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Yup agree with you! I think the second reason is the best one because I have lost 27 so far and no one has noticed that sees me almost daily but people who have not, notice. :-). I am sure he is not doing anything intentional, just we don't notice things as much with those we see daily.

Not sure who you saying no, not really too? (because you quoted two people) but my opinion based on what I was told (by doctors) is that if your calories you consume are < the calories you burn then that leads to weight loss.

I think it all depends on who you talk to :-) Bottom line is, everyone has to do what feels right for them.

Nothing (just portion control).

Every morning: Wake up, go potty (sorry have kids used to saying it that way!), weigh myself in undies, get on MFP to log weight on the notes section for the current day.

I got mine from http://www.bellplantation.com/ (with shipping it cost about $6.80/jar) I did just find it at my health food store for $4.99 so a much better deal than buying direct from the company!

You all look WONDERFUL! Thank you for all being so courageous and posting the photos!!!!!!

I want to say THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU! Everyone was so honest & you all look great! I think a lot of my concern came from watching The Biggest Loser & the other show, but as all of you have said doing it slow & keeping the hydration, as well as, strength training wil really keep a lot of it in check! So happy for all of…

GREAT JOB!!!!! You look awesome!

I too have been told all kinds of things.... You won't do this, you won't do that. It's your genes to be fat, it's hereditary, etc etc. But you know what...... I lost the weight before and I WILL DO IT AGAIN! I can do anything I set my mind on and for everyone that said anything to me, I just ignore them because they…

Pretty close :-) Age: 33 SW: 311 CW: 298 GW: 230 (will reevaluate once reached)

No problem!!! I normally leave out the pepper too :-) Sometimes I don't add the tomato paste either! And I go a little more heavy on the cumin (love that spice!). Glad you liked it!!!

GREAT JOB!!!! What an inspiration to those of us that have a lot of weight to lose :-) Love seeing before and after photos!

I have a Weight Watchers one that I bought from Bed Bath and Beyond with coupon! Always accurate and can go up over 300 lbs (if needed). Tracks several people for body fat, etc. :-)

OK THIS IS JUST SO CUTE!!!!!

I'm sure you have heard of her.... The Hungry Girl? Well she has some REALLY good cookbooks (website too!) and she uses laughing cow for pretty much everything that calls for cheese! Check them out!

Here is the picture of the finished product, YUM! Sorry about how large the photo is! LOL

awesome, thank you!!!

Quinoa Oatmeal Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) 1 cup quinoa flour/flakes 2 cups regular (not quick-cooking) oatmeal 1/2 cup toasted…

Yellow Quinoa Ingredients 1 3/4 cups quinoa 2 1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons canned chopped green chiles (leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to a month, can be used for…

Garlic Quinoa with Parmesan Cheese Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter 1 small yellow onion, diced small 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups vegetable broth 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Preparation: In a medium sized pan, sautee the onion and garlic in butter or olive oil over medium-high…

Quinoa "Pudding" Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup quinoa 2 cups whole milk 2 ripe bananas 2 tablespoons white sugar salt to taste 1/2 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Rinse and drain the quinoa. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat,…

Spanish Style Quinoa Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Directions Heat the…

Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf Ingredients 1/4 cup quinoa 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 large clove garlic, chopped 1 (20 ounce) package ground turkey (if you can get dark & white meat ground that is best!) 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1…

Oh boy, I have SOOOO many recipes for this! I LOVE QUINOA!!!! I will make Taboulli (not sure if that is spelled right!) with it , I do half cracked wheat half quinoa. I also make Quinoa Cookies, YUM.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! And SOOOOO SOOOOO VERY PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!! That is a lot of weight to loss and you are a shinning example that it can be done!

I use Vanilla and the Dark Chocolate almond milk in EVERYTHING! I also use Coconut and Soy. I use plain unsweetened in my smoothies :-) I really don't drink or use cow milk anymore.

For me I have a cheat day (only if needed). When I do this it never gets me off track and I have never gained weight back from it. I have actually done better at losing weight after a cheat day (almost like a reboot to the system). But I don't do this every week, I do it ONLY when needed (such as if I know I have an event…

If your hungry and can't get sleep then you can have a snack but it is best to make that snack a protein. If you can do it, don't eat anything and only drink some water. This is just your body getting used to the limited calories and realizing it needs to "feed" off of itself. Your body has been so used to the over…

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