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I do not weigh most single serving foods (like a protein bar, for example). I do however weigh anything else. For example, a freezer entree from Trader Joes that I eat often claims to have 2.5 servings but really has 2.7. The pita bread that I buy is actually 1.1-1.2 servings per pita, not 1 serving.

Don't look at curvy fit shorts/pants. Those are for pear shapes who have a bigger bum and thighs but thinner waist. So they are the opposite of what you need.

Amazing job!! What have you done to keep yourself motivated! Do you stick to a particular calorie target or workout regimen?

You look so great and your attitude is even better! Sometimes learning to be kind to ourselves is harder than losing weight will ever be!

Okay wait...You two cannot afford to buy 2 separate menus, but he goes out and buys fast food when he does not like what is on the menu? That does not seem fair!! I still think you can eat separately without it costing more though. If you make food for two and he doesn't eat it, box half of it up and have it the next day…

I agree - my point is that comparing your weight to someone else's is a pointless exercise. And I admit the title of my thread was a bit misleading, but I wanted to make it sound interesting!! :smile:

I agree - my point is that comparing your weight to someone else's is a pointless exercise. And I admit the title of my thread was a bit misleading, but I wanted to make it sound interesting!! :smile:

Great job!!!!

I saw an article that showed that champagne has the highest ratio of alcohol to calories so I drink that! Plus it feels like a celebration!!

I used to hate having my picture taken and would always try to be in the middle of group shots so I could hide behind someone. Even worse than the feeling when my photo was being taken was the feeling when I actually saw it and looked even bigger than I felt. Well, now I love it! Remembering how much I used to dread it and…

I'm sorry you are frustrated! If this is a short-term problem, I'm sure that by sticking to your program, things will start moving in the right direction. If this is a longer term problem, here are my thoughts: If you are not losing weight or are gaining weight, it is probably because you are not tracking accurately. My…

Can you tell them hey I know you are being sweet by offering the sweets but seriously I don't want them and would appreciate it if you would not ask?

So of course the answer is just say no. But that is really hard to do. And sometimes it is harder than others. The best advice I have is to make sure you are eating foods you like!!! If I am really enjoying the foods I eat, I'll have no problem passing on the fries or cookies or brownies. I have had periods where I've been…

Wow!! The green dress!!

Wow I am so sorry that you are dealing with this. That is terrible!! (and I can totally relate) Reading between the lines of what you said, it sounds like you are desperate for your mom's approval while at the same time recognizing that her idea of healthy is not correct and, more importantly, not your idea of healthy.…

Awesome!!!!!

Also you're doing your math wrong! You've lost 16 in 4 months

You may be wrong about your start weight - it sounds like you didn't actually weigh yourself on Jan 1 so you may have been more than 65. I say this because you've lost over 4 inches in your waist, and usually an inch is roughly 5 lb. You should be eating at least 1200 calories a day - i hope you are underestimating because…

Thanks for all the tips!

I just wanted to say that I have seen you on the boards before and have always thought you are gorgeous! Your transformation in your profile picture is awesome, and I think you look great!

It's so funny to see how many people struggle to lose "the last 5 pounds" but then it seems that many people lose 5 pounds beyond the last 5 lbs. Bodies are weird!

Chocolate Covered Katie is a really great dessert blog that may have the fudge

- Get a manicure / pedicure - Get together with a friend - Snuggle - Dance to favorite songs - Go for a walk - Do a puzzle - Clean my house I'm sorry you are having a tough week!! Hope you have a great weekend to reward you!

Thank you to you both! Would 1 day in between be enough?

You could also log breastfeeding as cardio for 500 calories.

You can manually set your calorie target. When you adjust your goals, you will see this option.

This is so true!! If I have a busy day at work and don't get to get my steps in, I almost always putter around the house cleaning and moving stuff around to get some steps!! However...making a healthy meal from scratch is much messier than burger and fries takeout so my kitchen is generally much messier now!!!

That is weird, but 1290 seems really low. What is your weight/goal weight and how much are you trying to lose per week?

Wow!! Bye bye tummy! Are you taking your measurements? That is another way to see that you are making progress even if the scale is not cooperating. It looks like you have lost at least 2 inches (probably more) in your waist! Keep up the great work! :)

Looking great!! Thank you so much for sharing and motivating the rest of us!!