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Movie theater popcorn is loaded with empty calories (but is delicious). If I'm craving popcorn, I air pop it, then add melted coconut oil (or butter if I'm feeling it), cracked black pepper, and a little handful of nutritional yeast, which is terrifically good for you and dynamite on popcorn. Mmmmm. If I have the calories…

I lost 95 lbs from May 2012 to June 2013, but then got pregnant and had a baby last February. Now that's she's a year and not relying on my breastmilk supply, I'm back on the wagon! I gained a lot of weight while pregnant and have about 18 lbs left to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. So far I've lost eight lbs in the…

I know the feeling...a creeping sensation that this success is too good to be true and you'll screw it up again. All I can say is to focus on the day ahead and try not to think about what might happen down the road. If youve met your goals for the day and tried hard, you've succeeded. Do it again tomorrow!

It's a size 14 in the US. Great job!!

Coconut oil, black pepper, chili powder, and the secret ingredient: nutritional yeast. SOOOOOOO delicious.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2012/10/25/a-greek-islands-secrets-to-long-life-in-11-bullet-points/ It all comes down to a mostly plant based diet--lots of dark leafy greens. This is a well documented characteristic. Most of Europe has very high smoking rates, what they don't have is as much heart…

ABSOLUTELY water helps lose weight. It metabolizes fat. It also, ironically, keeps you from retaining water, especially if you have a high sodium diet. If I lapse on drinking at least 10 cups of water a day, I stop losing. And it's so, so, so good for you. I highly recommend you make it a priority.

A Mediterranean diet is a great way to eat, Greeks are amazingly healthy. I would just say make sure you will be able to keep doing it long term, or your results will be temporary.

I'm proud that I've broken though my third plateau. I really hope I can keep going!!

I'm also 24, have lost 88 lbs so far, and loose skin is a worry for me, but in reality it's not that bad. A few things I do to keep it at bay are: 1.) Keep your skin hydrated by drinking lots of water and by using lotions and body oils. I use Burts Bees Lemon Body Oil with vitamin E. 2.) Get a dry skin brush and brush your…

I, against my own common sense, have noticed myself feeling less and less accepting of larger people. I think this has much more to do with myself and my own self hate issues than with other people's eating habits. It makes me feel depressed when I see an obese person doing an "obese person thing" (I know what it looks…

You may want to wait a little while before you delve back in so you aren't overly sensitive when you try them again, but after that period, try preparing them in different ways with different seasonings. Even different veggies all together. You could also throw the offending vegetables in a soup and try them that way.…

Good eye! We were last year. Thanks for the support!

Well since you guys liked the photos so much, here are a couple more! Again, they were all taken by Anna Caitlin Photography, who did a stunningly good job. annacaitlinphotography.com And my personal favorite because I look very happy and Dane looks like he is about to die...

Thank you everyone! I remember being in the forum when we first started and feeling so inspired by all of the people who have lost weight successfully through MFP. You can do it!!

Mmmm homemade potato bread, homemade gnocchi, potato soup, roasted and smashed potatoes, french fries, home fries, hashbrowns, scalloped, etc. So much to do with potatoes. Almost none of them especially 'healthy'. I would enjoy this very special gift.

Dreamfields Healthy Carb Living pasta has five grams of digestible carbs per serving, because of a large amount of dietary fiber they add in. It tastes exactly like regular pasta. It's the only kind we eat, unless it's a special occasion.

Especially at the beginning, my weight fluctuated like crazy. Up and down five pounds or more in a day. The best thing for me to do was to ignore the scale at first, set up a consistent eating habit, and drink lots and lots of water. So many factors affect your weight day to day. It's possible both your meals had a lot of…

What if you just figured out how much your regular spoons held so you didn't have to buy new ones? I think this is a great idea anyway, just to keep better track of portion sizes.

Ahhh you look amazing! Have fun at SXSW with your new skinny self.

I grew up with all sorts of different types of music in my home and I still play the violin and sing. I have a special love for classical music, especially baroque and romantic. Last year I got to see Pinchas Zuckerman perform with the Portland Symphony Orchestra and his wife, who is an amazing cellist. Best concert hands…

A really nice pair of knee high leather boots. Not heels, just some great boots. My calves are way too wide so far to even come close to fitting.

I dunno, I started weighing myself daily and at first it was stressful, but there is a pattern that happens with weight fluctuation that you will get the hang of recognizing (if you continue). But, if you feel that seeing it every day really brings you down, go back to weekly weighing.

Merrells and Keens both have great support and are very sturdy. I highly recommend them for physical activity.

My sister decided to get weight loss surgery, and since all of my brothers and sisters have lost their weight so far, I didn't want the only fat sibling. Superficial, I know, but losing the weight with my sister has really helped and it's exciting to think we will all be a normal size, because all seven of us have had…

Hahaha, gross NSV's are the best! And way to go on the FUPA downgrade! That is one I am looking forward to :)

I have six older brothers and sisters, and we have all graduated from college (despite coming from abject poverty), except for my older brother. But he finished fifth in the world at the Ferrari Technician of the year competition and he is a master at what he does, so it really doesn't count. I got married when I was 19…

Yes and then change the allotted amount from 2500 to 1800. 2500 is waaaay too much. ETA: Unless you are matching the amount of potassium you eat. Which most people don't.

When I started three months ago and about 30 lbs heavier, I was a 44DD, and now I fit nicely in to a 42DD. So I guess a little? I think I have probably seen the least amount of change in my breasts and arms. I think it is just genetics. My thinner sisters also have large breasts.

I find it has the opposite effect on me! After I work out, I don't want to waste my hard work so I watch my food much more closely. I say give it a try combining both.