Shaping_My_Destiny

I'd like to join this group! I still have a long way to go but I'm committed to getting there. I lost 33 lbs last year, and I have a goal of 100 lbs for 2012. This is a great idea!!!

I look SMOKIN' HOT in these skinny, leather pants!

That's so terrific and it's only the beginning! Bravo!

Feel free to add me! :)

Don't give up! When you mess up, start over right then..not on Monday or the first of the month. If points don't work for you, try counting calories. Always have a plan B, and C, and D...NEVER QUIT!

Ok Freda...we are here for you! Let's start by a new confession :). Even if you don't believe it, tell yourself what you need to hear...I am not unstoppable! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! I can do this! I never quit! I have more passion now than I did before. Get your confession right…

Skinny Margarita! Most places have it only 100 to 130 cals and yummy!

After 15 months, my longest stretch of working out ever, I'm amazed that my progress and how much fun I've had!

I didn't do baby steps because I know me. LOL I did something I never thought of doing and didn't think I would...saw a sign for a tae kwon do kickboxing class and signed up. It was SUPER hard, but I went at my own pace and the whole group supported me...even though I finished last and could only do the modifications. I…

What an amazing accomplishment! You look wonderful! Congrats!

Mmmmmm....great job! I'm loving your creativity in getting those veggies! WTG!

Hello, I'm not in Kentucky...but I'd be happy for us to motivate each other! :) Friend me if you like and best wishes!

I'm just learning to eat until I'm satisfied, but not full. I'd become so accustomed to eating till I was stuffed, so I started eating less. And now, I can't eat as much as I used to. Then there are times when I'm not really hungry but my son is, so I eat because he's eating so we can eat together. But, in the past week,…

I wondered the same. I work my butt off with a trainer at the gym for an hour doing cardio and strengh training and it says I burn about 350 calories. It feels like a lot more than that, particularly at my weight.

That's big!!! Yessss, you are REALLY doing this! KUDOS!!!!

Love the post! I've never been comfortable in this skin...being overweight! When I met the man I married, I was 150 lbs. I'd lost 20 lbs. when I met him. I was confident and he thought I was beautiful. When I left college, I started gaining weight. I might have been ok with it, except my husband became verbally and…

I'm sorry you're going through that. Some people, by nature, are insensitve. They don't know your struggles. They probably have no idea of the impact on you. You might consider saying something like, "I know you don't mean any harm and I'd prefer if you wouldn't comment on my diet. It's a sensitive issue for me. Thanks."…

We can support each other!!! :) Add me!

It is a great tool! Welcome! Add me and my friends if you like!!!

Welcome! You're off to a great start!!!

Hi I'm struggling too and finding the support I need. Let's work together! THOMACL99

Me too! Starting over and bogged down with lot of personal stuff. My mom has dementia and moved in with me. My life has taken such an unexpected turn! I'm so sorry for your loss. Let's team up to get to the finish line! Welcome back!

Hi Natacha! Great progress so far. Hit me up as a friend. I'm just getting started again. But, let's support each other. I'm Thomacl99! Welcome to MFP!!!

Study me like I study you! Learn who I am by listening, observing and, yes, even asking! Nice post BTW!

I'm interested in the answers since I haven't been able to maintain my motivation!

Hi there. I know what you mean as far as movitivation. The key is finding something that really works for you and admitting what doesn't. For instance, after years of throwing away money at gyms I decided they are not right for me. Walking only worked for a while then I'd get bored. For past 3 years, I would only stick…

Congratulations! It's an inspiration to those of us just starting the journey!

Hi Amanda, I just started this site also! Would love to be pals! You're actually in a better boat because I have to lose half of my body weight to meet my goal of 150 lbs. or so!