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Congrats! Thanks for the inspiration! You just didn't give up!!! Any other TIPS would be really appreciated :)

Hi to everyone. I am joining this group because I am in transitions a lot lately. I joined MFP in 2011 to lose weight. I was working a stressful job with a long commute and gained weight. Once I stopped that job, I got even more sedentary and gained more weight. I am happily married 13 years, we have 6 sons between us and…

Hi Angelzxy - get ready to Dance!! I love monthly challenges as it gives me hope. It is my mindset that is preventing me from eating right and exercising. I am working on my issues with your help. THANKS! SW: (Starting weight) 152.2 CW: (Current weight) 149.6 GW: (Goal weight for the month) 145.6 February weight loss: -…

Corrected weight because I am happy and this is the next to last day and I am still losing - Yahoo! Feb 27 148.7 Weight loss this month -- about 3.5 lbs

NO FEAR BE BRAVE. SPEAK THE TRUTH EVEN IF YOUR VOICE SHAKES -- LOVE YOU FOR THIS!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!! Just what I needed for where I am at right now. God it hurts when you are going through it, like I am right now. It doesn't go away no matter how much I eat or drink. It has been there all my life, and I am going to get…

Congrats Sheri on your surpassing your Feb Weight Loss Goal!! SW: 152.2 GW: 148.2 LTGW: 125.0 Feb 5 152.2 36.1% fat Feb 12 149.4 Feb 19 150.4 Day after My Birthday Weekend Feb 26 149.0 Weight loss this month -- about 3.2 lbs Sorry to say I didn't make my goal. It was partly because I celebrated my birthday out of town…

Hi thanks for starting another March Madness Group for us!! My March Goal Reward will be a new top to go with my jeans. SW: (Starting weight) 152.2 CW: (Current weight) 149.0 GW: (Goal weight for the month) 145.0 March Goal Reward: A new top to go with my jeans. Total Weight Loss Last Month: - 3.2# Saturday Weigh in Dates:…

I am happy for you Blanophere. You are going to reach your goal soon!!!! I am proud of you!! SW: 152.2 CW: 150.4 GW: 125.0 (lose 2# a month) Feb 5 152.2 36.1% fat Feb 12 149.4 Feb 19 150.4 Feb 23 149.6 Weight loss this month -- about 3#. I am forcing myself to see the bigger picture - it is a lifestyle change. I am…

I am sending you hugs!!! Love your 2-cents!!!

I am sorry for your loss too. When I need help I get counseling and go to support groups too. While in counseling, you are learning about yourself and how to manage your emotions. You are expected to practice what is discussed, and talk about how that went. Eventually you complete counseling and use these tools on your…

I am not going overboard with weighing here. I just had to weigh to start again after my birthday celebration weekend with the chocolate, wine and steak. SW: 152.2 CW: 148.3 GW: 125.0 (lose 2# a month) Feb 5 152.2 Feb 12 149.4 Feb 19 150.4 Feb 21 148.3 had to weigh after birthday weekend.

AlohaGirl9, you have got great results! Keep going!! Update: I recalibrated my scale and the fat percentage is truly not correct as I have not lost that much fat. However the weight measure is correct. Ok, I feel motivated to work harder. I upped my pace walking at the gym :) SW: 152.2 CW: 150.4 GW: 125.0 (lose 2# a month)…

Malibu you are rocking it! Keep up your good work! SW: 152.2 CW: 150.4 GW: 125.0 (lose 2# a month) Feb 5 152.2 36.1% fat Feb 12 149.4 34.3% fat Feb 19 150.4# 29.9% fat I am going down in body fat??? Hard to believe esp since that matters a lot more to me than a number on the scale. I celebrated my birthday this past…

I didn't throw the Aria back into the box yet. I am weighing consistently now for about a week, and joined trendweight. Even though my weights are not going down, and even going up, the trend shows body fat loss. Do you all feel pretty confident that the body fat percentages are accurate over time?

