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Sounds great!!

Try Lisa Lynn Chocolate Protein Shake at lisalynnfitness.com. Pure Protein mix is very good as well. Both brands offer 25 grams of proteiin and really keep you full. They can be stirred or mixed via blender. I usually add about 4 ounces of cold cofee to get that mocha taste which is really yummy. Other times, I will add…

I love Jillian! She really pushes you. I did two rounds of 30 Day Shred and lost inches vs. pounds. Overall, my posture improved as well as my endurance which I utilize for workouts at the gym. I am about to start Level 3 from Ripped in 30 and so far I love it!! Ripped is more intense than 30 Day Shred but it still offers…

The planks from Level 2 - the move was so hard on my shoulder. I would wake up with a stiff back to the point that I could barely move. I had to focus on doing Level 1 and 3 only. I am currently doing Ripped in 30 and will start Level 2 this week and I see that there are some plank excercises. Oh well, hope that my…

I love cats! I do not know how to post a photo on the thread but I have two cats: Tiger and Gabrielle. Tiger was a stray who was on my doorstep, so I guess he found me. Gabrielle is my boyfriend's cat. She is a Bengal cat and boy is she vocal!

Try Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred and Ripped in 30 - both are great.

People who post their before and after pictures from their dirty, messy rooms and bathrooms (i.e. pile of clothes on the floor, unmade bed, dirty carpet, items all over the bathroom counter). .

I would kill to be 145 right now :-). And, I will get there! Here is to the journey!

Jillian prefers that you do both Level 1 and 2 which equates to a 60 minute workout. Each workout is 30 mintues. Doing 15 days for the first level and then doing the last 15 days for the second level sounds like a good strategy. I am have working out to Level 1 only. Level 2 seems really advanced. Honestly I like 30 Day…

145 for me...

Yes, you can do ti. You will love 30 Day Shred. The first 5 days will be challenging but you will feel a difference in your endurance by Day 7. I have done 2 rounds of the 30 Day Shred and lost inches - 2 inches from hips, 1/2 from bust, 1 inch from stomach, 2 inches from arms. I did not loose any weight but overall feel…

You look phenomenal! You are so beautiful! Congrats on your great accomplishment! Any tips that you can share? What was your food and exercise strategy? I wish you continued success on your weight loss journey.

You look amazing! What a difference. Thank you for sharing your tips and being an inspiration.

You look so beautiful, amazing and so much younger! Thank you for sharing your weight loss tips and being an inspiration. I sooo love that jacket! I wish you continued sucess in your fitness journey.

The photos capture two different individuals. You look beautiful and amazing! What a difference you have made for yourself. You look awesome!

to clarify the wine corks can be purchased at Target or Pier 1. Also, if she likes cocktails or gourmet foods a gift card from Specs would be nice as well.

Some gifts that are acceptable would be a bottle of wine or some nice, classy looking wine corks (if she drinks). You can get this at either Target or Pier 1. Also, a nice scented candle or a "functional" gift card (i.e starbucks or Mr. Carwash to have her car cleaned),

It looks like you lost more than 10 lbs. Isn't it amazing what a 10 lb difference makes? You looking amazing and beautiful! The transformation is so obvious! I wish you continued sucess on your fitness journey.

Wow - you look awesome! Thank you for providing the progressive pictures. Your body's transformation is noticeable. Could you provide tips on your diet? What foods did you avoid, etc. Many thanks for sharing and I wish you continued success on your fitness journey.

You look awesome and so much younger! Thank you for sharing your story and tips - you are an inspiration.

You look amazing and awesome! Thanks for sharing and providing inspiration!

I feel your frustration and concern and commend your willingness to correct the situation all together. I gained 10 lbs in 2008 and then I gained 25 lbs over the last 2 years. Like you, I am so mad at myself for letting this happened. I joined MFP to set things right and get back on the wagon. Being healthy, watching what…

Thank you for being an inspiration. You look awesome. Your accomplishment is greatly noticeable. You are right - we can do this!

Awesome transformation! You look amazing!

You look amazing! The transformation is noticeable! Congrats to your weight loss with more to come!

Just finished watching "Bag of Bones" on A&E - had the series recorded. It was okay

That is a great site - bodygallery.com

You look amazing! What a huge difference. I love your style of clothes. What strategies did you implment in your weight loss efforts? Many thanks :-)

What a great post, both heartbreaking and inspiring. I oved it and your view of letting your self go. Here is to the journey where we do let ourselves go.

I have done the same as well. Just be sure to log everything you eat and remember that the scale does not tell every thing. I also recommned using Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred DVD. Though I did not loose any weight, I have lost at least 4 inches from it. I combine it with my other workouts as well. Please feel free to…