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Since you are looking to be 'area specific', you may have better luck clicking on the community tab, find members tab and adding your zip code and miles of travel within your area that you live to search for local friends and then messaging them or adding them as a friend.

Congrats to you. I lost over 80 pounds as well. Strength training and building muscle is the best suggestion for toning and firming loose skin. I’d take the excess skin any day to being overweight. I was very fortunate to just some in the abdomen area only. Suggestions that may help would be to increase water intake,…

Chicken, turkey, tuna or fish are usually low carb if fresh and not breaded or fried. My daddy used to say the best is cooking with the "B's".....Broiled, boiled, baked or bbq'd. I love to grill some boneless skinless chicken breasts and then stir fry some onions and peppers in a pan with just a coating of extra virgin…

I feed my small dog twice a day, but luckily she eats, goes and is crated for a short time until my mother who lives with us is up to keep an eye on her. Since yours is tiny, possibly you could buy the extra large size crate and keep it in a garage, laundry room or back patio. Not sure of your accommodations. If not, I…

Your results are astounding. Lifting will take you to a whole new level. You look beautiful and have to feel great~!. Congrats to you~!

I wasn't telling her to avoid fat completely. Maybe cautious wasn't the best word to use. Fat may help hormones function properly, but fat is also what makes you fat. Fat is good but working in a sedentary position (which I can personally relate to) she may want to be mindful of going over or over in excess as her set…

I would be cautious of your fat intake, revise macros to show sodium and increase protein. Keep at it and know our bodies fluctuate. Great accomplishment to date.

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Feel free to add. Happy to support. You look great already and nice bicep pic :D

Stick with the strength training! Muscle weighs more but will benefit you in many health aspects over the long haul and burn more calories. Personal opinion~ your calories are way too low around 1,000ish, & not consuming nearly enough protein. Also sodium not listed in food diary, but would suggest listing as sodium is a…

Good but with recipes I try to use minimally for others who can add it on the side if needed according to their taste. Besides I notice a considerable difference in retention and bloat when my consumption is on the higher side -personal preference.

You look fabulous. Yes, keep the attitude of never going back to continue to live this healthy lifestyle and transition to maintenance :)

Get up and brush yourself off~lol. It's a lifestyle, not a diet and when the scale gets to creeping, we have to know and understand how to pull in the reigns. Happy to motivate and support. Besides I have family in Staten Island. Good people...lol

Diagnosed back in my 20's with hypothyroidism - Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and a goiter. Was up to 235 when I had my daughter and after I had her around 205 was told that I probably wouldn't lose the weight or it would be very difficult. I love to prove it wrong. I dedicated myself to a positive healthy change and lost almost…

I'm in for life and lovin' it. 1709 days to be exact to date... :D Feel free to add me.

First of all congrats to you! I'm 46, 5'10" and started at 235 and got down to around 150ish. Built a few pounds of muscle and maintaining now for around 4 years. Be happy to motivate and support. Google or pinterest exercises and so many workouts will pop up. Keep changing it up and making healthy choices and you will get…

Make healthy snack options like homemade protein bars or black bean protein brownies, eat a 90 calorie fiber bar, pre-portion a snack like trail mix so I don't feel guilty to eat too much. Making a nice cup of soothing hot tea with a little honey usually helps.

Sodium is way to high which will cause water retention and bloating and quite high on the carbs if not providing intense workouts to counter balance them for refuel. Be cautious of the portion sizes for sure and try not to eat below 1200 calories. Sometimes you need to eat more to lose more just the right types of foods.…

I work at a school. A parent was signing their child in and stated, someone dropped their hat. A co-worker looked down and picked up a silky pair of adult red lace women's panties. It's been the laughter of the office since. I'm sure no one will claim these....*giggles*

No soda products except for special occasions or celebrations. Was a healthier concept and don't miss it. Pretty much do the same for my child and out to eat I usually get water with lemon. Was told to take the servings of what you will eat. You can always have 2nd's if you finish but use to say leave a little for the…

I would definitely suggest getting checked by the doctor but the only thing I would avoid is pineapple juice first thing in the morning especially on an empty stomach since it is acidic. If that is something new you may not have consumed before, it could be that. Don't know. Trial and error but would get seen if persists.

Sometimes I say, "Workout to be sexy? Hell no........I am training for the Zombie Apocalypse!" lol

I too have hypothyroidism and 45. If I can do it, so can you!

Don't be so hard on yourself. Look at how far you have come! Great job and keep it up. Recommends push ups, planks of all versions, dips and strength training ~ include all versions of front, side and rear arm raises with some barbells or can goods (lol) if you don't have weights. Bicep curls/tri-cep curls, pull ups or…

Thank you for sharing your above amazing results. I'm right there at 5"10. Went from 235 to 152 currently maintaining at approximately 165 and slightly more muscular then enclosed as in profile pic.

5'10". 235 to 152 but maintaining with strength training around 165. Just posted this. Hope it is inspiring...

Congrats to you! I am in maintenance but realized after your re-post to get others to share their progress pics as well that I would share in the hopes to motivate whomever I can. I have lost over 80 pounds from 235 to 152 but am currently maintaining around 165. I realized that the success is not only justified by a…

I love to cook chicken breast to have with half of a sweet potato & broccoli and have leftovers the next day and chicken for a few more meals. It can be eaten alone, in a wrap with lettuce, tomato, onion & a dollop of sour cream, made into chicken salad with just a little low fat mayo or in a nice garden salad or stir fry…

Drink within calories or in moderation in public places with a drink such as a rum and diet coke or wine with a side of ice. In private parties....BYOB ~ Skinny margaritas....... 1 shot tequila, 2 shots Skinny margarita mix, 1 diet mountain dew. Like 76 calories. Happy me <3

You will get a million opinions of what this would consist of. Many will simply say calories in vs. calories out. In my personal opinion~because I have lost over 80 pounds and it works for me, I personally try to avoid fast food (places with drive thru's~lol) and high sodium prepackaged foods and only resort to them on…