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You're right - you are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing. You look absolutely fantastic. Bet you feel tremendous - you look it!

Name: Joie Goal for August 31: 123.5 (56 kgs) 8/1: 135 lbs (61.3 kgs) 8/5: 137 lbs (62.3 kgs) - birthday party & cake. No-no!! 8/12: 136 lbs (61.7 kgs) 8/19: 8/26: 8/31:

Name: Joie Goal for August 31: 123.5 (56 kgs) 8/1: 135 (61.3 kgs) 8/5: 137 (62.3 kgs) - birthday party & cake. No-no!! 8/12: 8/19: 8/26: 8/31:

Amazing results! Sexxxxy!

Since I've only joined today, I better not have a rest day. I have done the ab challenges for the 2nd & 3rd to catch up. Now I feel on track with everyone. See you tomorrow...

Hi, I'm kinda late joining - I've only just found this challenge. It sounds like fun. The mini challenge idea is good too. Drinking water, at least 8 glasses, hopefully will be a challenge I can do. Good luck everyone!

Name: Joie Goal for August 31: 123.5 (56 kgs) 8/1: 135 (61.3 kgs) 8/5: 8/12: 8/19: 8/26: 8/31: Coming from Sydney, Australia pounds don't mean as much as kilos so please understand why I've added the kilos in parenthesis - just so I could understand my own entries! Good luck everyone. Special shout out to my friend…

You're an inspiration indeed. Thank you for sharing your success.

I hope I've made the cut off. Please add me, I'd like to participate. Thanks

hi, i did my first 5k Color Run in Sydney, Australia this year. it was a blast & i would recommend it to anyone, whether they are runners or walkers. it's just a fun way to exercise

Luthien, congratulations! You're a generous winner, sharing your success story will definitely help to inspire others. Can't wait for the before & after pics. More power to you.

Bless you! Thank you for sharing, you're a fantastic example. You look sooo fit, man! Just gorgeous. Your new love & daughter must be thrilled. Boy, your US relations must be stunned. How did your co-challenger go?

AWESOME! You deserve every success for overcoming all those obstacles. Thank you for sharing.

you look fantastic. you're a wonderful example for all us to follow. thank you for sharing your photos - inspirational indeed!

You're an inspiration to others now. Thank you.

Hi, I get stuff from a UK site called Wiggle. If you purchase over a certain $ amount, postage is free. They are cheaper than the retail shops in Sydney. wiggle.co.uk

Hi Luthien, good question (always wondered the same thing) I'd be interested in the posts to this. Will keep monitoring.

That's what success looks like - congratulations, you're an inspiration. Thank for sharing, specially your pictorial story.

Fantastic achievement! Congratulations, I hope you stay med-free forever & ever!!!

Amazing, you're a gift to your family & all of us on MFP. Thank you for sharing your story. The photos really illustrated your struggle & eventual triumph. Good luck for the future.

Ok, I'll take part. 15 lbs is about 6-7 kgs (I live in Sydney, Australia). 28th Oct - current weight is 65.8 kg (about 144lbs) so it'll be wonderful to be approaching less than 60 kg by Christmas 11th Nov - next weigh in Xmas day target - 59 kg See you then, fingers crossed. Good luck everyone!

Hi, what's the DASH eating plan? I'm a T2D too and would like help in the weight loss dept. Maintaining motivation to train would also be ideal.

Exercise can cause your blood sugar levels to increase a little, so long as it goes down a short time after. Measure yourself before exertion (exercise, housework) then measure again afterwards. You might be like some diabetics whose sugars increase slightly owing to exercise. Good luck.

You're amazing!

You two look fantastic. You must feel great. And you are doing the best thing for your daughter: being wonderful role models as well as ensuring you'll be around to see her mature into a beautiful woman. Keep up your great work.

Fitbit is a fancy pedometer. I have one and love it. I've left it at home a few times and regretted it. It's almost as essential as my mobile phone. it's works a motivator and reminds me to get more sleep! Check out the website www.fitbit.com

For me, commitment starts small. Just promise to log once day at a time; and before you know it, you've logged for a week, etc. When you starting logging your food and tracking your calorie intake it's hard to miss the picture it's painting about what you (no one else) are doing to yourself. It can be a bit daunting and a…

Hi, interested in adding me as a friend? I'm female, 50 yo, a mum to 3 kids, have a loving partner, living in Sydney and needing to lose for now 6 kgs, then another 5, then another 5. Hope to hear from you.

I turned 50 this year and so far loving it - love telling people I'm 50. Would love to start a MFP friendship - add me!

what a great idea to have dessert-free days. As a diabetic 3-4 alcohol-free days per week is also recommended so I can add the dessert-free days too. of course, for me 2 weeks out of 4 per month of no cheese should make a big difference in my weight struggle but life w/o cheese is almost too diabolical to imagine!