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Jrlenig - I definitely boosted my calories yesterday by probably eating close to 1,000 over my calorie goals! It was Thanksgiving dinner! lol

I have tried food journals too, but keeping up with it on MFP is the only thing that I have stuck with! I have been doing it for 20 days straight and I absolutely love it!

Sure I'll join! Current Weight: 125 Goal Weight: 115 Hoping to be close to 120 by New Years!

Imburi- I have thought of this too that maybe my body just wants to naturally stay at this weight because that is the weight is wants to be. I totally agree that it's more about my health and not my weight loss. I come from a family that has a lot of overweight and obese people on both sides. I'm actually one of the…

I lost my measuring tape! I am going to pick some up at the dollar store later! I'm definitely going to measure myself once a week and track the results in a notebook!

In your opinion, does it really matter if I work out in the morning or the evening? I am so not a morning person and am a teacher. I have to wake up at an ungodly hour anyway. I find that I can more easily fit it in in the evening. I heard though that it's better to do in the morning. I enjoy exercising in the evening…

Thanks, simply healthy! I'll definitely try all of your suggestions. I'm making a list of all of these to print out and carry with me to read and reread to motivate me to help with the weight loss!!

I have not tried calorie cycling, but I'm about to read an article about it. Thanks so much for your great suggestions!

How do I join this group?? please let me know! I would love to be a member! I think it would help me greatly with my weight loss goals!!

Awesome! I've been on here 17 days and have only lost 1 lb! Of course I don't have that much to lose. I'm on the last 10lbs of my weight loss journey! congrats!!

I think skinny lattes are one of the lowest calorie items you can get at Starbucks. I say go for it!

This is awesome! I enjoyed reading it! thanks for sharing!

Thanks guys for your feedback. Protein shake it is!

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That sounds delicious!!

Good for you! You look fabulous!

I just purchased it! It was $66 including shipping! I paid for it on Paypal. I pray this isn't a scam. It was listed on ebay and the person listing it had two, never been used, never opened Polar F-6 Pink HRM watches. It had 1 day left and no bids. I offered her the money so I wouldn't have to go through bidding against…

Thank you, BoresEasily. I have definitely done my research on HRMs. Polar I think is one of the best and definitely most affordable!

I'm getting the Polar F6 watch (In pink) with chest strap brand new off ebay for $59.99!

Well I already asked for a flip cam to film my daughter. lol. This is something I just discovered that I wanted ;-)

I just realized that next week I'm off for Thanksgiving break (I'm a teacher) so I won't have to pay childcare for that week! So I'm going to use that money to buy the watch! thanks for the advice guys!

The fact that it's pink and cute makes me want to wear it all the time! I need a good watch anyway. I just hope it isn't too big and gawdy. Also, I want it to motivate me to work out more. I have been working out 11 of the past 14 days (since I joined this site!) so I know I'll use it! Thanks for the suggestion!

I've always wanted to try Zumba! I wonder if there's any fun workout DVDs you can do from home.

AMAZING results!! Great job!!

Thanks for replying, Jrlenig. I don't know anyone else who has it and would like to know more about it. Your weight loss journey is very inspiring! Great work!

Thanks guys. SOrry to hear you had such a hard time, Safari. I was told by the doc it is currently not active but will be in my body forever. It definitely lowered my immune system because it was active this summer. With me being a first year teacher and kids coming to school sick, I am getting sick all the time. I hate…

This eating healthy is so hard! I always want to snack on bad foods! I wish the cravings for chocolate would cease!

It's true, the less you have to lose the harder it is. I just joined MFP. I have 10 lbs to lose. I am 5'0 but muscular. I want to get down to 115. KDiamond- you seem tiny and look great. If I get down to 115, I may go to 110. But if I can't, that's fine. I know it'll take me longer to lose 10lbs than someone who has more…

I'm making baked turkey, green beans and rice.

You have to do something you love. There are many, many other exercises out there that will give you great results besides running. I enjoy working out at home and taking walks outside when it's nice out.