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Because I'm jealous they have help and I don't.

That is amazing!

I love mashed cauliflower, but lately I've gotten lazy I think, I just eat the cauliflower whole.

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This was from when I first got my tat. It's on my right forearm. Doesnt look as good now though. :-( The outline, before color: After:

^^^This! If they love you they love you no matter what you look like. It's cliche' but it's true.

I feel something similar whenever I go get fast food on my own for several people. Like they think I'm going to eat it all myself. I know they probably dont give me a second thought and could care less, but it's still there in my mind a little.

Once a week has always been good for me. That way I don't obsess over fluctuating. At the moment I have no scales so I'm not sure of my progress. Hopefully it will be a big surprise in the good direction when I finally do get a new scale.

I'm going to try Level 2, I'll have to find some stairs here at work to do them on. :smile:

Yes, not ripping the thighs out of all of my work pants is a good motivator. It's crazy! You can do it!! Welcome.

Congrats!

The same with the greek yogurt, I use it in place or mayo or sour cream(most of the time). I recently started doing sliced cucumbers instead of chips. One I figure out how to make a cucumber taste exactly like a Nacho Cheese Dorito I'm gonna be set for life!

Wow, the true definition of success! You reached your goal and continue to maintain all this time. Very inspriational.

They have their nutritional info on their website, they even have a tab for 'Lighter Italian Fare'. http://www.olivegarden.com/Menu/Nutrition/ But also the sugesstion about getting the lunch portion is a smart one, lunch portion is almost the perfect portion size on just about everything they have.

Me too, it's easier when you have others to bounce ideas and stuff off of. Anyone feel free to add me if you want.

Salads shocked me. Twelve years ago when I lost my first 80 lbs I researched and learned everything there was to know at the time about everything weight loss related. I remember being thunderstruck by the amount of calories in a loaded salad with ranch dressing as compared to say a big hamburger with fries. I've always…

Coca-Cola.

If it's been years then 9 minutes is pretty freakin good. I stopped exercising for a couple months and I'm winded walking to my car.

It literally has a cherry on top. lol.

I have that one!! You should get it, it makes life so much more simple!!! Especially if you do tiny meals throughout the day which is what I do.

I was totally going to post the same meme. Those are like WHOA!!!!! I want your metabolism dude!:love: On topic, my lunch for today, Turkey on 35 cal wheat with Turkey bacon and cucumbers. NOMS! And speaking of turkey, look at all the options!

At 7a I have my Cranberry juice while driving to work, then around 8-8:30 a slice of toast with one hard boiled egg and two slices of turkey bacon. 165 for the toast, egg, and bacon(35 for Healthy Life Wheat bread, 60 for Turkey Bacon, 70 for the egg) 150 cal for the no sugar cranberry juice. I wish I could drink the diet…

Congrats on your new step in the weight loss direction! You can do it!

Hip Hop Abs, it's fun and you don't really feel like you're working out, but it does work your core muscles well. http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/hip_hop_abs.do

Def have to try!

I don't consider it obsessing. I do it too. I even created a chart that I tack onto my fridge to make sure I follow it, and have my phone remind me when it's time to eat just in case I miss the chart.

Turkey Bratwurst w/ veggies on low carb tortilla

<<<jealous! :devil:

Ditto to the eat what you want but stick to your calorie diet. It's easy once you learn how much is too much.

Here's a veggie chili that I cooked in the slow cooker: Before: After: