shana_phoenix83 Member

I'm in the same exact boat. I've gained about 7-10 back and I'm wanting to get past this hump. I'm self-sabotaging big-time. Add me if you'd like.

I am 5'4" and when I am a size 10 I am right around 150-160 lbs.

Gorgeous smile.

I can't tell from your first picture, but your second picture Kate Winslet. :)

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I'm in the same boat, and I have found that if I really want to lose weight and stay on track, I have to avoid the scenarios where I know I lose my self-control.

Amazing! Great work... you look great!

Wow. Don't know why this second picture posted so big.

First off, congratulations for amazing progress thus far. I looked at your diary, and the one thing that I would suggest is that you should lower your carbs as much as possible and up your protein to 90-100. I have a really amazing trainer and this is what he suggested as well. I was at a plateau and it helped…

I bake them and then add one of the flavored laughing cow wedges to it. It makes it cheesy and delicious!

Blend it with frozen fruit and a little protein powder or greek yogurt, and it makes a yummy sweet smoothie.

I either watch a past episode of the Biggest Loser or read a chapter in some type of weight loss book EVERY DAY. It sounds silly, but I have found that it helps SO much. I'm currently reading Valerie Bertinelli's book "LOSING IT" and "French Women Don't Get Fat."

If he says that he doesn't want to go to counseling, then you should go alone. Talk to a therapist about what you are dealing with. This is certainly not a healthy relationship.

It's less about the fact that you've gained 12 lbs and more about the fact that your husband is a jerk. Wow.

Soooo inspirational. Thanks for this.

I've been reading about how healthy it is, and how many benefits ACV has, and so I've been adding 2 tablespoons to my fruit protein shakes in the morning. I've noticed that it definitely suppresses my appetite, and I don't tend to crave sugar like I normally do (an AMAZING side effect).

Mummyadams: I would say a prettier, short-haired version of Sandra Bullock.

Berlynn: Alyson Hannigan

It takes a while to get used to, yes, but it definitely helps to eat good quality foods. You will feel starving eating 1200 calories of crap, but when you pick good foods (lean proteins, veggies and fruits, lots of fiber, etc) it's definitely possible. For example, when I eat cereal in the morning, I don't feel full and it…

It's expensive, but BlendTec is absolutely, hands-down, the way to go. Research it and read the reviews. They are amazing!

So, this might sound a little un-orthodox, but I was struggling so much a few weeks ago, and I told my dad about the problem I was having with binging. He told me he had been over-eating, and suggested we make a little "contest." For the next month, if one of us goes over our allotted calories for that day, we have to pay…

You can never have enough of what you don't need.

LOL, I have a pit mix the exact same age, and it's so hard to run with her. When I start even a slow jog, she thinks, "Oh, we're running?" and starts running like a maniac. She doesn't seem to understand that there is a speed in-between not moving and going 100 mph. I think I'll try one of these harnesses, too. Running is…

I try to shut my brain up as much as possible and not think at all, because my brain is staying "Stop this! You know better!"

Hi, I'm new to the group! I'm starting to recognize the issue I have with binge-eating. I go in cycles, and do really well for awhile, but then fall back into old patterns. I'm not even quite sure why I do it. I'm just starting to look at this issue in my life. Anyway, I could use any support that you want to give. :)

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Amazing transformation!!!

LOL... me, too. Cheeseburgers are my weakness. I'll be your friend! I'm a 29 year old mother of one little boy and a wife to a great guy, also. Add me if you'd like! :)

My husband is the same way, and I have found that there are actually a lot of dinners that I can make that he can enjoy (usually by adding a ton of cheese), and that are still relatively healthy for me. For example, he loves nachos. I have found that he can't tell the difference when I make lean ground turkey. I then put…