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Congrats - you look great! I have a similar starting weight and height as you and my goal is the same, so it's nice to see that someone else made the same goal.Well done.

I would love to use raw goat's milk, but too expensive.

I buy the 30 cal/cup of unsweetened almond milk in an effort to save a few calories, but my main goal is to eat healthy. I figure if I eat healthy the pounds will eventually drop as a side effect anyway. (Plus I have learned that all calories are not created equal - ie. I can not lose weight eating donuts even if I stay…

You look great! Younger too :)

You look fantastic! I'm surprised to hear that you aren't already in wonderland, judging by your picture I would have guessed that you are already there. :)

I think it depends on your body and where you get your carbs. I lost 41 lbs just by lowering cals and only lowering carbs slightly. Then for 5 months I only lost 2 lbs. I lowered my carbs to 35% by getting rid of the processed stuff and BAM lost 6 lbs in less the 2 weeks. I introduced pizza, ice cream etc back and even…

I use the plain instead of mayo in chicken salad and it's pretty good. Also add PB and some cinnamon sugar to it to make a fruit dip.

Well done! You look great!

Same problem here. Find a good seamstress. I have had pants and dresses taken in at a fraction of the cost as buying new. Never tried a sweater though...

Well done! You look beautiful! :)

Great idea! I make an omlet most mornings, but if I cook everything in a muffin cup I can reheat the next fewdays and save myself some time. I'll just throw in whatever veggies are in the frig. :tongue:

My heart breaks for the families at Sandy Hook. That's a good question, but you aren't going to like my answer...I don't know. God is the only one who is all knowing. I CAN tell you that he gave us all our own free will - we aren't robots - and sometimes the poor decsion of one person will forever change the lives of…

I know with all my heart that our life is just the "blink of an eye" and that we will spend eternity either in heaven or hell. I LOVE nature - when I look around and see the delicate balance of life it's hard for me to understand how all of that could be chance. There has to be a creator. I put my trust in the Bible.…

Weight loss does help. Both times I got pregnant was after I had lost just 15 lbs. Best wishes to all of you!

You look amazing...and your smile tells me that you feel that way too. Great job!

For those of you trying to start a family....both times I became pregnant was after I had lost only 15 lbs. Losing just a little might be all that it takes. :) Hang in there. I have been a slow learner with this whole weight loss thing, but I have reached a point where if I don't stay under 1300 cals and exercise most days…

Congrats! Amazing work, you look great! How much did you lose?! I can really see it in your face too.

Don' microwave in anything plastic (esp. if it's not BPA free) or with saran wrap. Carcinogens are released into your food.

Brand really does matter - experiment a little. I like Delanllo Organic 100% ww (sold in a bag). Perhaps not having all the additives makes a difference, or that it's 100% semolina, which is ground more then durum - IDK. For certian dishes where I want a white pasta taste I like Barilla Plus as a compromise. "while this…

Sounds like a great way to use up over-ripe bananas :) I'm going to try some with a bit of PB2.

I like to put a few strawberries in a blender with a splash of vinager and make a low cal/fat strawberry vinagette dressing. It's good on spinich with some sliced strawberries, almonds, and/or bacon. Also, Bolthouse Farms yogurt dressings(sold in the produce isle) are low in cals for a creamy dressing but don't taste as…

When I was pregnant I bought bra extenders at Motherhood (it's just a piece of fabric that has those little hooks in it - they extend the length around your chest) for a couple of dollars. If you find a bra that fits your cup nicely, but is tight you can use these. They aren't only for pregnant people, I just know they…

I LOVE Skinny Taste...haven't heard of the other two, but excited to try them out!

What an amazing sacrifice you gave to help someone else out. I wish you all the best in your journey to get the weight back off. You deserve to do something for you now :) Add me if you like...I could use some fresh support as I am recommiting myself for 2013!

I started drinking Silk since it's 1/2 the calories of skim milk and has no growth hormones, etc. There are always coupons in the paper and I stock up when it is on sale (the shelf life is much longer then non-organic milk) so the price ends up being the same as regular milk. If milk prices go up it will be cheaper in…

Same here. I lost 40 lbs and took a break over the holidays and gained a few back. Looking for some fresh support as I begin the new year. So many of my friends have just given up...but I'mlooking forward to a skinnier/healthier 2013! Sending a friend request...

Thanks for the suggestions! I'm going to try some hot water and lemon this evening. Not sure why I didn't think of that since I do like lemon in cold water. I'll try drinkig the room temp water too :)

Wow! You lost a whole person! That's amazing...keep it up!

Welcome! Add me if you like..I lost 40 lbs, but have been stuck for 2 months and could use some fresh (mutual) support. :)

Add me if you would like...I lost 40 lbs and have been stuck for 2 months. I could use some fresh (mutual) support.