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I used to be continuosly going over on sugar- in fact I probably still am- I just stopped counting it. To my understanding MFP counts all sugars as the same kinds. I know there are a variety of different types of sugar out there (like processed and enriched, etc) but they all fall under the same category in the diary. I…

CONGRATS!!! what a great feeling!!!!!!!!

congrats! I love it when clothes start fitting looser :) my tight jeans that gave me THE WORST muffin top now don't even stay up!!

I definetly have this addiction as well. Usually im not dissapointed and if/when i do gain it doesnt bother me as much because I can usually pin point why :) other than that I just like to see the numbers every morning.

i also did weight training and the elliptical on my off days.

i loved that program! (most of the time, lol) it was pretty tough once you got closer to running the whole thing but it totally works! I ran my first 5k in March after doing that program in about 37 minutes (i am NOT a runner). Before the couch to 5k i could not run at all- 1/4 of a mile was too much for me. I did mine on…

good for you!

look up salon professionals beauty school (there might be one in your area). My friend is in beauty school and their hair coloring is WAY cheaper because it is performed by students- with teacher supervision of course!

you look amazing!!!

Congrats! You look great!!

exactly how I feel. I am not "dieting" I am changing the way I eat-- forever. :) once you get used to your changes you dont even feel any different any more... except healthier.

well either way you are doing WONDERFUL! congrats!

OMG we are the exact same. our current and our starting. lol

NICE JOB!! !

probably the cutest thing i have ever read on MFP! lol- my weakness right now is definetly mcdonalds sweet tea (im not super hungry right now, other wise it would probably be something fried, lol) i just cant justify drinking that much sugar or that many calories! AH!

congrats! you look great!

i did not know that. good to know! Thanks! :)

good job! and dont say "only"! 15 is a great number!! congrats and celebrate!

maybe a protein bar? or protein water? another thing you have to watch out for is B-12. Its a vitamin typically found in meat products. I was a vegetarian for about 5 months last year (didnt last long- i missed chicken,lol) and my doc reccomended I take them. I found a brand at the vitamin store (can't think of it now..)…

i am over my fiber every single day. i figure if i am going to go over something its better to be fiber than sugar or sodium ;).

its not "bad" you just need to make sure you are eating enough calories to combat what your burning... and if you just started working out twice a day prob isnt a great idea because going from nothing to a lot can be damaging to muscles/ joints. the first time i started to work out about a year ago i did the same thing and…

I LOVE THIS SITE! everyone is such an inspiration and when you have great motivating friends who support you it makes losing weight so much easier and more enjoyable!!!

Thank you so much! Takes a dedicated friend like you to get here!!

thank you all so much for your replies- very supportive!! and thanks to all of you who requested to be my friend! can't wait to keep losing with even more support! :)

i do mine the same as i do my asparagus... light extra v olive oil, ms. dash seasonings and a little garlic then put them in on top of foil (without covering) and cook till crispy perfection :)

it recalculates based on your weight and how much you need to eat to lose x amount of lbs. i never recalc. not until i want to maintain :) ps- doesnt mean im right, its just the way i do it!

It always seems daunting in the beginning. Take it one step and a time and pretty soon you will look back and say "i love HOW much?!" With goals and inspirations like yours, I am sure you will do wonderful- and this is definetly the site to acheive your goals on!

I LOVE my elliptical! It is so much easier on my knees than running and I always feel like I got a great workout in after I am done. :)

mm when im craving bbq chicken pizza and dont want to cook (which is always), i take a whole grain tortilla, put bbq sauce on it, add some pre-grilled salad chicken (that comes in a bag by the lunch meat) and 1/8 cup of reduced fat mozz and stick it in the micro. totally satisfies my craving :)

thanks, everyone!!!!