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WOW!! You didn't realize you looked different?? Are you nuts?!! You look worlds different! Absolutely amazing and completely inspiring. Good for you!! :)

Hey, good for you!! I hit -17lbs this morning and I've just decided that's a good enough number for me to celebrate (I never did celebrate 10lbs). This weekend I am going to buy myself a clutch purse from Stella and Dot's new fall line, and a new pair of runners for fall. I haven't decided what my next celebratory goal…

I feel the same way, I'll friend you!!

Depends how big you are to start with and where the weight is coming off. The bigger you are the less visible each pound is. I'm quite big and have only lost 14lbs so far, but when I was at 12lbs a co-worker mentioned noticing it in my waist. This is the last place I gained and I'm not super large there so I'm assuming all…

Don't starve yourself before, but your metabolism will be burning higher after.

Swimming or some sort of easy water aerobics? The water makes it easier on your body & joints.

Make something in a crock pot in bulk. Turkey chili, mexican chicken (chicken, salsa, black beans), etc. Portion it out and freeze it in containers. That's what I do every Sunday (okay, every Sunday that I actually have my shiat together). It might be a few dollars to buy but it lasts a while. Also, stuff like beans,…

I have a similar chicken & salsa crockpot recipe... It's called "mexican chicken" and it's basically the same, chicken with salsa poured over top, except on top of that I add a large can (or two) of rinsed black beans. Sometimes (because I like heat) I add a few banana peppers overtop the salsa, and a few slices of lemon…

I don't think fibre has ever made me feel bloated and gassy. I usually feel pretty good after eating fibre... so not sure what it is about those bars, but I've heard they're actually not very good for you.

I don't know if it will stay mixed or not... maybe enough that if you can give it a quick shake it will be fine? What I've started doing is bringing my blender bottle to work in my gym bag and putting a container of milk in the fridge at work (you could get a small carton or one of the 1cup ones) and at lunch time I just…

Oh my, that is heartbreaking. If you're anything like me then I'm going to say your PMS is a leading cause in you being so emotional over this. I totally get that. It must be tough to see how far you've come yet still feel so far away from your goal. I imagine I'll have days like this when I get to your point too. I guess…

Choose today to get back on. :) Google some low-calorie high volume foods to eat before/during your period. If all you want to do is eat, eat, eat, then allow yourself but be mindful of what you eat. I like low-cal rice crackers with light laughing cow cheese, some wine, as well as fruit, and I'll make up a stir fry with…

Sounds like a fantastic meal for a PMS induced carbohydrate craving. It would probably be really yummy with a bag of frozen asian mixed veggies tossed in, too. Thanks!!

Two days with nothing but water and maple syrup? Narsty! I would love to do a liquid cleanse but not sure I could last a day let alone two. What about if you drink water and take lots of vitamins and maybe a protein shake made with water (not milk)? Ah, what do I know.

Way to go! Can't wait until I can say the same!! :)

I desire a good kickboxing workout tonight and a big *kitten* steak shish kabob for dinner! I also desire a phone call with my best friend, because we don't live close and it's been a while.

Good job, you look fantastic!!

I've been staying at about the same weight as well and I think I need to up my calories slightly. Maybe there is some truth to this whole "eating your excercise calories back" thing.

LOL about the vampire jokes-- if I think of any, I'll let you know. If this is a health concern then definitely listen to your doctor. 1400 sounds like a good starting point to me though, if you're more comfortable climbing up slowly.

Is there a cute boy next door who likes pie? GIVE IT AWAY! lol Or better yet... learn some new healthier pie recipes or learn to make something all together different.

Maybe it's time to take another read of that signature you have. But, truly- I wasn't ever successful in my journey until I was mentally ready. Figure out how to stop blocking yourself mentally and the rest will come.

Love the buzz cut... but I guess it depends on the shape of his head, lol. Some guys can rock the bald and some can't. Most can.

I was crossing a sidewalk and some guy came buy on a bicycle and nearly mowed me over. He cursed at me for being in his way and when I told him that his bicycle didn't belong on the sidewalk, he called me a "fat pig". I may be fat but I've never been a "pig". I cried for hours when I got home. Usually I would want to stuff…

LOL >> I guess it's okay to eat a ding dong for breakfast, so long as it's only 10% of the time and you eat healthy the other 90%! So I guess no ding dong for lunch then, eh? ;) I'd happily be your friend as well. I'll send you a request.

As far as your friend goes- It took me a long time to realize that everyone has to be their own priority... so while I'm sure your friend wants to work out with you, she has to put herself first, and right now that might mean spending more time doing other things. On the flip side of that, you have to put yourself first-…

Great idea! It's the little things, right? Today I went shopping and got some paint & supplies to paint my condo (it's a yellow colour and I HATE it!) and I got a new garbage can. I know that shouldn't be really exciting but I hate the under-sink one I currently have and a functional life makes a woman happy, right?!

Hey, congratulations!! Those are great accomplishments.... I think successful weight loss is made up of all those little things you learn to change. That's something I'm still learning for myself.

Well that's a mouth full... but very good points and definitely something to think about.

I read this same article as well, and it did say that the government is contemplating doing this in ONLY extreme circumstances where every other possible option has already been exhausted. Parents have a responsibility to provide for their children, and that doesn't just mean a roof over their heads but HEALTHY food in…

I'm fairly new to this whole thing but since I've started some of my staples are a high fibre whole grain bread. I usually either eat a couple of slices in the morning with eggs or peanut butter or else I have it as a sandwhich for a quick dinner option. TMI maybe- but it helps keep me regular which helps me drop weight…