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You look fantastic — I hope you feel it, too!

I had to buy several pairs of black leggings in small today, because the mediums got a little baggy in the butt.

OK now you have to tell us — how much do they weigh? I’ve always been curious (having none myself).

I love the sneaky title of this post when it’s really about Yay! New boobs! Congratulations, and may your new profile be yet another motivator toward keeping up the good work and good health. Now forgive me, but I think I absolutely have to start a thread on what our boobs look like now 😂

Keep going and let time do its wonders — it will simply become your new normal, and then you’ll have a hard time even remembering why you thought it might be weird.

Carbs are an important building block of life.

I’m with those who say their “diet plan” has been to eat in a very healthy way, at a calorie deficit — because the long-term plan is to eat and exercise in an appropriate way to maintain this goal weight for life. That said, I do appreciate short-term challenges, and I can see the advantages of sticking to a specific plan…

I made a meatloaf with it once, and it was hands-down the best meatloaf ever. The texture was outrageously delicate.

I’m not a fan of pie crust anyway, so I bake the pumpkin filling in a dish instead. Love this stuff and actually make it year-round.

Reducing fat — especially certain types of fats — is a viable and healthy goal for most people, although the idea doesn’t align with many people’s approach today. I keep fats on the low side (aiming for 30%-ish) by paying attention to food labels, doing without extras like butter or cheesy sauces, and eating skinless…

Sometimes I go to YouTube and search “Meditation for self-esteem,” then I pick one and listen to it with headphones and my eyes closed.

Clothes, clothes, clothes. Though I think I’ll put flowers on the list, too. I recently gave myself the gift of clearing large clothes out of the closet — and it was wonderful!

To change our way of thinking, we honestly have to change our actions. We often think we’ll get our heads straight first, then we’ll do the positive thing — but in fact, doing the positive thing is what moves us toward getting our heads aligned. I’m sure there are motivation posters that say it much better 😉

I forgot to mention the s’mores. It was a truly fantastic cheat day 😎

Yes, I do. I recently went through birthday season in my family and personally called those days “cheat days.” I logged everything, though I wasn’t especially careful about every little thing (was that big piece of chocolate cake 1.5 servings? 2 servings? More? Whatever.) I feel like I learn from these experiences— and one…

There will always be slowdowns here and there — just keep working through them. Can you make the time to increase that exercise? It will really help.

Surround yourself with positivity. Read the positive motivational threads here, listen to positive podcasts and meditations, speak positively with others and listen to your best self. But above all, take positive action and more optimism will follow. It’s tempting to think that just the right words and advice will put us…

Set a short-term goal — like one or two weeks of doing things “right” — and focus on that process rather than worrying about how you’re going to change the rest of your life.

“This shirt looks much better tucked in.” I realized that at 5 p.m., after a full day of being unhappy about my boring outfit.

I don’t want to insult you by suggesting that I know what you’re doing “wrong,” but here’s a little something I witnessed in the past: I had a friend who complained that she never lost weight even though she “worked out every day.” I knew that simply meant her calories in and calories out were in balance and if she wanted…

Don’t be hurt that 15 people “didn’t want to help you.” With a non-specific subject header, people had to click through and view your posting before they even knew what you were asking — and not everyone has useful advice for every topic. Just thinking about things from a practical point of view — it’s not personal. Good…

I set specific challenges for myself, usually on a week-by-week basis. For example, only low-glycemic sugars this week — so I can put agave in my coffee or have some homemade pumpkin bread made with coconut palm sugar, but no other foods with added sugar THIS WEEK. It’s not forever, it’s just a short-term challenge. Or…

Her actions are not a reflection on you or your work or your journey. Just one of life’s little tests. One day you’ll look back and laugh at how anyone could have been so clueless and such an embarrassment to herself.

I’ve learned that, when we share our thoughts once (or maybe twice), it’s information. After that, it’s nagging.

For me it’s always about the clothes. I totally respect and appreciate other people’s great fashion on multiple body types, but for me, I need a slim waist and a flat(ish) tummy to feel great in what I’m wearing. Also need my hips to be wider than my thighs, if you know what I mean. Looking good and dressing well helps me…