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Hi Mrs. Z! I am so happy you are out of the hospital! You'll be fine and back on track before you know it. My doctor said even a little bit of weight has SO MANY health benefits. A size 5 might be in your future, but certainly NOTHING wrong with a size 8 or 10 either as long as you feel good, strong and healthy. Hugs! Ann…

My husband and I weigh in twice a month. . . once on the first of the month and on the fifteenth of the month. That way, (in my mind) we are guaranteed a loss and that spurs us on to keep going. Its worked for us. . . once a day or week does not motivate me, but totally stresses me out. Stress causes increased cortisol,…

PREACH IT SISTER! and AMEN!

I think you should take a look at those photos again and your profile pics. You are beautiful - you have to love yourself right where you are now, or when you get to your goal, you still will not be happy. Be encouraged - you are beautiful!

Hungrygirl.com Awesome site!

Hi there! I feel your pain. . . I've been on here a little more than a month. Lost 10lbs after 1 month - I weigh in twice a month on the 1st and 15th so I don't get discouraged by little or no weight loss. Looking forward to Sunday's weigh in! My number one (and two!) pieces of advise are log everything (if you bite it you…

Please add me - I'd love to help! :smile:

I hadn't exercised in more than 10 years consistently! Now, since the first of June, (a little over a month) I am ADDICTED to my stationary recumbent bike! I can get that thing up to 20 miles per hour and do 15 miles in about 45 minutes at approx 16-17 miles per hour on average. I have been looking forward to it each night…

Edamame - good soy protein and so yummy - nutty like flavor! Microwave pods and sprinke a little salt substitute - delicious and portable! Can have lots - good bank for your buck.

Awesome post - thanks!

You can steam it and put in small portions in the freezer to pull out whenever you need/want. Easy Breezy!

Hi there - my all time favorite bring along breakfast is Jimmy Dean Breakfast D-Lights. English Muffin, egg white, turkey sausage and a slice of cheese - so delicious like eating MCDonalds, but so much better for you. 260 calories total lots of good protein. Microwave for 1-1/2 minutes either at home or at work, and you…

T H I S!!!!!!

Hey thanks so much for your post! Your stats are similar to mine, and seriously you gave me a lot of hope today! Congratulations on such success and how fun to be a descriminate shopper now! I'm so happy for you.

YES Food scale (AND measuring cups and spoons) have made a world of difference. I was overdosing on grape tomatoes thinking I was eating a cup at a time. . . not even! Weighing a "small" sweet potato or piece of meat was an eye opener too. In my opinion, food scale is not an option! Good Luck!

Sweetie Life is TOO SHORT to be in a non-supportive relationship. Ultimately, no man will ever be happy with a woman who becomes like his "mom". Sounds like HE needs to grow up and take charge of his own life, just as you have. God Bless you!

ALSO Travis Tritt. . . T-R-O-U-B-L-E Awesome song!

Oh Yeah!

Made this last night - used a ton of veggies; broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, onions. Sprinkled two tablespoons of parmesian cheese over the top before baking. Had to cook it for much longer than 25 minutes - closer to 45-50 but it was AMAZING! Even my husband loved it! Came out to 157 calories for 1/4 of the pie plate - we…

count me in please! Have a lot to go, but lost the first 10lbs in 30 days - looking for a repeat! Thanks!

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You know what? That sounds really good! thanks.

Thanks guys! I will try the cauliflower for sure. I've searched for low carb / glutten products - high in calorie though. I'll keep on searching. Thanks!

Those sandwich thins are great but I LOVE the Thomas's BAGEL THINS! OMG in Everything Flavor - ea them with a Boca Burger - make them ahead of time and put your mustard, etc. on them and you can still eat cold or heat up. total of 200 calories for the sandwich and very substantial, filling and low fat/calorie. 19 grams of…

First time for me is after a month - July 1st (can't wait!) and then every two weeks thereafter. Stepping on the scale (for me) is not motivating at all on a daily basis. BUT I know there will be a loss after 1 month (clothes are loose!) and every two weeks thereafter. Do what works for you! Good Luck!

I went through an eight week study entitled "Am I Hungry'? Book written by Michelle May, MD. AMAZING! That information, combined with MFP has been the key to my husband and I actually losing weight for the first time in many years. It teaches you how to listen to your body, because IT knows when its full. It deals with…

Hi there! Add me as a friend and check out my diary - I'm not perfect but some good options for snacks and filling foods. Congrats for starting this - I am also around your weight and have a goal of 175 as well. You can do this!

LOL - Thanks! YES better get a belt! I work with 17 men! Yikes!!

WOW! Congratulations on your amazing progress - you must feel AWESOME!

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