I am one of the moderators of a long running, small, private support group for people that weigh or have weighed over 200 pounds. The group has been operating on MFP for over 4 years. We are looking for a few, new members that want support from others that can understand the challenges of losing weight when obese. Our…
My well established, closed group is opening up for new members. We have a new 6 week challenge beginning this weekend - we are debating whether to do an exercise time challenge vs ave a number of steps per day vs accountability partners. The group has been going strong for about 3 years. Some of us have successfully made…
Okay everyone - this weekend is decision time. I need help to decide on committing to run the Detroit 1/2 marathon in Oct. It's something I really want to do but next year may be better - being at my goal weight (43 more pounds to lose) would be better on the knees and I've heard that people don't lose much while training.…
Several friends have requested progress pictures: On a trip to Hawaii, I was fatigued and depressed. I complained about walking a half mile. Here's a picture in the same outfit when I was down 42 pounds... Fitness - I can now run 6 miles, bike for an hour and spend an hour a week lifting light weights. I'm much happier and…
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