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You look fabulous, your smile says it all!

in PHOTO ONLY SUCCESS STORIES! Comment by etolv January 2021

I’m 50 pounds down from my starting weight in March 2019. Almost 2 years of progress! Feeling strong and healthy. Friend me if you want to grow your support system. :)

in PHOTO ONLY SUCCESS STORIES! Comment by etolv January 2021

I've seem someone describe weight loss as simple, but not easy. The idea is simple, consume less calories than your body uses each day and over time you will lose weight. It's simple math. But the act and process of simply consuming less calories than your body uses each day is not easy! Navigating daily life, inconsistent…

in What nobody tells you about losing weight Comment by etolv September 2020

Maybe this isn't exactly what you're looking for, but for me sometimes even a bowl of cherries can be so satisfying!

in Dessert ideas Comment by etolv August 2020

Howdy. My starting weight (in March 2019) was close to 190. At the recommendation of my doctor I began losing weight through calorie counting and using the MFP food diary to track everything. Over the course of the past year and a half I've lost close to 35 pounds. I'm around 152 today. So, not the fastest weight loss but…

in 5’-5’3” girl success stories before & after Comment by etolv August 2020

Happy to have new friends! I log in daily. At the recommendation of my doctor I have been working on losing weight since March 2019. So far I've lost 34 pounds, over half way to my goal. :) Starting weight: 187 | Current: 153 | Goal: 135?

in Comment here if you want more friends!! Comment by etolv August 2020

Right now Panera had an amazingly tasty seasonal salad on their menu called Strawberry Poppyseed. I’m looking online for a copy-cat version I can make at home. It is so good and filling. It has fruits and nuts, nothing cooked unless you add chicken - but it sounds like you’re looking for something minus chicken.

in Salads! Need ideas! Comment by etolv August 2020

Around mid-day when I start to get peckish I've been making these homemade snack plates. I just chop up whatever veggies I have on hand and eat with a Tbsp or 2 of dip, and a handful of olives. I've also been enjoying these 30 calorie Laughing Cow cheese wedges. They are really tasty. Do any of you have a favorite go-to…

in Mini Challenge: starting July 1st --> drop 5 pounds by July 30th! Comment by etolv July 2020

I think it really helps me to sit down and write out what I plan to have for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for each day. Then, there's no guessing or excuses about what you're going to eat. Writing out a week's worth of meals also helps to inform a shopping list for the grocery store. If it's more than just you,…

in Can't seem to get started Comment by etolv March 2020

Weekly update: 33 pounds down since joining this thread in March March 11 - 184 (starting weight) March 18 - 181 (-3) March 25 - 179 (-2) April 1 - 176 (-3) April 8 - 174 (-2) April 15 - 172 (-2) April 22 - 169 (-3) April 29 - 167 (-2) May 6 - 167 (-0) May 13 - 164 (-3) May 20 - 162 (-2) May 27 - 160 (-2) June 3 - 159 (-1)…

in Who wants to slim down for the summer with me? let's motivate each other Comment by etolv July 2019

in PHOTO ONLY SUCCESS STORIES! Comment by etolv July 2019

Weekly update: 31 pounds down since joining this thread in March March 11 - 184 (starting weight) March 18 - 181 (-3) March 25 - 179 (-2) April 1 - 176 (-3) April 8 - 174 (-2) April 15 - 172 (-2) April 22 - 169 (-3) April 29 - 167 (-2) May 6 - 167 (-0) May 13 - 164 (-3) May 20 - 162 (-2) May 27 - 160 (-2) June 3 - 159 (-1)…

in Who wants to slim down for the summer with me? let's motivate each other Comment by etolv July 2019

Starting Weight - 184 Current Weight - 156.8 Goal Weight - 135 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * May 31 - 159.8 - first day in the 150s, woo! June 01 - 160 June 02 - 161 June 03 - 162.8 - first day home after a weekend vacation June 04 - 159.8 - back on track June 05 - 159.6 June 06 - 158 June 07 - 157.4 June 08 -…