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Thank you for posting that, Tam. I have been on fad diets that are quite dangerous (ephedra, anyone?) and lost weight. However, as soon as I stopped it, I gained back everything that I had lost, plus an extra sixty pounds because I had trashed my metabolism. Take it from someone who's tried everything outside of the realm…

Congratulations on all of your hard work and effort! Hopefully I'll be able to say that one day soon, also!

You know what the truly sad thing is? Before I started this healthier lifestyle as well as exercising and whatnot, I would have eaten that burger and I may have still been hungry after it. I would have known that it was terrible for me and I would be aware that it probably had the calorie count that would match what I…

I still do. I student teach in the fall and I graduate in December (thank goodness!). Thanks for the advice, everyone. Sometimes there are so many opinions floating out there that it is hard to seperate fact from not, and even then it all depends on what works for your body.

I hope you enjoy being sore.... You're probably a lot more fit than I am, but I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that it is going to take me more than 30 days to complete all levels and difficulties on this program. Just make sure that you don't hurt yourself and take things at a reasonable pace (i.e. don't start the…

Thank you for your post. These are all things that I know and have heard over the years, but it really helps to have things spelled out. It infuriates me to see someone who is of a healthy weight and BMI, who looks good, and who is in good physical shape obsess over "losing five pounds" to look like the aneorexic stick…

That sounds fantastic! I may have to try that sometime soon!

Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

....You can run up three flights of stairs without even being winded (that was wonderful!) ....Your blue jeans quite literally fall down around your ankles if you stand too quickly (happened to me this weekend!) ....You refuse to go anywhere that you haven't been because you're afraid they don't have healthy options…

I have those days at least once per week. But fortunately, my friends and family are there to support me. Not to mention the fact that as soon as I look at an old picture of myself, I am all about some working out. Just look at all the progress you've made! Keep on working at it and you'll be at your goal literally before…

Seriously? You're going to give up? You have lost 35 pounds, which is quite sucessful in and of itself, but you're still just throwing in the towel after all the hard work and dedication you've already put into losing the weight that you have? You're going to give up after promising yourself that you were going to drop the…

Thanks for all the help! I think I may go out and buy a heart monitor.

You look wonderful! Congrats!

Where do you get the flatbread from and do you puree the tomatoes into a sauce or leave them as is?

Oh my goodness! Congratulations on your success! You should be so proud of yourself!:flowerforyou:

Completely random but heck yeah for playing obscure musical instruments.:happy:

Keep up the good work! You're looking fantastic!:flowerforyou:

I have one of those little flippy-book pad things that I take everywhere with me and I write down what I eat in it just in case I am away from the computer, but generally I make it a goal not to eat outside of my house (I'm on this whole no fast-food for a year thing) and it works pretty well.

I know, right?!

Is there any way that I can join the Teacher Team?

Congratulations! Keep up the good work and don't quit now!

We're trying this tonight--I hope it's good!:flowerforyou:

Thank you guys so much for all of the advice. I needed it--My motivation was flagging a bit and I was about half-decided that there was no way I could do this on my own. But thanks to all of you and your success on your own weight-loss journeys, I know that I can do it. Thanks again!

Thanks to all these websites, I've gotten at least ten new entries into my recipe box that both my husband and I agree on (a miracle in and of itself). Thanks again for helping!

Thank you so much for the advice! I should probably get another recipe box....

Congratulations! Keep up the good work!:bigsmile:

As far as chain restauraunts are concerned, I find that Applebee's has some pretty good options as far as low calorie/low fat. If you're doing Weight Watchers, it has the points listed next to its healthier options. My favorite is the grilled chilli-lime chicken salad. They also have low-cal/fat mashed potatoes (they're…

I can't tell you how inspirational all of your before and after photos are to me. It gives me a sense of hope and that I can actually do this, regardless of any doubts that I may have. Congratulations to you all.