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I don't weigh myself unless I'm at the doctor's office - I don't even own a scale. I am more focused on inches, so it helps =) I think it's a great idea, since weight shouldn't be what we're focused on, it should be health and the way we feel. Although, the weight part sure is nice at the end!

I got a lot of those comments when I visited my friends and family. These are people who have always told me I didn't need to lose weight, but commented on how awesome I looked when they finally saw me and I was 15 pounds down (like a year ago, I've since gained a lot back). I don't like a lot of things that people offer…

Thanks for the ideas! Maybe I'll start waking up before the hubby and taking a quick jog. It seems to be already 80 degrees by the time we get up! It's making me miss the good ol' northwest!!! I'd rather run in the rain any day. I live in Italy next to the worst AF base in the world, so we have a mall on base, but it has…

Thanks! I'm originally from Washington State, and it only reaches these temperatures one week a year there, so I'm really not used to it.

Just curious, when the 30 days are over, should I expect to just gain the weight back if I don't do another few rounds?

The other girls are right about soup, but it also doesn't have to be the kind in a can! Since you're clean eating, a can of soup has a lot of sodium and usually preservatives and chemicals you can't even pronounce. I make my own at home, there's tons of easy recipes and it's usually a quick fix, too! I just put it in a…

Thanks to everyone =) I joined the group mentioned in the first comment, the "Eat more to lose more" group. In all honesty, I do NOT want to do this the unhealthy way. I'm trying to lose the weight to help with my self image, but if I feel terrible all the time, I'd rather just be flabby. In truth, I've never gotten more…

In response to if my exercise changed - I did my best to stay active, but I didn't push myself like I do when I'm at home. I make myself walk/jog or go for a bike ride every day at home. On my vacation I went for a jog about every other day. How do I know how much to up my calorie intake to? I'm really realizing that what…

My new goals are 1) To hit 1200 cals every day. I've been very low and think it has been backfiring! 2) To exercise every day. If that means just going for a walk on a down day, then it still counts! 3) To have my bikini bottoms be less tight! - They fit, but not the way I want them to! 4) Strive for happiness every day =)…

I'm 5'2. Large chest, teeny waist, large hips. I guess I'm worried that the short hair could make me look pinheaded or something, since I've only ever seen the very thin girls pull it off well. I'm not angry, just a little bothered. I think everyone should have a positive way of viewing themselves, and if larger women want…

I'm going to try the crockpot idea!

I've been finding that a lot of my favorite healthy foods are pretty easy and fast to cook. A lot of the time I'll have chicken, some broccoli and maybe some mashed potatoes or a baked potato. I have a bag of frozen chicken, so I'll cook it on my stove in a frying pan. I add no oils, just some water occasionally if the…

It really could be that I've been eating too few calories. I guess I'm lost on how to eat more while staying healthy. I ate breakfast, two lunches, snacks, and dinner last night and was hungry all day! I usually hit around 1000 cals, but I've been eating all the time! I live about an hour north of Venice. I love it =) I…

For french fry dip I use ranch and A1 steak sauce mixed together. Really unhealthy, but hell, if I'm eating French Fries, I've already forgone health for the day...

I'm from Longview/Kelso/ Castle Rock. They're all basically the same town, because they're so close and pretty small. about 45 mins north of Portland. =) Loved every minute I spent in WA, but I'm stuck in Italy for the next two years.

It's kind of sad, but I use my 1 year old son as a work out buddy. It's more that he gives me incentive to get out of the house - like taking him for a walk in the stroller or strapping him into his seat on my bike and going =) I also will pick him up and dance with him on rainy days. Whatever works for you, just stick…

Everyone else is right, you can have a treat. =) It will help you to avoid the feeling that you're being deprived, which is not what you want. You're wanting to be happy and healthy, and if you're just feeling hungry, you'll just feel awful! My husband has a candy drawer full of bite sized chocolates. Reeses mini cups, to…

Thanks, everyone! I'm going to be only having it once a week, since there's not really any way to substitute it that's available to me. The pasta I've been using it 210 calories a serving - 1 cup's worth of noodles. I only eat one and I always add in tons of veggies, but if you add in the chicken on top of that and…

First one! Black flats or heels if you have them. =)

I tried that at first, I've been doing this around a month (ish). My first cheat day, I ate ONE cheat meal. A burrito at Taco Bell. This is something that I used to eat ALL the time before I started eating right. I got extremely sick. SO, for me, no cheat days. Don't restrict yourself from things you love, though. I eat…

I use chicken, spinach, parmesean and ceasar dressing. =)

I'm a big fan of some grilled chicken with a side of broccoli and whole wheat pasta seasoned with garlic. With fish, you could do the same thing.

^^Pretty hair! ^ Marathon runner!

I'm a stay at home mom of 1. Looking to lose 15- 20 pounds, and this site is really the only thing keeping me on track. I'm on week 3 of diligently logging everything - and while I don't own a scale, my clothes sure fit better! Feel free to add me. I'm stuck in a teensy farm town in Italy.

Hey! I'm stationed in Italy. Are we in the same time period? I'd like friends who'll actually be motivational. I deleted everyone that I added before - ALL of them quit and never posted anything. =( I'll cheer for ya!

Just started this today! I read about it in a Parents magazine. I'm 124lbs and wanting to get down to 110. I was worried I wouldn't be able to find anyone who had a goal around mine. Feel free to add me!