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I don't have "cheat days" but if there is something like pretzels that I really want, then I allow myself to have some (in moderation) and I budget my calories accordingly. so for example, pretzels are carbs, so perhaps for dinner I would eliminate having carbs and just have protein and veggies instead to allow for some…

I don't know about Vitamin A. But I've always been told you will just pee out any extra Vitamin C. (it might be something to check with your doctor)

Hey girl, I looked at your diary, and you are seriously under calories most days. You aren't going to take weight off that way successfully but you will hurt your body. Please consider eating the minimum 1200 a day, you will feel better and believe it or not, you will take more weight off that way and will more likely keep…

Personally I love seeing those photos and hearing the stories. I find it inspiring and motivating. Also, I don't think its narcissistic to be proud of your accomplishments.

There's an amazing book called "Creative Visualization" By Shakti Gawain that I personally love. It has lots of creative visualization techniques to help you keep your mind focused on what you want for yourself and the quality of life you want. I also find meditation really helpful as well. I hope that helps. :)

You can do this. I've been on for about 150 days or so. I've taken off 34 pounds, but with the holidays and such, I haven't made an real progress in a few weeks. I'm ok with that, as I still logged and held myself accountable. You'll find there's lots of great people on here who are more then willing to share their…

I'm not there yet... but I'm looking forward to it. There are some bones I've completely forgotten about that I hope will be reappearing soon!

I did the old old program - before the points system. I found it very helpful in learning how to eat a more balanced diet. I also found their recipes and meetings helpful. Now I prefer to be on this site as its cheaper. Plus i"m following a program my doctor has set out for me instead.

I totally agree.

I'm not going anywhere. I'm here to get this done, no matter how long it takes. Then after that, I;ll be working on maintenance.

:flowerforyou: thanks! there's some great ideas here I'm definitely going to use.

This is what I do too. that way I know exactly what I'm eating. Plus I like my food better then the store bought stuff anyway. :)

I have a desk job and don't hardly move out of my seat most days. So when I do big clean ups like you are describing, or something more unusual then I include it. I don't include daily regular stuff - like cooking or doing the dinner dishes. But that's my preference, everyone has a different idea of what's best.

There's a whole foods store not too far from me. I really really like the variety that they carry. Lots of amazing choices I can't find in other stores. I also love their ready made stuff - so healthy and fabulous selection. But in general, yes I do find the store more expensive then other stores. I shop there occasionally…

me too

I travelled to Hawaii and had the most amazing experience seeing the lava flows. And I banished 33 pounds and feel soooo much better! :bigsmile:

That's a good question - I wonder how long it takes for our bodies to adjust too?

I posted a similar question when I first joined and someone gave me good advice, so on weigh in day, I track what it says on a calendar. I can honestly say that most of the time its pretty accurate within a couple of pounds in either direction. I did go through a period of about 3 weeks where I wasn't motivated, and didn't…

hahahaha!!!! Oooh yeah, long johns are very sexy.... just ask any lumberjack! hee hee hee

hahaha, me too - extra shirts, extra socks. I used to be able to get to at least january with being barefoot in the house, now I'm wearing socks AND slippers.

Skinny men who can be snapped in half aren't for me. I LOVE LOVE LOVE big hunka hunka burnin' men! (And I know lots of women who think like I do)

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That's awesome!!!!!

awesome!!

I'm feeling similar. I think I'm going to try vitamin d drops. I also changed some of the lightbulbs in the house to the full spectrum bulbs. I also sit in a window and try to absorb as much sunlight as I can - whenever I can. Also, I just sleep extra. Throughout history people would have slept more this time of year as…

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One thing that many people don't realize is that "thin" does NOT equal "healthy". I was skinny growing up as a child. I was skinny as a teen, and skinny as a young adult. Then I got a sick which lasted over a year and was potentially fatal. I gained 70 pounds that year. Had 3 more bouts and gained at least another 15…

"So I married an Ax Murderer", and "Princess Bride" Love em. and am not even ashamed to admit it. :)

I've had a lot of success with Kohls. I also like Penningtons and Additionelle - but I don't know if those are in the states or not. It might be only canada.