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My mom turned me on to the 99 cent store and the dollar store for stuff (I love that someone already posted that! :-)... Like canned goods, the individual drink packets (like crystal light but other brands --much cheaper!), cereal, etc. I know money might be tight, but could you split a membership to Sam's or Costco? You…

I love wearing cute summer dresses too! Dresses and skirts are not only a staple for people who are losing weight, but on the flip side, when TOM rears its ugly head.... dresses are pretty forgiving ;-)

They are so yummy though!!!! MMMMM.... I swear they must use crack because they are addictive ;-) I limit myself to one, but if I have 2, then I have to eat less of something else.

Jason, As I stated in my 1st response (to your original post), lap band surgery is a TOOL to HELP you lose weight. It cannot and will not be your saving grace if you do not follow the program. I had lap band surgery in January of 2009 and lost 100 lbs by my first year. Then I lost my way. It wasn't strictly that I was…

Definitely worth it (as are YOU!) Can only afford once a week or every other week? That's absolutely fine. I worked out with a trainer for a year, doing weekly sessions. Since we only did once a week, instead of working out upper or lower body, we did a full body workout each time. I really liked this since you aren't…

Taht's awesome! Way to go!

Awesome tips everyone! I am SOOOO having this very problem as well and it SUCKS!!!! You guys ROCK :-)

Chenoachem --- Thanks for the links! I haven't looked at the 2nd one but I bookmarked the first one. I may even end up registering for a class at Run On! I've been doing interval jogging stints on my own but this may be what I need to lose the last 30 lbs.

My sister bought me some Dr. Scholl's fitness walkers (they were onsale at Sears, she had a coupon and there ended up less than $20!). I workout. Like 5 days a week, at least for an hour each day. I wore them to run errands and to take the dog for a walk. I was skeptical. But the next day, my calves and quads were SORE!…

My sister bought me some Dr. Scholl's fitness walkers (they were onsale at Sears, she had a coupon and there ended up less than $20!). I workout. Like 5 days a week, at least for an hour each day. I wore them to run errands and to take the dog for a walk. I was skeptical. But the next day, my calves and quads were SORE!…

I feel you! I had my lap band in January of 08, lost 100 lbs in the first year and then plateaued and yo-yoed for the following year. I just started getting back on track in February. Like you, I had a problem with an obstruction (got something stuck) and had to have all the fluid removed and had to start over with the…

Are you eating enough protein and fiber? That's what will fill you up. Are you eating whole grains, instead of white, processing flour? That too will fill up up. Are you drinking enough water through the day? If you are not, try drinking a full, 8 oz glass of water before you eat lunch. A lot of times we mistake thirst for…

You are welcome! Hope it helps. Keep us posted. PS-- in the Abs Diet book, they mention adding flax seed to smoothies and other stuff to add extra fiber (for an added feeling of fullness) without adding too many extra calories. I've tried it in my smoothies and it's good. haven't tried it in yogurt but I did try it in my…

Hey girl! I literally just finished reading an article in June's Shape issue called "Superfoods for flat abs." I try to do a lot of research, whether it's health/fitness magazines, online articles (like Web MD), or even books on different topics. What I've come across is that you can do all the cardio and weight training…

Here, here! I love it too! For me, exercising is my "ME" time. It's MY time to focus on me, my health, and my general well being. I get REALLY cranky if I don't get quality "ME" time. I love hitting the gym for a jaunt on the treadmill or elliptical and pulling on my iPod and not listening to anyone, not doing anything for…

Hi there. I don't have the answer you are looking for, but have you tried the Starbucks bottled frappucinos? They have light mixes now -- in mocha and in vanilla. They can be a little pricey ($5.99 at Wal-mart for a 4 pack) but that's cheaper than as many drinks you would get at Starbucks or Mickey Ds! I love them only 100…

Well, I don't know about forever, ever! But definitely will use it for a long time. Yes, if you do research, it's been said that the people who are the most successful are the ones who write it down...not just WHAT they eat but when and why. However, I think I will keep on with MFP because of the support and encouragement…

The support is amazing, inspirational, and very motivating...and yes, it is just as, if not more addictive than Facebook ;-) Sending friend request.

Woo hoo! That's a great feeling! yay you ;-)

Awesome story. What a great feeling!

Thank you so much for posting this!!! A lot of people may not want to hear this, but it's the truth. You have to be accountable through your diet and plenty of exercise. I know this is what I needed to hear! I slacked off last year and was down to 4 days a week of workouts. I'm at my most successful doing 5-6 times a week,…

These sound yummy! Thanks so much for sharing. I've never been a fan of just plain old chocolate chip cookies, so anytime I see oatmeal cookies, I perk up ;-) Can't wait to make these!

Thanks everyone! And good luck to everyone on their health and fitness journey :-)

Fantastic!!! You look great and have an accomplishment to be proud of :-) What a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!

I had surgery last May (well, May 2009) to remove some fibroids. I had a totally of 14, yes 14!, of them and they weighed a total of about 500 grams. The biggest one was 13 cm..... My GN said I had 2 really huge ones that were like the size of 2 baseballs and they were at the BACK of my uterus, so that caused the bulk of…

I'm on a budget too so that's why I'm saving up for my "goal weight splurge" ;-) I actually want to start doing 5ks as well! I started jogging outdoors in the spring but I live in TX and now that we're consistently getting weather in the high 90s and in triple digits, thats been put on hold for now. But I started doing the…

Shopping is fun when you are shopping for smaller sizes :-) Good luck to both of you! I remember when I first realized I no longer HAD to shop at the "big girl shops".... it was a real eye opener to see how far I came. You'll get there!

That's fantastic! You must feel great about your success. Thanks for sharing and keeping everyone else motivated.

Yum :-) Keep 'em coming :-)

Thanks for sharing! Inner thighs are one of my worst problem areas.