SweatinSammie

thanks for the insight!

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After complaining about how hard it is to lose weight someone said... Who ever told you it was fair?

What a relief to know I'm not alone! I've got no problem giving up most dairy but ooooh what about ice cream :0( My family has always given me a hard time for having a strict vegetarian/vegan-ish diet... at least now I can say I am lactose intolerant!!!

Glad to know I'm not alone but OH NO!

amazing.

Hey Everybody Check out and apread the word about the 21 Day Vegan Kickstart! It's promoted through the PCRM and based on the research of Neal Barnard. A super awesome opportunity!!!

Hey Everybody Check out and spread the word about the 21 Day Vegan Kickstart! It's promoted through the PCRM and based on the research of Neal Barnard. A super awesome opportunity!!!

It SEEMS to me that when someone needs to drop a large amount of weight - or is considered obese - not eating back your burned calories is not a big deal. What I've noticed that if people hit a plateau, and they are not eating back at least half of their work out cals, that starting to eat those jump starts weight loss.…

wowww lady you look fantastic! True inspiration, thank you for sharing :0)

Favorite breakfast at the moment!!! Soy coconut yogurt with honey crunch wheat germ?! It's like coconut cream pie for breakfast :0)

Female 23 YO 5'8 SW: 22 CW: 174 GW: 165

Hi Bessy! I think you're one of my twins :)

Female 5"8 SW: 221 CW: 174 GW: 165

Welcome to MFP! I'm a veggy (transitioning to vegan) and am always looking for like minded or like eating people. This is a fantastic site, I'm sure you'll find a ton of support here!

I have been a vegetarian for over a year and have been trying desperately hard to be vegan for about the last two months. In my cooking, it's no problem but I have a lot of trouble when it comes to eating out at restaurants, going to families houses, going to parties etc. I'm so worried about being that person that…

Great to know that others have had a similar problem. I have not been running very long - about 1 month ago so I don't think that's recent enough to be retaining fluid for muscle repair. There are some days that I don't complete my entries but I assure that I stay under 1800 cals on those days. I know that women's weight…

I just found this recipe for a lentil loaf - rice, lentils, onion, garlic, bbq sauce. It gets crunchy on top and is sooooo delicious. not to mention it has a boat load of protien!

Hmmm no one knows anything about fiber?

Your story nearly brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Thank you Thank you!

Uhgg duh on the quinoa and tofu - silly me!! Many great suggestions everyone! THANKS so much!

Uhhhg these last 10 lbs seem impossible! any help is so appreciated

Oh My Goodness you two should be so proud! Not only do your bods look great but you both look so much younger!

an awful salad? No way! strawberries walnuts romaine goat cheese balsamic vinagrette! OR Raisins sunflower seeds lettuce tomato vinegar oil parmesan Just experiment! add anything and everything - just be careful with the dressings... as they can be loaded with calories and sodium

The most common cause of saggy boobs: WEIGHTLOSS. So enjoy your new healthy life, wear push up bras, and yes there are exercises that lift and firm your breasts (such as the fly) - just google it :) http://www.nowloss.com/exercise-to-lift-breast.htm

eggs low sodium cottage cheese romaine lettuce reduced fat cheese chickpeas v8 fusion! natural peanut butter yummm

another inspiring mfp story! Wonderful work and good luck on your next 20!!!

true inspiration - thank you so much for sharing!

INCREDIBLE!

love love love that your health is reaping such benefits!!! Congratulations and I hope you are SO PROUD of yourself. You're a perfect example of the difference weight loss can make for so many americans!