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Thank you! It helps to get some cheering on! :) I won't give up... no matter how much I want to. Hopefully it will pay off soon. :)

Julia Stiles. Hmmm I don't see it. Yeah, I may have squinty eyes, but that's our only similarity. But they even told me I sound and act like her. ??? All in the eyes of the beholder! :)

If you aren't eating your exercise calories, your body will go into starvation mode and hold on to every pound it can, so as not to starve. You are actually doing more damage by not eating enough!! Make sure you are drinking ALL of your water. Also, not to get personal, are you regular?? If not, you are holding on to…

Thanks for the tips and encouragement. It's nice to know I'm not alone in it. :)

Staying motivated to exercise can be tough sometimes. I find that if you are having a hard time fitting it in, you just need to make it a priority, like you would say, a dentist or doctor appointment. You have to go to those, so "make an appointment" and then stick to that. Try mixing it up as well. I teach yoga and run…

I feel like we are in the same boat... but my goal weight is 150. That is optimal for me. I have about 20 to loose. I do go to the gym regularly though. I run a lot and teach yoga, but it just never seems to be enough to maintain my weight. I have gained about 10 pounds in the last 2-3 months and it is so frustrating! I am…

Thank you to everyone and their encouragement! :) It's nice to see so many of you trying to do the same thing I am. You have all put a new spring in my step and I really appreciate it! Thank you!!! I can do it and so can you! :)