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6 inch turkey on Whole wheat, no chees. With lettuce, tomato, lots of cucumber, banana peppers, jalapeno peppers, little bit of onion, and a dash of oregano. Gonna be my dinner

I was told as a teen that I would never get pregnant due to PCOS. When I got married at 29 I weighed about 260 lbs. I stopped taking the pill around that same time due to a change in insurance. It wasn't until 2 years later that I dropped 25 lbs just from a calorie deficit, that I became pregnant naturally. Sadly, we lost…

5'6" 230 lbs., I just bought a size 14 of Old Navy jeans this weekend. A very snug, yet stretchy 14, so I am most likely a 16. At 280 10 months ago I was wearing a size 22 slack, size 20 jean. In college (15 years ago) I weighed 220, and I also wore a size 20 jean...

My company just went from business casual/denim Friday's to an all denim dress code. The size 18's I wore on Friday (my former goal pants when I was a tight size 22 10 months ago) were getting a bit saggy. Since old navy has 50% off jeans I went in to see if I am ready to squeeze into a size 16. Nope. Walked out with 2…

Mine had fallen right off my finger recently. I had washed my hands and was shaking them dry and it flew across the room. It landed just shy of rolling under a huge filing cabinet. Since then I have been wearing it on my middle finger. It was hand made by my husband's grandfather who passed away right before our wedding,…

5'6 Female SW 280 size 24 pants, XXL shirts CW 225 Loose 18, Tight 16 pants, L shirts Years ago I was 220 in college, and wearing a size 20 pant. I am much more muscular now, but I think the shift to vanity sizing may play into this also.

I'm on the last loop of a belt that did not fit AT ALL in October!!

I worked out 3 separate times today. I took a 3 mile walk through a hilly neighborhood (my usual lunch time routine), I had a workout assessment to kick off my 28 transformation class an MMA gym before dinner. And then I (finally!) completed week 5 day 2 of C25K after putting my little one to sleep. Mama tired...but…

I was able to take my "goal" jeans off last night without un-buttoning them... Started at a verrrry tight 22 (otherwise known as a size 24 in denial) back in October. My size 18 jeans have sat in a drawer for 15 years, and hopefully will be getting donated soon! about 53 pounds are gone for good! Bring on the next 50!!!

My super picky husband and 3 year old daughter love cauliflower fried rice. Made with peas, carrots, scallions, bean sprouts, and broccoli. We usually add stir fried chicken and scrambled egg. With a dash of soy sauce and some Chinese 5 spice, it is pretty darn close to fried rice!

I second brushing teeth. I started brushing at 8pm when getting my toddler prepped for bed. She does a much better job when she can watch me. But I hate to waste nice clean teeth on a snack.

I'm with ya on that! I have dropped 45 pounds, went from a size 22, to 16/18 and not a single ounce of change in my chest! Still a 38D, just on the inner hooks now Although, they ARE a bit perkier from all the pushups I do

Hold Up, I just did my weekly weigh-in and I'm down another 2 lbs. 5441 + 2 = 5443

I have my very first 5k coming up in August. I'm going on a Disney Cruise, and they do a fun run on their private island. I am a bit nervous about the heat. So far I am struggling to complete week 4 of C25K, but I realized how bad my shoes are. Hopefully I can get fitted this weekend. I walk 3 (very hilly) miles about 4-5…

3474 + 43 = 3517!!!

Had to hop into my car quickly this morning, as someone was trying to pull into the spot next to me. I left my purse on my left shoulder, expecting the door to not close all the way. I figured I would have to hold the door as close to my side as I could until the car was fully parked. To my surprise, the door closed fully…

my wedding ring fell right off my finger last week. I had just washed my hands, and was shaking them dry. It just missed rolling under a huge filing cabinet. So today, I am wearing my engagement ring to hold it in place as it is a size and a half smaller, but even that is now spinning around my finger! I think I will get a…

I was wearing a pair of Compression workout capris around the house. I knew they were getting a bit loose, no longer a compression fit, but still gym wearable. I slipped my phone into the waist band to free up my hands and it slipped straight down my leg and out the bottom! Thankfully, it caught on my foot and did not fall…

5'7 SW 280 Size 22 (But was getting tight!) CW 245 Size 18 (16's can button, but are in no way cute) A million years ago when I was in college, I was a size 20 at 220 lbs. Not really sure how that happened...

Thanks JoRock! I am not actually setting out to do 5x10, 5 is just my current max point. I did manage one set of 6 this morning. OK! So I will give this a shot! Max reps a few times a day until I can see a true improvement. I guess I will play rest days by ear. I cant imagine needing to rest on sets of 5, but sets of 10…

My 3 year old pulled out my Yoga mat and started to work out. She was attempting some poses, and then spread out a towel so I could do it with her. She was so cute, directing me into different poses. And let me tell you, her downward facing dog with one foot on the couch is a killer! But it made my heart swell knowing that…

I used to work sales at a David's Bridal. General rule of thumb is ANY dress can be brought in 2 sizes. A simple silhouette may be able to go as high as 4. Any thing beyond that will most likely ruin the dress, so exchange it for a smaller size. They can usually only be let out about a half size bigger. And while, yes, you…

I've done egg and veggie cups in muffin tins before. Scramble up some eggs, I use a mix of whole eggs and egg whites, toss in some cut up ham (or cheese or sausage. this is really forgiving), and what ever veggies you like. Onions and bell peppers work well. I have used shredded carrot and broccoli with pretty good…

I just realized I am no longer Morbidly Obese, just regular obese! My BMI has dropped 6 points since October. WooHoo!

Luckily my pants are getting super baggy and long, and almost the same color as my gray socks, so I think I can get away with no shoes till 5 (Gross, but a necessary evil) I said I work in a Lab, but it is an electronics lab, so there is no disgusting things on the floor to worry about thankfully!

Shoot, I think I made this worse by leaving the shoes off. I put them back on to go get something from another lab, and I was hobbling so bad! I think my feet may have just swelled up... Ahhhh!

Yeah, I think my old gym sneakers are going to find a new home under my desk! I wear flats 90% of the time, so this is never an issue. But now that I am down 30 pounds, my sexy shoes are getting much more comfortable!

Hmm, I just realized I had skipped a week! I THOUGHT I was on w2D2, but it looks like I just completed W2D3 last night. I had trouble completing W1D3, and meant to re-do it the next day, but I just checked and I guess I just advanced. Huh. Should I re-do a week? or just start week 3? The run last light was hard, but I…

I am constantly on the scale! I love seing the fluctuations through the day. First thing in the morning vs right before bed the night before. Before the gym vs after, before and after the bathroom I usually only log once a week, or a new low point!

Yesterday as I was getting dressed for work, I was saddened to note that my hips and thighs looked HUGH. but then I realized it was my size 20 slacks were so large that the extra fabric was just kinda sticking straight out. This morning I dug out an old pair of a size 18. They fit with room to spare, so I decided to try a…