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Amy - that is hilarious about the maternity top! Most tops right now have a baby doll look, or a loose fit, so it makes perfect sense! Thanks for all the kind words. I saw my in laws for dinner last night, and she is the sweetest lady. I was way too sensitive, and you guys were right - I think she still sees me as a size…

Hey Jenn - glad to hear all is well with you, and you are plugging away! Love your new pic - very pretty - and like the new hair cut (I think I see a new hair cut!). Half marathon - I hope I can do it - I'm sure I can physically do it, just not sure of the motivation for the training! I might just keep doing the 5km and…

You may have re-shaped your body (allowing you to fit into much smaller clothes) or added muscle in the past year. This may sound radical, but I am a "scale tosser". When I was losing my weight on MFP, the scale was making me insane. I weighed in to start, then didn't weigh again for 3 months. Each month I upddated my…

Geez - sorry to hear about those who's MIL give them nothing! I shouldn't complain. Buying clothes for someone, unless you are certain of their size, is always dicey. Too big, and you've insulted them, too small, and it makes them feel too big. True - you can't win. Arewethereyet - GREAT idea with the gift cards! :)

Thank you all for the kinds words - and some really funny stories about MIL's! I guess I am lucky that she bought me a gift, and a very nice one at that. I shouldn't complain. Merry Christmas to all of you - I am now totally stuffed from Christmas dinner - I will have to go to bed hungry tomorrow night to balance things…

I know how frustrating it can be - but take it as a compliment. You are doing amazingly well, and I think on some level jealousy may play a role. As for looking older, I did think that about some of the Biggest Loser constestants - that they looked older once they lost all the weight, but as the previous poster said, your…

Hi Jenn!!!! Merry merry Christmas! Sorry I've been MIA, I've reached my goal, and just sort of fell out of here as life got crazy busy around the holidays. I will be around - I have a new fitness goal - running at half marathon in a few months, so I will be around here keeping track of myself and my progress. Hope you are…

THANKS for all the feedback.... okay, sounds like the concensus is "skip it"! It sounds just too crazy. Thanks again for all the feedback. :flowerforyou: Happy holidays everyone!

Hi Ladies - Sorry I've been MIA - I've been working a lot lately! Congrats to all the weight that's been lost! One thing I can say is getting back to counting my calories.... I'm starving!!! It's 11:00 p.m. and my stomach is growling - good news though - I just focus on my body eating my fat.... :tongue:

Welcome! This is it - you are going to get rid of this weight! I was in the same position as you - weight to lose after a baby (and my baby was 2 yrs when I started!). I've lost most of my weight now, and feel like a new person. It was so easy to do - just follow the program. I plan my meals each morning, so that I can eat…

Ohhh - so many things to chat with you about! I LOVE P90X - I think it sounds similar to insanity in that you have to be in good shape before starting. I am still weak in the pull up area, but otherwise I just love the program. Your plan sounds great! I did well this week - I do not weigh myself weekly - I started on here…

You are still moving in the right direction! Can I ask an unrelated question... is there much to do in NYC for kids? (aged 2&4) We are thinking of taking a trip, and are debating bringing the kids. I wonder if even getting around the city will be challenging. Thanks for any tips! :flowerforyou:

Congrats on the 2lbs! You look AMAZING!!! Looks like you are at a perfect weight! Congrats. How do you like the P90X? I'm just getting back into it myself. :flowerforyou:

I know this can be frustrating - I've felt, many times, that I was slipping backward. Then I just need to snap out of it, and get back on track. You will move forward, get right back to logging everything and exercising, and you will keep losing. :flowerforyou:

I've got Turbo Jam and P90X - so I will move to phase 2 of P90X, and mix up my cardio between Turbo Jam, Running, and the P90X cardio dvds. For diet, I really need to clean it up! I am going to eat 7 servings of fruit and veg daily, MINIMUM, and I am setting my goals on here to lose 1.5 lbs per week - which will hopefully…

iluv70's... 10 Minute Trainer is excellent - also by Tony Horton (like P90X) - that is one you can squeeze in a few times a day. :) Kiafolla117... P90X at 9:00 p.m. is good! I do my runs in the morning and then P90X at night with my hubby after we've put the kids to bed, so some nights we don't get to it until around…

Welcome everyone - yay - we are going to DO THIS!!! We'll lose at LEAST 7 lbs and at MOST 14 lbs - so as long as we stick to our plans, we will meet with success!!!! :flowerforyou: Betty

Ohh! What is that one? I'm interested... :smile:

Hey Jenn- I've started a new challenge - 10lbs by Christmas? Are you in? Got a new plan to shake things up? I'm going to get some new fitness stuff going, and after my "break" it should revv up the weight loss again! Looking forward to it - hope you are going to join in! :flowerforyou: Betty

Welcome! I read your profile and we seem similar! I also have two kids, work part time from home, and also want to get into the best shape of my life. Congrats on all that you've lost already - that is amazing. Do you know P90X? That has changed my body more than anything else! We will both reach our goals for Christmas!…

Congrats on the size 15!!!! You are almost there!!!! I was in a size 12/14 - and now a size 6 - you WILL lose all this weight! You are on your way - keep going! :flowerforyou:

Hey - How are you doing? I've been MIA lately - just really really busy! How are you doing? Any progress? I have maintained my weight for the past month and half (since being sick, and then being crazy busy) so yesterday I started back here logging. 10 more lbs to go to my goal, so I'm looking forward to maintaing soon -…

Good ideas - I agree - life for me, without eating out, would be impossible (we travel a lot!!) and we enjoy it, and there are many many healthy choices at restaurants. I've lost around 20 lbs in 3 months, and I've eaten out at least 3 or 4 times a week. Maybe more. There are lots of healthy choices out there - do your…

WOW!!!:noway: :noway: :noway: That is 1575 calories of fat alone!!!:sick: :sick: :sick:

Hey Jenn! We were just up in Collingwood at a resort, but it was still a lovely little getaway! I always stayed within my maintenance calories, but the choices were not always so good (e.g. I ate chips one night at 10:00 p.m. - which I've not done in months!!!). Have a great weekend! Betty :flowerforyou:

I would have a super light dinner - like lots of steamed veggies and a small portion of lean protein (that would be around 200 calories) and call it a day. During my weight loss on here, I have had many meals out that were around 1000 calories, and it just meant a very very light dinner! It does not in any mean a set back…

Hey Jenn - how's it going? I'm away on holidays with a girlfriend (we've taken taken our kids while hubbies stay home and work - sounded like a good idea at the time - but we are worn out!!). Anyway, I don't get to the computer much, and it costs a fortune to use the internet - BUT, just wanted to check in and see how you…

Happy Thanksgiving to you too! We did the Butterball Stuffed Breast - have you done one of those? They are kind of expense (IMO) at $25 (and it serves about 4-6 people) but delish and amazing clean up! How's the weight loss going? I haven't even measured myself since I got sick, but I am focused again, and back at it! Have…

Congrats!!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Yep - just like fishtetris :smile: said, you just hook the bands up to the pull up bar. I am almost done phase 1, and still cannot do a single push up, but I am using 8-15 lb weights, and I started at 5 lbs. You will improve pretty quickly. My upper body strength sucks, so I'm still doing sets of 15 "girl" style push ups -…