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Thank you so much for your response. It does give me much hope! You also help remind me of my same saying for weight loss..slow and steady wins the race!

Thank you for this! It gives me hoe! I have been convincing myself that once the weather gets better it will be so much easier. Meanwhile I do try to do the app when walking 5Ks this season but you have validated it is okay to go with mostly treadmill. Thank you so much!

Name: Monica SW:249 CW:140 (December 27, 2016) GW: was 149 Total Weight lost: 111 pounds (goal was 100 pounds so I have a 9 pound cushion I call it) Time it took to lose: 14 months (July 2015- September 2016) How long in maintenance: 4 months Maintenance weight range: 145-150 Week of... 2nd January: 139.2 9th January:…

Name: Monica SW:249 CW:140 (December 27, 2016) GW: was 149 Total Weight lost: 111 pounds (goal was 100 pounds so I have a 9 pound cushion I call it) Time it took to lose: 14 months (July 2015- September 2016) How long in maintenance: 3 months Maintenance weight range: 145-150 Week of... 2nd January: 139.2 9th January:…

That is wonderful!! I am waiting for better weather- I live in OH and I do not like running in the cold! But I have laid out a plan- 1 mile then 5K! Thanks for the inspiration!!

I have never heard of Zombies! It sounds like something I would enjoy and I am about to download it as soon as I finish sending this response! I love these boards because you truly learn new things! Like you, two years ago the thought of me considering this would have been comical. It is amazing the shifts our bodies and…

Name: Monica SW:249 CW:140 (December 27, 2016) GW: was 149 Total Weight lost: 111 pounds (goal was 100 pounds so I have a 9 pound cushion I call it) Time it took to lose: 14 months (July 2015- September 2016) How long in maintenance: 3 months Maintenance weight range: 145-150 Week of... 2nd January: 139.2 9th January:…

This is so much great advice everyone! I am excited and proud at the just the possibility! It is amazing what a difference a focused healthy lifestyle can make I. Terms of our perspective on things! I really appreciate you taking time to share these tips with me! I read every single one!

Name: Monica SW:249 CW:140 (December 27, 2016) GW: was 149 Total Weight lost: 111 pounds (goal was 100 pounds so I have a 9 pound cushion I call it) Time it took to lose: 14 months (July 2015- September 2016) How long in maintenance: 3 months Maintenance weight range: 145-150 Week of... 2nd January: 139.2 9th January: 16th…

Love this idea! I have had a hard time with maintenance but not the way I thought I would! I thought I would gain- I lose because I can't seem to get my mind right to maintain and not have that weekly weigh in "high" of losing pounds. I need this!!! Name: Monica SW:249 CW:140 GW: was 149 Total Weight lost: 111 pounds (goal…

Thank you (and everyone) for saying such nice things. All of my tips can be found here in a post I did after about 70 pounds loss and I still use them to this day: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10411906/part-ii-size-20-to-size-10-71-6-pounds-gone-tips-for-those-who-want-them#latest In response to your…

Thanks for the nice words! I did an update post found here in September: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10466302/goal-reached-down-103-pounds-size-20-to-size-6#latest Goal reached and have been in maintenance for two months :)

Thank you so much for your nice words! Here is the first post I made in Success Stories about 70 pounds loss: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10406957/size-20-to-size-10-pic-included/p1 Here is Part II with a few things that worked for me:…

Thank you so much for the nice words! It really warmed my heart to read them and it helps me stay focused! I am happy to report that I am in maintenance now and have a Part III so to speak I posted on October 8 when I reached goal-…

[/quote] Bumping-- these are great tips :)[/quote] Awww thanks for saying that! I really do want to pay it forward because these boards helped me so much! Much of what I said I learned from here!! I'm proud to say I met goal September 2016 and have been in maintenance. It was slow but steady so to anyone frustrated do NOT…

I don't miss one single thing about being overweight. I can't even say I miss a specific food because I did not eliminate any foods-I just focus on portion control and not eating my favorite every single day. Yes, it's harder to stay slim but far far more rewarding.

Thank you for the nice compliment! I really appreciate you and everyone who took time out to say such nice things! Regarding tribulations I think the first thing that came to mind was when going through the process of shifting towards a true change in lifestyle was the fact that the process seemed slow at the time. By that…

I think what helped me the most is that I truly looked at this as a lifestyle change. Keeping in mind previously I did not like that phrase but now I get it. Those weeks when I got on the scale and there was no movement I got off and continued counting calories because there was no diet to get off of- I had truly…

Thank you! I am 5'5.

I was so glad to see this post. I reached my goal one week ago (total loss 100 pounds from 249 to 149) and adjusted calories to maintenance. I was shocked to see it go from 1340 (1 pound loss a week as goal) to 1660. I don't know how to maintain all I know how to do is try to lose as odd as it sounds... I read on the…

We are very similar. I am 5/6 started at 249 July 2015 with a goal weight of 149 for a 100 pound weight loss. Monday, September 26 I FINALLY hit the goal and I say finally because the last 5 pounds were suuuuppperrr stubborn llol. Funny I saw your post because I am terrified of maintenance...scared I either know how to…

My AHA Moment- When my husband and I went on a cruise to the Bahamas and the day before departing I got on the scale to see it read 249- and I am just 5'5. I had a miserable time because I knew I couldn't go skydiving with my husband due to the 250 weight limit. I was embarrassed but told all I was scared. It was a…

Freeing is the perfect word! It is the best AHA moment ever!!!!! :smiley:

Love these but I have to say my favorite I am "stealing" for my list that is so true is about messing up-you have to forgive yourself and not feel like it is "over"!

I agree that 40s is sooo different. I think the best thing about it being slower is that according to research it is more likely to stay off! I read a post on the MFP board once about when your weight stalls-that it really isn't a plateau or stall. It's just the way our body reacts. Hang in there and I guarantee that…

I turn 43 next Saturday (August 27th) and have lost 92 pounds since July 2015. I have a goal of 100 pounds and slowly but surely plan to reach it. I don't work out- I hate working out but I do strive to meet my daily step goal with my Fitbit. I eat what I want when I want within my calorie limits. Just like a money account…

Wow!! Congrats on your 40lbs!! That is fabulous!!!!!

Aww thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to reply!!!This time next year I bet that 50 pounds you want to lose will be a distant memory !! You can do it!

Congratulations on your 25 pounds! That is huge!! There are many people who would give their right arm for that! You should be so proud! No matter what keep reminding yourself slow and steady really does win the race- you will get to where you want but enjoy yourself along the way. By that I just mean celebrate every size…

Exactly! You summed it up right there!! I am so grateful to MFP for giving me an easy tool! And for support like this!