livingaloha

He may not be perfect, but he is as close as they come and definately perfect for me. I married him! We've been through alot and he's always been there by my side, picks me up when I'm down, supports me in whatever I do, love's me unconditionaly, and can make me smile and laugh even when I dont want to (when I need it the…

Wow! You are such an awesome inspiration! Thanks so much for posting! :smile:

That is so awesome! I love clothes NSV's even better than just the scale moving down! I just had to buy new jeans too, 2 sizes smaller than what I was wearing when I started MFP. Doesnt it feel great! Congrats all your hard work is paying off, keep it up :)

A mix between 2 and 3, :)

Never! I love my husband for so many reasons other than looks, i couldnt even begin to list them all. He has loved me no matter what size ive been, and through some very tough times where other people would have just given up on me. Although he is not a memeber here we are in this journey to health together. He is the most…

wow! what a transformation! You look (and must feel) awesome! Well done!

Sorry for your loss, I cant even imagine. So glad your ready to take care of yourself now, you deserve it and so does your family! Here to support you in anyway I can, thats what its all about! sending ((hugs)) and positive encouraging thoughts your way. Feel free to add me as a friend if you like, we are all in this…

Adding the fruits and veggies, and cutting down the sodium will help. Also increasing water. Have you ever tried any of the workouts that are done sitting down, might help with your back, without adding any pain to your back and feet, I dont know just a suggestion. Also dont be so hard on yourself, you have lost and are…

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I agree getting the proper arch support really helps, I used to suffer from it alot. Also when it is acting up freeze a small water bottle and then put it on the floor and roll your foot back and forth on it, you can also use a tennis ball if you wish, it helps break it up and really helps. I learned this from a physical…

Congratulations! You look awesome! I can really see the difference, what an inspiration you are! Also your baby is adorable, I bet you are an awesome mommy!

You look amazing! All your hard work and dedication is definately showing. I have no doubts you will reach all your goals with such a positive attitude! I was also really impressed by your statement about the people who treated you so badly when you were heavier, and now want to be your friend. How you are able to just let…

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I definately want to follow this! Thank you so much for offering your support and knowledge with us- such a unselfish act of kindness! I will send you a friend request and would appreciate any advice you could give me regarding my nutrition and exercise.

thanks for lots of good advice. Some things I have already found on my own, and some new information- thanks for taking the time to post this! Im ready to incorperate the new informaiton. As an add note: Wow! Can I just say how I am noticing so much negativity being posted in replys to posts lately. Not only is it down…

you look great! I really see a big differance! You should be very proud of yourself!

food scales are the way to go and also teach us to realize what a portion really looks like. I was just using a cheap spring type scale which worked ok but was finally wearing out, just upgraded to a digital scale from walmart, cost was around $24.00

I have learned in life to just worry about my side of the street, her success,or lack of it, or misquided perceptions of herself are not your issues. When and if she is ready to change, she will, for herself. Just work on you, your example will speak louder than any words ever could.

Whenever I make food for a social occasion where we have people over that I dont want to keep in the house after they are gone I make sure I send all the leftovers home with our guests. They are always happy to take food home, and I dont end up throwing food out. If nothing else I just call one of our kids (24 yr olds) and…

Awesome job! You should feel so proud of yourself,, you are a winner already!

It should all be about giving loving support to each other. there is no one solution that will work for everyone, just because what you are doing is working for you, doesnt mean it will for the next person. You can share your experience and what is working (or not working) for you without putting down others. It is a…

what happened to just being supportive and compasionate towards others? we're all here because we share a journey towards becoming healthier, not to win a spelling bee! If it bothers you that much then dont read the post, we face enough critisisms in this world without being so judgemental towards each other. Remember when…

Track everything that you eat or drink, and your exercise here on MFP. It is really working for me, which nothing else has for a very long time. It keeps me honest, and helps me realize where I am doing ok, and what I still need to work on to be healthy and fit. so I track it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly-lol!…

Amazing transformation! You should be so proud of yourself!

Dont know any recipes, but I took a nutriton class on glycemic load last sat. Blueberries and Bran are both low glycemic foods so as long as you dont use alot of sugar making them (try applesauce instead) they should be yummy and sugar friendly. (Berries have natural sugar in them, like any fruit, but because of the fiber…

if you are doing well with it, dont change it! I took a nutrition class, and have done alot of research nutrition wise, the yolk is where all the nutrition is. so if its working for you and you dont have a problem with cholesterol I wouldnt change a thing. I always eat the whole egg, foods as nature designed them!

i also love swimdresses, they make me look and feel slimmer, and hide the parts i dont want to show off (bum, thighs, tummy). There are some really cute ones out there that dont look like granny suits

I love that my husband is a loving, Godly man. I love that my husband loves me unconditionally, has has stood by me even when others wouldnt have, and is my biggest cheerleeder! I love that my husband is my best friend. I love that my husband can make me laugh,even on the days when its hard. I love that I can have more fun…

I just started using a polar heart rate monitor and I think its really the only way to accurately tell how many calories you are burning. You program it with your weight, height, age etc. I found the exercises listed here on MFP where either way over or way under what I actually burn according to my heart rate monitor.…

Good idea to smuggle your own healthy snacks in, i will also try that next time. But even if I go and have the popcorn i dont feel that bad because its something we dont do very often. For me its about a lifestyle not perfection or deprevation. when I deprive myself of everything I enjoy I know its only a matter of time…