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What an inspiration! Congrats - keep up the GREAT work! :)

Yes - I've limited them dramatically. I'll still have some whole grain this and that once in a great while, but they're starchy and full of carbs; especially white flour based stuff. If you want to lose the weight you'll have to limit - just replace with healthy stuff!

Look at my pic! :) I'm hovering around 143 now, but when this pic was taken I was 148. I'll also note that I do A LOT of weight training, and I have a great amount of muscle. Hope this helps!

You are beautiful! Always were, though. Keep up the good work!

Congrats on all of your success! You look FANTASTIC and I bet it compares nothing to how great you feel! :)

For women - Syntrax Nectar products are GREAT! Personally, I their Vanilla Bean Torte is my go to, but their chocolate is fantastic too. They also have a ton of fruity stuff. Very good!!! :)

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I sure do! I went swimming yesterday morning in exchange for my normal cardio. I'll try that out! Thanks again.

Thank you!!

You're right - I did some research and that is what it appears to be. I wonder if I should have no activity with it? Or just cut out the running.... thanks for the info!!!

Thanks for the feedback. I didn't increase my mileage too quickly and I've always been a very active person. I think I've taken my shoes a bit too far in their mileage, but I will go ahead and make sure I am not at risk for tearing something. I hate to be out, but I'd hate to put myself out longer too.... bummer. My…

First of all, you're eating the wrong things. And eating like a "normal person" is the reason obesity is such a problem in this country. You have the wrong mindset. Also, for the first few days, you'll feel hungry, but then your body will get used to it and you wont have the hunger pains. I workout and run a lot, and can…

You can do much more custom workouts with free weights. Make sure you go through the form and are doing it properly (even if that means doing the first couple sets with a lighter weight). They provide much more resistance (lack of pulleys and cables, etc) and you have to use your body to stabilize. You can also do things…

One "bad" meal won't make you fat, just like one healthy meal won't make you skinny. Also, if your body NEVER has anything else it won't know how to handle or process it. Deprivation is bad for weight loss. Moderation and control and allowing yourself to eat other foods is very important. Good job on your weight loss and…

You have to realize that you are paying for the coaching too. If you were to hire a personal trainer the costs would well exceed that of a great crossfit gym. You can modify the workouts to your own personal capabilities and strengths and the efficiency of the workouts far exceeds anything I can do on my own. The push that…

I'd like to lose an additional 17lbs by April 1st. I am not overly concerned with the numbers though as much as I am with the way I look and feel and fit into my clothes; however, I am in the Biggest Loser contest at my work and would love to win!! :)

I LOVE the Special K Protein cereal. It is very lightly sweetened. It keeps me full longer than many denser foods because of the protein in it. A serving size is a good portion too. Throw some blueberries on top of it and it is certainly a real treat!

About 9 lbs! Keep up the good work, friends! :)