Congrats Laurie!! Good work! SW: (Starting weight) 152.2 Feb 4 afternoon 36.1% CW: (Current weight) 149.5 Feb 5 morning GW: (Goal weight for the month) 144.5 Weigh in days are Fridays for me :) 2/9 147.4 35.1% doubting this because of my new scale 2/14 2/21 2/28 Total weight lost: Got my accurate weight starting today. Am…

blanophere - keep going you are doing the right things that will pay off big time! SW: (Starting weight) 152.2 Feb 4 afternoon 36.1% CW: (Current weight) 149.5 Feb 5 morning GW: (Goal weight for the month) 144.5 Weigh in days are Fridays for me :) 2/7 144.4 35.1% doubting this because of my new scale 2/14 2/21 2/28 Total…

I find I can eat a plateful of leafy vegys, add any other vegys as well and find them delicious BECAUSE I something hot and saucy on top. It can be your main course - stews, chilis, spaghetti, creamy curries etc. Works for me :)

Gotcha here on the rebound. Sending you love and hope and fortitude which we all need. Good luck, proud of your endurance and perseverance. I got some of that going on now too. GO TEAM!

Jsphine - take your loss as your WIN. I did too! I got a new scale and started weigh ins from that date. After you have been working out, you want to see results. Let us know!!! Weigh again tomorrow too!! SW: (Starting weight) 152.2 Feb 4 afternoon 36.1% CW: (Current weight) 149.5 Feb 5 morning GW: (Goal weight for the…

http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ Someone on MFP forum gave me this link and I found what I needed. They have a calculator that will provide macro nutrients and rate of weight loss based on your personal stats. I have my BMR now at 1279 My TDEE is 1759 My daily calories 1407 I will have 20% fat reduction with…

Here I am hating on my scale, hating on my gaining and not losing, and looking forward or dreading the sports venue coming up for SUPER BOWL - GO HAWKS! And I chose to find what others think I could eat that is not too high calorie :noway: at the local pub while watching THE BEST GAME on earth FEB 2nd 2014!!!! AND I HAVE…

Hi arzu - we have the same goal weight! Let's get rid of the 40s and head into the 30s!!!

Hey canookie, wait for me!!!! You are in the lead here, I am counting on YOU! Thanks for getting me started with your great attitude :) SW: (Starting weight) 150.4 last January 2013 CW: (Current weight) 144.4 GW: (Goal weight for the month) 139.4 Weigh in Dates are on Saturdays except for last day of the month: 2/1 143.6…

Hey drillsgt75, somehow I follow you a lot! Hope you drink some hot water or tea, hot chocolate something to get you going in the morning. I am looking for ways to warm me up too. The interesting part of weather in winter for me is the scary feeling I have waking up to snow covered streets and then dreading going out there…

KABOOM!!! drillsgt75! You did 2X THE LOSS!!! Congrats on your hard work!! SW 145.2 GW 125,0 1/01 145.2 initial home scale 1/08 Missed weighing because I was moving 1/15 141.6 New home scale ::frown: 1/22 143.2 :grumble: 1/28 144.4 :sad: I am not losing weight, but gaining grrr! I joined a gym and exercise 1 hr. I have not…

My dh and I order bulk Thai tea and brew in a regular coffee pot, add nf milk and splenda. I brew 1/2 gallon at a time 2-3x a week. Besides home brew, I love authentic hot chai with milk. Recently I discovered vanilla roobios which is deliciously smooth, and also amaretto roobios which is a great substitute for the liqueur…

LOVE THIS ATTITUDE!

Thanks sara for bringing this. I like how women are applauded for what they do to teach self-acceptance. This is a sacrifice for some women to do this. so thanks, but I am still responsible to accept and love myself as the beautiful, unique individual that I am becoming. And I am 62!

scthemis: We are here for YOU to WIN YOUR LOSS!! Go! SW 145.2 GW 125,0 1/01 145.2 1/08 missed because I was moving 1/12 141.6 on a new scale 1/15 141.6 same 1/19 141.4 teeny bit of a loss 1/22 142.2 teeny bit of a gain

YAHOO BLANO! Congrats on your loss! Keep going, I am right behind you!!! SW 145.2 GW 125,0 1/01 145.2 1/08 missed because I was moving 1/12 141.6 on a new scale 1/15 141.6 same 1/19 141.4 teeny bit of a loss