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I’ll add you! I’m 2 months postpartum with my second girl and am having trouble staying accountable with exercise. I also snack on things I shouldn’t and can tell my body has changed. I would love to have some friends on here that are going through similar things!

I made a small smoothie this morning with a scoop of the Vega Protein and Greens (Chocolate), a banana, a shot of espresso, 1/2 cup of organic 2% milk and 1/2 cup of ice. It filled me up and wasn't bad! I guess we all have different tastes.

You are truly an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your story. It's people like you that make visiting MFP worth it. I'm on my health and fitness journey and can certainly use positivity and success stories!

You are such an inspiration! Awesome job :) You look great!

I worked for Starbucks for 10 years and there are ways to get a great tasting beverage without having to do sugar free, black coffee, or iced tea. The best thing to do is look online (like everyone else is suggesting), ask the barista at the counter, or just get what you want and exercise/eat healthy the rest of the day. I…

That's powerful! Thank you :)

I personally think it's best to go with all natural foods. When you get into something that is supposed to be high calorie or high sugar, and it isn't, you have to wonder if it's even okay to consume. Try taking things that are naturally high in calorie and substitute it with something healthier. For instance, make a…

So you're only having one cup of coffee between breakfast and an early dinner? You should definitely make a plan for each meal and stick to it. My mom has the same issue of not being hungry, but once she made a plan of what she was going to eat, it was easier for her to lose weight. That may seem odd, but because she…

I like SOME of the ThinkThin bars, but not all. For protein powder, I use the Vega all-in-one because it has 20 grams of protein, less sugar than the average powder, and it has 2 servings of greens in it! It can have a funny texture, but if you blend it really well with a frozen banana and some milk, its not bad for all of…

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I used steamed vegetables several times a week because it's fast when I have to work two jobs. Steam them and then add a spray of olive oil to give them moisture, and add black pepper and fresh or dried herbs. Just enough to your liking. You can also add homemade or store bought pesto and a little bit of cheese on top.

What an adventure you've been on! I can definitely relate with pieces of your story and I appreciate you for sharing it. Continue that hard work and I know you will accomplish even more great things!

You are incredible, and so is your writing. Your story is truly captivating and inspiring. Thank you for sharing this with the MFP universe.

Awesome job!! You should be so amazed at how your endurance and body has changed. Keep it up! Way to make it to the 200s! You've got this :smiley:

I've lost an elephant penis! How disturbing....

I love doing a mixture of cardio, body weight movements, and weight lifting. There are so many great resources out there. I love Popsugar: http://www.popsugar.com/Workouts because it's a good resource for ideas and health questions. There's also an app you can download on your phone. Jillian Michaels dvds are a great…

On most weekdays, I set my alarm for 4:30am, and am at the gym by 4:45am. Every other time, it just depends. I work 60+ hours a week between my two jobs, so I go when I can.

I'm right there with you. You don't think about how your body/skin will look after the weight is gone. Being obese for half of my life completely changed the elasticity in my skin. That being said, I will never give up. Feeling more energetic and knowing that I'm healthier is good enough for me. Good luck with your ongoing…

I have found a lot of neat body weight exercises on www.popsugar.com/fitness. Also, look at Pinterest. I know it sounds odd, but they have a lot of neat fitness posts that will keep you from getting bored with fitness. Good luck!

This website is amazing! Thank you :)

Age: 27 Height: 5'3'' SW: 224 CW:175 GW:135 I began working at a desk after working at Starbucks for 8 years. I have found this almost crippling after being so active at my job, but I'm not giving up hope. I get up at 4:30 am most mornings to go to the gym. I'm not about to put that weight back on!

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There are awesome Starbucks drinks that don't contain a lot of calories and/or sugar. Try doing iced coffee with less pumps of the syrup (I like one pump of mocha), and then add your own creamer so you can control how much. Baristas can get a little heavy handed with the half and half; or ask for non-fat or 2% milk…

*Peanut butter, honey, almonds *Peanut butter and berries *Chia, organic granola, honey

I understand all of that. I only meant that you can control the ingredients when you make it from scratch. Thereby controlling and knowing the nutritional information. Didn't mean to make anyone jump to conclusions.

I am all about snacking and drinking lots of fluids when I'm at work. I often go for Snap Pea Crisps (you can find them at Trader Joe's, Costco, some grocery stores, and Whole Foods), carrot sticks, fruit (my favorite are strawberries and blueberries), and Wasa crispbreads with Laughing Cow light cheese triangles. In order…

Just think about going for healthier, less greasy ingredients. Pizza is pizza, unless you make it yourself at home. I would say either get a salad with a good protein on top, or just eat the pizza and call it a day. Try to do better with your eating the next.

I work for Starbucks, and if you all want to make it a lighter version, go with non-fat or coconut milk and ask for light whipped cream. If you do sugar-free, you can request sugar-free hazelnut in the beverage as well. That will knock off around 100 calories and a lot of sugar. I haven't even tried it yet, but I don't…

I was definitely not a runner, and I don't know that I could qualify as one even now, but I know the method that worked for me to help develop endurance. I would start out walking briskly and then I would look ahead in the distance and make a goal for myself. I would start running and push myself to make it to the…

Crunch-Fat Burning Pilates with Ellen Barrett is what got me started. I did it years ago and thought it was the most difficult thing ever. It's standing pilates moves combined with some cardio. I don't know what your fitness level is now, but if you want something a little easier than Jillian Michaels, or just a switch up…