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I agree, regardless of her real intent, you can choose which way you take her comment and allow it to fuel your determination.

Count me in too, I've reduced my soda, but not eliminated it yet. This may be the kick i need to stick with it! I could definitely use that $ elsewhere too. :)

happy for you that you have been able to make such positive changes! I also quit smoking several years ago and don't miss it. I love the support and wonderful people on this site also. It helps to have insight on other peoples struggles and triumphs. Keeps you going, and the fact it's free is even sweeter.

That is great! It's such a motivator to see those kind of results. It makes it easier for you to keep going. Before i found MFP, I lost about 40 lbs, and just that made such a difference in how I could move around and get things done. I know what you are talking about.

You've done very well so far! Congrats! I've just started but it helps immensely to have some friends egging you on.

i'm getting msgs that people want to add me, but then it's gone. so if you add me and it doesn't take that's why.

thanks, i appreciate any insight. I am having a little trouble this week, i never realized how much sodium i eat. the scale is actually up...:( I think I need to make myself drink more water.

I'm 41 and I've had those days, and it's ok to feel less than full of happiness sometimes. What I do to get myself back is think of all the things that are great in my life, that we can take for granted. I had a health scare earlier this year and it really makes you SEE things. Every day I am thankful that I woke up and I…

You do look much younger, congratulations!

If you have the time, watch some Food Network or the Cooking channel. I have learned so much from watching my favs, Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten), Rachael Ray, Emeril green show, Bobby flay for grilling. Ellie Krieger was good but I have not seen her show on in a while, but you can also view on the website, and there are…

You have done an amazing thing, big giant congrats to you! Gives me hope. thanks for posting the pic.

The same things go through my mind, and i also hate having to worry about finding a comfortable place to sit. when you are fat you can't just sit anywhere, either the chair is uncomfortable or you just plain don't fit. There are so many places with really small chairs.