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Thanks I know it took forever and I am thankful that I am defintely smaller then I was. I at one point was 350 pds. So at least I am not that size anymore. My sister started Weight watchers the same time as me granted she was a lot smaller but she is already down to a size 10 from a size 20. Thanks for the support. 
Hey all! Wow so good to finally get back in! I've been unable to post for a couple weeks now.
So great to see new faces and old friends still chugging away. As always you continue to inspire me.
For those experiencing knee and joint pain, I heartily encourage you to take a long look at your running form. Lots of schools of thought on shoes and the like but one thing that is becoming increasingly clear is that forefoot running ( or the barefoot running "form" ) does help reduce injuries and it can be especially helpful for heavier runners.
I've been really sproadic but been on the treadmill twice the last week and this morning got out for a walk/jog before work. For those who know me you might remember that morning is NOT my thing but I set my alarm and decided to give it a shot. I'm still pretty far behind and back up to 260 lbs so I only managed 1.8 miles in just under 25 minutes, so around 14 minute miles. I do feel more awake this morning but I'm starving! had my normal breakfast and wow it's not holding me nearly as well as usual. So there might be some metabolism stuff going on.
And everyone, something Zero said is very key. Diet sodas are evil. The artificial sweeteners do all sort of weird things to your body. They act as insulin mimicers and can really crush weight loss. Some people are more sensitive to it and suffer worse, some people tolerate it better and can still lose weight but if you're struggling and drink a lot of diet soda (like me) try dropping it for a week. Just water. The Atkins diet gets a bad rap, but if you read it carefully, a lot of his stuff is dead on. Lots of lean proteins, minimal caffeine, minimal artififcial sweeteners, lots of veggies and make sure your carbs are heathy high fiber whole grains and fruits. Phrase it that way and you won't find many doctors in amaerica that disagree. Your diet (small "d", not capital "D" Diet!" ) is easily 50% of the battle.
Little food for thought. 
C25K GRADUATE!
Complete 10/30/10
And then I let it all go again. So I'm starting over 2/4/13.
I felt so much better once, need to get back there again.
Zyndyna wrote:
Ugh I just got used to splenda and diet sodas...... I get most of my water intake by using crystal light and unsweetned tea with splenda I have never been much of a water person. Guess it is one more thing to work on. Not to mention I love my tea. It was a big adjustment to go from sweet tea to unsweetned tea with splenda. I am from the south it is like a sin to mess with the tea lol.
I KNOW! I'm a diet coke Junkie! But every time I bite the bullet and drink just water, I lose weight 
But here is one quick report on it .
A quick google search can find many more to support the same thing. When it comes right down to it we americans like sweet too much and whether artificial or "natural" sugars... too much sweet isn't good for us, no matter how you slice it.
C25K GRADUATE!
Complete 10/30/10
And then I let it all go again. So I'm starting over 2/4/13.
I felt so much better once, need to get back there again.
I know. I used to drink nothing but regular sodas all the time. Now most days I am down to one soda a day. But I do drink a lot of tea and crystal light. It is hard for me to get the recommended amount of water a day if I dont sneak it in. 
Wideguy that is amazing about your wife and gives me hope that maybe some day I will be a different size besides 24.
Andrea, first off, don't get discouraged, and at least try to cut yourself some slack. You are, quite literally a completely differenat woman than your were at 25. Try not to get caught up in what "used to" work. It is very possible, or even likely, that the same things won't work now.
Break out your "google foo" and look for terms like "metabolic starvation." You've probably heard of Bob Harper, the trainer from "the Biggest loser"... he wrote in one book that the single biggest issue he sees in many of his clients is a stalled metabolism. He's even developed a "Metabolism Jump start" diet that runs roughly 3000 calories a day for a week to shock those metabolism back into gear. Try and stuff in 3000 calories of chicken and salad a day, I dare you. It sucks! But it works!
As annoying as it is, (and believe me, I know it's really damn annoying) spend a week and measure and track your food diligently. Then start experimenting. Every person's body responds differently and everyone will have a different weight loss "sweet spot". Be willing to experiment and you'll find yours.
Just remember to give a solid weeek with each change. It's not easy, and I'm still 260 pounds because I fall off the wagon more than I stay on. But when I do it, I lose. My wife continues to lose. I hate it as much as anyone. Pizza, beer, soda, bread bread and more bread.. I love it! But it isn't gonna get me under 200 pounds.
C25K GRADUATE!
Complete 10/30/10
And then I let it all go again. So I'm starting over 2/4/13.
I felt so much better once, need to get back there again.
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