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NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD BE HAPPY FOR A MUFFIN TOP!!! I have not worn any shorts all summer because none of them have fit :( BUT a week ago while organizing I tried them all on. There is a pair now in my closet! I well say that there is still a muffin top with the pair but they are not tight in the thigh area and I CAN BUTTON…

An absolute inspiration for people like me who have struggled there whole life! Pus I am also 5'1" so I understand how hard it is...I mean a simple 5lb-10lb change can show quite a lot. Congratulations!

Good job not giving up!!!

Absolutely there is a difference! Congratulations!

SAME ISSUE!!!! Even if my carbs are below the limit my sugar is always over!

I weigh once a week BUT am relying heavier on the way my clothes fit, measurements taken each month and NSV!!

THANK YOU! That is what I am going to start doing!

You and your friend are in my prayers. I work 7pm-7am in an ER. My family's schedule at dinner time is extremely not regular from day to day. If I'm hungry when I wake up, I will eat whatever I want (sometimes breakfast items, sometimes dinner, sometimes a salad). I have found that if I fulfill my taste buds with what they…

I have changed my food log to 4hr increments. It is working much better. Also, it is helping me to remember small portions since I can only have 200 calories if I eat at each increment.

Absolutely exercise when you are on your period. When I am on mine there are tons of excuses as why I shouldn't/don't want to. I figured if I can work as a nurse and do the other daily activities than the gym shouldn't be given an exception either. I'm not saying that I work out as hard because I feel yucky, but something…

I work 7pm-7am. I have to workout whenever I leave work because I can't seem to fit exercise in before I go to work. There are no particular reasons...I just always get sidetracked or tied up doing something from the time I wake up till time I go to work. Also I have found that I sleep so much better when I work out after…

Hot teas with no sweetner except maybe honey. Hot teas also help me with general swelling.

I don't have any insight but am very interested in reading other's insights.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I agree with previous postings that you look younger, taller and radiate more!

I work in an ER as an RN (7pm-7am). I have found that I must have snacks....celery with peanut butter, air popped popcorn, tea, LOTS OF WATER!!! For me I've been staying pretty consistent and have been honest about what I am trying to accomplish and my coworkers don't push the snacks or eating out thing as much. Since…

I agree with all previous comments. Also I'm glad you measured yourself because there are so many different ways of counting victories other than numbers! IE measurements, clothes fitting, realizing a change in the way you have thought about something, reaching an exercise goal, finishing a project that has been nagging at…

phlower: Any particular way you make the eggplant/prepare the eggplant?

Just researched what Gem Squash and Parsnip were and they sound wonderful! Thanks, they are on my radar next time I'm at the grocery store!

Thanks everyone so far...can you all continue to give suggestions of different vegetable combinations with their flavor enhancers and/or of recipes? THANKS!!

I'm 5'1" and currently weigh 128, my body build is curvy with short midsection. For the longest time my goal was 115, I've never been there so not sure how it will look. The lowest I have weighed is 123 and was extremly happy then, minus not being toned. All that typed to let you know my new goal is 115-120. The numbers…

Going to try this this weekend!!! Thanks for something that is easy and I believe my family can get into making these for themselves!

I've considered setting my journal up to track what I eat for each day instead of 12pm-12pm, I still am thinking about it. Thanks for the encouragement you two.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You look like a totally new person!!! CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN, you are an inspiration!!

I am a RN in an ER Dep't. I most never make it to the gym before work, so I go after I leave work. Since I figure I am not getting as intense of a workout, I have set the goal to go 4 days a week to the gym instead of 2-3. Also I am trying my absolute best not to eat after 5 or 6am esp'. if I am not planning on going to…

"One of the Bigest parts of working nights is getting into good sleep habits ... you will actuly finding yourself gaining weight from bad sleep habits... Please be careful and try and get into a routine"-jgundo I agree. I have been working nights since July and now that myself and my family have gotten into a routine it's…

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! from knowing one of my best friends who struggled to concieve d/t PCOS your baby is a blessing! (my friend has given birth twice now)