TheOriginalGinging

Tiana-She reminds me of my daughter, surrounding herself with good friends in troubled times, worked hard for everything she got! Love her Daddy, too--"Yes, you wish and you dream with all your little heart. But you remember, Tiana, that old star can only take you part of the way. You got to help him with some hard work of…

Hello! I have similar goals-feel free to add!

Hi Mary and welcome. I don't have much to offer in advice as I'm just getting started myself--7 pounds off so far! I can offer support and encouragement! Feel free to add me!

You've helped a great deal! You're right in that we're all struggling with something here and like you, I've only found support. I'll keep encouraging her--in a non-mom-nagging way! Thanks!

Agree with roasting! Asparagus, carrots, brussel sprouts, peppers and such. A little olive oil, garlic powder, pepper. Yum! I like the idea of spraying the oil on. Brilliant! Also, kale chips and brussel sprouts chips. Also, roasted--wash, and divide them into bit size pieces, light oil lightly and roast till crispy--add…

Awesome!!!

Well done!!

That's the kind of beep we all want to hear! Sorry you're not feeling well but a cause to celebrate for sure!!

Not minimal at all!! that's amazing! Congratulations on being no longer diabetic! and under 200! Add me if you'd like. I've been inspired.

Wonderful! and a healthy about for the month!! Add me if you'd like--we're about at the same place.

Congratulations! Love the picture!!

And finding a new healthy food counts as a success story to me!!

Fantastic!

My daughter-in-law has insisted I try it! I'll have to now for sure!!

It's kind of like saying "clean air smells funny"--well defined muscle, when you're not used to seeing it will look "funny" to you. They look fabulously fit! Well done!!

I felt the same and share you're concern.

Yes--I do! You're a lovely girl! I see it in your face and through your hips! How are you feel is also important as far as energy and such? Focus on balanced nutrition and fitness and you can't go wrong! Add me if you'd like!!

51 in Michigan! Feel free to add me!

Feel free to add me!

You look amazingly fit and healthy!! Good job!!! (thanks for blurring--hahahah)

Healthy mommy!! Well done!!

Low vitamin D can cause fatigue so maybe you'll have more energy and can burn more from that. Good to have you're levels checked! I'm in Michigan--winterland of no sunshine--and my Dr. checks routinely.

I think we have a winner! That is the rudest thing I've ever heard!

Amen! Which reminds me--I still need to get my Before picture!

LOVE IT!! one of my goals, too!! and to not need wide size shoes! Congratulations!

Congratulations! You're adorable--and healthy!! My new inspiration!!

My husband just had a bout of kidney stones. He didn't eat for 3 days and when he weighed in--he weighed more than he has this whole year. Be wise, focus on BALANCED NUTRITION and FITNESS. Best wishes to all!!

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You are so ADORABLE!! Good work! Stay healthy!!

5 lbs lost in one month by focusing on balanced nutrition and fitness. I see you have Michelle Obama on your pic! Love her!! I've been studying on myplate.com--very comprehensive site on proper nutrition and how to keep things balanced. I've only felt hungry once (today) on 1450 calories. (51yrs old 5'4'' and now 213 lbs)…