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I don’t know about the free pizza, Mondays because that is just bizarre. Pizza, in any form is just BAD for you. I could see free protein smoothie Mondays, maybe sharing some healthy delicious recipes with gym members to try. Your issue about the gym bag bonus? Many gyms don’t hand about any freebies; get over it. Next,…

Start weight - 197 Goal weight - 185 Weigh-Ins May 8th: 197 May 15th: May 22nd: May 29th: June 5th: Goals-exercise everyday, no cheat days

Can I get in for May 8th?

Can I join this late in the game? How about I say "no" to eating anything after 8:00pm?

What do I need to do to join? Do I have to get Jillian's CD? I've seen the Biggest Loser, and wasn't impressed. Perhaps I can join without using her CD? Thank you

Absolutely! I for one, was simply restricting my post to American women, and should not have. My bad. Thanks.

It's 5'4". But You're right it doesn't matter, in general but I just felt it did matter when determining a HEALTHY weight range for your height. There has been so many great contributions on this thread. Thank you so much, for your's. http://www.livestrong.com/article/357769-weight-height-for-the-average-american-woman/

Wow!

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Good point.

Sounds about right. Bump!

LOL, love your style, Cindy. Thanks for your reply.

I've wondered the same thing because I work at night; I teach and sometimes don't get home until 10 or 11 at night. I am hungry but try to eat a snack that is mostly protein based, and eat a meal before going to work. Here's a link to an article from the Washington Post about studies that show that timing, calorie…

I love your straight forward, approach and agree with it. I think too, if the way I felt about my appearance was based largely (no pun intended) on my weight, I too would focus on losing the weight, then the dress. Good advice.

You'll do it! Each size is about 12 -15 pounds, so you could easily lose that or more in 6 months. I know you can!

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What a wonderful accomplishment. You are an inspiration.

Coffee doesn't go bad unless it is kept in a humid place. Like someone else similarly said, it develops a dull taste.

You're a beautiful girl. When I was 23, I was about 117-120, and I am about an inch shorter than you. Even at 120, and 5'8", I was way underweight. I was told many times that 120 was too thin for me by my doctor. You might want to check with your MD and see if she/he agrees that 123 is a healthy weight for you; my guess…

Yes, I think you do appreciate your food more. Your mind is less inclined to wander, and you're more inclined to focus on your meal.

Yes, I often eat my dinner on the way to work, in the evening. There really isn't time on our break, and I am usually bombarded with students asking questions. I won't get anytime to eat. It is hard.

I can't say I agree with you; I think it does. Also, many of us have self control but that's not what overeating is about-solely having self control. If it were the "diet" industry wouldn't exist.

I have slowly gained a large amount of weight over the years but really haven't yo-yoed. I want to be very determined to get down to 150 or 145, which is not a bad weight for 5'8" and 51. Still that is 38-43 pound away. It sounds very overwhelming.

Thank you, Phyllis.