I'm trying! On steroids so hard to lose! Took 2 yrs to lose 40+ lbs! Need to lose more! Trying to move more. Some days better than others with pain. Congrats to those who lost! Amazing!!

hopetoquilt - YOU have the answer, I really believe. Depression also packs it on - I have had such pain in my body for a good 9 months now. One doc told me to exercise but DO NOT WALK - I mentioned this to other docs and their eyes got big as saucers. I was told I have fibromyalgia, degenerative arthritis. high blood pressure, bone spurs, osteoporosis, and was told that tests need to be made (nucleur -sp) is next because of a question in my heart. None of the docs I have gone to agree on ANYTHING. The weight I have been carrying is causing or contributing to this variety of problems. So - Tuesday, I started what I call the Arthritis Diet. Fruits and Vegetables for the first week. I have lost 9 pounds so far. Drink ALOT of water. And Tuesday night when The BIGGEST LOSER comes on, I will record my weight until the next Tuesday. Each week a new exercise will be introduced. Now - KEEPING it off scares me. Sugar is poison to me - dairy (and bananas) make my stomach burn like the devil. 2 cups of coffee at the maximum in the morning.

Lost 50+ lbs a yr ago and so far have kept it off.

Me Too:thumbup:
Going to do it this time!

Wow you guys are really giving me a much needed kick in the tush..
I've only lost one pound in the last month....

judi43 - that is fantastic - how did you do it - we all want to know more tips and secrets. And to KEEP it off is amazing.

YIP!!!!! I've now lost 55 lbs since 2005 (our wedding day)....and plan to lose 20 more. The first 30 were in the first 2 yrs. Been a lot slower since then. FINALLY my doctor took me off my BP meds (not needed) and off the arthritis meds (may need a milder dose)

As for what diet ---- just cutting back and eating what I like, but eating in MODERATION! Also -- exercising -- walking

That is great DeeShults. Being active is a little hard for me - but I am getting there Congrats to you

Nope. I lost and regained the same weight for 25 years ! I think i've finally given up and will try to work on having a positive outlook instead. I do zumba 3 times a week and walk the dogs everyday, so i think i'll try to be healthy and not worry to much about being thin. After all, if we all looked like supermodels then they wouldn't look so good! I'm doing my good deed by providing a counterbalance !

I lost 45 lbs and kept it off for two years - now I'm 2 lbs over and frantic to try to not gain more and undo everything. I walk 3 miles most days and have now added strength training (with light weights) to try and drop those two lbs. I did weight watchers and still follow it on-line. I changed my eating and now eat way more fruits and vegetables than I used to. Hope that encourages you because it CAN be done and you will feel empowered by your success!