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I eat the 60 calorie cheese sticks, light yogurt, apples, and KIND bars.

Congrats!! You look great!!!

I got rid of them as I lost, but I kept one pair of my size 12 jeans (which is what size I was when I started). I'm now a 2 and like to put my 12's on once in a while just to remind myself where I was.

I find that eating a few almonds and slamming a water really helps. And I chew sugar-free gum when I feel like snacking but am not truly hungry.

Love your cake smashing move. Brilliant.

I remind myself that nothing tastes as good as being fit feels.

I eat apples at work. And lots and lots of water. I'll eat like six almonds and slam a water to take the edge off. Or yogurt. Or a cheese stick.

I also have an inspirational quote collage on my fridge, which helps me avoid the garbage.

I think everyone is different. I personally am screwed if I eat one piece of candy or cookie, etc., because it opens the flood gates, and I can't stop. So I just don't. Mind over matter for me. My daughter and I were making sugar cookies the other day, and I made her taste the frosting. Because I have such a sweet…

Yes! So irritating! I honestly attribute it to two things: 1. They're shocked to see a dramatic change if they haven't seen you in a while (and worry about your health.) 2. Our society as a whole is so overweight, that people have almost gotten used to it as the new norm. They'll eventually stop when they realize you've…

This is my first post; I'm a lurker. :) But you asked a great question, so I figured that I would jump in. :) Preparation has been the key to my success (went from 193 size 12 to 134 size 2 four years ago). I buy fresh chicken breasts from Sam's Club in bulk and cook up about 15 pounds at a time. (I cook them on the…