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Booty Bump. Great information and motivation.

You might just be my new hero.

My husband had the same situation with a man in a pick up truck. One morning my husband flipped him off. This guy threw his truck in reverse and then tried to run my husband over, several times, going back and forth with his truck. Don't confront. You don't know what kind of crazy you're dealing with. Take down the make,…

20 some years ago I used to get up at 5:30 in the am to do that DVD before work. The nicest weight related compliment I ever received was during that time. A woman told me I was skinnier every time she saw me, and I did feel quite svelte. I think it's very effective done regularly. Like stated above, I don't think it will…

My grandmother used to make the worlds richest fudge with this, the old fashioned way, with a candy thermometer and skill. Not lo cal, but worth it. Loved reading all the great ways to use it.

This is a great idea! I would add how I feel/felt at the time, too. Thanks for the idea.

Bumping for all the great tips. Thanks!:smile:

Get a good pair of shoes. Not all brands are created equal. Some really "good" shoes make my feet hurt. Find the ones that are good for you. Try a combo of walking and running, Don't feel you have to run the whole way/time. Pay attention to those pains, if it's more than just mild discomfort, make adjustments. I pushed a…

Donate them knowing that somewhere is a woman who worked really hard to go from a size 24 to an 18 and will be thrilled to find your lovely donations at a price she can afford. Congrats on all your hard work.

Next time you go to the hair salon for a trim, ask them to work with you to find a way to best keep your hair out of your way when you work out. They might know of some things we haven't thought of. Your hair is gorgeous.

Mother Nature is a shrew. Bloat?

Congrats on the weight loss and the pregnancy!

Thanks for sharing. Hearing how you overcame a year long plateau is very inspiring. Never give up. Never surrender! Great wedding pic.

I'd love a recipe for this, if you have one to share. Thanks. :smile:

I second this. I like the one with currants and nuts. You won't even need the full serving. I also like sugar free chocolate pudding, sugar free fudgicles, 100 calorie pack cocoa coated almonds,the mini dove chocolates which slow you down having to unwrap them, and Sees (Seas?) chocolate lollipops. I think there's also a…

Seems I'm working 10 times as hard, and only maintaining. At least when I was 16, I'd workout and lose. Dislike! Dis Like, I say!! :grumble:

All great ideas. I think maybe Mary needs a tattoo!!

Excellent point. This is also true in science, certainly as it pertains to health and weight loss. It is ever changing as new discoveries are made. Another point, anybody ever take a statistics class? One of the first things you learn is that studies are often skewed by who is paying for them, and what the goal is. For…

Exactly this! I was just wondering how these certain people got the "expert" gold start by their name! How do you know in real life they aren't 500 lbs., junk food eating, couch jockeys who know absolutely nothing about fitness, diet, or "science". Because they say so? Having all their credentials after their name also…

OP, I haven't read any of the posts to which you are referring, but I do agree with you. There is a "Pack" mentality on the forums. I often wonder if the phone tree gets activated, "we got another one", and these particular people show up in droves. Ignore them. They are so set in their own ideas and way of doing things,…

It happens. Don't beat yourself up. Sounds like you've been doing great, and 19 lbs. is wonderful progress. Do your exercise, and get back to it tomorrow. Maybe ask your dr. if your b. control has any side affects like hunger.

OP, my sincerest apologies. You stated you were new to the MFP forums. Here's what you need to know. You will bump into a Lot of people who feel very, Very strongly that they are Right, and their way is the Only way! Take it in stride. They mean well. I've never tried your approach. I don't think I could do it, but then,…

That's so awesome!! Congratulations. You're the first person I've seen who actually did it for 30 consecutive days, and finished!! I did it for 24 days, and never made it back for 25. You're an inspiration!

Thoughts and prayers for all those affected by the Boston bombing. Cowardly, sick act.

What an amazing transformation! Congratulations on all your hard work. Insanity seems to give amazing results. My husband and I may have to give it a shot. Thanks for sharing your pictures!

Black coffee, 2 oranges, 1/2 oz of apricot cheese, and 1/2 a Jimmy Dlight sandwich. About 232 calories.

You look great. You found what works for you, and stuck with it. Great job! Thanks for sharing your inspiring journey.

:drinker: That's awesome! Congrats! Here's to smaller jeans zipping!

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You look great. Congratulations. My mom and uncle lost loads of weight by reducing their carbs. Don't bother explaining yourself to people on these sites. You offered sound advice to the OP based on what has worked for you, and that is what the OP asked. We aren't all made the same, so we won't all lose weight the same. We…