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I'm in the same boat. My trainer thinks I could lose another 9 more pounds, but I think I am great where I am at. I think what I have decided is this...I am going to do my best to lose the 9lbs, but will not compensate my happiness. I watch what I eat when I can, but don't stress over the nights out to dinner. If I lose,…

I still eat even when I'm not hungry but will usually limit it to something smaller or lighter. For example, if I was suppose to have a sandwich, but am not too hungry, I will swap it with an orange or a granola bar. Hope that helps!

I think I do the same thing. I have learned the right way to eat and feel extremely guilty whey I am not 'perfect'...I think about it all the time...even when I'm eating. Good luck...I'd love to hear what others have to say on the matter...

You can do this!! ABSOLUTELY doable!! Welcome and feel free to add me!! Good luck!

Welcome, and feel free to add me!!!

That is great!!! What an amazing accomplishment!!!! On another note...and maybe its a stupid question, but...what is "NSV"?

Awesome job!!!!! You look fantastic!!!

I have bad knees and I would tell you it is probably nothing too bad but still go to the doctor since you just don't know. Each "click" is different...my "click" is Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome...doubt since this is the 2nd time you have felt it that that is the case for you, but you never know. You may have just twisted a…

Try a low calorie lemon cake mix and a can of diet sprite...nummy!!! Great low calorie 'cupcake'! You can add some whipped topping for a small 15 calories, too!

Didn't work...so I'll try here... Before - 224lbs After - 154lbs

I'll post some on my blog...give me a few minutes!

I love Greek yogurt, Kellogs Fiber Plus bars, or cottage cheese with fruit for a snack...but if you are looking for sweets to snack on, try Sugar Free Jello. Each serving is only 10 calories...add Fat Free Whipped Topping for 15 calories. Or, if you want something to fill you up, try the INSTANT Jello pudding with or…

You look beautiful!!! Great job!!! Lovin' the smile in the second pic, too!!! FABULOUS!!!

I am finally at my goal weight...but broke!! Wish I could go shopping, buy all new clothes and see what size I REALLY am!! I have been wearing my 8's and 10's just to get by...could I be a 6!?!? You will be there before you know and GO SHOPPING!!!!

I don't know what you SHOULD do, but I have been training at 5-7 days a week for over a year and today was my very first protein shake. Others use them all the time, I didnt' find the need...

Hi!! Lets make this an AWESOME week!!!

Repost the very first link...but where it has the capital letters IMG, change them to lower case img and the pic should show up!

Great job!!! That is AWESOME!!! Keep it up!!!

I do an hour of a mix of a circuit workout/crossfit type...and I have slowly added cardio in addition to that...right now I am up to 2-3 hours extra on cardio. When I do my standard hour of misc, I then do 40 mins on each the elliptical, treadmill, and stairmill. On Sundays, I don't do the hour, so I do 60 mins of each…

Thank you so much everyone!!!

My trainer tells me that, while I am trying to lose weight, you do not eat your exercise calories. If you are trying to maintain, eat them. Not sure how true this is, but it has worked for me all year long.

Welcome Jen! Feel free to add me!! And congrats on the already 70lbs lost!!!! AH-MAZING!!!

Thank you everyone!!!!!

You are going to do AWESOME!!!!

Thank you everyone for responding!! I do want everyone to know that I am under supervision of a trainer, one that has all his credentials and is pre-med. I have also consulted with my doctor who is 100% behind me, but this 'sickness' just appeared last night, so I thought I would throw it out there. It seems everyone…

I, too, have to find the motivation to workout since I am doing this 'alone.' I have a huge support system in my husband and he knows how badly I want this...so on those days where I don't want to do it, I call him at work and he gets me there. I figure once I am there, I might as well do SOMETHING! I found that not…

Same experience here...you lose weight super fast because you aren't hungry...EVER. But once I went off of it, I gained it all back almost as fast!! good luck!

I was thin and in shape my whole life...until I blew out my knee for the second time. I had reconstructive surgery on my knee, then a few months later got pregnant with my first child. I was sick the entire nine months...then had the bright idea to have my shoulder fixed since I had put it off for 7 years. Six months after…

I have to really up my workouts to barely lose anything...SUCKS. Last two months, during that week, lost .3 each week...

Currently, my trainer has me doing 1000 calories a day, but I am working closely with him and have a certain goal that I am trying to hit by April 1st. NORMALLY, he has me on 1200 calories a day...period. If I don't work out, I eat 1200...if I do workout, I still eat only 1200. He always tells me that you should eat your…