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Yes! Anger (rage really) is what got me off the couch before (I've fallen so far off the wagon it's ridiculous) and kept me going for quite awhile. Eventually, thanks to exercise, my mind "got right" and I was far more positive. To OP, I understand where you are and I wish I could offer some insight into how to magically…

I "earned" a spinal fusion surgery - titanium rod, screws, plate, and a titanium interbody cage for a bone graft. A couple of other lovely things happened during the surgery that set me back. Anyway, I was 100+lbs overweight at that time. Sadly the injury I had would not correct itself so surgery was my only way. I was 36…

SW: 215 lbs CW: 200.6 lbs (as of 2/01/14) GW: 175lbs (short term goal wt) 2/01/14 - 200.6 2/08/14 - 198.0 <OUT OF THE 200's!!!!! YEAH BAAABY! 2/15/14 - 198.0 (c'mon, I'd like to put more distance between me and the 200's!) 2/22/14 - I suppose it's time to kick it up a bit. This last week hasn't been a good one. Lots of…

Hey! It's awesome to see so many folks coming together for a common goal! SW: 215 lbs CW: 200.6 lbs (as of 2/01/14) GW: 175lbs (short term goal wt) 2/01/14 - 200.6 2/08/14 - 198.0 <OUT OF THE 200's!!!!! YEAH BAAABY! 2/15/14 - 2/22/14 - Keep up the good work everyone! Spring is just around the corner. After being…

Forgot to weight this morning so I'm not sure how accurate it was when I remembered this evening. SW: 215 lbs CW: 200.6 lbs (was 200.4 on Thurs when I first posted) GW: 175lbs (short term goal wt) Stay warm those of you in cold climates! We're iced in at our place in KS due for more snow on Tues. (boo!)...I'm ready for…

I've been away from MFP for a long time. Silly me for thinking I could go it alone, not track food, not exercise AND not gain any weight. Ha! Thanks for offering this challenge. It has come a long at just the right time for me. Let's do this! Good luck (although if ya work at it luck has nothing to do with it, right?) to…

I just found this post through a search. Hopefully more folks are doing this and aren't just on teamddp...I started this program last week and LOVE IT! I had spinal fusion surgery a couple of years ago and I'm looking forward to becoming more flexible. My husband did his first workout yesterday and loves it. I think he was…

Okay before I get too into my post here...Would you like not only recipes but, maybe ideas on how some of us save money gathering the various ingredients? I have a couple hints/tips on savings when it comes to making a lot of our favorite things as well as the recipes. I have a family of 5 and they eat - a lot! Of course,…

If you have any secondhand stores in your area and you're not opposed to using them, I would suggest there. Personally, I won't pay full retail for something I will not be able to wear for long due to weight loss (it all about mindset, right?..lol). Not to mention the wear and tear from being washed a lot. I just bought 3…

Hiya Makebster...I am having the same issue with fuel for weight loss. So much so that I am going to get a bit of my fluid removed. By the time I get in my water, protein, etc. I can't fit anything with high enough caloric value that I end up putting my body into starvation mode. However, hhamilton1203 is spot on with…

I had L5/S1 fusion surgery a year and a half ago. In the last month or two I finally became determined to not just lose weight but get stronger. It is HUGELY important to stick with PT, the exercises they give you, and check with your surgeon/doc before doing ANY new exercises (kind of my disclaimer). I didn't and I've…

^^This! I am doing C25k and not that far along. I started on the treadmill doing intervals this month but just moved outside today. Wow! MUCH different. I noticed all those things that were mentioned above..I went so slow jogging that a toddler would've passed me but I didn't give up..Keep at it and good things will come…

Wow...No way! To me that is routine. We have hardwoods through out our home. They seem to be especially good at breeding dust bunnies and dirt. Plus I have 3 kids - 2 of which are boys and a husband. I get doors, light switches, scuff marks on the walls, baseboards, mouldings, etc..Anywhere hands touch - I try to keep…

I missed the start of this challenge...So starting tonight - I'm IN...Then hopefully carry over into April if someone sets another challenge. Oh man, I must be crazy for trying this!! Looks like I will be going to sleep WAY early to avoid eating..lol

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Thanks for asking this...I'm wondering the same thing. Some days I do very little other days it seems as if I'm on the go the whole day.

