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Bump I'm going to add cumin and maybe chili powder. Thanks!

I drink a big glass in the morning and before each meal. In the morning is the hardest! There are lots of unsweetened flavored green, black, or white teas out there if you are looking to increase your liquid intake and need something other than water.

I think your smile says it all! Great job

I have read the book, but i havent been grocery shopping yet. Right now, I can't eat more than 22-25 without adding beans. I think more and more veggies will do it. Adding spinach to your eggs or fruit to your oatmeal, it'll add up, right?

Wow, just WOW! Thanks for sharing pictures and your story and what worked for you. It'll help motivate a lot people!

Bump these are great ideas!

Stress and lack of sleep can contribute to weight gain. So I too agree that you should let it go and resume all your normal activities. That's easier said than done. Best of luck!

I like to drive over to the closest school/football stadium and use the track and bleachers for my exercise.

Grilled steak burger with grilled onions and blue cheese. No bun. Side of beans. A few almonds and ice tea.

I'm with you! I'm going to try for 12 pounds if that's ok. I want to start lifting and this might actually get me to the gym. Starting weight: 191. See you Monday!

HUGE difference! You can really tell especially in your midsection. Keep up the great work!!

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Using a heart rate monitor is the best way to know. My friends who use a HRM and Log their Zumba classes average about 10.25 calories a minute. I usually log anything Wii as dancing, general. A real Zumba class is on my to do list!

So excited for you! You can do it! Good luck

Frozen berries and almond milk and fresh spinach. I don't usually measure, just toss and blend. You can pretty much add spinach to any favorite smoothie

You look awesome! I think 172 looks pretty good on you. You must be tall. Good luck on reaching your ultimate goal and making it to maintenance. You got this!!

I think Jim Caviezel from Person of Interest is awesome! Judging by our list of hotties . . . You should go see Magic Mike when it comes out

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I ate yogurt, pudding, soup, rice, oatmeal, mashed potatoes, any food, soft foods, etc for almost a week. My sister ate steak the next day. Everyone is different. Take it easy, you do NOT want dry socket so I agree with the straw comment. Sorry I'm not helpful on the exercise portion. I'm going to guess nothing strenuous…

Female, 35, 1400

Saw these on Ellen's website. Makes 8 Ingredients: 11/2 cups nondairy milk (almond, soy, or rice) 1 cup quick-cook or steel-cut oatmeal 2 medium-size ripe bananas, chopped 1/2 cup organic, unbleached, all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon baking powder Vegan butter or nonstick cooking…

I don't know why, but I wait 3 months

It looks like you have lots of new friend choices. I have logged 130 days in a row and I'm usually on more than once a day. I also try to comment when you post something, so you add me too if you haven't met your friend quota. :)

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I'm 5'5" and I was 122-125 in high school. Now that I'm 35, I would like to be 133-135. I have a medium frame. Good luck with your goal whatever you ultimately pick

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I'll look for it. Yea! I love LCC. Thanks!

Looking great! Im also 5'5" and a little bigger than your starting weight. It's great to see it CAN be done. Thanks for posting!

I'm curious too because I saw that on dr oz

These look delicious! Also pineapple juice works too if you don't have lemon juice or don't like that tart flavor.