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I've been feeling unmotivated. I have had some regain. When I initially started this journey, I wanted to be healthier for my children. I wanted to feel comfortable in my own body. I wanted to have more energy.

Now, I feel directionless. My boy

QOTD - what motivates you to keep trying to lose weight?

I am motivated by the ability to be active with my children. When I was obese, we didn't do a lot of outdoor activities. Now I am able to do a lot more..

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I am 3 years out from a vsg. I've recently moved in with a boyfriend. That has been stressful due to stressors of kids, combining families, and change of schedule and meals. I've gained 11 lbs. He is constantly bringing in snack cakes for the kids and

How do you deal with burnout? I have tracked my food religiously for 1146 days on my fitness pal. I quit measuring my food and do it intermittently just to make sure I'm still accurate when I portion my food. I was eating 2200 calories a day and stayin

QOTD- What is the funniest memory you have of your grandparents?

I threw a firecracker in an outhouse and my grandma came running out with her pants around her ankles. Only time she ever whipped me, but so worth it. It was hilarious.

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Interesting article. Sex was better for me personally a

This was an interesting article regarding the hormonal effects of weight loss eating a high carb diet. It compares a calories in/calories out diet vs. eating low GI (low carb) diet. Basically, a high carb diet can cause an increased hunger drive. While

Took the kids and went to the mall. I passed Lane Bryant and thought I would browse. My son was grumbling because he really wanted to go to Gamestop. He said" Nothing will even fit you there. It's all too big." I walked in and he was right. Smallest s

Working nights, I want to eat constantly. We have a lot of potlucks at work so it's hard to stay on track.

QOTD- What is one dish or recipe that you will no longer cook for parties, celebrations, or family get- togethers? I don't make chicken a

So I went to church today and one of the ladies, who can be a little "snarky" but in a condescendingly sweet way, stated, "You've maintained your weight very well. A lot of the ones here who have had the surgery have gained all the weight back. They lo

I am a little over two years out. I am struggling with motivation. I've gained 16 lbs since October. I'm tired working nights, eating crap, and hitting the drive through. I need to stop eating junk. I am worth the time, money, and effort. I guess I am

Do you have a weight or size that you absolutely will not go past? If you hit a certain number or size, do you freak out and stress about the weight gain.

I usually weigh between 164-166 lbs. I'm 5"3. I usually eat between 1900 to 2000 calori

I went to the grocery store and bought lunch/dinner supplies for the kids for this next upcoming weekend. I will be working nights Friday/Saturday/Sunday so they need to grab their food this weekend so I can sleep during the day. I measure everything

I ran into the bank to deposit money with 2 of my little boys( who began to immediately cry and whine that they had to use the bathroom). I attempted to deposit cash and the teller needed to see my id because she didn't believe it was me. Of course I h