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During my divorce, we sold the house and made quite a killing on it. I put the majority of the money in investments but I allotted myself $10,000 to spend on whatever I wanted. I got laser hair removal - never have to shave the pits or the "bikini area" ever again - and I took myself on a ten day spa/detox vacation. And I…

Thank you for sharing your confession. I will be sure to keep it in the back of my mind during my next celebretory event. I hope you feel better soon. I joined the Alcohol Free August group and promptly jumped back off the wagon Sept 1. I'm near your age and I hear you loud and clear!

Stunning! I hope you feel as good as you look - how could you not?! Thank you for sharing your story in such detail. I wanted to cry. But moreso, I want to follow in your footsteps. I don't have as far to go, but that makes me want it that much more.

That will take my to my ulitmate goal! CW: 195# GW: 175# Let's DO THIS!!!

This has aways been my favorite proverb: He who farts in church must sit in his own pew.

I heartily reccommend Wellness brand. I feed it to my beagle mix and her pee doesn't even burn our lawn she's that well balanced.

I concur that you should keep the gift to yourself and/or return it. I have had friends like that. HAD. Don't look back. Remember: you can not be responsible for everyone else's happiness. It took me entirely too long to figure that out.

Brilliant! I hope you feel as good as you look! Keep your eye on the prize and you'll get there! Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us. HAPPY MFP ANNIVERSARY!

Outstanding! My goal is your starting point! But hey, we all have to start somewhere and our goals are our own. And you're owning it girl! Way to go!

Cheers to that! I'm happy to say I know the feeling. Let that fuel your continued motivation and success! Git it girrrrl!

*both hands up in the air* I've shrunk since having babies, but I still say I'm 5'11" You look freaking ridiculous! Amazing work, and I'm right behind ya (only a "few" years older). I weighed 155 when I got married the first time in 1993 and I thought I looked pretty gross and bony. Stick in the 160's with some muscle and…

Way to represent the River City! I hope you feel as good as you look. I LOVE that you and your fiance are doing it together - build that strong foundation now!

Freaking amazing. I'm smiling as big as you are in your pics as you sound like you are telling my story - from the 1st pregnancy weight gain right down to the C25K. You're giving me SO much motivation with this. I just hope to be able to salvage as much of my boobs as you did! Rock ON with yer bad self!

Quinoa and edamame. yum yum yum yum yum!!!

I finished C25K last month! I continually go back and re-do segments of it when I need a little motivation. I often ran on the treadmill and used that to calculate the calorie burn. Other times I concurrently ran programs like Walk Tracker or MapMyRun to find out the burn benefit. Keep up the great work! Good luck with…

I've been riding off and on for better than 24 years. While I prefer to ride in the dirt, I have spent my share of time on the road. I hope to get back in to it now that my sons are a little older. The more people I see out on their bikes, the more likely I am to get on mine! I think we can certainly motivate each other!

Stunning! Honor your accomplishments and carry them through the remainder of your life! Good on you for making such a conscious effort so young. You're setting a great example - congratulations and thanks for sharing!

Hands in the air and I don't care! Phil Liggett (white-haired announcer for the Tour de France...)

I heartily agree! Happy Birthday Hero!! :flowerforyou:

I hope you feel as good as you look! I am following the same path as you. I had to buy a pair of size 18 pants and decided I didn't want to have to shop in the plus section any more... My eventual goal is size 12. I'm well on my way to size 14 - in fact I wore my first pair in YEARS last week! Lucky for me I'm almost 6'…

Grande, non-fat Starbucks double shot with sugar free caramel.

I am so enjoying this thread! Love hearing men's opinions and learning that there are other women out there who go without make-up! I wear it every day during the week: powder, eyeliner, blush, mascara, shadow, eyebrow pencil... I just feel more confident when I define my features. I've been told that you can't tell I have…

We are here for YOU baby!!

oops, I forgot about the second part... We have had our "Saturday Morning Ritual" since before he could walk and now his younger brother joins us: it usually involves going to yard sales, because he loves finding new toys for dirt cheap and spending his own money. But we don't really "need" toys right now, so we usually go…

My four-year-old and I go on dates at least a couple of times a month. It's the best!

I tried Nuun for the first time at the Muddy Buddy back in May. I totally forgot about it... I'll have to check in to that. I'm not a fan of the Gatorade due to the taste/calories... I guess water just ain't cuttin' it. I currently have a HUGE amount of stress in my life. Considering all of that, I'm actually sleeping…

You got it Jackson: mainly headache, not wanting to eat... The aches are expected due to the previous night's effort. It's just getting unnerving. Should I simply start by adding some Gatorade?

The site is what you make of it. The only part I take seriously is my food and exercise diary. That is why I am here. I get a huge return on the accountability factor. I don't participate too much on the forums, but if a subject catches my eye, I'll peek. As you can see, I do like to have my flirty fun, but that it is what…

I'm in the same boat as you and still trying to cope. The soreness isn't too bad, but I don't want it to get worse. I've just been using OTC anti-inflamatories. I also got a massage the other day and that was freaking brilliant!!! It felt sooooo good!