There are several things I'd like to change but I will start with some plastic surgery...The *girls* need to re-climb the mountain instead of repelling (quickly!) down my melted washboard belly..Classy, eh? Yeah, that's how I feel. I think that hurts my self esteem worse than anything else. Behaviorally, I would change my…

**BUMP** I don't make my shakes any other way now...My daughter had to be on a soft diet for a few days and she loved these. Now I have to try and keep her out of mine! Btw, I HATE cottage cheese and the thought of it usually makes me gag but you can't even tell it's in this shake. I make a cheesecake one and a banana…

Here is a link that may be helpful. It has information on what to drink, how much, how it counts, etc...I found it on eatingwell.com: http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/nutrition_news_information/how_much_water_to_drink

I hate that any of us have to deal with this but it's also comforting to know I'm not alone. This has been an issue all my life, even as a kid. Since having my own children, losing weight, and getting older (cruel, cruel gravity) mine now looks like a very depressed, sad "B". Hopefully as I continue my weight loss/fitness…

Hey I think I see that girl I met years ago!! You are doing amazingly well. It's so easy to forget who we are when we stay home so much. We get used to, for lack of a better word, "blending" in. It's fantastic to see Tig again! :tongue: Keep up the great work!

We're very similar in our current weight and goal weight. I am 5'5'' and 180 as of last weigh-in. I have a goal of at least 150 (or less would be great!..lol). Add me if you'd like. I joined MFP several months ago, forgot about my account, and just came back on here to actively work toward my goal. So, I'm fairly new to…

Tonight we had 'Pork Chops with Dijon Herb Sauce' they were delicious. The sauce was so good. Not to mention you get to sautee the chops in a little butter. I haven't done something like that in forever. It was kid tested too and it passed all 3 of them (1 found out there are onions in the sauce then he didn't like it…

Hello, my name is Laura. I just turned 38 and became active on MFP, tracking my food, exercise, and reading/posting on the forums. I live just south of KC in the small town of Ottawa. We did live in the KC metro area (Shawnee, OP, Independence, MO) but had to move here a little over a year ago. I have 4 kids my eldest son…

I really need to get a HRM...I think it would've blown up yesterday! I just hope I'm logging everything right...I don't know how precise all the calories in vs calories out has to be so I try to leave a little deficit at the end of the day just in case I was off on exercise or calorie count. Thanks ladies for your input.…

I think part of the reason I felt sick is because I'm also doing this with a bit of a cold/sinus issue. My kids were nice enough to share it with me...The little darlings. :ohwell: I'm going to push through today and hopefully it will be a bit better. Water is a definite at this point between my cold and exercise, I don't…

mbeth21 - Yes we can! Sounds like you're doing a lot to try and make this work. I cook pretty much every night. It's too expensive for a family of 5 to eat out much. I have found that eating healthy is pricey too and it will be nice to have our garden going soon! As for tracking my food, I'm just trying to keep in mind…

Thank you! I am poring over all that I can. So many great posts, so little time! I am determined to live a better, healthier life. Since my 13 yr old daughter is struggling with her weight, I will not give up, I want better for both of us. Thanks again for taking the time to reply and offer great advice. :smile:

Fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing this. I look forward to trying these recipes. You just made my life infinitely easier!

I had Lap-band surgery on March 31, 2009. I'd like to say it's been easy but it hasn't. It took me 5 years to make the final decision and go through with the surgery. I even had therapy for over a year up until my surgery just to make sure I was doing the right thing for me. It was something I didn't take lightly. However,…