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Had extra salad instead of extra spaghetti, took two bites of dessert(gave rest away) instead of eating the whole thing.

The best advice I've heard in that regard is to learn to be kind to yourself, focus on making lifestyle improvements/habits first, however small(more vegetables, less soda, 20min of exercise etc). Focusing on the parts of your body you hate, the dreaded number etc can be fuel, but use it to fuel better choices instead of…

I roast the cauliflower to add depth of flavor, then a dollar of sour cream and garlic salt to taste (be careful not to go too heavy handed)--in food processor or with blender wand.

Wow you already look like you lost the second 16!

I do! Just checking, the photo looked older. I always like the pictures that show with muscle you can weigh more,but look slimmer.

The one with glasses is the newest?

If I workout I will be MORE tired, if I nap I will be LESS tired Usually, it's I'm tired which leads in to, I bet I'm iron deficient again.

I have an ongoing laugh with my husband that I do a little jig when something is tasty, my fat kid dance--pizza dance, cookie dance whatever. My family likes to say fake food rules, like if you only eat half a cookie, all the calories fall out...

It seems like most points have been addressed, being a working mom myself, I'm betting you also have a heavy home keeping load? "Work, pickup child, make dinner, clean up dinner , put child to bed etc." To cut some steps out maybe try some crockpot meals you set up the night before, or making a few big dishes over the…

Wear it, and don't let the couple of negative Nancy's spoil it for you either!

This, every time.

SW(6/2010)195 CW 165.5 GW 150

Here is sort of a twisted view...you obviously want to hook up with her despite all the reasons you should not(which probably fuel that fire in the first place), you already know the best case scenario, so let's look at some worst case scenarios: 1)her parents find out that you have slept with their daughter and have no…

I have to watch my iron too, struggle with being bordeline anemic, here's a red cross list: http://www.redcrossblood.org/learn-about-blood/health-and-wellness/iron-rich-foods I prefer the natural way too, but you should also consider supplements. If they upset your stomach try to just add them in a few times a week, and…

Hi busy student and working mother, looking for support too. I lost 35 pounds after having my daughter 3 ish years ago, have kept it off but ready to lose more. Please feel free to add me, just got back in the game!

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/in-practice/201207/why-you-cant-stick-diet-5-questions-ask-yourself Read this, it helped me. Rule number 5. Be nice to yourself if you indulge, but be accountable.

Just joined your group, Time to get back in the saddle! Was at a holiday party last night...woke up ready to get back into the lifestyle today! Happy to have Support from and be support for anyone, I don't have a lot of good rolemodeling around me for exercise and good eating....Little about myself: mother of toddler, full…

Just bananas and peaches puréed then frozen works great too!

Mercy me, and Shawn McDonald

Scarlet johanson, or Rihanna

I'm sure some are okay with guys sending, "you're hot," FRs as long as they think HE is hot...

Mashed avocado is my fave! Even in artichoke dip: lemon juice, artichoke hearts, mashed avocado, little garlic, heat in oven and voila!

WORD! I happily eat every calorie available. Its part of the reason this site works for me, why have a 700 cal cheese burger when I could have a big bowl of oatmeal, a chicken sausage, a huge smoothie, a big salad with chicken, popcorn, cheese stick, frozen grapes, carrots etc. I make healthy choices so I can eat MORE…

Great story. Reminds me of documentary, " fat sick and nearly dead." check it out if you haven't seen it, on Netflix ! Keep up the good work

I have a BIG sweet tooth so I like to freeze: blueberries, apples(in small chunks), red grapes, etc . Then for sweet craving have like a cups worth usually 60-90ish calories conservatively, then I just sorta savour them until they melt. It takes a while to eat them so you feel like you are eating more! Also, I swear by the…

If you are not going to eat a substantial amount of food, you should probably consider not working out. You are working at a pretty big deficit, I read on here once that things that are attainable by extreme measures are not MAINTAINABLE. Meaning even if you lose weight this way, its unlikely you will be able to keep it…

I like the Quaker personal oatmeal packs, closer to 140 I think , but it really fills you up is hot and kind of desserty! Also when I have a few calories left I will drink a glass of diet soda with whatever my snack is, which helps me feel fuller until bedtime! Also I like to freeze various fruit: apple chunks, grapes,…

I like 1 cup blueberries, 1 strawberry personal size greek yogurt (150 cal), 1/4-1/2 spinach, and 3/4ish cup water. Blend,mmmmm like dessert smoothie for breakfast. Then later in the morning have Maple and Brown Sugar Quaker oatmeal packs! Yum! Also cut hole in slice of wheat bread, put on top of foil on baking sheet,…

While you are attempting to wean off I suggest pouring 1/5 or 1/3 or even 1/2 of your regular glass with the real full sugar soda, and the rest with its diet alternative. I try to not drink soda very often, but LOVE root beer. Diet root beer is super yummy, but if its not available I ask for "diet coke with a splash of…