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Every time you want a snack, drink a glass of water. It will help curb your appetite and its good for you.

Thats awesome

Hello, good luck on your weight loss journey, as long as you stick with it. You can totally do it. :flowerforyou:

I would suggest getting a heart rate monitor that counts calories, it would probably be more accurate than the counter on here.:smile:

Hey Alycia, Welcome. My current weight is 214 and I am also trying to get down to 150 by summer, we can totally do it. Just gotta stick with it. I have already lost 46 lbs since sept 7th 2010.

Welcome, Its great that your pumped up. It helps to have that can do attitude. I joined in sept 2010 and have lost 46 lbs. I started with eating better and less. and doing a 15min workout everyday which took atleast 25 from all the breaks I had to take. Now I can almost make it thru an hour in an hour. :happy:

You look awesome:flowerforyou:

You look great. when I look in the mirror I don't think my face looks that thick, then I see a picture of myself and barely recognize me.

BTW really cute picture

Welcome, It really is a great website. Lots of supportive people. Feel free to add me, and congrats on the baby.:flowerforyou:

maybe you are consuming to much sodium, that will make you retain water

I dont see as an easy way out at all, I think its great that you wanted to do that for yourself. Like you said its not just a band, it doesnt do the work for you. Good for you.:flowerforyou:

You can do it, you just have to stick to it. I know its hard but it will be worth it in the long run. :flowerforyou:

LOVE your story, and congrats on losing so much. Being a personal trainer sounds like an awesome job. Thanks for the motivation:flowerforyou:

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they sell hair, skin and nail vitamins at most stores. You might want to have your thyroid checked also.

I am trying to lose about 100 it wouldnt hurt me to lose more. Its hard to stay with it, but I have no choice. I just turned 26 my doctor told me I have fat building up on my liver which can cause liver failure among other problems, I also have high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I have a 3 yr old son and I will be…

welcome, its a great site, super supportive people on here. feel free to add me :flowerforyou:

It affects every women differently, I know women who have lost weight and women who have gained weight after having one.

Congrats on taking the first step, You just have to stick with it, I know it is hard but as long as you stick with it the end result will be totally worth it. There are some really cool and supportive people on here. Feel free to add me and good luck on your journey. :flowerforyou:

You should get a heart rate monitor that counts how many calories you are burning:happy:

If you like popcorn, you could have a small bag after your salad, good source of fiber and it makes me feel fuller longer..

count me in

congrats, thats awesome:flowerforyou:

Thanks for posting this, so true:flowerforyou:

Thanks Becca :flowerforyou:

Ok what does BUMP mean?

:smile:

2 egg whites equal an egg for a recipe, you could substitute 1/2 cup low fat yogurt for each cup of oil,butter or margarine.

My eyes, I love the shape and the colors. They change with my mood .