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I don't know whether to blame my changes on weight loss or pregnancies or the gazillion years I spent breastfeeding. I do remember liking my boobs just fine the first time I hit goal (they had gotten a bit smaller, but just), but now I have had two more children, and well....even with 17 pounds to go, they are much more…

I think it's different for everyone. When I was 26 years old, 207 pounds, and obese, I thought I would be lucky if I ever hit 175. When I hit 175, I knew I had a long way to go. When I hit 160, I began to think that maybe I wasn't as "big-boned" as I'd always thought. My lowest weight reached was 132. That was too low for…

Oops. 250, yes!

Down .4 pounds this week, back to where I was a couple of weeks ago. Next week I WILL have my lowest weight (of this attempt to RElose) yet!! Focus and discipline.

I think this is a great question. :)

Body Firming HIIT Workout for Beginners - Beginner HIIT Home Workout Routine ^^^^ Just did this short workout, and I'm pooped. SO out of shape right now. That's good motivation, I suppose. Do it until it gets easy.

You could also try something like...1 serving of cooked pasta with 1/2 cup of jarred sauce (look for one with lower sodium), a serving of lean ground meat (turkey or chicken), and plenty of sauteed veggies (peppers, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, etc.). The combination of all those foods is one that I find very satisfying…

To get back to the point where buying clothes is fun, and I don't feel like I'm trying to mask anything. To feel more confident in the bedroom. *cough* To be able to run long distances again. I KNOW this extra weight is holding me back. To reach maintenance and really learn how to eat within that calorie range this time.…

My husband also took Halloween candy to work with him. I'm fortunate not to be surrounded by candy in a work environment, but my father just informed me that one of our neighbors saved all his leftover candy for my kids. Go figure... I still haven't picked through what my kids brought home, but whenever I get to evening…

I've had a couple of people tell me that I look beautiful in the last few days. No one ever says that! I feel like maybe my face and hair and body are all looking just a little bit better, a little more glowing. I'll take whatever compliments I can get!

Bummer. Keep trying!

Haha. I weigh myself every morning and jot it down in my notebook first thing, so I don't forget, but this happens to be the first morning in forever that I can't remember what the weight was! I'm going with 157, as my starting weight. That's been my weight the past couple of days.

Whoa. I have fallen so far off the running wagon. Trying to get back into it this month, so I can slog my way through the annual tradition of our Thanksgiving morning 5k. The past few years, I've gotten a bit slower. Lately it's been tough eeking out a mile. I know I can do it, between weekends and the gym, but I have to…

Planning an hour long jaunt in the woods with my dog.

<3 You're definitely not alone in this. Don't give up!

Flipping awesome!!!

Yes. I'm a believer. It's not easy to be exact, but the process is not a mystery. I also err on the side of caution and overestimate my calories in, underestimate my calories burned. My attention and consistency are my biggest assets when losing weight. If I get out of the habit of logging, of truly paying attention,…

Foodwise, I'm sticking pretty close to my 1520 calories per day, tracking everything through the MFP app. Nothing is strictly off limits, but I stay away from fried food, large portions of meat/dairy, and overindulgence in the alcohol department. Someone on here mentioned saving extra calories for the evenings, so I've…

You look absolutely fantastic! My husband is currently at your starting weight, and I would definitely show him these as motivation. Awesome job.

Hey there! I'm Aileen, from Maine. I have a tendency to get wordy, so I'll try to keep this brief. My weight loss journey began 7 years ago, when I lost 70 pounds (210-140) in 6 months. It was a wild and crazy ride, and I maintained that loss through two additional pregnancies. Now, with three kiddos, a massive depression…

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147.868ml I use calories for alcohol on pretty rare occasions, when I'm calorie counting. For example, saving up a few days worth of "extra" calories for our yearly Christmas party or saving my "extra" calories during the day for a beer to have while watching a game. Alcohol calories add up too quickly for me to have it…

I must confess...at the point in the day I kinda wish I could trade in the calories I've consumed for half a bottle of wine.

I'm in for the first time!

Right now I'm down 7 pounds. Started at 167 this time. My goal is somewhere around 135 or 140.

You look great!

I have had that thought so many times! It seems true for me as well. And I definitely prefer 135's look and feel to my current 160's stay. I want to break free!

I'm still hurting (in a good way) from some FB HIIT from two days ago! So effective. Her butt...lol...it is awesome. I aspire to such fitness.

Change can be hard for the people around us. Even positive change. Your calorie intake sounds fine to me!

I'm 5'5.5". SW (this time) 167 CW 162 GW 137-140 I've been there before and can do it again!! I would love some new friends who are active on here. Please add me if you're willing!