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5'9" here. My goal weight was 155 (reached in Jan. 2014), but I've been hanging out at 140-145 for the last couple months, and I like the way my body looks in the low 140s.

Me Too brand makes cute and comfy flats. I've bought them at DSW for about $30 or $40, and 6pm.com usually carries them.

You can absolutely do it! I started jogging in late 2012. It was hard. I weighed about 215 lbs (pics are in my profile), and I could jog for exactly one block before I’d get winded and have to walk. I just kept adding a block here and there as the jogging became easier. And although it took me an entire year, I could…

I agree with keeping it short & sweet. My canned response has become: "Just good old-fashioned portion control and exercise." If they keep asking, I say, "Find me on My Fitness Pal & you can check out my diet & routine."

Loving this thread... During my junior year of high school I was forced to sell candy bars for some kind of fundraiser. I was supposed to take the candy around to my classes, sell it to my classmates, then give the money I made to the school. I was horribly shy and had a great appetite, so I didn't bother trying to sell…

I am also tall--I'm 5'9"--and it took an entire year and 40 pounds for people to start asking if I lost weight. I promise that people will start to notice as you keep losing. You're doing great, 25 pounds is a great loss!

I agree that you were a beautiful bride! But these photos are a testament to your hard work--you've made an amazing transformation!! (And, I'm so glad I saw this post because you and I are weight loss twins!)

I just started reading The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, and the writing is incredible. I am trying to read more books in 2014 instead of mindlessly surfing social media. I've read these books so far this year, and I especially loved the first two: Wild by Cheryl Strayed She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb Coming of Age in…

This is my third. This time I've been here for 2 years, 3 months. The other two times, I didn't last but a few weeks.

Daikon radish is my new favorite veggie.

Wow! You're a new woman! You look amazing!!

Sad -- I was so out of shape that I couldn't hold my newborn for very long. He was a big baby, but still...

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Good question -- I enjoyed reading everyone's reasons. I made this photo my profile pic because I love "before and after" photos, and I was tickled to finally have my own!

Me too. So far I haven't been into any of it, which is unusual for me. (Even more unusual, I've been craving vegetables all week.) If I start eating too much chocolate, I will take it to work or throw it away. I threw away a bunch of cookies, cake, pastries and breads on Monday, and it was very liberating.

You both look so fantastic! Awesome job!!

I'd over-eat until I was sick. It took a couple of years before I was able to change, but I can now manage my over-eating by reminding myself that I will feel bloated, tired and sick if I don't stick to normal portions. I also think exercise is a much better stress reliever than food, although it was hard for me to change…

GREAT article, and I love this list as well. #1 and #4 are true for me.

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I love your plan! I will be looking at this in a few weeks, it will help me manage the holiday gatherings, too! Thanks for sharing.

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This is an excellent question. - I'd like to lose 15 pounds to complete my 100-pound weight loss goal. - I'd also like to stop snacking at work as we are entering the "season of food," and my office is non-stop treats over the holidays. Some folks can enjoy office treats in moderation -- I am not one of those people. I…

That's totally why I put it first on my list -- it's so very, very awesome! And, Capital Cities has two songs that I am digging right now (although not as upbeat as "Safe and Sound") -- "Center Stage" and "Farrah Fawcett Hair (feat. Andre 3000)."

These are some of my favs from my "Turbo" playlist. Memories - David Guetta Lunar - David Guetta & Afrojack Sunshine - David Guetta & Avicii VooDoo People - The Prodigy No Good - The Prodigy Let the Beat Control Your Body (Extended) - 2 Unlimited Twilight Zone (Rave Version) - 2 Unlimited No Limit (Extended) - 2 Unlimited…

I think the height thing is a factor. I've had almost the same experience as you, and it was frustrating for a long time. I'm 5'9" and started at 255. When I got to about 185, people started coming up to me everyday, like, 2-3 people a day, and telling me how skinny I looked. It was like, that 5 pounds from 190 to 185 made…

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255 lbs, 5'9"

I'd like to join if there is still room. I'm 34, a mom to an almost-2-year-old. I have about 20 pounds left to get to my goal weight -- I'd love to lose it by the end of the year.

Nice work, you look great!