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Name: Amy How long in maintenance: 3.5 years Goal maintenance range: 130-145 Current weight:135 Current goal:130 Recent success: I've had people mention I must have a good metabolism. They don't see the work that goes into maintaining for me. My work shows and I've had enough power to keep doing it even with some…

I love carbs. I have put them into more moderation along with Everything else but its not their fault people get fat.

This is how I'm feeling. People call me skinny but I still fat especially naked. It's hard to get past.

It is harder. I could have had different foods but chose what I'm sued to and like. Felt like I was over eating just to get more calories. It used to be hard to find meals with few enough calories and now its the opposite. What makes it harder is I truly like the food I'm eating.

Yes, Goodwill has been a lifesaver for me with clothes on my journey. I was a very frequent shopper buying smaller clothes. I check their shoes but am picky about my good support shoes. Haven't found what I want yet.

I haven't bought any new yet but my feet are starting to slide around a bit in my shoe. I believe I need a smaller size.

I am a toast lover. Its my choice most mornings. I love toast with a bit of peanut butter or Brummel and brown spread. They even have a yummy strawberry one. T his morning I had turkey bacon (uncured and a good cut so it wasn't nasty) Egg beater scrambles with mushrooms, a piece of toast, kroger carbmaster yogurt and…

5'7 SW 238 lbs wearing the biggest 18s I could find so truely a 20 CW/GW 148 lbs wearing 6s and 8s and mostly medium tops but some small.

Just keep doing what you are doing and don't give up. Every little bit of effort is worth is. I started out at 238 and am down to 148 and happy. It really does feel good.

I am a busy mom of 3. I have lost 90 pound and am at my goal weight. It is much harder trying to eat right while feeding you kids and find time to exercise. I used them as a big excuse not to get healthy and finally I used them for a reason to get healthy. Even when you fall off just get back on. Even if it comes off…

I used to have the same issue. I have learned to like mine black. It started off with splenda and a creamer packet. I got to where I didn't use any creamer. I also found I love it with splenda and cinnamon. They also have sugar free 0 calorie syrups that add a lot of yummy flavor. My husband even likes the caramel on in…

Sadly I should have adjusted as I went. Unfortunately I was too excited to hit my goal to do so. I have been adding a few but not a whole lot. I suppose now is when I begin. Thank you for the great advise. I will be cruising that board now.

I'm 5'7 and feel pretty good about where I am. I am currently 151 pounds with a goal to be 150 pounds but hope to stay between 145-155.

Walking is a great way to start. It is what I did. I still mainly walk. It feels great, its easy, and doesn't cost any money to do. I went from 238 and I'm at 151 now. It is very reachable. Just remember that on the hard days. You are headed in the right direction.

My worst binge was last week. I learned the hard way not to do it like a night full of drinking. I snacked with my kids on cookies, brownies (the healthier ones) and chips. I then proceed to have a "normal" meal like I used to eat. I had a couple delicious homemade burritos and chips and salsa. What I once was able to eat…

My mom has graves disease and has had radioactive iodine treatment. Her weight has been a huge problem since. For the longest time the only diet she saw and success with was a high protein low carb diet. He problem is she LOVES bread so she reverts. She has lost 45 pounds focusing on eating lots of salads and vegetables.…

I agree. At times I couldn't see the weight come off so I kept taking pictures in the same tops for comparison and it helped me going. Same shirt for Comparison. I got the sweater in October 2015 and this is me today (april 2016) I have lost 87 pounds. Currently 1 pound from goal weight.

As a teenager I love fries dipped in a mix of ketchup and caramel sauce. I also love ketchup with scrambled eggs. Most people find that disgusting.

I haven't had a very healthy food day. I've enjoyed it though. For breakfast I had a mini muffin, toast, egg beaters eggs, and watermelon. For Lunch I had a slice off deepdish pizza. For Dinner I'm planning a nice healthy wrap, cauliflower, and watermelon.

From Roswell, NM but livin and lovin Colorado for the last couple years.

I only like the fat free mozzarella. All other cheese no. yuck.

I used to sleep in my underwear. My husband has always slept naked. I learned I like to as well. Skin to skin cuddling at night is amazing. I have always had the fear of what happens with emergencies in the middle of the night but I keep a robe handy that I can easily throw on.

I use almond coconut blend for everything in place of milk. It does have a slight different taste but it is awesome in many recipes.

This seems to be a successful idea from January, February, and March, so let's keep it going! Copy/paste your details. Name: Aims Age: 24 Height: 5'7 Start Weight (April 1): 157 Goal Weight (May 1): 150 Weigh-ins (week of...): April 1:157.5 -3pound this week April 8: 156 -1.5 pound this week -1.5 pounds this month April…

For lunch today I made a quick easy flatbread pizza. I used a 90 calorie Italian flatbread, chopped up a serving of canned tomatoes (measured tomato sauce or pizza sauce would work too but I was trying to cut a few calories), I topped with 1/2 fat free mozzarella a cut up slice of deli sandwich ham, about a tablespoon on…

I have made a few of these lately but I use jif powdered peanut powder. There is even a chocolate variety and much easier on calories and easier to measure in my opinion.

There are a few. I tried the three ingredient muffins with berries, bananas, and eggs. It was tart and sooo eggy. A muffin should not be eggy. I have also done a juice fast.. I learned I do not like kale and ginger juiced. I like them otherwise. Along the way I have found a lot of things I do like. It makes up for the bad…

I can jog alongside my 5 year old son and not get breathless when he does.

As I get closer to my goal I am hitting more plateaus and more often. It can be hard to stay positive but when you have quick drops like that it is amazing. On Easter I did really really horrible. I felt bad too and it was a reminder why NOT to eat like that. I gained .4 pounds but then 2 days later it was down 2.5 and I…

I love sandwiches. I don't eat them everyday but pretty often. Today I had a wrap with flat bread. I had an Italian flat bread wrap, some yogurt based ranch, ham, skinny cow wedge cheese, lettuce, and cucumber in it. I want to make the same thing using turkey and turkey bacon. Or with ham, lettuce, mayo, mustard, and…