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Never! We have a 60 year old instructor that kicks my butt!

EVERYTHING tastes better when you're working out!

PS- Dear god, never diagnose yourself-- it's a bad road.

I agree that this isn't necessarily Body Dysmophia but it is definite negative self image/bad self esteem. I have obsessional thinking tendencies, used to be pretty overweight and struggle with low self esteem. This contributes to thoughts that are very similar to what you're describing. It can be very difficult to…

I have struggled with sugar in the past. I have had to have zero tolerance periods so I could remember how to exercise self control. Now, I'm just very discriminating about my sweets. If I'm going to do it, I make sure it's GOOD, and its sensibly portioned. I also try not to go more than once a day with dessert.

Popcorn! There are a lot of microwave varieties that aren't terrible/single serve. I make mine on the stove. I make sure to measure the oil/kernels so I don't go too crazy with the oil. Some people prefer air pop but I don't mind just the oil popped in plus salt. That and a tall glass of water.

Oh, and I never properly responded to you thr33martins; Thank You! So much. Honestly. This is something that I never dreamed that I would EVER do. Get in front of people?! Probably in spandex?! But I'm apprehensive and excited all at the same time. I'll let you know when my materials arrive :)

Hi mollyo! I'm sending in all of my paperwork on monday so I can receive my materials for workshop. I was hoping to go to a Feb workshop too! But I missed the deadline so I'll be going in May. To be honest, I am grateful for the extra time to prepare. That's exciting that you're getting your re-cert. Do you feel any…

cheddar cheese and dill pickles!

He drunk texted someone

50 lbs meant I couldn't wear any of my beloved shoe collection. I went down a half to a whole size.

I've used applesauce. It tastes like apple crisp if you add some cinnamon.

I have fantastic posture

I drink less frivolously, for sure. I just factor in the calories when I really want a glass of wine :)

I've only been to Halloween. I thought it was pretty fun. There is an excited, almost school-kid energy.

Wow, nice to 'meet' you all :) I've been going to classes for almost a year now and average about 6 classes per week. I've actually just gotten started with the instructor certification program so cross your fingers (I'll be working hard, haha). I was doing another cardio program before and lost a lot of weight, but with…

I stopped looking in mirrors, a friend said that a new years party was a good enough reason to 'break-diet' and followed that sentiment with, "You're on a diet, too, aren't you?" I wasn't. Then I had a dream that my face was getting so fat that all the recognizable features and bone structure had melted away. I've lost 55…

Yes, I feel that after 50 lbs and several inches not only am I coming out of the covers (no pun intended, you poster up there that reverts to being a 12 year old); but I've become emboldened to try new things as well as feeling confident in my own desirability as a partner. It's a lot of stuff that goes in inside one's…

omg, yes. 50lbs

Holy ****, we're at the same place... to the lb! Where did you start out? I'm thinking of shooting for 145... but now my measurements are a bigger deal as I've added weight training.

Wow, that is fantastic AND inspirational. Good luck for the rest of your journey!

4 things in a relatively short amount of time... 1. I realized I was purposely not looking in the full length mirror while getting dressed (it was RIGHT by the dresser) 2. I was a bridesmaid in a wedding and the dress, my go to 'large size' didn't fit... like, as two other bridesmaids and the power of spanx were zipping me…

I think I know Yellow, and have been on it for some time. I got started on MFP to support my friend. I have come to like both, and try to balance out each's ideas and goals. You have a larger discrepency that I do on how many cals I 'should' be eating for weight loss... so for that I say, experiment until you find out what…

This is frustrating to hear, imo. I'm also 5' 8" and 154. I'd like to see that change to 145. It's still considered healthy to weigh in that range, so if you want it, I think you should get it.

I was! I'm also 5' 8", started at 205 with a goal of 160. I'm now 154 :)

Pick me! Haha. I'll just forget about the pizza dinner I ate tonight and work my bootay for the next two months!

I did something similar tonight. No booze involved, ha, all my own fault. It's okay. Move forward. Make good choices tomorrow and do your workout. It will be okay :)

Oatmeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal! Cooked till almost dry in the pan, with some brown sugar, cinnamon, a splash of each: vanilla and nf milk. Luna bar plus sugar free rockstar (not my best choice... I know...) OR two eggs. Scrambled or poached.

when I started losing weight I was a definite apple. Now I'm a 36-29-39 pear :) The difference 50 lbs can make.