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My kids never used to eat what I sent.....until they started helping me with the preparation. My son, who is 10 now, eats the same 2 lunches since 1st grade. He has yogurt, fruit, crackers and 1 lorna doone cookie or 3 slices of chicken breast (rolled up), fruit, crackers and a lorna doone cookie. My 12 year old is a…

I am in the same boat. I love my cardio work-out, but looking in the mirror made me realize that I have no muscle tone. I HAVE to start lifting. I belong to planet fitness and I work out at 4 AM, when the gym is really empty. The morning trainer is itching to help me start lifting so I told him that after I get back from…

Today is day 345 for me! I'm happy to add anyone who wants support and who logs regularly.

This sounds amazing! Thanks.

^^ This sounds amazing! I'm always looking fore new ways to eat spaghetti squash. Thanks.

I love spaghetti squash!! Just google Jackson's Spaghetti Squash from the Biggest Loser. Awesome!!! You can also make spaghetti squash pancakes.

Build some muscle!! And probably put on a few pounds without feeling guilty about it. I went a little overboard with losing and I need to focus on having a healthier relationship with food.

I love protein bars and shakes and usually eat them every day. I actually had a Luna bar yesterday for lunch. I don't often use them as a meal replacement, but if I'm running and don't have time for anything else, I will. I also love the Core Power Lite protein shakes. I will often have one in the afternoon when I feel a…

You look great! Congratulations!

I'm at the gym at 4 AM and I don't eat before. I'm totally not hungry before I work out.

Beautiful tribute. Thank you.

It's beautiful, but I would cut and donate.

I usually have a dannon light and fit greek yogurt. Occasionally, I will have Quaker Weight Control Oatmeal. Either one fills me up for a few hours.

I don't have any pictures, but I started out at 178 and I'm now 121.5. The best piece of advice I can give is not to look at it as 30 pounds to lose, but as a journey to healthier habits. I lost 20 pounds slowly over the first 2 years but, more importantly, learned how to make better choices and control my portions. Over…

I'm 5'7" and I eat about 1,200/day.

Don't try and tackle everything all at once. Portions, veggies, exercise, etc.....it's too much all at once, expecially with 2 jobs and grad school. I agree with the suggestion that you need to focus on your diet. Eating smaller amounts every few hours will keep you fuller longer. I eat something every 3 hours or so. If I…

Agree with the veggies. If you are in need of a "not as healthy snack", try Boob Chicka Pop. If's really good popcorn and only 35 calories/cup.

I will exercise, but not my usualy routine. I will be away for 2 weeks, so no gym. But, I plan on being really active with the kids - hiking, walking, etc.

I've never had a problem with PF. I find the trainers very helpful and the machines well maintained and clean. I go there, do my workout and I'm done. Never an issue.

That is fantastic! Congratulations.......and you look great!

I've lost a total of 57 pounds and now maintaining. It's a long road, but really rewarding! I'm more than happy to support friends along the way. Good luck to all!!

I love the PF near me. It has a ton of free weights and cardio equipment (treadmills, arc trainers, elipticals). Trainers are friendly and helpful. No issues at all! I'm not into heavy lifting, so I don't know the max amount of free weights that they have, but it totally works for me.

^^ This. I periodically have trouble and this solves the problem.

What a great NSV!! Congratulations!

Congratulations!!!!

It's not stupid at all. I did in the beginning. But then I realized that I didn't really care what others thought. I did start out with one session with a trainer so I could learn to use the machines properly. After that, I plugged in my music and kept to myself. And now, about 6 months later, I am more confident. Another…

I second the Cheesecake Factory Skinnylicious menu. Everything is great and below 550 calories. Also, Applebees has a yummy salmon dinner for 550 calories.

Same thing I eat every day - Dannon Light and Fit Yogurt (Peach) and 2 cups of coffee.

Definitely didn't blow it! Look at it as an opportunity to reflect on what you could have done differently. Usually, when I attack the fridge, it's because I either didn't eat enough calories during the day or, I was particularly low on protein. Either way, every "slip-up" is an opportunity to learn what you can do…

I just had this very discussion with my husband this past week-end. Between working long hours, dinner prep, lunch prep and helping the kids with their homwork, I was struggling to get any sort of work-out in and it's been making me really cranky. I decided to try a really early morning work-out while everyone is still…