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Great job! Keep up the good work!!! :)

You look fabulous!! Great job!!!

Ladies-Check out the information in the link below! It contains a lot of helpful information about the way this site works as well as eating your exercise calories! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10665-newbies-please-read-me-2nd-edition Best of luck! And keep at it!

Weight and body image is such a hard topic for women (and men too). If these issues are getting in the way of your happiness and your ability to have people in your life, it may be a good idea to consult a therapist. There are many therapists that will work with you on a sliding scale basis if you do not have insurance.…

You burn a ton of calories while hiking if the trail is steep. Trail mix is just fine. I like to pack an apple and maybe some grapes too. You will want to pack quite a bit of food if you are hiking all day. Meal bars that are high in protein are also good because they keep you full longer while hiking. You find that no…

I had family in town but I did lose one pound!! Wooohooooo! I'm gonna keep on truckin!

I'm in!! Just a bit late, but I'll do my best! Thanks! Amy

You should probably talk to YOUR doctor. Although I am sure there are doctors on here, it may be better to meet face to face with your own! Good luck!

I soooooo agree! Thanks for the post! Your kids will eat the healthy food when they get hungry! They don't need garbage all of the time. Do we want them to struggle all the time eating healthily as adults?? Nope.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10665-newbies-please-read-me-2nd-edition Read this stuff to answer your question!!

I have been a vegetarian for 7 years tomorrow. I absolutely love it. I don't miss meat. It is not hard to get enough protein on a vegetarian diet. I eat a lot of beans, nuts, seeds, eggs, and cheese. I do occasionally eat fish because I love it, so I am not strict. I encourage anyone to give it a try. People assume that…

I have the same question! Bump!

I count calories every day. It is the only thing that seems to work with me and keeps me accountable. Good luck!:smile:

Are you eating enough?

We give our dog 1 Metamucil Wafer with every meal and she has since had no anal gland issues. Good luck! :)

I like to put celery salt and pepper on mine. Then I have it with cucumber spears. Delish!

Honestly, I look at the message boards a lot. It helps me to motivate when I am anything but. Also, I try to schedule my workouts so I don't skip them. If they are on my calendar, I will do it! Good luck!

I logged exercise 5 days last week! Awesome! Also, I lost two pounds. I am down to 167.5!!! I am so excited!

I like when people post their photos. It is inspirational! As for the "do I look fat and I am a size 6": I don't believe the majority of people are being narcissistic. I think it is very common for individuals to feel uncomfortable in their own skin after being heavy. In fact there are thin people that are uncomfortable in…

I prefer greek. I just add a small amount of honey, you don't need much, and a handful of walnuts. Love the goat cheese though!

I don't because I consider it to be part of the calories I burn on a daily basis. I feel I get more bang for my buck there. But I know others count it.

Hey there! Congrats on beginning this journey! Calorie counting is the only sure fire thing to work. It may be a good idea to post your food diary for all to see, which you can find in the food settings. Then you are accountable and the community can help you make changes when you struggle. Good luck!

Can you bring a cooler with you and an ice pack? You could freeze a few water bottles also and keep them in your cooler. You could drink the water as it melts and will keep your food cool.

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml Check out this link! I have used it to start running and I am amazed at how far I have come already! Best of luck!

Good work! You look awesome! How inspiring!!

Champagne is relatively low in calories. You could have a glass or two and be fine. Drink a few glasses of water in between so you don't get drunk and lose all inhibitions and drink/eat too much!

You can really do it! I have been doing the program for a few weeks now and surprisingly, I love running. I was the same. I fantasized about being a runner but never did it. Now I am running!!! I recommend planning on stretching a lot after every run. Just follow their plan and you will be just fine! :) Good luck!

PASTA & TORTILLAS! I can't stop myself!

Thanks for the article! I am so guilty of having tight arms and shoulders when running. I hate it but it is really a struggle to keep them loose. Thanks!

Morning! I'm a little late setting goals, but I am here! I was gone for the weekend without internet access. I really wish MFP would hurry along and get their blackberry app up. The scale has not budged in a while. I am currently at 169.5 and am setting my final goal at 145/150 depending on how I look/feel when I get…