franciscoj1

You are my music soul mate :)

I can see we all have a lot in common when it comes to barriers. TIME! I need more of it! Mommy guilt: I've been gone at work all day, how am I supposed to leave my baby in the evenings to go exercise? By the time I get done and showered it's his bed time. :( Food: This isn't as difficult because I tend to get distracted…

I'm almost back to my pre pregnancy weight, with a 5 month old boy. I'd love to join!

I AM!!!!! Johnston!

I was at the highest weight I've ever been (not counting pregnancy) when I was in HS. No thanks!

They're going about this the wrong way. Make healthy organic food cheaper, and more readily accessible.

LMAO!!

Drizzling a little bit of EVOO is good on salad (just don't go too crazy). Also lemon juice, salt, and pepper go a long way. Any "light" dressing at the super market. You can also buy spray on salad dressing that is just a light mist coating and only like 5 calories a spritz.

I had to quit on August 23, 2010- the day I found out I was pregnant. I also had to quit cold turkey, my guilty conscience wasn't going to let me do that to my unborn child. It's been over a year and I still want a cigarette every day. You have to want it, not be forced into it (like I was). Some helpful tips: Read quit…

wine > cake

My birthday is TODAY!!!!!!!! I'm eating what I want but still exercising. My goal this week is just maintain. Hope you have a good birthday as well!

Boobs are always the first thing to go when I lose weight :( Push up bra here I come!

I am totally stunned at the difference in your appearance! I have such a similar story. Started out in the upper 200's from a pregnancy, my goal is about 160 as well. Only difference is that i'm 5'10" and even at 173 don't look NEARLY as good as you do. You have defnitely given me hope that my body will bounce back after…

I too, thought this was about straightening your hair.

No wonder I always get so sweaty after a make out session.

Congratulations on 6 months! I'm STILL craving every single day after over a year without a cigarette. I stopped the moment I found out I was pregnant with my son. He was all the inspiration I needed! Now that I'm no longer pregnant though, it is definitely harder to resist. Every day is a battle, but I'm not giving up.…

I feel like I just wasted half an hour of my life reading this entire thread. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are culturally created concepts. Who says you have to eat at a certain time of the day? Who says you have to eat bacon and eggs or cereal for breakfast? Just listen to your body and do what feels right. For me, eating…

Count me in! CW: 186 GW: 181 Wahoo :)

Don't feel bad about your progress, and don't give up! You have joined MFP which is already a great step toward your goals! As far as staying motivated, set yourself mini goals, and give yourself rewards for achieving them. I take it 10 pounds at a time. Also, you CAN eat chocolate and still lose weight. Just remember to…

The one time I put the scale away, I gained 30 pounds. I have to weigh myself daily to keep motivated. Although, everyone is different. I know plenty of people who say the opposite. Good luck!

Thanks everyone!