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The first two pictures are at my heaviest (188lbs) and the last picture is current (152lbs). Still have 22lbs to go but I'm getting there!

The top two pictures are my heaviest. The bottom picture is actually from just a few minutes ago :) I'm 5'3" SW was 188lbs. My CW is 152 lbs. I still have a long ways to go to my GW but I'm getting there. Slow and steady wins the race, right?

I'm gonna put in another vote for 30 Day Shred. I'm currently doing it and it's short and very effective.

I bought 5lb weights at the same time I bought the DVD thinking that 5lbs would be no biggie but it is tough. When I'm doing those squat and presses, my shoulders BURNED! Try experimenting a bit to see if the weight is comfortable for you. If not, lower it down but don't go too low. You want to feel that burn because then…

I am on Level 2, Day 3. I love the 30 Day Shred so far. After the very first day, my legs were SORE. I don't even think sore describes it. I couldn't even bend to sit down but I pushed through it and kept at it and I'm seeing the results. I am stronger than I was on Day 1 and I FINALLY am able to do a real push up instead…

Thank you! I'm checking these out now.

Please note that the "big, beefy guys" comment was not meant to be offensive in any manner! My boyfriend also said the same thing and that they may actually be very helpful to me. As a woman, it's just intimidating.

I've been eating 1,200 for a while. I changed my goals today to lose 1lb per week and it upped my calories to 1,310. Maybe that'll work? I'm trying to get off these last 30lbs the same way I got rid of the first 30 but it's proving to be quite difficult. The 30 Day Shred is circuit training. She combines cardio, strength…

It baffles me how you could do 3.5-4 hours of cardio a day, eat between 900-1,000 calories a day and still manage to function. You are putting yourself into starvation mode. You need to log everything with accuracy. Do you own a food scale? If not I highly recommend one. They truly are a must have in the dieting world. I…

I did this as well. I've incorparted more protein in my diet, allowing me to feel fuller throughout the day. I know what it's like to diet and feel like you're starving yourself. The longer I'm here (MFP), the more I learn from other users. Adding more protein made a HUGE difference for me but you still have to have the…

Amy Lee from Evanescence

We are our own worst enemies. Sometimes, we criticize ourselves more than we should. It's easy to point out our own flaws because we have to live with them and see them every single day. Honestly, the best thing you can ever do is love yourself for who you are. Whether you're feeling extra fatty that day or not, enjoy your…

Logging isn't always easy, especially with children. For me, it's a lot easier to pre-plan my meals so I can log them when I have some down time. For example, I log my foods for the next day at night time when my daughter is asleep. Or when I'm at work, I'll log my dinner for that night so I don't have to worry about…

I would get rid of Swag or Swagger. Those two words make no sense to me.

My boyfriend and I giggle like teenagers every time someone says this word. He hates it and it truly just sounds weird.

Maybe I worded that the wrong way. I didn't mean to make it sound matter of fact. That's just what works for me. After not eating past 7PM for so long, I've grown used to it and snacking at night doesn't ever cross my mind anymore. Everyone is different. Congratulations on your weight loss though!

It's considered a myth and there's been a lot of discussion over it but here's a link that sort of explains: http://life.dailyburn.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-real-reasons-you-shouldnt-eat-after-7pm-if-you-want-to-lose-weight/

Obviously everyone has their own opinions on this issue. One person thinks it is terrible and the other doesn't. My opinion is that if you can have a slice of pizza or two and still reach your goal, then congratulations to you and you're awesome for doing it. Not everyone can diet the way others do. You simply do whatever…

Eating late at night, even when you have calories left, is always a bad idea. I usually don't eat past 7PM unless it's a special occasion of some sort. You just need to have the willpower to say no. Remember why you're trying to lose weight and ask yourself what you would rather. Would you rather snack on that bag of chips…

I have this problem too. A lot of people do. You hit the snooze until the last minute when you know you officially NEED to get up and get ready. It could be a number of things. You might not be getting enough sleep but like yourself, even when I get 8-10 hours of sleep at night, I still find myself exhausted in the…

I think you look awesome in both but the green one definitely pops! Good luck :)