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Pretty impressive stuff here! Healthier - only three to go!!!! Your goal is in sight. I'm pulling for you and I can't wait to hear your news when you have met the goal. That goes for any of us, but right now you are so close.

I love cranberries - I make them all kinds of ways, but I especially like it mixed with some orange marmalade. They are so simple to make and so tasty! I also really like a cold turkey sandwhich with a tiny bit of cream cheese and cranberry sauce.

Wow - I don't have any real tips for you expect that I am wondering you have seen a physical therapist who could help you determine a low-impact routine? Cutest darn dog, but the way. Thank goodness for dogs!

When I was younger, jogging used to take care of the effects of overindulgence. So it didn't stop me at all, in fact it forced me or motivated me to run more. I started bartending at a supper club for fun a few nights here and there a couple of years ago - just because its fun. Now, I don't have the slightest urge to drink…

For not exercising on weekdays (workdays): I'll double my effort on the weekend..... Food: Dark Chocolate is good for me!

Welcome and good luck reaching your goals! - Julie

Hummmmm..... I wish I had the magic to make it happen for you. So, some thoughts are: 1) maybe you should see a fitness trainer, 2) maybe your calories are not the right kind (too many carbs?), 3) cardio exercising may put you above the heart rate target for weight loss (good for the heart, but doesn't burn fat), 4) maybe…

Very interesting chain of posts. Definitely to each his own. That being said, there is a huge difference between heating and cooling of sugar beets and sugar cane which may alter the chemistry (more like the chemical bonds) of raw sugar products and adding a chemical which alters the substance through replacement of…

Great Job cltimes2 - and all those who are 'losers'! Today, I dropped one more pound! yeah, that is 10 so far. I have 13 left.

I'll give this a shot....... When you start, you should have entered goals and some information which provided you with a base number of calories you can consume to lose weight even if you do nothing but exist (no exercise). This number is determined by taking your "Basal Metabolic Index" or something like that which is…

Sounds awesome - I love cilantro!

I'm in awe of your cardio bootcamp. I don't think I have the guts to do that. The uphill back can't be fun. But in time, you are not even going to think about it you will be so good!

Walk on treadmill, 5 minutes Run on treadmill, 15 minutes Steep Incline walk on treadmill, 5 minutes Walk on treatmill, 5 minutes Today was tough - yesterday I ran for 20 minutes, that was the most I have run in a couple years......

I'm not good at commitment, but I will do my best. So, far I met yesterday and today. I also love to be in the kitchen for my therapy. My friends can always tell when I am stressed because I bring them bread, soup, etc. Lately, I have been preparing a lot of unbaked apple pies that I put in the freezer and will hopefully…

I'm so happy for both of you for beating your craving. I don't consider a couple of M&M's a major detour and its great that you gave the bag away.

Kjllose - BTW, very cute kitty! Love your pic!

kgllose: Go, go, go - get on that treadmill today!!!!! C'mon I know you can!!!!! I do know what you mean about a lack of energy. The weather here has been dreary for about 9 days (expect Saturday, which was sunny). Makes me want to go to sleep - and eat! But I already went to the gym and it has helped. But you will feel…

Probably a dumb question, but does it matter if the veggies are raw or cooked? In other words how much does the act of crunching a raw vegetable count into the negative calorie count? PS: I know I'm a bit weird, but I LOVE cooked carrots - more than raw.

I'm not much of a smoothie person. I like the chewing and crunching part of food. Sometimes I am not mentally satisfied by a drink. However, I used to get smoothies at my gym that had oatmeal and flax seed in them with strawberry and blueberry. Those were good and seemed more filling. My new gym doesn't make these yet, but…

Hi Amanda! Welcome to the site. There have been a couple of good discussion strings on this recently, but I guess my brain isn't engaged yet because I can't find them? How far off are you? Are you exercising and it is allowing you more calories or are you under even your base calorie? There are many days where I am under,…

LOL!!! Sometimes a little humor can really help.

Oh, I meant fat free hot chocolate, not chocolate milk.

How about applesauce with cinnamon? I had baked apples yesterday with a tough of light whipped cream - very satisfying. I also tried the caramel rice crisps and they were pretty tasty. Oh yeah, a cup of fat free chocolate milk works well for me too! Sorry so late, I didn't know this was an urgent need or I would have…

FreshFTG: Maybe you should see if a local library carries it??? If so, you can check it out for free. Also, Candace Pert has a website that might be helpful: http://www.candacepert.com/. I'm glad I checked on this because it looks like she has a new book that I would like to read. Hopefully your planned move will be a…

I build up my resistance to sweets during the holidays by baking until the smell of chocolate and sweets makes me ill. Maybe that is opposite from what others would think. But honestly by the time I am done making chocolate dipped everything the smell of chocolate gags me. Otherwise, if I am around something I crave - like…

Maybe a bunch of us are pretending to be bears and attempting putting on our hibernation weight??? If this is what you think is happening to you, let me give it to you straight: you are not a bear!!! :)

Hey, this isn't a spooky October pic. Your kids are adorable! Can't wait to see them in their Halloween costumes!

I also like to walk on the treadmill at a really high incline (8-9%) it is a great workout and helps to achieve some nice thighs and buns! I bounce around on various machines all week when I am at the gym - easily bored with a routine. So, I use a lot of different machines, but the treadmill is my favorite.

Hi Angel: Welcome to MFP. I can't help with the baby weight having never had a baby. But the step you just took - joining us - is a great first step. Reading the entries of others has been very inspirational for me and I am sure it will be for you as well. You do have willpower, just haven't exercised it lately. It's in…

Whoopsie - typing to fast. I meant that I work out at 5AM.