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thanks, everybody! <3

you are beautiful!! congratulations :D

thanks!! the shirt is from old navy, and the ring is from a silver jewelry shop here in Olympia :) i typically shop at forever 21, h&m, thrift stores, the gap (for jeans), and local clothing boutiques. oh, and *very occasionally* (when i can afford it) urban outfitters and modcloth. can't wait to lose like, 15 more pounds…

i'm also curious about people's experience with the butt lift dvd! i want my butt to be like POW! hahah

fantastic!! you're making me wanna do p90x!

mmmmm i love pho! your estimate seems about right! pho is the perfect example of a high-volume, low-calorie-dense food. i think i'll get some for lunch...

DUDE she's your doctor! she's not going to be offended by your PERSONAL decision to lose weight. she knows it doesn't have anything to do with her!

i have a thin doctor who has never made any remark about me needed to lose weight. a person being fat or "obese" does not inherently suggest that they are unhealthy, and i think most informed doctors know that. your doctor must not have been concerned about your weight. i'm sure if YOU brought it up as a concern, she would…

thank you SO much, everybody! i'd highly encourage everybody to post progress pics, even you don't see a difference: it is SUCH a confidence boost! hahah :D but really, i feel more motivated than ever, reading such amazingly positive and supportive comments! i LOVE mfp! :heart: :flowerforyou: :heart:

you are stunning! i love the picture of you with the feather headband. great work!

first, my hands and feet (water retention!), my butt and hips (sad), and my face. i personally can't tell elsewhere, but my boyfriend swears me can feel a rib or two!

sounds like you're hungry! try 1400 - 1500 and see how you feel. you'll still probably lose at least a pound per week.

Fantastic! You look so foxy!!! Is that Archibald Sisters lotion I see on your dresser??? Yay, Olympia!!!

Thanks so much, everybody! Yet another instance of MFP people keeping me sane... I definitely could stand to increase my water intake. But I also need to increase my patience! Thanks guys!

bump <3

awww, thank you! i always tell him that, but he doesn't think so. haha. here's one more cuz i never get a chance to show him off (he gets too embarrassed...).

this is me and partner, zack! we live together with our cat, moomin. zack currently works at our local children's museum. he has a bachelors of science and wants to be a doctor. we've been together for just about 3 years. i know he thinks i'm beautiful no matter what, but he supports my goals and wants me to be happy. he's…

oh crap it's monday, isn't it? could you add me to the list if it's not too much trouble? i'm at 191.0 today! thanks :)

according to new research, birth control pills do not cause weight gain, nor does it hinder weight loss. it may even raise the basal metabolic rate in women who are obese! so, that's more calories burned per day :) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110119141901.htm

go for it, just watch your portions and try to choose something that fits in with your calorie goal!

thanks for another awesome chart, rach! and great job everybody! my plan for this week: MON & WED, zumba class TUE & SAT, zumba sculpt and tone dvd FRI & SUN, yoga goals: - lose 2 lbs this week - drink at least 2.5 liters of water per day - stay under calories - work out no matter what!

I'm from Olympia, WA. I'm not a big hiker, but I love taking walks around our national parks and down by the Sound.

i love tattoos! i currently have.... 8, i think.

double post. soz!

weighing in at 191.6! the scale is moving down steadily now, but more importantly my body is CHANGING! a new friend was looking at facebook pictures of me from earlier this year and she said that i look like a completely different person, that was so so so nice to hear! :heart:

two whole eggs scrambled with: -smoked salmon (or lox) and whipped light cream cheese (or a light laughing cow wedge) -cilantro, onions, red peppers, and tomatoes and a side of black beans. hot sauce on top! yum! i also like 'em poached and then put over some spinach and tomato slices with a little balsamic and olive oil…

194 this week! not a huge loss, but my body looks so different from 2 weeks of zumba! it's kind of crazy.

zumba!

"cobrastyle" or anything... - robyn "bulletproof" - la roux "like a prayer" - madonna "radio" and "ego" - beyonce "kids" - mgmt "fool for you" - cee lo green "black sheep" - metric and just about anything by girl talk, rihanna, lady gaga, and anamanaguchi!

i love ange ou demon... yum