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We're all in that boat....personally everyday I feel like I'm one cupcake away from throwing it all out the window. That's why this site exists, sometimes, I'll just read success stories if I'm feeling defeated...the people here are so great, and there are so many great tips! Good luck on your journey! Feel free to add me…

With a little Sriracha chilie sauce!

Welcome! Good luck to you as well! Feel free to add me :)

I feel that everyone's responses here have been justified, but I do have one additional thing...it's only happened to me like twice ever, but it was the most annoying thing...I hate being hit on at the gym. I dont need some dude, staring at me on the eliptical, then thinking it's ok to stroll up and begin chatting me up…

SALT! I just crave salt...I want chips, pretzels, chinese food...anything salt heavy...I've been trying really hard to rein it in!

I'm 5"9" as well, dont have any before or after pics yet, but feel free to add me....Tall girls unite! Good luck! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

Why is Dunkin Donuts so good! You are not alone, I've had many a weak moment standing at that counter (for me it happens a lot in the form of Jelly doughnuts, or God help me if they have the Jelly filled munchkins!) Kudos on not over-indulging and just having enough to satisfy the craving, that's a win in and of itself.…

You are so not alone in that. Don't get me wrong, I have a great boyfriend now, but my ex is mean, He dumped me in a horrible way, left me feeling worthless, and while we were together (he wasnt fat, but he wasnt really fit) he had told me that he used to be fat in HS, but that when he joined the army he had lost a bunch…

Honestly, and I've said this on a few venus on this site, but truly it's my mother. My mother is barely over 60, but having been overweight her whole life, it has recently (and when I say recenlty I mean the last 5 years) gotten really bad. She has yo-yoed like the best of us, and in my 25 years I have seen her lose over…

That's incredible, you look great! I'm 5'9" and have a lot to lose, I know you said what you've been doing, but anything in particular you think has really been helping? Great job!! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

Wow, thats an amazing accomplishment. Care to offer any details around how you were able to do it? I'm always interested in individual tricks of the trade :)

Great story! I am waiting for the day that I can post a success story like this one! You look wonderful, and congrats on your pending nuptuals!

This happened to me this weekend, lol. back on the horse now, but it's seriously a slippery slope! I gotcha! good luck!!

I know you said you dont really drink juice or much of anything else besides coffee, but you might want to give Lipton iced green tea to go sticks a try. The Mandarin and Mango flavor is really nice and there are no calories! There are several varieties you could try, and they may make it easier to take the water? You…

I'm sitting at my desk at work, and literally just finished eating a smartones frozen meal. Sailsbury steak with mac and cheese, 280 caloires, and actually really good. I always have a few of the smartones or lean cuisines in my freezer because they are always on sale, and super convenient when you dont have time to fix…

That is kind of amazing...I love chef boyardee, but never thought it would be a good idea while trying to lose weight...you sir have inspired me, lol!

It seems really daughting at first, I know! (I have more than 100 to lose) but just make small goals for yourself, and just live in the day to day, log your food, and stay within your calorie count and it will come off! I'm into week three and have lost 10lbs already! Good luck!

I'm into week three and I've lost 10 so far...I have a lot to lose though. It really just depends, there are so many factors, just revel in the fact that the number is goign down! Good luck :)

That's an incredible accomplishment...I know people often say "the last five pounds are the hardest" but take a step back and look at what you've been able to do. Just switch up your routine a bit, and see where that takes you! Congrats on your progress though...If I ever get to the point where I can say that my waist is…

That's incredible! Happy anniversary, and congratulations, I hope I will be able to say that I'm down that much in just 1 years time! Inspired...any tips or tricks for how you've done so well? I'm always looking for helpful hints :) Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

I'd like the details!

I'm a planet fitness member. I love it, it's cheap, and while it doesnt have a lot of extras (it doesnt have classes or a pool anything like that). It's clean, they have a ton a machines, personal training, the people are friendly, and during the week it is open 24hrs. For $10 a month, you can't really ask for more.

I totally understand, and believe me I know that the scale is never anyone's best friend. Don't lose hope. As we all know, it takes time to lose that weight, and different factors effect what the scale says...take a week or two and dont step on the scale, just keep to your calories and log everything. Take some time to…

lol, I needed to see this today! Great post!

Try this....It's super good for you, and really tasty! Put three boneless skinless chicken breasts in a large pot and cover (you want about three inches above the chicken) with water. Boil. When the chicken is almost done, add to the boiling water some boil in a bag brown rice (the kind that cooks in 10 minutes) When the…

I'm not sure of the availability of this franchise, but if you ever see a Wawa, try there. They have made to order sandwiches, soups, and a refridgerated section that has tons of healthy snacks, salads, wraps, things like fruit, boiled eggs, cottage cheese, string cheese, greek yougurt and it's cheap! Good Luck!

I hate so many things, but the worst, is amusement parks....I love parks, and going on rides and rollar coasters, but there are so many I don't even attempt because I'm sure I wont fit into the seat...it's really stressful, and makes me seem lame when I just "dont feel like riding"...that's never true, I'm just scared.

I've lost 9 lbs so far, but they went up alot. I'm going to check it again...maybe I did something different this time? Thanks for the comments.

I'm a halfie...half Irish, half Italian :)

It depends, my company is very big on building relationships, so you are expected to go out to lunch at least once a week (which is really difficult), on the days I stay in the office, I usually go for Progresso Canned Soup with some crackers (usually light ritz or wheat thins) or a Sandwhich on Wheat bread. It depends on…