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Everything in moderation, right? I'd do both!!! :laugh:

Haha thank you! Maybe I'll go back and splurge on those jeans! :blushing:

It so funny that you said that because the other day my cousin looked at a picture of me on FB from a few years ago and commented on how young I looked. She wasn't being rude at all but it made me think, "I looked young because I was skinny! *cries in a corner*" LOL! To the original poster, you look AMAZING!!!

I like coconut milk in my cereal (Kashi Go Lean, usually) and in my coffee. I currently drink the unsweetened kind, but I recommend if you're new to it trying vanilla. I think its only 80 calories per cup, similar to skim milk. It has a little coconut flavor without being overwhelming so it is kind of like a little bit of…

I'm totally doing this. February wasn't the best weight-loss month for me and I wanted March to be focused on running a race (the 10th), enjoying St. Patrick's Day, and feeling like my body has changed. I hope to see a significant loss by April 1st but I want to see that loss after feeling committed to my body's health,…

^^^ That is so important to remember. I weight myself more than once a week, but when I was doing it every day I drove myself nuts. You have to give your body time to register the work you've done. Don't get discouraged!!! :flowerforyou:

Totally agree! I also get why you want to make sure that you "stick to something", it is important to feel like you have control and power to achieve your goals. One thing I would say is to make sure you don't beat yourself up if you go a little off track- the track doesn't go away just because you hopped off for a second!…

I'm ovo-lacto, and I also eat fish. I eat eggs for breakfast like it is my JOB! My advice would be to maybe have a two-egg omelet with veggies like tomatoes, onions, and peppers. You can also make mini egg quiches in a muffin tin with veggies in them. You can refrigerate them and heat them up for breakfast with some fruit.…

Yep! No matter what people say about it, I will NOT give it up!

THIS. This this this. The trick is knowing the difference, but I'm a believer that there isn't one type of cheater- thanks for putting that more eloquently than I could!

I adore Diet Coke/ Pepsi (I'm not picky) and I used to drink one (at least) every day. That was when I was at my thinnest, healthiest mind and body. Currently, I drink them occasionally (admittedly I'm going to go buy a case today and probably have more than one) and have been losing weight consistently. I LOVE the stuff…

One of my go-to staples is a baked sweet potato with steamed broccoli and feta cheese on top. It is really filling, healthy, and the feta adds a burst of flavor to it all. It probably takes max 10 minutes to put together and the ingredients aren't to expensive. Best wishes!

Wow you had a lot going on! Well, first I moved home and was less strict about what I was eating. Then I ran a race that ultimately blew out my knee and because in my warped world there was no other form of exercise than running, I just stopped doing anything. Began drinking more wine and eating more cheese (Put some Pinot…

OMG this board made my day. I've been complaining about being cold since I began losing weight and my boyfriend just looks at me like I'm nuts. My hands are usually a little chillier than most, but sometimes I just feel chilled. I'm not glad anyone else is cold out there, but I am glad I'm not the only one to notice this…

I don't really know too much about calorie cycling other than what I've heard from Jillian Michaels' podcast but I know from experience that for me, having one day a week where I eat 300-400 calories more than usual seems to help keep the weight going down. I'm interested to see what others have to say about your question,…

Mine is too, and definitely not because I'm trying to hide my choices from anyone but rather I prefer being accountable to myself ONLY. I love supporting and be supported by my MFP friends and luckily I think none of them would judge my choices, but keeping my diary private keeps the journey about ME and my personal…

Valentine's Day is definitely one of my "check-points" for weight loss! Height- 5'1'' CW- 133.something :smile: GW (by Valentine's Day)- 125 I love setting mini goals, they really help me keep on track. Thanks for starting this group!

I agree with this... Maybe get a flavored vodka so it tastes more like a fruity fizzy drink than alcohol. Congrats on four years with the guy!!! :flowerforyou:

Congrats on the weight loss! I suffered from pretty severe anorexia a couple times in my life and during the recovery stage of my second time around, I had an appointment with my lady doc. She commented on my weight gain and told me exactly how much I had gained (and because I was so obsessed with numbers, I remembered my…

To be honest, I really lowered the alcohol intake in November and December, and this month so far I haven't had any and my weight is dropping steadily. I DO believe alcohol has a place in a healthy, moderate diet but you need to decide how important drinking socially is to you. To me, it became less important than feeling…

Inspirational! You are proof that hard work pays off! PS- LOVE ADORE WOULD DIE FOR your hair in the last picture. Too cute!

You look amazing!!!!! Rockin' bod, indeed! :flowerforyou:

^^ This. Weighing myself too often harmed more than it helped. I'm down to once a week rather than daily (sometimes 2x daily). The day-to-day fluctuations can make you feel frustrated, so waiting to weigh yourself until you've settled into your healthy routine to see results can sometimes help you see that there truly is…

Ditto! I wish I wasn't hungry the minute my eyes open! :laugh:

And this response made my day. :laugh: Me too!!!!!!

Congrats! You're an inspiration! PS- LOVE your style, that necklace with the blue shirt is awesome :happy:

I got hit on once and ended up going on a couple dates with a guy from the gym... He was tall, REALLY REALLY buff, and he has been at the gym for years (small town gym, I've been there for years too) and his opening line was about how he wanted tips from ME on working out. It was sweet, but he obviously needs no tips from…

Hm, I'm confused about Quoting or Replying to people on the message boards! I was probably supposed to reply to everyone who I actually quoted. This is my test! Thanks to all replying and giving insight, I hope the people I quoted saw LOL I need to get more message board savvy. Best wishes to everyone!

Yeah, the tools that you need to do WW seem extensive, but it really is great that the tools are getting more accessible (iTunes apps, online membership, etc). I also have a background in Nutrition (I majored in that for part of my B.S. before switching to Wellness Management) so I TOTALLY get needing to doing it for…

The whole no points for fruits and veg was weird to me, but I see your point on how it makes you stop and think about what you're doing and I think that is valuable. I think the point system is VERY confusing, especially when you can just look at the nutrition facts and count the calories, protein, carb, etc. but the point…