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Sweet Potatoes, Hummus, Almonds

Congratulations on baby! Raising children is the most rewarding and demanding job there is! Committing to a healthy lifestyle will not only keep your stress and emotions in check, but will be a wonderful example for your child. I have 5 kids, and only after my 4th did I "let myself go" . . took me 7 years to commit to a…

That is an awesome story! Congratulations on 20 years!

I was 16 and a good girl, he was 18 and not so good ,,, dated for 8 years (with a few quick "breaks"), married 15 years with 5 kids. He did a complete 360 and is a great guy. Be patient, take care of you and your kids, and the right guy will come along. I've seen to many woman jump into relationships because they think…

Great job! And a Huge thank you for serving your country! Inspiring in more ways than one!

Little House on the Prairie.... don't think i will ever outgrow that show. Friends and Sienfeld are a close second.

LMAO -- but I thought you ate CAT?

Skye, Pheonix, Kilo, Storm, Macy. The best I can come up with! (my dogs' names . . . .Skye and Pheonix were my best behaved).

You look fantastic!

My favorites -- in under 15 minutes: Sautee fresh mushrooms and peppers in a pat of butter, sprinkle with a bit of worchesershire.... mix in with scrambled eggs (I do 1 whole and 2 egg whites.... sometimes I add a bit of cheese, or if I have any ham, etc... but watch teh sodium! english muffin with peanut butter (my staple…

Your dedication shows -- you look great! Thanks for sharing - I too look at success stories and dream of me being there some day!

Pilates - you should be able to youtube a video or two on it. Not an intense cardio workout - but great for core strength and toning. Also go back to the basics - squats , lunges, pushup and dips -- all you need is you - and a chair for the dips! Mix that in with your C25K.

WOW! You're profile pic looks like mother/daughter - it is amazing how weight ages a person! You look fabulous - and your no gimmick plan is even more inspiring!

Welcome! Anyone with the name Shannon must be a great person (my name) -- feel free to add me, I have been on for 130 days and averaging just under 1 pound per week -- slow, but steady, I didn't want to starve myself, and intend for this weight to stay off! The more supportive friends you have - the better! Feel free to…

Great Job! Not only for completing it yourself, but for being such an encouragement to others! Everyone should do a race like that, just to feel the encouragment from others is so moving!

Good for you. You look fabulous!

My stomach seems bigger too! My kids tell me it is because it is my extra stretched out skin is hanging that seems to make me bigger! ha -- I don't think so with only 16 pounds -- but I have lost way more inches on my waist than anywhere else, so I'm guessing that is why tummy seams bigger! You are loosing it somewhere (to…

Beautiful! What an inspiring and amazing story! Happy one year!

LOL -- so true!

Great post! I am 5'10" also , and have lost 16 pounds, Starting weight almost identical to yours -- except not quite as much loss, same thing here -- no change in pant size! I have lost over 3 inches on my waist, 1.5 on my thighs and only 1/2 inch on the hips -- I can feel the difference, but just can't squeeze into that…

You look awesome!

GREAT FOR YOU! I have been around many people who have quit, and would liken the addiction to my (former) food addiction! Running at your age is awesome! I did a triathalon last year - and of course the ages are written on your calf... you wouldn't beleive how many 50+ were on very nice fit Calves! I was even passed in the…

When you sit down your boobs and belly meet.

That is an NSV I am dreaming of! Great job!

Is anyone aware of the the application they can get on their computer that makes their screen go blank every 30 minutes? I read about it once and can't remember it... anyone use it? I end up with another problem - the more I exercise, the harder it is to SIT at my desk, my legs and butt get so ancy- I have to get up…

I want my outside to match my inside.

OK- I'll be the naysayer here. Is there a reason you can't tell her about the site, and say "hey, I think it will work better if we aren't friends, we seem to argue on too many ideas?" Once she gets involved - she may feel the same way. Keep your profile private except to your friends, but don't hide this awesome tool if…

You look fantastic! No Goonish at all -- you look happy to be so fit! I would be too!

Agreed -- how many of us grew up with this "Clean your plate, there are starving kids all over the world".... and as portions got larger, well guess what happened when we still cleaned our plate. What is scarier isn't the adults, its the kids! Take a look around, there are so many overweight kids! I attribute this to: *…

5'10" Pro: My mom is tall too - so it was always easy to find her in the shopping malls if we separated. (she is a shop-a-holic) Con: Nobody notices the 16 pounds I've lost so far :( Pet Peeve: When in a store shopping, and you ask "do you have this in tall" and the answer is this: "NO, but you can order it in tall ONLINE"…