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JCPenney has cute stuff at cheap prices, always tons on clearance. I have found that they hold up well to washing and drying as well. I am losing weight so dont want to spend a ton as I change sizes, and these do the trick. Also, I have gotten some things from Goodwill...can't beat $2 workout tanks and $4 capris!

I am pretty afraid that this guy ^^^^^might actually show up. Just kidding (sorta) but I would hate to see that profile looming in front of me in my kitchen unexpectedly!

Love tuna casserole, but I use seashell noodles instead of rice. My father in law cant stand it though....calls it Tuna Noodle Yuck. Makes me laugh every time.

Every time I have a loss. My body's tendency is to lose, then bounce up a few lbs, then even out, then lose again, so I record those losses when they happen to keep me motivated! I will post a gain when it becomes evident that it isn't a "bounce". have to own those, too!

Almost every day! I do steel cut oats in the crockpot using water and cinnamon (google it, tons of recipes). I will add apple, banana, peanut butter, brown sugar (not the same day!) and then vanilla soy milk to get it to the consistency I like. I am going to try vanilla protein powder as well, as I have seen it recommended…

Two eggs is 140 calories...how do you figure the rest is only 16 calories? I hope you dont think I am being rude, just wondering.

AWESOME!!!! Your starting weight is just a few lbs more than mine, and your current weight is just 2 lbs less than my goal, which is 8 lbs from now. I was thinking I might not be happy w myself when I got there, but you look FANTASTIC!!! Thanks for posting. This is such incentive!

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Yes...the butter thing. Gross.

I am 5'7''

You look amazing....but I think the biggest change is in your smile. In the "afters" your smile goes all the way to your eyes. As well it should!

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I too am a *kitten* for ice cream! I love it and at some point will likely have to give it up if I hit a plateau. But for now I usually indulge 4 or 5 times a week in the evening before bed. Bad I know, but dammit I love it! I gave up coffee creamer so I could have ice cream! My favorite is Dryers Slow churned. Most…

I think it is important to eat something in the mornings, and if you are short on time a good low cal, high protein shake is a perfect go-to meal. Eating in the morning give your body fuel for the day, starts your metabolism and can help to keep you from making bad choices for lunch and sooner because you are STARVING!

What does your doc say? Seems like this is a question for him or her...

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Way to go!!!!

Good for you!!!! Visible progress is even more motivating than the numbers on a scale!

I weigh pretty much every day but I only log the losses, not the gains. figure that fluctuations are normal, but I figure the scale cant really fluctuate lower than I really am. Who knows if its true, but it works for me!

Morning, Sadie! Well, it is morning in the States, anyway. I love watching your progress on here, you are really very funny and I often relate to your frustrations. I took a look at your food diary, and if you want to make that dress happen I see two things that might help. I noticed that you have a lot of candy/sweets as…

Holy cow, this was DELICIOUS!!!!! I added some leftover steak, but it didnt need it and wont bother next time. Thanks for a wonderful, filing and cheap (noodles are only 1.69 at my local Fred Meyer in the "healthy" food section) recipe!

My friends trainer just told her to stop running on the treadmill and use the track at our gym instead because the treadmill "helps" you walk or run and that makes it easier, and less of a workout.

I did South Beach off and on for years. I think that one of the important things to keep in mind is portion size. South Beach doesn't really give them. It just says to eat until you are full and no more. But what I have learned on MFP is that what goes in has to be less than what goes out, so I think portion control is the…

After joining MFP I decided to give up creamer. The sugar free is not much better than the regular stuff, calorie wise, and none of it is good for you! I would WAY rather have those calories as food, I am a hungry girl and those extra calories can fill me up as a snack later on. Maybe try a flavored coffee w fat free half…

mix w granola, yogurt and pupmkin pie spice. Yummy!

You used actual film?

I am seeing the same thing. Here is what a girlfriend told me her trainer told her (so take it for what it is) When you have a layer of fat built up over muscles that have very little tone, the fat just sort of sits there, maybe sinking in. Once you start to develop some strength and tone in those same muscles, the fat can…

Way to go! Such a great feeling!

We always package things in packs of 3 for dinner as well, but there is always way too much pork or chicken or whatever leftover. I am going to freeze individually now to...thanks for reminding me! And way to go on taking charge!

Laughing cow cheese wedges have 35 to 50 cals per piece and is perfect in place of mayo!