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Make a list of all the reasons why you are doing it and keep copies on the fridge, cupboards, bathroom, mirror and in your handbag. Discuss it with family and friends so they can support you. Maybe even find a real life friend to do it with you. Log into MFP and log everything you eat every day. Add friends. Don't wait for…

Secondhand shops. Buy two or three staple items for work etc. Baggy top and fitted pants are ok, not both! I am doing this with a friend who started a little smaller than me, so as she shrinks out of clothes, I shrink into them, which is handy :) Buy Adjustable. I have a dress that depending who you do it up, can fit a…

556 + 30 (for the poster above) + 43 for me = 629

just eat the the stuff that spoils quickest first! And Quinoa is awesome. I make fritters out of leftover (slightly past their prime) vegies and a couple eggs.

Eggs, spinach, cucumber, capsicum, avocado and tomatoes Boiled eggs are my go to, running out the door protein snack. the rest are a staple salad.

It doesn't matter how slow you go, you're still lapping all the people on the couch.

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Don't EVER throw away overripe bananas. Put them in the freezer for a rainy, baking day!

Doesn't it simply mean you are winning? I think most of us are actually aiming to lose SIZE, not really weight. We don't walk around with our weight printed on our foreheads. It's our size that others see that makes us ashamed. Apart from good health, losing size is the goal and you are doing it!

I had depression for 6 years.I overcame it with meds. The meds kept me sane. My amazing Dr's "Fantastic 5" is what cured me. 1. Sleep (8 hours uninterrupted, every night) 2. Meditation (10 mins undisturbed, use music if you want, as needed) 3. Exercise (apparently burns excess adrenaline that causes downward spirals) 4.…

It's on for 2 hours a day here! I am in! Rock hard abs, see you next week!

I have a smoothie and a boiled egg from the fridge. Boil half a dozen and peel them, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge. Boost your smoothie with some protein powder or quinoa

I know it sux doesn't it. I had a light meal of cold meats and salad and a tiny bit of potato salad, came home and logged thinking i was a star and it was the same as if I had gotten Maccas! You know now....

What an amazing and inspirational story. Thank you for sharing. Next step: Write a book about how you did it, and make millions!

I :heart: my Dinky Di vegetable peeler and my knife sharpener. Both less than $15 each and they make me happy every time I use them :love:

Yay you! Very motivational to hear about your success. I hope to be joining you really soon!

This is how long it took mine :sad: Then I spent about ten hours a day on it :noway:

I do this. i can't face solid food first thing in the morning - so I make a breakfast smoothie with milk, two tablespoons yoghurt, half a frozen banana, 5 frozen strawberries and a cup of spinach. can't even taste the spinach.

These are great suggestions. Also, I would add making better snack choices. You seem to go for high sugar stuff that makes your sugar peak and crash a lot. Have some lean protein instead. 10 almonds a boiled egg beef jerky (small portion) Eat it slowly, drink some water, and distract yourself like the above poster said.…

That was amazing. If all those people who said they did, went and drank a glass of water because of this topic (me included) you should be on the Health department payroll, Sir!

I am no expert. But from the reading I have done since starting here, the basic gist is try to get more calories from lean protein, and less from carbs, fat and sugar. Hope this helps!

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OK. I started making a list of movies to get and see, but then I realised there are too many spoilers on this thread!

yep, yep, yep, and The Lion King (when Mufasa dies, obviously) oh, and The Green Mile (I usually start crying right from the opening credits and go all the way through on this one, because i know what will happen)

Oo! oo! oo! I forgot one! To go out wearing a cute CORSET and little tulle skirt!

Nice size 12 dress look good on me! A bikini depending on what my Mummy's apron looks like after. D cup boobs or smaller :happy:

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Not hungry anymore. Forget logging and exercising, every time I get the urge to snack I'll just come and read this thread!

I found the tips given in a friends 'Quit smoking' quit really helped me quit My 2Litre a day Coke Zero habit. When a craving strikes: -put it off for 5 minutes (Go for a walk, watch a youtube clip, listen to a song on the radio) and the craving will go away. - have a drink of water - do something with your hands -…