TheBakerGirl

To make it filling, add a cup of spinach or a scoop of peanut butter. There are so many things you can use anything to replace dairy….soy milk, 100% juices, coconut milk, coconut water, lactose free milk. One trick I like…I use around 200ml of the various Innocent smoothies (if you can't buy that brand, I'm sure there is…

Don't be discouraged! It may have taken a good week just to balance out what happened the week prior. Who knows…after the holidays, you might have gained weight if you hadn't been so good over the past week. Just give it one more week and you'll see some results! Stick with it, you can do it! And it WILL pay off!…

Wow! You look incredible. Good luck on reaching your goal…you're almost there!!!

Beautiful! You look like a new woman. Congrats on your success, it has really paid off. You look incredible!

you are amazing! Congratulations on reaching your goal and best of luck on getting to where you feel best. This is a huge accomplishment. you should be so proud of yourself! you're proof that hard work pays off. :happy:

WOW!! What a transformation. You are an incredible, strong woman! You must be so proud of yourself. That kind of weight loss is a major accomplishment. If you can do that…you can do anything in life. This morning, I'm toasting my cup of coffee to you. I have no excuse for these pesky 15lbs. You're my hero!

I love oatmeal for breakfast! It's great for cool winter mornings, and it sticks with you until lunch. I almost always put cinnamon and honey in it...from there it varies. Blueberries, bananas, apples, pumpkin puree... Here's a recipe for Elvis Oatmeal...yum!! http://www.adventuresofaseason.com/2011/11/elvis-oatmeal.html

Hey! Here's a recipe from an Ohioan at heart! This chicken vegetable stew is healthy and easy to make. You could also dazzle it up by adding your fav - lentils- or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. It'll warm you up for those cold Ohio, lake effect snow nights!!…

You look incredible!!! Your hard work and determination had paid off. Keep it up, girl!!

Do what makes everything better....turn it into a cookie! http://www.adventuresofaseason.com/2011/11/cranberry-oatmeal-hot-beverage-cookies.html Just cut out the granulated sugar and be sure to use dark chocolate. You could also substitute wheat flour for the all-purpose. yum.

you are amazing! keep up the great work. thanks for being an inspiration to us all. you look beautiful! :smile:

I love this! I'm totally doing it. Will let you know how it goes. I'm thinking of going for a run too, so it'll be a great workout!

Don't give up! It isn't hopeless. You wouldn't have bothered posting this if it were really, truly hopeless. It's hard, we all agree, and we've all felt exactly the way you feel right now. Don't be too hard on yourself! Take any mistakes and chuck 'em out the window. That's all in the past. Every eating decision and tiny…

Oatmeal made with almond milk, a spoonful of peanut butter, drop of honey, a whole banana, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Delicious and guaranteed to keep you full until lunchtime!! Elvis Oatmeal Recipe - http://www.adventuresofaseason.com/2011/11/elvis-oatmeal.html

I'd suggest spicing things up a bit! Do you like spicy foods? If you add cayenne pepper or chili pepper or any spices that'll give your food a little kick, you'll never even notice that it isn't salty. :) I used to be a saltaholic too! I think when I started eating more fresh foods, I realized that salt didn't need to be…

Congrats! That's such an amazing accomplishment. Keep up the great work and soon you'll just be "normal" (except you'll be amazing and normal at the same time). :wink:

CW: 148 lbs GW: 132 lbs height: 5'6'' age:30

This is such a difficult topic for all of us! Don't worry, you aren't alone. I know I'm guilty of comparing myself to other women and trying to figure out what my body must look like to someone else, and I'm sure my perception is way off from reality! I think this is an impossible task though because we're all so…

that's inspiring. congrats to you on your success and great job! keep up the good work and enjoy your size 4's. YOU DESERVE IT!!!

I love to toss it lightly with a bit of EVOO, salt and pepper then pop it in the oven on 350F and baked for about 20-25 minutes, tossing a couple of times. The leaves become soft and the edges get a nice crunch to them. Delicious and so healthy! I use the curly leaved kale for this.

Love your response, moushtie!! Our bodies are not trash cans!!! I need to remind myself of that more often. freeshia, I also don't like food to go to waste, and I'm pretty creative when it comes to finding ways to use everything before it goes off. But I know from experience that it's impossible to save everything! If it…

I'd love to hear some suggestions for this too! I often find myself in situations that call for a few drinks, and I know it's part of the reason I've gained weight. I try to stick to vodka&soda with a lime if I'm drinking liquor. If you do drink beer, go for Guinness...it's surprisingly one of the lowest calorie beers. I…

I love this idea and I think I've found some twins!! YAY! Here's my info in case anyone else wants to add me as a friend. 5'6'' CW 145 lbs GW 130 lbs age 30 I'm looking for anyone who is my height and wants to lose around 10 lbs while getting toned. The more support the better! Good luck girls and boys. hugs!

Thanks Mabelebam!! These ideas really help. And you're right, the fact that we're all in this together makes it all a little easier. Just looking at other people's success stories is proof that patience works!

I love your response! It sounds like focusing on eating right and working out is the way to tackle this...the rest will follow. Thanks!!

I'd like to know the answer to this question too! People always say burn more calories than you consume and the pounds will come off. So what I don't understand is why the response to reaching a plateau is always "change your routine." If you are still burning more calories than you're taking in, shouldn't you still be…

How long ago did you start the class? It may take your body a couple of weeks to adjust to the new schedule. Stick with it and soon that energy will last you all day long!!

Drink a lot of water! This is not only good for you, but it will force you to make frequent trips to the restroom...which means burning more calories. Along the lines of fidgeting, I find that while sitting at my desk, if I extend my legs out straight and kick them up and down in short strokes, it not only burns calories,…

you can do it!! best of luck in your mission. :)

I'm starting again too, and I am 100% we can do this! I lost 15lbs, almost made it to my goal of 20lbs, and now I've gained it all back and then some! I'm disappointed and not looking forward to doing it again, but I'm not going to give up. At least you have something incredible to work towards! Just stay focused on your…