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I still eat pretty much all the things I love, but just in moderation. I love sweets and wouldn't be successful if I tried to full on cut them out, I would just end up gorging. So I just save some calories for what I want.

Wow! Well all I can say is you can't pick your family, but you can pick your friends, and it sounds like your mom and Sister are definitely not friends. It's really incredibly sad and pathetic that they try to bring you down like that. They are blood and should be the ones who would love and support you the most. But…

First off, I started school at 4 years old. All my friends also started at age 4 or 5. Second, everyone does have the opportunity to go to uni, if you didn't pass high school classes you get a GED and go to community college. Generalizing that Americans are lazy and out of shape is a pretty ignorant stereotype. Once again…

Well I can tell you, I am an American living in Australia. Until I moved here, I had no idea how much people hate and judge America. Everywhere I go when someone realises where I am from they feel the need to go on an endless rampage about what's wrong with America. I get sick of it. I just wish people wouldn't judge…

Thanks for all the responses ladies, confirmed what I was thinking was the right calorie range :)

I do, if you want you can add me for support :) I have lost a lot of weight, then gained some of it back etc etc. However I seem to keep getting stuck at a certain number which my body just likes to keep my weight at. It's a struggle....... but I am determined to get it under control.

Andy **** on the subway in Los Angeles. He was being chased by twins ( lol no joke) but was nice enough to stop and have a photo with me. He was very nice and laid back.

Andy **** on the subway in Los Angeles. He was being chased by twins ( lol no joke) but was nice enough to stop and have a photo with me. He was very nice and laid back.

I have used the Sustagen big tins for a while now, those are really tasty. However since I am watching my carbs I have switched to Natures Way Instant Protein, it's $15 for a smaller tub, but has less carbs and calories and a lot more protein. Of course it's not as tasty as Sustagen, but it works for me. I would recommend…

I get migraines a couple times a month and I also have arthritis, so when I have those days when I am in a ton of pain I just do yoga. It always makes me feel better. Try to find a gentle yoga dvd, you can even find some on youtube that are specifically for migraines and just about every other ailment. It might not seem…

I agree with what the above person said. 1/2 a teaspoon of cinnamon or cayenne pepper per day ( I prefer cinnamon as it's easier to put in more foods). Or 2 Tbs Raw Unfilitered apple cider vinegar with the mother (try Braggs Brand) in water every day. Also three cups of green or oolong tea will help. Drinking coffee 30…

I just put in a bit of water in the frying pan with the mushrooms and onions, and put a lid on for a couple of minutes. Then I take the lid off and keep cooking till the liquids evaporate. It steams them and they taste just like they would with the oil. Hope that helps :)

Yep I do too... would love to have some new friends that are facing the same issues, feel free to add me :)

Thanks for all the suggestions. I think the general consensus is I will probably have to have at least a couple protein shakes, or bars in order to achieve it. I was hoping I wouldn't... but I am going to cut down the number still to a more achievable goal and start there. I will get some of the protein shakes/ bars…

Thank you so much for that link! According to that it's less than half my original number, a much more attainable goal for me. Thank you :)

my carbs are set to 89, and my fat at 55. That's per the calculator I used for my macros.

Thanks Tiff I will send you one. I would love to see what someone else is doing to get those numbers :)

Thank you, I thought it seemed really high. Nobody else has really said how much protein they are eating per day. I know what sources to get protein from, but thought those numbers seemed too high for my calorie range. I might bring it down between 75 and 100. Thanks for the helpful answer :)

Well I went into the running store today, and they wouldn't run through the tests or the machine unless I was definitely going to buy a pair today. And they were tossing out numbers between $200 to $300 (here in Australia everything is more expensive).For that price I might as well have got custom made orthotics. I can't…

Sorry I just saw this... when I did the test it looked to me like a high arch.

Thanks for posting those photos Tangal88, that's a great reminder that the number on the scale doesn't always tell wha'ts going on with your body. I get frustrated not seeing the numbers go down much, but then I see my clothes start fitting looser and more muscle tone and realize I am still losing :)

I have the Zumba Dvds, which I love. But I started out with Denise Austin Dvds, she has some dancing ones if thats what you are into but they are very basic and easy to follow. Without these I would have never been able to transition to Zumba. She also has a ton of other great dvds. Other than that I'm also a big fan of…

lots of things can cause your skin to break out, but if you are eating healthier and exercising you will eliminate toxins through your skin which can definitely cause breakouts.

First I would say if your doc doesn't seem concerned about something like this... then get a new doctor. One that takes you seriously, and will try different things until you find one that works. If you aren't already, it might help to try a low dose pill. I had severe problems when I was first put on birth control, and…

Thanks everyone for the responses... I am in a new area I just moved to so I am not familiar with any running stores, but I will look for some now :)

Hey there :) I am in Adelaide as well. Although I am actually a transplant from America. I have been here a year so far. Feel free to add me if you like!

yay congrats!

Cleaning... once I get busy cleaning the house I usually don't stop for at least a couple hours, and I don't think about food at all then.

you look awesome WTG!

wow that is an amazing transformation, and in only 9 months! Great work!