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Thanks everyone... just reading your posts of encouragement & understanding is a start in the right direction! :) I appreciate that you took the time to write. I, too, was weighing myself daily back then - which actually helped me a lot (I know some folks think that's bad - but I think if you're realistic about it - and…

Well... I reached my goal initially: Started at 145lbs - ended at 121lbs (which was actually 4lbs below my GW - though still healthy for my 5'4" frame). I'm back here becaused I gained a little & saw old habits creeping back. So... I re-joined at 125, and I'm at 124... 3 or 4lbs to go! :o)

Trader Joe's Kale, Spinach & Greek Yogurt Dip!!! It's only like 30 calories or something for 2 Tablespoons. And it goes great on a rice cake or as a dip for baby carrots. It's soooo yummy and SO few calories!

I can SO relate to those things! There were other things, too... life goals for me, but ^^ was totally true, too!

Took this in June of 2012... and she still looks as beautiful as ever! :wink:

The only thing that kind of bugs me is folks who either 1) Don't clean up after themselves (leave trash in a locker, empty shampoo bottles in the showers, used paper towels on the counters, etc.) and 2) Don't turn off their machine's TV when they're done. I walk in and there are 3 empty treadmills with 3 TVs going... just…

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TEA SAVED ME!!! :) Seriously - it totally helped me reach my GW for the same reasons... it curbed my cravings! My favorite teas I found that helped me: 1. Coconut Chai (by Zhena's Gypsy Tea - black tea, though!) 2. Sugar Plum (by Celestial Seasoning - it's seasonal, but you can get it from their web site!) 3. Bengal Spice…

Super Fit!

I grew up with 4 men, including my burly union laborer dad... so this gal is actually starving for "girly" stuff! Haha! Yet I am who I am - I work in a male dominated industry and was a volunteer firefighter for fun for 10 years. I don't mind manual labor at all. I can fix my own car (for most stuff), and I enjoy it. I can…

Flo Rida - "Good Feeling"

Wow!!! Congratulations - you are an AMAZING woman. You look fabulous! Great work!

Equestrian - specifically eventing!

Hamstrings are the backs of your legs. Here's a nice simple article I just found with an explaination on hamstring involvment & some stretches. http://www.womenfitness.net/hamstring_back.htm Cheers!

It sounds like you need to take baby steps! Plank is excellent - but it's hard, so don't be discouraged if you can't do it for long at 1st! I do think it's good for all over core strengthing, though. I would NOT do "superman's" until you gain more strength- they are good, but back extensions are hard on you. I would focus…

I was able to drop beer, wine, and most alcohol with no prob. BUT... I have a weakness for margaritas in the summertime. Ugh! Talk about empty (but yummy) calories. And there always seems to be a bowl of tortilla chips and salsa right next to the glass, too... damn you!!! Haha!

I was in a very similar boat. I really think you will find MFP very helpful. We sound similar - I came on here to drop about 20 lbs. or so, and keep it off. I hit my goal (I started this at around 145 lbs., and I am now at 122 lbs.), and continue to use MFP for support to keep me level headed! Call out to your friends,…

A 1997 White Honda Civic. It's the newest car I've ever owned (before this I had a 1980 Datsun). It was also the most money I ever spent on a car... $5K. It gets great gas mileage, is easy to park, & it is totally reliable (which makes it a dream car). I would recommend a used Honda to anyone who is looking for a daily…

We have two large veggie gardens - and my goal for this week (and all summer) is not to let any of those fresh veggies go to waste! I'm eating a ton more veggies that way - and sharing with people at work. Green beans, various squash, peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, snap peas, lettuce, asparagus, celery, strawberries, and…

I totally agree with all the comments so far - especially the ones about "body type." Still, I want to add another suggestion that may help you achieve long lean muscle. Look into a Bar Class - for example "Karve (located in Arizona & Utah, I think), "Bar Method" (all over U.S.) or "Dailey Method." Also - a good Pilates…

My guy ROCKS - and I love him to no end. Is he on board? Well... not really. I mean - he eats what I cook and never complains. He's almost always up for a walk. But he eats a lot!!! And he's a snacker - which is tough for me at times. Especially when he busts out a sack of tortilla chips and homemade guacamole - or cuts up…

I LOVE Mr. Rogers so much. He was so special... really helped me as I was growing up. You HAVE to see this video on You Tube - it's done by the Symphony of Science folks. It's called "Garden of Your Mind" - a Mr. Rogers remix... very cool. Here's the link (cut and paste): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFzXaFbxDcM

Love cucumber in my water! Or some mint leaves! I also sometimes add a splash of fruit juice. For an intense workout - I like Nuun tabs. I use just a half a tab, generally! Also... some days I drink an "Emergen-C" - I like all flavors!

Oh man - that is a TON of fiber and an awful lot of protein. I bet it's just too heavy and way more fiber (all in one sitting) than your system is use to. Fiber is awesome, but when I take in that amount of fiber (especially soluable fiber) - I get super full and bloated, too. Give you body time to adjust - those little…

I, too, would like to offer some words of support. Like many of these posters have said (in so many words), you are precious.... you are not a burden... you are not a drain on society. There are no easy answers, and those who tell you to "snap out of it" are simply ignorant of the suffering you experience. Things can…

146lbs I believe was my heaviest weight. I've been maintaining between 121-123 for the past few months. :)

navywife... pediatrician

Wow... I can see the resemblance for sure! What a wierdo, though! hahaha! Anyway, I've been told I look like Cate Blanchett - though from this profile pic... I probably look like Mr. Ed! :laugh:

I'll check her out, thanks for the suggestion. :o)

:tongue: Juanes! I love "La Camisa Negra!" :smile: