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I know I'm not old, but hitting 35 soon. I want to enjoy these years while I'm still young and look GOOD! I'm so much more confident when I'm looking and feeling good. When I look around, it seems like the majority of people are overweight. i dont want to be in the category anymore. A healthy weight to me mean success.

I haven't done much excercising yet, but I do run around a lot at work. i know from past experience that when you do get on a workout routine, it actually feels GOOD and is not a chore like it may feel like now.

pike place roast with skim milk. nothing too exciting but yummy.

Isn't that laughing cow cheese amazing? Aldi's carries a good generic version for a lot less $. Home made dressing- made blue cheese dressing today that is guilt free and very yummy.

I bought Panko bread crumbs. I always see them in recipes, this will be the first time i'm using them! Good idea.

Cool and creative post. I liked the bowling balls the best!

I can see a good improvement. Keep up the good work!

you are pretty in both pictures, but the after pic is better :)

Awesome!!!!!!!!!! You can do it! :) Don't give up

Hubby is requesting this again!

I have been counting very strictly, only allowing myself to go somewhat over on special occaisions, like the superbowl party we went to. If you have never counted calories before, you will soon find out that you can actually eat a lot, just different things than what you have been eating. Hubby and I have been doing this…

Thanks everyone for the nice compliments! It keeps me going!

I'm 5'7" I have always carried weight well, that is how it got so out of hand. It just snuck up on me!

Well I know I weighed 221 back in September 2011-that is when the elvis pic was taken. I stopped weighing myself after that. I didn't really start counting calories until December.

Bananas Yogurt blueberries (expensive but totally worth it- I figure the money I'm not spending on chips and fast food makes up for it) quaker granola bars (48 for $10 at Sams) potatoes chicken breast smart ones string cheese (also cheap at Sams) english muffins pineapple (fresh is so worth the inconvience of cutting it)…

Hello! I added you! It looks like your cat is on a scale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHA!

this turn out very good, it tastes a lot like a no bake cookie except no butter!

ya....the perm was AWFUL! Thanks I almost didnt post this pic cuz my hair wasn't "done"

I "cheat" on special occaisions and just plan here and there for a meal I enjoy. Cheating to me is not eating a whole bag of chips, a pizza, and a tub of icecream. Just allow yourself something here and there. That is what works for me anyway.

you look like a totally different person! Amazing!

Trying this tomorrow!

I have a big bag of peanut M&M's. I eat a few almost daily, about ten calories each.

ya good idea! ty

I am a die hard cat person and two years ago i finally gave in and we got the bulldog my Marine husband dreamed about. He is a PAIN! You are right though, they just want to love us and be with us. Geno (named after Evgeni Malkin) has grown on me and he is a big part of the family.

sounds great!

Congrats on your success! Never look back!

Pain is weakness leaving the body! (borrowed from the Marine Corp)

Good one

getting out of plus size for good will be AWESOME! Dont quit or give up!

You will motivate and inspire people and you may never even know about it. Great story and keep up the good work!