate = sugar. fat These items are your enemy and you should treat them as "nicely" as they've treated you!! 2 things…

ABSOLUTELY NONE OF THIS HAS TO DO WITH WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT. sheesh....

I put it on there, because I have creamer in it, and people see that in my diary and are like...JUST CREAMER? lol Plus it does have a tiny bit of calories and some people do watch their caffeine level. (for example...I only have coffee once every 4-5 days)

You can't count calories without one!!!

I agree 1000%! I save myself 100-200 calories every day for my snack. One day it might be 17 crackers, the next, 1/4 of a candy bar, another I may roast 4 marshmallows! It makes my diet fun and interesting as WELL as losing weight! My key to snacking is I put my amount on a small paper plate and I leave the kitchen and…

WELL SAID!! BRAVO!!

I'm supposed to be walking a minimum of 5,000 steps per day, but I'm lucky to hit 3,000. With the weather getting nicer (hopefully in Michigan lol), I will be able to go outside and walk. I live on a busy road with no sidewalks, so my GOAL is to drive to a neighborhood and walk there or go to the park to get my steps up to…

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Every morning, usually about 1/2 hr after I wake up and go to the ladies room. :P I don't stress over fluctuations either. I know as long as I keep doing what I'm doing, it will EVENTUALLY go down because I know I'm burning more calories than I'm eating every day! :)

Have you ASKED HIM why he's eating more lately? Have you ASKED HIM to eat less with you? If he loves you, he will give you an answer to both of these questions. WE don't know why he's doing what he's doing and you can't make him diet with you either, should he say no. But if he insists on eating more than you on purpose,…

I wanna be you when I grow up! :) Congrats on being an official RUNNER! I know one day, I will post something like you did. Day by day, I know I'll get there. p.s. I agree on the rain in Michigan thing. It's rather depressing to not have much sun yet. I have patience though and KNOW it will come out eventually! lol

I'm here!! I wish the MFP iPhone app allowed us to go into the Community!! I check in here though to see what's new and HIP! lol Looks like a lot of us are "hovering" right now but Spring is upon us and getting outside and seeing the sun will definitely help! Add me if you'd like!! I love making new friends and watching…

Age: 47 Height: 5'2 SW: 281 CW: 276 GW-180