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You look beautiful! Wonderful job. Congrats on your weight loss and on your commitment to a healthy lifestyle!

Looking at pictures of myself before the weight loss. Yes, that does it for me! And those pictures were taken when I felt I looked "pretty decent."

I went from over 210 (stopped weighing myself at that point. Too embarrassed to admit to my true weight -- to 133 pounds.) Went from a size 18-20W to my present size of 6-8. I did it the same way everyone is saying. More exercise and less binging and overeating. I still log into MFP daily and track my foods and what I…

Yes, the "big bone" thing. I bought into that for years! I've been on MFP for over 3 years. I still log daily. It's the heart of this program. I don't log every single calorie as I once did. Will add an occasional cookie or something without logging it. But for the most part, I still log and stay close to my maintenance…

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I'm not sure, but I think make-up obsession and certain food obsessions may be related! LOL. Total make up/ skin care junkie here. Can't resist the free gifts with purchase from the big cosmetic companies like Lancome, Clinique, Clarins, etc. Great way to sample mascaras, moisturizers, serums and the like. Love tring new…

I resisted so many tempting make up offers this season. Proud of myself! LOL! Just trying to enjoy the products I have!!! Anyone get any special, new items this Christmas? Share, please!

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Many of us are on the insecure side. We need lots of compliments. I am one of those! Sometimes it's difficult to react to a compliment. But hearing people say positive things is always appreciated. I study the habits of highly successful people. Most of them are upbeat, and their immense positive energy is totally…

You look just beautiful! Really great job!!!

It's not at all "shallow" to pay attention to your looks. Of course you should want to look as natural as possible, but all of the fabulous looking actresses and models wear a ton of make-up. Most of them are very plain looking without their make-up and hair stylists. As the others have said, study magazines and Pinterest.…

Oatmeal or porridge. Beets. Yuckky

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Amazing transformation! You look gorgeous!

Now that I have reached my goal and have maintained for over 1 year, I can look at models in all the fashion Magazines and think -- yes! My figure looks somewhat like hers. I can wear that style! I can't afford to purchase most of the couture stuff, but it sure is nice to look and relate. It's a wonderful feeling!

Amazing transformation! You did a fabulous job!

Kimmy, I am a huge "sucker" for any of the gifts with purchase or purchase with purchase. I am trying NOT to purchase anything new for awhile. I have so many samples of wonderful products. I can't decide which of the samples I seriously want to integrate into my routine and which I want to perhaps eliminate from further…

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There are so many great products out there. So difficult to pick just a few! I am a true Make-up addict. Just love trying out new products. A total sucker for Free Gifts with Purchase, perfume samples, etc. Current favorites are NYX eyeliners. Have purchased 4 or 5 recently in varying shades. Black, of course, but also…

Look at you! What a fabulous success! Terrific, A+ job!

Thanks, Kimmy. I meant to say NYX is the "professional" line sold at Ulta. Kind of like Make Up Forever is the "professional" line sold at Sephora. Will give Rimmel a try. They seem to have a great line. Thanks!

Bump for later. Want to read & understand what Dan is saying. My maintenance goal is about 1800 but have been under by about 300 a day. I am feeling ok but losing rather than maintaining.

In reality, although you say you have 1 pound to go, you are at Goal! Congratulations! You have done very, very well. I'm not 100% certain what to advise. Sometimes when you set out on this weight loss venture, you think your life will change dramatically when you reach your goal weight. Unfortunately, I have not found…

You are doing great! Thanks for sharing!!! So impressive!!!

Many of us older gals and guys are on MFP. I have had fabulous success with my weight loss and fitness goals. Have been on this site for more than 2 years. Have been on maintenance for over a year now and MFP really helps. I am no longer able to accept friend requests due to time constraints, but you'll find many other…

Music is like the most personal thing. We all have different tastes. But if it's been recorded and is available for Download, you can't be the only "kookamunga" liking it. Nothing to be ashamed of. I could name a few songs -- "I'm not In Love," 10CC; "You're so Vain" -- Carly Simon; many others. But all of you guys are way…

When shopping in some upscale stores or departments having a salesperson say "I'm not certain that we carry anything in your size." I was just looking --- not buying -- anyhow. That's why I love Pinterest. No judgements!

YES! Maintenance is the most important part! MFP works and it is a great, free tool that is available to you. Don't drop it now!

It should go beautifully! You are truly an inspiration!

Amazing job! Congrats on your wonderful loss!