samhain13

You can do it!! The first year is definitely a "one day a time" situation. After that, it's smoother sailing. I haven't had a cigarette in over a decade. Go!! Go!! Go!!

Congratulations, Sir!! I need to work my way back up to a 5K 5-6 days a week. Jogging/Running first thing in the morning helps get me motivated. Right now, I'm at between 2 - 2.4 miles, 4-5 days a week.

I have a FitBit that I carry with me everywhere. The best $50 I've ever spent. https://www.fitbit.com/store or http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpage.jsp?_dyncharset=UTF-8&_dynSessConf=&id=pcat17071&type=page&sc=Global&cp=1&nrp=15&sp=&qp=&list=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&st=fitbit

Hello to all, I started my weight loss journey about 5 years ago after emergency gall bladder surgery. I've lost my way. I have about 70lbs to lose to get to my goal weight. I'm not a fan of gyms, however I do own a treadmill and have plenty of access to sidewalks in my neighborhood. I've lost focus and I need help, so I'm reaching out to those who have lost a HUGE amount of weight and kept it off for at least a year. Tips regarding your food and exercise regiment would help me greatly. Thank you for your time. ~Ray

Hello to everyone, I'm 45 years old, living in the glorious Pacific Northwest of the U.S. and I've reached the end of my rope. A bit of background on me. I started my weight loss journey back in 2009 when I weighed about 425lbs. After emergency gall-bladder surgery, I made a pact with myself to get into better shape. Within about a year, I was able to drop below 300lbs. I was extremely motivated. Up until a year ago, I was up and down, making my way down to my "career best" of 246 lbs last July. Since then, I've gained all the way back up to 290 lbs several months ago and I'm currently sitting at 263 lbs as of this morning. I've been hovering in the 260s since May and it's frustrating as hell. I'm not what I would consider sedentary. I jog on the treadmill 5 - 6 days a week, clocking in-between 2.5 and 3 miles in a 30 minute period. All total, with my FitBit, I clock in a minimum of 5 miles/day. I try to eat healthy, however temptation is a big part of my life since I spent many years in the 300-400 lb range. Let's just say I was fast food's bitch. These days, I don't eat much fast food (maybe once every couple of weeks) but I do still love the Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream (by the pint) and pasta with butter/garlic. Of course, since I live in the Pacific NW, I also enjoy the local brews and a bit of the local vodka as well. I have a goal for myself to reach/maintain 199 lbs within the next year. Honestly, I would love to see the 240s before October 1st when I have a trip planned with a group of friends to DisneyWorld. Flying isn't so much of an issue, I can buckle the belt and am relatively comfortable. I would just like to be more comfortable. Looking for a bit of help from those of you who started large and have lost/maintained at or near goal. I'm not a gym person and would prefer to keep my working out regiment (aside from my outside walks) solo. I'm a full time college student with limited funds so I'm looking more in the direction of body weight exercising, continuing my morning runs, etc. I think my big hurdle is the food side of things. Any input would be awesome, and I look forward to the conversations that follow. Thanks for listening. ~RJ