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That just made my whole day. Thank you. You lost 75 pounds? WOW - that's amazing and such an inspiration.

Very useful - thank you for the post. Purchasing a scale has helped me a lot! I'm getting much better at determining portions now - even before I put them on the scale.

It's been very hard for me to put the scale away. I had to put it in a closet - because I was getting psycho with the scale - weighing myself several times through the day. I recommend one day a week otherwise you're going to make yourself crazy - happy one minute because the scale says something you like and sad when it…

I recently watched an interview with a Dr. that said there should be warning labels and campaign similar to cigarette warnings - that's how "bad" and addicting certain foods can be. That changed the way I look at certain food - it's addiction in my opinion.

WOW is right - you look amazing!

I haven't seen your food log - but you absolutely need to add protein with P90X. Lots of protein! Also you may be gaining muscle mass - if you did measurments, check out your in legs and arms. Stay in there - and don't get discouraged.

Good for you - that's awesome. You'll have to post more pics.

Cold turkey was a little too hard for me. I reduced the amount just a smidgeon each time - until I was eating the portions I was supposed to be eating. So I still eat potatoes, but I only have a 1/4 cup. I also put down my food before I eat it so I know exactly what calories are in it. I use a measuring cup and I bought a…

Good for you! That's awesome. Post some pics - that's great encouragement for all of us just starting out.

My trick was to say a little fib. No one wants to hear "I'm sorry, I can't I'm on a diet". Then I get the eye rolls and then even more pushing to eat what they brought in. I say "I'm in a weight-loss contest with my best friend and I weigh in tomorrow - I just gotta beat her." That always works for me.

WOW - you look absolutely amazing! Congratulations and thank you for posting before/after pics. What a great inspiration.

Love it!

WOW! Great accomplishment. Thank you for posting the result pics.

The most slutty thing I can buy at Victoria's Secret. (hee hehe). I really like the little boyshorts. So once I'm at my goal weight, I'll need all new cute little bra's and undies.

I think Carrie Underwood is stunning. But I would want to look like Audrey Hepburn. She was stunning from her younger years to her older years. Of course I would want all her fabulous clothes too. If I were a guy, I'd have to look like Jon Hamm!

Welcome! You'll get a lot of inspiration from here. You can do it!

Welcome - this site is really incredible and supportive.

WOW! There's a twinkle in your eye - glad to see you're so happy. You look amazing. Great job on the weight loss.

That's exactly my issue too. For some reason I'm starving right after work - which is 5:00pm. I'm trying to do alternative things to get my mind off of food and stay out of the kitchen until it's truly time to make dinner for the fam. At least you're identifing "trigger" times for eating.

First off **hugs** to you. I've had moments where I eat a lot of cookies and all kinds of sugar food in just a few minutes and then pause and think why did I just do that? It is exhausting - I too am consummed by thinking of food and I don't know why. You'll get a lot of support here if you accept it. I know that's been my…

(Personal trainers attached to us) That's funny - thanks for the afternoon laugh. I absolutely love this site. You'll get lots of encouragement here.

That's exactly what I said when I saw the pics - holy crap! You look amazing and thank you for sharing the pics. What an inspiration.

I love MFP! So inspiring - thank you for posting pics.

Goodbye 16's FOREVER! Inspiring.

I'll have to remember that one - that's brilliant. It's not failure until I give up.

I've tried to eliminate sugar because it's so addictive for me. But when I started the food log - I'm going over my sugar intake just from all the fruit I eat and Milk. Why is there sugar in milk? Sugar in whole wheat bread - it's ridiculous. I look at all the ingredients to see if it has the high fructose corn syrup and…

That's incredible! You're doing awesome. Why did your trainer tell you not to weigh yourself until November? I'm totally obsessed! I weigh every night before I go to bed and then when I wake up, then again, after I work out - every single day! I don't think I'm that neurotic until I read my posts.

I have NEVER EVER written or told anyone what I wrote. I can't believe I put myself out here. It only took about 15 minutes to stop crying after I read all your wonderful replies and encouraging words. I never thought I "needed" any support - I could do this on my own. I now understand the benefit of MFP. We are…