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This can cause serious stomach issues if it is continued as a long term thing. Taste and chewing signals your stomach to start the digestive process. Your tummy will start to release the acids needed to break down food. This isn't meant to happen on an empty stomach. I'm not an expert at all, but I would think this could…

Big difference! You look great!

You have such a cute style! You look amazing. Congrats!

I am getting married on the beach next summer, looking forward to a fitted mermaid gown! I've never had the confidence to wear a bikini, so that is a big one as well!

Personally it isn't something I would ever do. A woman at my previous job was a stripper in her younger days, and she loved it. She said that even though people say it is demeaning, she found it very empowering to be so out there and unashamed of her body. While it wouldn't be for me, I wouldn't judge someone who did it.

Everyone else has already said this, but c25k is amazing! When I started the program the 90 second runs had me so winded! I was running 3.5 miles pretty easily by the end.

Day two for me! I thought my arms would fall off, but it wasn't too bad! Took measurements and before pictures to see my results. Anyone else doing this feel free to add me. :)

Thanks for the wonderful answers! I will stick to what I'm at for the moment, and just be more careful to eat all of my exercise calories back. This seems like such a great community! If anyone would like to add me as a friend feel free.

22 years old! Anyone feel free to add me, I'm kind of new to the site.

I love energetic dogs! I have two rat terriers, but I want to own a weimaraner one day!

Thanks for the advice! I am definitely going to have to be much more aware of my alcohol consumption in order to lose weight. Definitely going to have to step up the work-outs on the weekend to combat some of those liquid calories!

What an amazing change! Very inspirational.

You look great! Such a change in the tummy area!

Sonic is really close to my house, and they have a good grilled chicken sandwich on wheat, as mentioned before. You can also get it as a wrap, which I prefer.

Just finished my first day of 30ds! I did the first level of this program a year ago, and found it so insanely hard! Today I did it, and although it was challenging, it didn't kick my butt as bad as it did last year. Guess that means I'm in slightly better shape than I was this time last year!

Hi, I am new on MFP! I am on board to start the 30 day shred. If anyone would like to add me, feel free!

Such a great article! I am getting married in a year, and I think I need to read this every day until my wedding!

Hi! I am new here. I am exactly 5'6'' my weight fluctuates between 144-148 currently. Here is a more recent full length photo. Congrats on your progress! I can't wait to get close to some of my goals!