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Okay, this was funny...

I saw something similar. Scale was 10lbs heavier than normal. I think I was retaining water (didn't drink enough earlier that day) and I had also just drank a lot of water while working out. Luckily, the next morning, it had gone back down. Needless to say I was peeing all night... ugh. I just upped my calories from 1200…

I didn't think it came out yet. I thought it will be launched later this month. I definitely want to try it. I love hot stuff!!!

Sniff test here but usually 5 days at least. I should freeze but my freezer is full of chicken I should have thawed to make the chicken in the first place. What a quandarry!!! I find that the chicken actually tastes better over time. I guess the seasoning really gets into the meat...

Congrats. You look so young now!

OP, losing 4 pounds a week means you will have a calorie deficit of 14,000 calories (or 2000 calories per day). You'd pretty much either have to eat NOTHING or exercise intensely for 4+ hours a day (or some combination thereof) in order to accomplish this. It's normal to see large losses in the beginning (most of which is…

I have a Precor and it's great. They have a patented cross ramp the it's smooth and comfortable to use. My model doesn't work the arms (I actually don't like that). You can do multiple programs. I think the newer models now allow you to do virtual training on the screen as though you were walking/hiking/running. I've used…

I'm going on vacation to the Caribbean in March. Even though I am OCD and strict I do not plan to track. I'll be sad to lose my streak but I want to just enjoy my vacation with my friends and not feel like I "have to do" anything. I definitely don't plan to overeat but will enjoy whatever I want, within reason. I'm…

OP, too many comments so I didn't read them all. I think when you get older you stop caring about what others say. I'm 47 and don't give a fig about what people think about my weightloss goals or clothes or choices or anything! You have one life; it's yours and no one elses. Don't spend it worrying or explaining yourself.…

Riding my bike all over NJ/NY/PA, wearing skimpy clothes, being at or dangerously close to my goals. Last summer I was a fat cow, stomping and sweating all over the place. Can't wait to feel like a human being again.

1) Unsubscribed to Avenue, Lane Bryant and Just My Size email lists 2) Put all my size 12 and higher clothes in bags to be donated. Soon to be on the way out... size 10!!!

Congrats! You should put this in the Success Stories section! It's definitely a success!

Hey, how did I not comment already??? You look amazing!!! Congrats!!!

Uh, yeah. It sure does... I was wondering what died inside of me!!!

Keep your sodium in check. Drink lots of water (so your body doesn't hold onto it). I also have heard that cucumber water can help with bloating. All it is is just water with cucumber slices in it. It's actually quite refreshing.

Congrats!!!

Awesome job. You look great!!!

I just bought some yesterday. I heard it helps keep you regular. I really need that!!! I mixed them into a serving of plain nonfat greek yogurt with some splenda and vanilla extract. Had an interesting texture...

I eat a lot of protein, too. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water. I think "too much" protein causes your kidneys to work more and "could" lead to kidney stones. I read that somewhere a long time ago. So take with a grain of salt. I just make sure I drink at least a gallon of water a day. If I see that I'm going over…

Shrimp and broccoli (either steamed or stir fried). No sauce, no rice. If steamed, add hot chili oil and hot mustard and a little soy. Delish. Diet or not, one of my fave things!

Welcome! I've been here for almost 5 months now and lost almost 55lbs. I'm so glad I started when I started. Congrats on your decision to make a change. You can do it!

Body Solid has one. I think it's less than 200 dollars. I have one. It's OK. I wish I had a more commercial version but it does the job. Check Craigslist. I bought a few really good pieces of equipment on the cheap.

You look fab!!! Congrats on your lifestyle change!

What an amazing story and transformation. Ain't life great? It can be so painful and yet so beautiful and poetic at the same time. You may look back on your life and realize that the A-hole and your ex showing you who he really is were the best things that ever happened to you. Don't look back at that negatively. It made…

You look great. Congrats!

Yay! You look great!!!

This is why I usually make only one or two servings at a time and the food is fairly simple and deconstructed. I weigh my meats before cooking. If I make two servings, I will then weigh the cooked meat and split in half. I stay away from making more than one serving of stews or soups that can't be easily split. BUT I will…

I think this is my biggest issue as well. On weekends, I get to catch up on sleep and that's when most of good things happen (debloating, weight loss, muscle repair, etc.).

Did the OP ever return???

Well will ya look at all the jersey love going on in here! Lol, I'm a transplant from NYC but love my adopted state! Been here since 1995. Middlesex County here! Lost 53lbs so far!