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I don't have any tips for you --I just wanted to say you look GREAT!!! You don't look like an 'older lady' Hope you find something that helps you feel as good as you look :)

Sounds amazing!! Two things I love...I will be trying this!

You both can do it! It's so much easier if your spouse is doing it too! My husband and I have been doing this together for over a year now. Add us if you want!

When I'm really up for battling the urge to snack (which isn't always) when I start to look around for something to munch I try to stop and think about how I feel- am I really hungry, or just bored? Then I drink more water and remind myself, I am not actually hungry, no need to eat. Usually works. It's a daily battle. Esp.…

This may not be the right answer, but.... I only pay attention to the calories and have been able to lose just fine...

I eat my cereal mixed with Dannon Light and Fit vanilla yogurt. very yummy. I don't care for milk either :)

This sounds great! Thanks for sharing!

My little boy liked the Kick box boot camp on demand! He never made it all the way-he's only 5 so he got tired of it- but it was so fun with him! He likes Zumba, too! Don't think it's on Demand.....very entertaining to see a 5yr old try to salsa!

I love Phineas and Ferb...sometimes I start to turn it on when the 5 1/2 yr old is not here!

Thanks! I will try that!

I don't have anything helpful, but I wanted to send you a big hug! (((((hug)))))

Haven't read this book... Just wanted to mention that thyroid disorders can be triggered by the hormonal onslaught that is pregnancy. That can make it very difficult to lose weight. I found out I was hypothyroid after having my son and had had no problems like that before. Just something to think about. Good luck!

Today I saw some stuff at Rural King called Anti-Monkey Butt. I don't know anything about this stuff, but it sounds like this is what it's for! here's their website: http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/

I work 3- 12hr shifts a wk. I pack healthy food and snacks like you said and still usually go over at least a little (sometimes a lot). I just try to work out and be careful the rest of the week. So far that's working out alright for me. I made it to my goal and am maintaining with this routine.

I love it! I have the old one and the new one. The new one I just got was $90ish & free shipping on amazon. I've been using it for almost a year now and have lost 20#. I've not ever been a dedicated exerciser...but this I'm not tired of yet. --also, I'm not very coordinated, so I like doing this at home so no one has to…

Hi there! Great family pic! I guess you took that? :) I'm an MRI tech. I only work weekends- 12 hr shifts. That way I get to spend all week with my 5yr old.

Log EVERYTHING you eat! It will be an eye-opener, it was for me. I agree--no skipping meals, it doesn't help. Lots of fruits, veggies and low cal snacks. If you have time plan out what you will eat all day (easier when you pack a bag and leave for work for 12 hrs ;) Don't deny yourself some of the things you like--I always…

Greek Yogurt!! With a little cereal or fruit...

I'm finally able to log throughout the day most days now, and I'll admit that is easier. BUT, before that was something I could do I had a scrap of paper in my pocket or laying on the counter where I jotted down everything that passed my lips! I agree with the others about doing it beforehand if you can. I work 12 hr…

Keep it up! You're doing great! It feels really good when ppl start to notice :)

This may not be useful to you at all...I've never made broccoli slaw (though I do like it), but I always have a bag of broccoli slaw on hand. I use it in stir-fry, veggie wraps, salads. I eat it almost every day! Hope you get some good recipes!

My go to for lunch is Flat Out Bread (only 90 calories!), spinach and or romaine, hummus -the athenos spicy pepper kind is 50 calories for 2T, shredded broccoli and carrots (walmart has a Marketside Broccoli Slaw), tomatoes, green onion if I have any. What ever veggie you like! It's really filling, you can stuff a lot into…

I like the FiberOne Granola bars 140 calories and pretty filling...apples fill me up, but my husband disagrees on that one. I agree on the hummus, too! I love it with lots of stuff. I like to have cheese sticks, dry cereal, m &ms (in limited quantities), popcorn 100 calorie packs. Good luck!

:happy: Awesome!! Always a great feeling!

I LOVE it!!!! I've lost 11 #s doing zumba and eating better--in just 2-3 months!! It's the first thing I've been able to stick with too! It's so fun, even at 4:45am!!

I've recently become a Zumba addict--after 2 wks of doing it daily my thighs are slimmer and my sides/obliques are frequently sore. So I'm hoping that will tone up/slim down that area too. Plus it's really fun-and that's hard to find when it comes to exercise! Good luck!