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Your comment made me laugh out loud! :D Technically the dress does NOT fit at all anymore. Its folded up quite a bit in the back for the picture on the right. Just wanted to use it for a comparison.

I just wanted to say a quick thank you to everyone. I wasn't expecting such a lovely and kind wave of responses! You have all had me floating on air this week. :) Again, good luck everyone else on your own goals! -S

Thank you! And that was my thought too. I'm sure I could have lost the weight faster if I had done some drastic diet, and then likely gain it back when I returned to my old way of eating. But I could see myself comfortably eating the same way I am now forever because I enjoy what I eat and I don't feel deprived. Don't be…

I could go on and on about what I'm doing, but I know that everyone is different and what worked for me won't necessarily for everyone else. The way I got started was mostly severly cutting down on my sugar intake. More then just helping with calories and such, it had the added effect that soon other/healthier foods…

That's exactly it. Yes, your goal may be far off, but it won't get any closer until you get started. And every good choice, no matter how small it may seem at the time, is a step in the right direction. Thank you!

lol, I guess I should! I wasn't expecting so many compliments on the dress! :D

That's part of the reason I wanted to post this. I think part of why some people fail is because they think if it doesn't happen in a week or a month it won't happen at all. But it can! Besides, I am still human. I still like burgers and pizza and french fries, just now I have them less often and in moderation. Small…

Being tall is certainly a blessing and a curse! There is still a part of me thats annoyed that I am still over 200lbs after all this work...but then I remember that i am a very tall woman. Besides, Onederland is only a few lbs away!

Thank you! That's how I always feel when I start my day reading success stories. :D

I do some weight machines, but more free weights as of late. I mostly look online or in magazines for idea of what routines to do and try to mix it up. I really don't spend too much time lifting. Maybe 15 minutes per gym trip, but that little bit does add up! I used to hate my arms and avoided going sleeveless whenever…

Thank you! I started on machines, now I do a combination of free weights and machines. With free weights I try to do combination moves. This article helped me get started (http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/sexy-arms-for-summer), but I'm always checking online or on magazines for new routines to keep things fresh. Good…

Guamybear, nope! Its just tied up in the back. Does the picture look huge to everyone else? I am trying and failing at resizing it....

My absolute favorite smoothie to make is (this recipe is for two serivings, the way I have it): 1 Banana 2 tbsp Peanut Butter 6oz non-fat plain yogurt Light Vanilla soy milk to your desired texture (I make it pretty thick for me) Its roughly 470 calories if you drink the whole thing, good amount of protein, potassium. Its…