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any meal from Smokey Bones and a pitcher of brew *sigh*

Stationary Bikes are mostly for Cardio, your thighs might enlarge a little if you set the intensity up, but if you want to stay lean and limber, don't sweat the bike, try some Pilates, that is terrific for long and lean with toning without bulk.

If you like walks, and it's too cold outside, try a Leslie Sansone Walk DVD.. from 1 to 5 miles, all intensities, jogging bursts, resistance bands,or even a stability ball! Check it out on netflix or even Prevention has some walk vids starring Chris Freytag..try 'em if you want some not so cold indoor DVD walks =) Good…

thank you for sharing those pics, truly motivational! You look absolutely fantastic, and I bet you feel even better!

I like the margarita one enjoy =)

a great non-food treat is music! I treat myself to an itunes card every goal, and it is a fun way to add to my music library =)

Egg Nog Bundt cake with rum frosting..mmm..

That is fantastic! my Doc told me yesterday my A1 C is perfect, and as long as I keep up the diet/exercise, it will more than likely be under control and no meds! Congrats on your victory!

Tamilee Webb, she has a rockin' bod!

water.

unfortunately, age(depending), the elasticity of your skin, and genetics, as well as how quickly you lost it..some good advice is patience, hydrate, moisturize, and keep at the weightlifting to help tone and firm the muscle so the skin has something solid to adhere to, just keep at it, you're doing great! By adhereing, I…

I absolutely love the "abs" on the model..yeah..sprinking an appetite suppresant is gonna make you look like a fitness model who starves and dehydrates herself so her muscles gleam thru..no thanks!!!

I am doing slow and easy.. 40 minutes light intensity on my stationary, a 2 mile Leslie Sansone walk, and if I'm feeling strong, I'll throw in some handweights a nd some abs..slow and steady, and every day I promised myself..if I don't, I'll stop.Good Luck on finding your groove.

I am horrible about eating vegetables, I find if I can sneak in a low-sodium V-8 and a salad, my guilt of not eating better is appeased somewhat.

eat if you're hungry, don't force yourself..and if you go "over" another time, it all works out as long as you continue your good eating patterns.

If you like hot peppers like I do..I make chili..I just put some ghost peppes in my chili con carne...wowsers, it's hot, but homemade salsas, spreads, guacamole..the list is full of possibilities!! =)

ANYTHING at SmokeyBones *drool*..no seriously, you can have *most* things ..in moderation..if you make it forbidden, it's only more tempting.

Cheat! BUT be honest with yourself..if you need to have the good stuff, listen to your body!! but being accountable is important for the big picture of why you are on MFP.

I love my 5 kitties!! I have 3 rescues, and 2 kitten adoptions..my oldest adopted us 15 years ago, a shorthair calico with a strong mothering instincts, she raised her "kittens"(my son and daughter) with a firm but guided paw.My 12 year old is a b/w longhair girl, I have 3 more in my insane asylum, mY Maine Coon…

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There can be too much of anything, even if it is good for you! Higher fiber is a benefit of weightloss, helps move everything through the intestines, but you also have to pay attention to what works for you! Those sweet little fiber bars chock full of chicory root, or sometimes psyllium can give some painful bloating and…

hydrate, moisturize, and mild cardio and lifting weights will help your post-pregnancy skin bounce back, like posted above, stetch marks appear due to the skin's inability to expand with rapid gains of weight thru pregnancy or just plain fast weight gain, they probably won't ever go away fully, the hallmarks of Motherhood…

an oatmeal facial is good..Quaker Oats mixed in a paste with a little bit of a salt scrub after, rinse with warm water..if your face is extremely sensitive, mineral oil, or vitamin E liquid is supposed to help, moisturize every day with a decent quality lotion with sunscreen, just be gentle, and drink good quality drinks,…

some people think they always need to add things..I myself have been guilty..some people LOVE their dessicated fruits!..I love nuts, and I've never heard a brownie batter object..

Sodium, the dreaded TOM, and lack of hydration are cruel masters, especially when you want to eat right, and everything is revolving around deadlines.Patience, be kind to yourself, and try to start small, and make healthier options if possible, and being kind and consistent will help. I promise.

Organic shells seem to disintegrate easier for that ARRGH frustration of boiling, conventional have a much firmer(easier) shell..I put eggs in the pan, cover over with water, when the water gets bubbly, simmer for 12 ish minutes, cool under running water.The yolk seems to darken to thyey greyish colour if they are cooked…

Way to go! Thankyou! You are motivation for me!

Hard boiled eggs are a great and versatile high protein snacl/meat/hunger buster! Yum!

you look amazingly strong and healthy, maybe something gentle like pilates for a toning? If you carry a lot of muscle, pilates is a wonderful relaxing routine, I use Winsor pilates,there are others out there, but it works!

Amazing success,just..wow..thankyou for sharing your story