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You can do it! Don't put such a burden on yourself, let it go and just become a healthier you. You got this!

1. What did you have for breakfast? greek yogurt mixed with pumpkin, banana, sunflower seeds and bare naked granola 2. How much water do you drink per day? 3 liters 3. What are your favorite snacks? clean healthy ones, nothing processed 4. How many calories do you eat per day? 1380 5. What do you generally eat for lunch?…

You can do this. Don't give up because it can ONLY get easier.

I try not to snack before bed because that is my hardest time not to over do it. I usually have a cup of flavored tea. That makes me feel special. lol. I also find that eating a majority of my calories for breakfast and lunch helps too. If I let myself get hungry then I am in trouble. Snacks I like to keep on hand are raw…

Um, you sound like you would be a great catch to any gamer guy.... But, since you are obviously a gamer girl you might not be socializing enough to meet a great guy. Let your friends set you up with someone and be yourself always. Oh and don't settle for someone that wastes your time because you look beautiful in your…

OMG! That is so funny, I will look at it that way from now on too. Thanks. :)

Okay, so I was a little nosey and looked at your diary. (hope that's okay) and I know it will be hard to change but there is a lot of processed foods in your diet and sugar and salt. Healthy natural foods keep you full longer and nourish your body properly. Someone on MFP said change at least one thing and when you master…

I have lost a lot of weight and I have discovered that people seem to be comfortable with me being the fat girl. I think sometimes people just have a hard time accepting your success because of their own insecurities and that is their problem. I have realized I am not the fat ugly girl to make my friends feel better about…

Thanks everyone. Your advice and encouragement is overwhelming. Good luck to everyone with these issues.

Thanks, that gives me a lot of hope. My issues aren't nearly as bad as my husbands and I think I could actually live with it. We both still have a long way to go and you're right, things are always changing and shifting around because we exercise and do a ton of core exercises and eat very healthy. We are doing it the…

That sounds like a wonderful product. I will be googling that right now. Thanks. lol

Drink lot's of water. Lactic acid builds up in your muscles when you work out causing you to be sore and water flushes it out.

Dear Mariah, I am 37 but I have learned through the years that all diets will fail unless you change your thinking. I had to join OA to help me (Overeaters Annonymous). There are just so many things a diet can't fix and it seems like most of us have emotional ties to food. Keep doing what you are doing as far as diet and…

Fantastic idea!!!! I'm in!!!

I tried every diet and exercise program under the sun and I came to realize the biggest thing I needed to change was my mode of thinking. I needed some sort of therapy and I have no insurance and I could not afford it. That's when I discovered OA. I love this program. There are people like me there that have a food…

I think so because we just wouldn't have had good music until now. They were pioneers and changed music forever. I think we can credit them with being the best most talented musicians EVERRRRRRRR!!!!

EASIEST RECIPE EVER!!!! Crockpot Chili 1 lb. extra lean ground beef 95% - browned 1 15 ounce can kidney beans - no salt added 2 15 ounce cans diced tomatoes - no salt added 1 pkg. low sodium chili seasoning mix I just let it cook on low all day while I am at work and it smells up my whole apartment with it's delicious…

I count the calories of my fruits and veggies because they add up. I used to do WW and when fruit and veggies became "free" I stopped losing weight. To keep my produce from going bad, I try to buy only what I need. I pretty much know what I am going to eat for each meal and I shop accordingly. This has significantly cut my…

The salt in those foods and the soda cause you to retain fluid so, if you drink a lot of liquid and you retain that the next morning it's just water weight. You can't gain fat that fast...

Ya, don't get me wrong... It's very hard to cut out those bad things at first because you have to get over the physical addiction but once you do it's a lot easier. Now I taste the chemicals in those processed foods...

Sounds like somebody needs to step up and get off their lazy *kitten*... Real men do housework and help their tired wives and don't need someone to take care of them all the time.. You aren't HIS momma!

I thought I was the only one that liked peanut butter and pickle sandwhiches!!!

That made me smile today. Thanks and congrats on your hard work!

He sounds like he support anoerexia doesn't he?

Semi permanent is okay but honestly most of the ones I have tried really are permanent and they don't seem to cover gray as well.

I stopped drinking diet soda a few months ago and now I noticed they give me a headache if I do drink them.

I am a hairdresser, and an honest one at that... (don't other hairdressers hate me for this)... Loreal Ferria is really good at covering gray hair. My mom has dark brown hair with resistant gray and I find that this covers the best. Just be sure when you do your touch ups that you don't overlap on top of your old color…

I have over 100 pounds to lose too. I would love to give/receive support.

You are amazing! What a great accomplishment! I must also say that you have added years to your life but you actually LOOK years younger too! Beautiful!

Thanks everyone! I really got some good advice on here and I appreciate it.