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I know when I started on mfp, it took almost five weeks before it showed anything... sometimes our bodies need to adjust to the new habits. Aim to eat healthy to feed your body, and the rest will follow. Keep up the fight.

http://www.momontimeout.com/2014/01/62-smoothie-recipes/ The above link may help you out to start..... I have heard of Shakeology... Still not sold on it. Not sure if I like the monthly commitment. Check your health food store for other options.

Sounds like an awesome idea!!! Thanks for sharing!

Yum... lemon... will have to try!! Thanks for sharing!

Been working towards that with my family as well... it's a work in process and takes time, but it's going in the right direction.... basically going back to the meat, potatoes and veggies cooking that our family did in generations past. I do make lasagna and things now, but from scratch vs buying prepacked. It's doable!!…

I had one three months ago and do not regret it one bit. The only regret is not doing it sooner. I was a 36j/k and had to order in from england and pay approx 150 a bra... yes crazy! Now am approx a 36 D, or 38 C.... they took me down about 10 sizes and took off 2 oz shy of 5 lbs. I was so top heavy that I never wanted to…

hello and congrats for taking an important step in changing your lifestyle!! I found that when i started, the scale barely moved for almost 8 weeks. So don't lose heart, once it starts moving it will go. I find my pattern is lose 4 lbs, gain 2, lose 4 gain 2... a zig zag.. .but I look at the overall, and am down and…

Will have to try this... thanks for sharing!

I had that a long time ago..... now to try and remember what I was taking to help the support. I know I was on a list of special vitamens to help it along. It did take several years before I could go off of them and not drop. So it could be a long road back, but it is doable. I also ate alot of foods with iron and protein…

Great job!!! I have the Leslie Samson videos... I think I will be pulling them off the shelf and start using them..... Thanks for the inspriation! And you have done a fantastic job!

Sounds yummy.. thanks for sharing..

HI I am in my mid forties, and struggle daily... it's been a slow walk since July, but am losing and feeling better. Feel free to add me, but do send a bit of a message, so i know why you are adding. thanks,

Don't think it would be that bland... sounds good... I will have to try! Thanks for sharing!

hello - there was a post last week, that had a tonne of recipes and links to other sites ---- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/820497-what-s-the-best-healthy-recipe-website - here is a link.... so I hope this helps!!!

Keep up your GREAT work!!!! I am sure it's been quite the journey!! Job well done!!

THANK YOU!!!! I am going to try it!!! :) :) :)

Thanks for the awesome ideas!!! Now I'm hungry!!! Gonna be a long day at work!! LOL

Thanks for the post... now we can get past the mind blocks that can be so frustrating at times!!!

Tried to find the website for this ... do you have...

Make homemade cranberry sauce... yum... it's simple... assuming you have a bag of cranberries - mix that with one cup of water, and one cup of sugar.... and boil - until all the berries 'explode"... let cool and enjoy!! Muffins are another option... cranberry loaf....... ENJOY!!!!

Thanks for sharing... all the education we can get, helps us to stay on track.... Keep up the fight for a healthier lifestyle!!!

Keep up the great work!!! Your almost there....

Glad that we are not alone in this fight to hibernate and eat comfort food. Let' s keep up our battle with life style changes.....

Great job! You are inspirational... .now I can continue the battle!

Thanks for sharing!

I used to drink over 2 bottles of diet coke a day... over the past couple of years, I 've gone to none a day. I started drinking water, which was horrible in my mind... so I added lemon slices or lemon juice... a little better.... today i no longer drink diet coke. i did have one the other day, at a reception, because they…

Great job and HUGE inspiration!!! Keep up the life style change, and here's to all of our success'!!!!

Great job!! Keep up the great work!

Thank you!!! :)

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