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Back again! It's been a few months or so but I'm back at it again!! I just got engaged a week and a half ago and I feel like that is motivating me a bit. I don't want to be this big on my wedding day and I don't want to be this big when I start having kids. Time to get refocused!!

Thank you for everyone's support. I know that in the big picture gaining 3 pounds isn't the end of the world. I think for me because I had been consistently losing every single week since Halloween it was something I wasn't prepared for. I also was very aware that it was due to my behaviors which is what scared me so much.…

A week or two ago I had said I was back. But I wasn't really. I didn't log calories. Was just doing what I wanted but in moderation. Not exercising and not reading the message boards. I recently reached my first 100lb victory and now in the last two weeks I have gained 3 lbs! I am no longer down 100. I feel devastated and…

Hello everyone, I have been away for awhile. I have been logging into My Fitness Pal but I have not been on the discussion boards or been staying 100% on track. I am back though and ready to do this! :)

Congrats!!!!!! That's amazing!

@cassybaca You are doing awesome! I am almost done with my first 100 pounds and then I have over another 100 pounds to go! What has kept me going is focusing on the small goals in between. You got this! @GOINSTD12 Great job on your loss. It's tough to do exercise when you are feeling icky and out of breath. Great job on…

Drink lots of water! I drink a minimum of liters a day. This will take care of possible water retention. Check your sodium. Sodium will also contribute to water retention. Try avoiding and prepackaged food because it is often filled with sodium. Weigh and measure everything you eat. You will be surprised by how much you…

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I started using Run keeper this weekend. I do not run but I used it for hiking! It was great to see the map after and to see how I did on elevation etc. It was a good weekend. I tried Zumba Step for the first time, went on a 5 mile hike and did regular Zumba. I went shopping yesterday for a new swim suit. I also tried on…

I skipped a size! I went by torrid for a new swim suit and they had a buy one get one half off the whole store. So I also tried on some dresses as well. Before weight loss I was lucky if a 4 fit me. I know I've shrunk a bit so I grabbed all size 3 dresses to try on. They were all way to big! I left with a swimsuit and…

I have way more energy. I have noticed my increased energy for a little while now but this weekend I went on a couple hikes with my boyfriend. I would pause to take a picture of something or drink some water and instead of asking him to stop for a minute so I could catch up I would just jog down the path to catch up and…

Once again I am way behind! It’s been such a busy week! My mom’s dog had to have a second surgery. He still had compression on his spine from the bulging disc and when they were in there they found a blood clot they had to take care. The good news is he is finally improving! It will be a long recovery for him but I am so…

Feeling a little better about the dog. I did a lot of reading about paralyzed dogs. It's certainly not a death sentence. He could live a very happy life. I just hope my mother has the patience to take care of his extra needs.

The doctor is concerned that my moms dog won't be able to walk again. He has been in our life for 10 years. I don't know life without him and his sister. I also learned today that a old coworkers husband died. They have 2 small children. It is so sad. Not a good day. I went to the gym afterwork and did a zumba class.…

I have been away for a week or so and wow I am behind on reading what everyone is up to! Today is not a good day. My moms dog (my furry brother) had surgery yesterday and isn't doing well today. Praying he will be ok. I am an emotional eater and so all I want to do is order a pizza. Luckily I am at work and will not be…

I have lost 76 and I still have a long way to go. I have already noticed so many changes! So far I have dropped multiple sizes, I can walk up a flight of stairs with ease and without losing my breath. I can bend over and tie my shoes without a struggle. My fingers have gotten skinny! I can't wear some of my rings anymore…

Just a quick check in. It’s been crazy busy this week. It seems as though a lot people on here is going through a rough time with job losses, family, illness and injuries. My heart goes out to everyone. I have started to log again. Feels good to be on track. I have a friend coming to town this weekend. Thankfully she’s…

We use the brand Dreamfields which seems to have less carbs then a lot of other pasta brands.

@mnwalkingqueen - I am sorry to hear about your job. @hansea47 - Enjoy the afternoon at your daughters reading! I will be a nice break for you from all of the stress you have been going through. @sineanbroc - Welcome! @cblue315 – you have had a lot going on. That’s great that you have been able to get back on track with…

@lauriek70 - Here is the link of where I found the muffin recipe. The only thing I did different was add some lemon extract because I was afraid it would taste to much like coconut (I don't like coconut) They were really good. http://www.brookes-kitchen.com/2013/08/the-best-low-carb-blueberry-muffins.html

Yay congrats on your loss!!

That is so great!!! Congrats!

My boyfriend and I used to do a certain hike regularly and I would always struggle in certain spots. We haven't done the hike in a really long time and went his weekend. I didn't struggle! It was amazing!

@mnwalkingqueen‌ – Great job on your increased water intake! I understand the school work thing. I finished school about a year and a half ago and I remember every moment of free time went to homework. I don’t know how people do it. I am about to start studying for the CPA exams so I will be right back there with you with…

@fitfitzy331 Thank you for the recipe. You make a good point about others not having dietary constraints.

@tlh0407 – sorry to hear your knee is giving you trouble. Great job on modifying your exercis. I hope your chiropractor helps! @Lives2Travel – great job on your weight loss!! Happy Friday! I dropped another 4 pounds this week. I am very pleased especially since I haven’t been able to exercise with this pain in my shoulder.…

I made a salsa chicken yesterday. I put 5 chicken breasts with enough salsa and a little water to cover the chicken and let it cook on low for 8 hours. when it was done I shredded the chicken and put it back in the crockpot so all the shredded pieces could get the flavoring of the salsa. Last night we put the chicken on a…

Those all sound delicious! Thank you for some great ideas!

@goinstd12 - I don't know if it freezes well. I've never tried it. :) I do however love goat cheese. :smiley:

@kah68 - Babybel! That's it! :)