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that's what i imagined. that's way too bad. i really want to start making recipes without sugar.

I REEAAAALLLLLY want someone to come out with a dance routine video. Not something with dancy music and aerobic moves, but groovy or old hip hop music and real dance moves - plain and simple. That's a workout I would actually enjoy. -

any of you can add me. i have over 100 to lose and need all the support i can get. let's do this together!!

Wow! Such great and helpful messages!! Thank you to all of you. I really needed what you all offered and I am so thankful for your responses. I'm going to read your messages again in the morning and I will work toward a positive and healthy day. Thanks again, it means so much!

Thanks for the advice everyone. I appreciate it so much. I have had issues with food since I was a child. I always over eat foods I enjoy and I eat way too many unhealthy things. From past experience, I know if I can get a healthy week in, I am good at making more positive choices. But right now, I'm in such a rut that I…

maybe i'm just not creative enough. i love the loaded nachos idea. all i ever feel brave enough to have on nachos is cheddar and salsa. i really need to open my mind to new foods.

i know healthier version exist. i was just wondering if anyone has ever made one that is actually tasty? i have tried healthier versions of some things and blech!

this message is the one that woke up the thread. i'd guess not a coach as they aren't really supporting it.

wow!! i so enjoyed reading your story! you are a poster child for turning your life around! nice work! you are inspiring!!

oh my gosh - don't get me started on this one. my boyfriend's mother ALWAYS brings junk here. she takes our son overnight sometimes and when she brings him home, she also brings... a bag or oreos, a bag of chocolate chip cookies, a giant bag of cheesies, a 2L jug of chocolate milk - minimum! it drives me because she is not…

Thanks for the great messages, everyone! I appreciate the support so much!

i like your idea about looking online,or on pinterest. at home that could help me also. but many of my "in my head" moments are when i'm out and about. i think coping tools are a great idea though. thanks!

thanks! some great ideas here.

thanks everyone! have any of you ever had a relentless nagging craving for unhealthy food? it plays in your head over and over...reminding you how badly you want the unhealthy food. the voice that says..."get it, it will be so good", "you can restart tomorrow", "you're tired - a burger is easier than making supper". i mean…

hi! i can relate to what you said. i am currently around 295, my highest was 306. i rarely look in a mirror, when i do, i'm so surprised i'm as big as i am. it's weird - like i can almost ignore my size at times. anyway - i really want to be healthy. i don't care as much about the being smaller thing, although that's a…

aren't artificial sweeteners harmful?

you guys are awesome. such great and creative ideas. thanks!

cool dressing ideas, thanks! i always assumed you needed an oil base for dressing. guess not. thanks again

i need all the support and encouragement i can get! i would be happy to do the same for you! add me!

wondering what you you do if you have a meal planned, but don't feel in the mood for it? make it and eat it anyway? or swap it?

a couple things i make for my boyfriend to take to work are: energy bites and whole wheat banana muffins. i don't eat either of those, but maybe i should. i can share the recipes if anyone is interested. still looking for more meal and snack ideas if anyone cares to share.

does anyone care to list some staples they use through the week? go to items for meals and snacks? even recipes for healthy muffins or anything like that? i need some ideas and variety.

thanks for the input everyone. i have written down some supper ideas and what we will need to make those meals. i find breakfasts and lunches are the hardest to plan. i'd love to batch cook. like take one day a week and make the bulk of our food for the week. not sure i could pull that off though.

great story, great message, great accomplishment! congratulations to you! thanks so much for sharing!!

EXCELLENT advice! thanks for sharing!!

nice to see more people have added their stories! so inspiring!!! now i'm thinking about getting a fitbit.

wow! it's so encouraging to see so many of you are really doing this! i'm finding it challenging to get started on the exercise. it's been so incredibly humid here and i really hate it. i usually wait until sundown to even get housework done. any tips for starting (and sticking to) a regular exercise routine?

you guys are great. congratulations to you all! thanks so much for taking the time to share your stories!!

i could use some support and encouragement also. i got a tosca reno book in january and pretty much jumped right into the whole clean eating thing. a couple weeks in, i was feeling great, losing weight, all was great. got some health issues and fell so off track. having a hard time getting back into it the same as i was.…

i would love to have someone check in with me daily. just for a week or so til i get a routine going. if anyone's willing to help, i would greatly appreciate it!