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You guys are great. I feel like crying because I hold this in (especially around my daughters-can't show them my insecurities re: body) thank you for talking with me and virtually encouraging me. I need to stop this way of thinking... It's hard :(

Looking that up now!! Thanks!

Yes, flavor and milk substitute (for me at least). It is a liquid dessert! It's probably the only dessert my kids can't steal from me!!

I love this idea! I will look for the Coconut milk in french vanilla. I just tried coconut milk in a Thai dish and it was delicious. And I know--my beloved International Delight has awful fake chemicals in it. Its my one vice but not worth with the calories. I'd rather save that for food! Or my other love.... Wine ;)

Thank you for the awesome tips!! I never even thought about tea, maple syrup, and diff milks. I love the tea tip for my second cup bc I never get a chance to finish it and always waste (kcups are $$$!!)...and love the maple syrup idea. And almond milk...and oat milk...what is that? It sounds glorious!

I'm weaning myself off of coffee creamer....I'm so badass.... I can't be drinking my calories like this.

That's awesome---i didn't know there was a recipe builder! I need to nagivate MFP more. I just only ever used diary and forums. Thank you everyone :)

That would work!

You can do it!! I also wanted to lose 30--still have 15 to go. Steady wins the race. Good luck :)

Right with y'all!! Started last January, lost 23 lbs, muscles were strong. Then Lyme's disease kicked my butt and stress of mother with end stage cancer. Pounds came back and frustration and feelings of failure. No more. We can do this!!!

yes, thank you! I appreciate everyone's advice--it has been becoming quite the nuisance.

Yes! I typed left, but it is my right side---Only right side area belly button zone--but on the side and up a little.

I try to eat 20 mins before working out---usually before dinner...quick snack, 20 mins later out door (wait for husband to come home from work), workout, home and dinner. Starting to try in the morning now with kiddos and that is more difficult b/c the meal I have before working out would be my actual breakfast (to time…

Thank you so so much!!

Thanks everyone!! I will start squatting instead!

First off, your smile is contagious! Second, go you! You look fantastic!!!

Thanks everyone for the feedback!! I didn't even think to stretch...or drink water first thing. I am also going to follow the advice of having clothes/sneakers next to bed---even headphones.

Yes, good idea about eating before!! 45 minutes into my run, I was hit with intense hunger--almost felt like I should stop b/c my sugars were getting so low---I am trying not to eat at night after dinner, so no food from 7 pm until breakfast...but today, my first morning run, I didn't eat and felt miserable...shaky…

Well this stress these past three days has caused me to eat junk...I think I'm in my calorie limit---but I have been eating quite the handful of my kid's goldfish crackers...whereas last week, prior to the news, I would take the time and eat some plain greek yogurt with fresh strawberries....these past couple days---I…

Maybe I will walk on the treadmill after I put the kids to bed. I don't think I have it in me to run but maybe that will help me feel more complete....maybe the working out has caused me to be high on endorphins---don't they say runners get a "runners high"--maybe its like I'm in detox now--for three days I didn't sweat…

Yes, I weigh myself everyday and struggle with even a two pound weight gain (from just water weight). I honestly think I'm starting some type of eating disorder---is that possible? I eat very healthy and make sure I don't starve myself and I'm not throwing up---but mentally I feel like I should be ashamed of not working…

Thanks again for the supportive comments and responses. I have no one to talk to b/c my husband runs 5 miles a day and looks fab and never gave birth and doesn't understand all this crazy mental hoopla. He doesn't understand what it feels like to be one minute, dancing to Pit Bull in Zumba class, and the next, realize you…

YES! I think the sit ups are bad! My stomach muscles tore apart with my 3rd child, my son. He was 11 lbs when he was born and chomping on a turkey leg as he was crowning. He tore my stomach apart. I have heard so many opinions on stomach...I've heard that you can "do sit ups but MUST do cardio" and I've heard "don't do it…

LOL, I don't know how to quote on here, but that was funny. I do wonder how they lose weight so quickly on that show? I don't watch it religiously, just whenever I come across it on the tv, I watch a couple minutes of it--but whenever I DO see their "weigh-ins", how do they lose sometimes 7 lbs in a week?

Thanks for the responses---I really appreciate it b/c I have no idea what I'm doing :- /

But how can it be water retention? I thought, when you first start this "gallon a day" water intake, that, yes, you will look 6 months pregnant, but I have been doing it for weeks. Why won't my body stop holding the water in by this point? Maybe I should take a water pill? My grandmother says thats what they did in the…

What can I put in a green smoothie for protein? I made my first "real one" (that I actually liked) just now. cup: cucumber, frozen pineapple, kale. half a banana, TBSP of chia seeds and flax seed and cup of ice. I have a Ninja, so it's not really a juice I guess but smoothie. I added each veggie and seeds and it's totaling…

And I know its a 2 lb gain but I am talking about I look like a helium balloon from Party City---I am so bloated I look about 5 months pregnant.

And don't worry about the fear of losing weight and your skin sags---that's why God invented Spanx ;)

I have pictures of myself when I was thinner and looked "healthier and happier" all over my fridge and wrote a big sign that says "Get healthy!!" I used to have killer self-esteem--something my hubs found hot--but now, after three kiddos and a constant state of wearing yoga pants--I'm ready to get that sexy girl…