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Sabine thank you so much for the invitation! I am so disheartened. My friend is a Beachbody coach and has asked me to join her challenge. I was thinking "yes" maybe it would be the 'right' formula. Then I went to the dr. and now I'm thinking there is no formula except patience. Will the weight EVER come off?

Hi SherriPhillips-this is a very timely post. Went to see my dr yesterday after following the same diet (vegan, low fat, low sugar, low carb) diligently for 17 days. In those 17 days my weight went up 8 lbs, back down 10 lbs, back up 2 lbs, and up again 1.4 lbs. I changed NOTHING during those 17 days. I did the same…

I am at 31 miles Here is my break down: 8/7-3 miles 8/10-5 miles 8/11-5 miles 8/12-5 miles 8/13-5 miles 8/14-0 miles 8/15-8 miles

I hear you! We take our baby boy to college next Wed. I was just thinking today how Leslie is giving me a focus. Bless you HealthyMe! and may your son have a beautiful time at school!

Thanks for letting me join! I am doing the 5 Fat Blasting Miles-the one with the 2 min. boosted walks at the end of each mile. Then I water jog in the pool. I love Leslie. She keeps me motivated and the time just flies by! I've logged 23 miles total this month so far. Thanks for the extra motivation!

Hi All! Wow! What impressive numbers! I'm new to this group but not to Leslie. Been walking with her for years. I love her 5 mile walks and have walked 13 miles so far this month (just started back on the rainy days). It's the 11th, but I'm going to shoot for...hmmm...60 miles this month-since it's already 8/11. Can I join…

Hey Ashley! We are McDougallers and vegan. We're just coming off of a reboot with a juice fast. My husband and I are both aiming for our first goal of 20 lbs. I'm already down 7lbs. We are very committed to this way of eating. We're proof that you can gain a lot of weight and still eat vegan/clean!

good for you brianperkins! I'm happy that you are able to eat the foods you enjoy. Did you happen to see the second shameful snake oil infomercial-Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead 2? In fact, Joe Cross has not gained his weight back. More importantly, he is off his many medications and pretty healthy for a former fat guy. I just…

I don't understand the angst here. Maybe you all are just hangry. I'd love to know what you all are eating. and if someone is eating to live and works juicing into their lifestyle, so what? why/how is this threatening to you?

Personally, this type of program is working for me. I want to get healthy. I'm not a bored white woman (wow-what a racist comment). I've been on a plant based diet for more than a few years and juicing is a way of life for me. My doctor approves and my family loves my upbeat attitude and energy. Smoothie in the am, juice…

Well, I spoke with my Dr. on Tuesday and she was very sympathetic. She is slightly younger than I and she said she's been trying to lose the same 20 lbs for the past few years! I'm sure some of us can relate! She also sad, unfortunately, we (peri-menopausal, and menopausal, and post menopausal) of a certain age need to…

Wow! thanks everyone for the rapid response! Psulemon-I am a vegetarian who's a near-vegan, except for the sprinklings of feta which make my salads not-so-boring. I eat a clean diet of whoe, unprocessed foods and snack on vegetables, fruit, with the occasional popcorn. Breakfast is typically fruit, a vega protein shake, or…

Royal Oak born and raised but living in the ATL now. I sure get homesick, tho. (between May and October...) Sugarplum-how DID you get those guns? Amazing!!

Currently doing the C25K and LOVE it. On off days (even tho it's not reccomended) I just "go with it" on the treadmill. I find myself intending to walk for 30 min, then end up cranking up both speed and incline because it "feels right". So, yes, I am a chunky runner-and quite a site on the treadmill, I'm sure!

Thanks for the support ladies!!! I do feel great-so that's the upside. from my jaunts on the treadmill, I find my stamina is building and I love that! It's all about the health, I guess, and as long as I can keep my "eyes on the prize" I'll try and stay motivated. Thank you again!

Hey spainton! I just joined myself. 22 lbs since June? wow!! That's excellent! My daughter will be in nursing school next year and I know she doesn't expect to have a lot of free time. How are you managing exercise? I am taking care of my mother who's 83 and has some health issues. She moved in with us in April. There are…

I would very much like to lose 55 lbs. I'm 51 and eat a vegetarian diet and would like to make the transition to vegan, but seem to always backslide when I try. Anyway, today is my first day on MFP. You all are doing so well! I look to you for inspiration!