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I'm a shorty 5 5 but I'm 25 pounds into a 35-40 lb loss. It feels great to have no clothes to wear! Ha! This is the first time I've lost this kind of weight and it has been relatively easy. The secret for me was fixing my blood sugar. This helped control my hunger pangs and the weight has been dropping off 1-2 lbs per…

First I fixed my blood sugar problems by eating no more than 25g carbs per meal(that stopped my sugar cravings). Then I eat 5 meals per day so before I get too hungry and overeat, I fuel my body. Also I try to get protein and fiber every meal especially breakfast. Last I try to eat as little processed food as possible…

I also had to lose 35 and now I'm down 15 with 20 to go! My success is definitely due to fixing my diet and moving more! I'll send u a friend request! Good luck!

Welcome to a great community!!!

Have a look at http://glutenfreeonashoestring.com/ - its a fabulous blog! I've found many recipes for my gf daughter on it.

The thing to understand (telling myself this as much as anyone) is that sugar is addictive. It just is. Telling myself I'll just have a little sugar is like saying I'll just have a little heroin when I crave it (no I dont do drugs - I'm a mom of 3 with no drug problems ha). Yet the struggle is always there because sugar is…

Welcome! I'm new too - trying to lose about 35 pounds. We can do this!

Sounds like you are being VERY brave to take charge of your life! Good luck and just take it one day at a time!!!

I'd love to be added - 5'5'' and 182 - looking to lose to 140 pounds! WE CAN DO THIS!!!

I'm 49 and it sure seems easier to gain the weight than lose it! I'm just starting on the road to lose 35 pounds! Good luck to all of you!