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I <heart> the recipe tool. I make a lot of homemade things - including breads, soups, pasta sauces, dips, and jellies/jams. The only way I can accurately keep track is to create my own recipes and put in realistic serving numbers. For instance, my "Daily Bread" recipe is my bread recipe that I bake, but I don't say it's 24…

I love this post - your example really helps reinforce why the "weight" measurement isn't nearly as important as fitness. Congratulations - you have every right to be very proud! :flowerforyou:

I actually saw a day where you took in fewer than 1000 calories. If it were me, I would want to even out my calories so they were more consistent, and I personally would decrease the sugary and processed foods and try to find healthier alternatives. I dislike giving advice because I'm so new at this, but from what I've…

I was advised early on to measure myself because I had similar concerns. My first couple of weeks here, I lost exactly 1 lb. but the advice was great. I've been on about 50 days now and I've definitely lost inches. A whole pant size, actually, and 1.5 band sizes in my bra.

I am so moved by your frank and honest story. Well done on the self-acceptance, on being good to yourself, and on finding your true goal. Honestly, you are so toned and so lovely - I wouldn't change a thing. I'm so happy I read your post. Congratulations!

San Diego (county) CA

I'm 100% sure I'm too out of shape to do the 30DS, and may never get to try it if I learn that the rumors are true that people with bad knees would be wise to make a different workout routine choice. I'm starting out with my Wii and doing what I can, every day. I do some activity daily, and right now they're admittedly…

I like Dreamfields pasta. It tastes as good as any "regular" pasta I'v'e ever eaten, but only has 5 net carbs. I get mine in bulk from Amazon. BE AWARE it contains twice the fiber of any other pasta you've probably ever eaten, which results in some impressive tiny room experiences. But I'm always trying to increase my…

Please don't flame me - I'm trying to learn... but is it true that drinking plenty of water makes sure the internal organs are properly hydrated so they can function at optimal levels, which in turn increases the body's metabolism? I read that the other day and it sounded plausible, so I'm just asking. Personally, I have…

Will somebody please tell me if the warnings about 30DS are true - that if you have bad knees you should not attempt 30DS?

I tend to under-report exercise and over-report portion sizes to even out any discrepancies. It must be working because I'm trying to stay in my MFP recommended numbers (eating back calories) and I'm losing pretty well. I never can quite eat back all my calories, though - but I definitely stay at or above my MBR calorie…

I am making this tonight - one question, though. Is this pudding mix INSTANT or regular? Thank you thank you thank you!

Absolutely fabulous - well done, and may we all enjoy such success - you are totally inspiring!

I have a pair of faves I was trying to get into when I was an 18 headed toward a 16. They're my "big goal". My mini goal is a pair of beautiful teal capris size 20s that fit like an 18.

Actually, you've touched on one of my fears. I'm big - my frame, my bones - when I was "only" 200 lbs, people thought I was much lighter. I've lost a whole pant size and 1.5 bra band sizes but very little weight - and I really don't anticipate that I will LOOK much different when I get to the 50 lb mark. But I'm going to…

Good for you deciding to stick to it. You're doing this for you, right? You have to be proud of yourself for this achievement, right? Don''t worry -- they'll notice. For now, it's your own private victory. Soon it will be a topic they can''t avoid - so enjoy the anticipation and keep doing what you're doing for the right…

I'm a data steward for a multi-state publicly funded charter school, which essentially means I do a LOT of state reporting duties, data management tasks, and wrangle with Excel formulas to crunch numbers for the communications director. In a previous life I was IT/MIS director for several public schools on a contract…

Beautiful! And hey, the kid and the goat are cute - but I'm glad you have the 2nd pic without them because - WOW - look how slender your hips are now! Extremely motivational - thanks!

Him: C'mon baby, please? Me: This is our first date... I'm not going to have sex on the first date. Him: How old are you again? What grade did you get stuck in? :indifferent: He really thought that would "work" I guess...

I drank a LOT of water every day for 4 days in a row, which has always been a problem for me. Yay ME!

Check you out - you look GREAT! I hope you have a true sense of accomplishment. Thank you for sharing your before and after (or during, rather) because it really is motivating to those of us who are barely begun. Thanks! :flowerforyou:

<doing the Snoopy dance> YAY! Fabulous - you look positively wonderful!

Go Broncos!

FreezerBurn2012 -- love your hat!

First off, thanks to the OP for a truly interesting question! Secondly, Saffyra, thank you for the above. I love data, also, and I can't believe I haven't been tracking the projections. Will do from now on - not to "rely" on it so much as to see how often it's at least close to accurate. I believe I'll record it once a…

I really respect people who don't have an ounce of "give up" in them... who understand that falling down does not equal failure... who believe that falling down and STAYING down equals failure. I respect people who don't operate under the misconception that everybody starts from the same point, so they don't measure one…

One of the most important and helpful pieces of advice I've read on the forums is that we are making a lifestyle change, which means we must create a sustainable pattern for ourselves. I will not cut out the occasional treat because I refuse to live that way. I don't believe the OP is advocating forcing chocolate bars for…

I got so confused when I started here 50 days ago that I kind of shut down for a day to process it all. I decided I would find what worked for me, and began writing down everybody''s advice. I started with the ones who said "Eat to your MFP target", "eat back your calories" and "create a workout program designed for your…

I hope and pray I can do as well as you! You're telling the story I want to tell before Christmas next year. I'm just now moving down from a 22W to a 20W. Thank you for sharing - you really motivate me! You look MARVELOUS! :flowerforyou:

I hope and pray I can do as well as you! You're telling the story I want to tell before Christmas next year. I'm just now moving down from a 22W to a 20W. Thank you for sharing - you really motivate me! You look MARVELOUS! :flowerforyou: Hrrmmmm... double post for some reason - sorry!