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My mini-goal is to lose 5 lbs before I turn 50 at the end of the month. I'm already down 3.8 according to the scale. This is my first mini-goal of many to come.

You look amazing! I mean, you looked amazing before, but girl, you're on fire now! Congratulations!!

This was a needed read today. Back in 2011-2012, I lost 85 lbs, but a series of stressful events led me to regain all it and more. I tried a couple of half-hearted attempts since then to lose again, but I've finally gotten to the point where it's all about taking care of the total me and not just the weight. Thanks for…

Congrats! Also, epic beard game. Rock on!

Congratulations! <3

I'm currently using both because I'm trying to get a handle on portion control and recognizing hunger signals. I'm enjoying the new WW because the focus is more on altering how I view food and its place in my life. It's true, CICO is basic science. But for me, I need to learn more than just counting calories. I need to be…

I do a 14/10 fast. I did some research and found some information that suggested this one to be better for women. It has really helped me recognize my hunger signals. I use IF in conjunction with CICO and I've found good success so far. Almost 20 lbs down since January!

Giant Eagle cupcakes. Thank the gods I only have the opportunity to have one twice to three times a year. Those things are dangerous and delicious!

I'm in the same boat! I would love to have more MFP friends for support and just to have some folks who understand the struggle!!

You can try different fasting windows. I do 14/10, my husband does 16/8. These seem to work for us fairly well. I think the best thing to do is see what works for you.

I'm 30 lbs into the 100 I needed to lose!

And now it's Genghis Khan by Miike Snow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_SlAzsXa7E

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats - S.O.B. https://youtu.be/1iAYhQsQhSY

I'm right there with you. In my own head, I'm not as big as I really am. I feel ok, my clothes make me feel good, and the weight doesn't usually bother me mentally until I get hit with a picture. Then it's like "dear gods, I'm huge!" Like you, I have about 75 lbs to go on my weight loss journey. And as long as I keep…

I read somewhere that the capsule contained a type of fiber. I figure if fiber is the way to increase feelings of fullness, there are all kinds of foods naturally high in fiber and even Metamucil that have to be better than something dreamed up in a lab. But, to each his own.

I lost a 2-year old. Woo hoo! I've got a gold brick left to lose, for a total of a 2-month old horse.

Guns

Good morning all! I'm just a few weeks out from 46 and am back on track to finally get to my goal weight this year. I've been meal prepping since January and it seems to work wonders for me in regard to portion and calorie control. Here's to eating and feeling better! (oh, and I'm totally down for new recipes!)

I drink one or two diet pops per day because I like it. Coke Zero is my preferred drink. I also drink water, but usually flavor one or two bottles with Wyler's light lemonade singles. I just don't care for plain water unless I'm working out or have a seriously powerful thirst.

If you feel like eating, go have a lie down and a good cry. Try not to turn to food to cope. Run full bore until you have to stop for breath. Work your frustrations and anger out on a heavy bag. Something to channel that grief and those pent up feelings of loss. Let it go, mourn, cry. Allow yourself to feel the sadness. No…

Pat on the back to myself for kicking multiple sclerosis’ butt this week by refusing to let the heat get to me and moving more, but seriously want to grouse about how utterly stupid this disease is and how much it pi$$es me off sometimes.

Feel free to add me! I've got the HR and LOVE it. <3 https://www.fitbit.com/user/38VRND

Mine ended up getting larger. So incredibly weird. Not complaining, mind you, but I went from a comfortable C to a D.

Lvl 100 Arcane Mage, Elemental Shammy, and a Windwalker Monk and a host of lower lvl toons on Khadgar. I lost the bulk of my weight right after I took a break from the game, but that’s really only because I quit smoking and needed to move in order to shake the cravings. I still play, but with work, finishing up my degree,…

Sounds like stress may play a big role. Ever try yoga or stretching at work?

Instead of starting out at any kind of deficit, why don’t you just log what you normally eat for a week? Afterwards, you’ll have a visual which can help you determine where you can swap out certain foods for better choices and see where you might want exercise portion control.

So what name won out?

[/quote] I walked the dog 7 times yesterday. She was super happy and more than a little worn out. In all seriousness, though, if someone actually complains that they're not losing weight, but logging daily activities like general cleaning or a 20 ft walk to the mailbox, then I would simply point out that they may want to…

I've done this. I used to be really bad about cleaning out my car on a regular basis when I was in my 20's. At any given time, there was some sort of food item littering my floor boards. Specifically fast food. And yes, it molds. And it rots. It attracts flies. It's not impervious to degradation. Cellular degeneration.…

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