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I started keto 3 weeks ago and have lost 8.5 lbs! I'm very excited about this because I didn't see anything close to this progress on a strict 1200 calorie diet with lots of exercise. I know plenty is probably water weight, but I really don't feel deprived (whereas I was a hangry *kitten* with my other diets). One thing to…

I have dinner at 7 ish and go to sleep at midnight-ish. My dietician says it's totes fine (and even encouraged) to have a little bedtime snack (i.e. a piece of fruit with ~10 nuts) so I don't wake up a ravenous, carb-binging monster.

I second the veggies. Or a spoon!! Or use a fork and knife and eat them with deli meat. I also "like" Blue Diamond almond flour artisan seed crackers. They kinda taste awful, but they're pretty low calorie, and they're good enough to not ruin the dip but bad enough to not want to snack on them forever. I've also had pretty…

Thanks all! It's been several months (way beyond the return period) because I masochistically thought I could break them in for over a month, then I traveled a lot this summer, and I've been quietly suffering for at least a month now. I could try, although at this point I also don't have faith in that store considering…

Feel free to add me too! 26, larger than I'd like, and I want to be healthy FOR GOOD! I've been going back and forth between extreme restrictive dieting and "just living life" (indulging way too much!). I finally started seeing a dietician to find a happy middle ground and I already lost 6 lbs from my highest stable weight…

I'm also an iced tea FIEND. And hot tea. Really, all tea. My other favorite snacks include: - clementines (+1, @hawkeyebrows) - carrots with guacamole (or without) - laughing cow cheese wedge (I'm a total weirdo and have it just plain. If I have crackers in the house, I'll just eat the ENTIRE box in one sitting. Not…

Hey there! Hope it's not too late to post on this! I'm Robin, 188 lbs (I think, wince), 5'6", size 12. I've been vaguely trying to get healthy for a while now! I've been gaining 5-10 lbs a year since sophomore year of college (ultra stressful college, family, mourning, unemployment, etc) and it needs to stop, especially…

I'm 5'5" and completely aghast at the number on the scale. How does it keep going up? I thought I had been starting healthy habits, but clearly not enough! The past year or two have been rough, and I did that whole emotional eating thing. I'm hoping to lose 20-40 lbs, but I'm trying to focus on health more than weight!

I can't drink regular milk and anything soy based makes me cry like a crazy person because of the phytoestrogens. I'm very sensitive. Go team almond milk! How can you beat 30 calories for a cup??

My go to smoothie is: 3 tbsp PB2 2 cups spinach handful frozen berries 1 banana 1 cup unsweetened almond milk cinnamon! It's amaaazing. I never get tired of it. I have it almost every morning, and it keeps me full and satisfied. I'm looking for a protein powder to add to it... but I need one that doesn't have fake sugar!…

Aw man, sorry your coworkers are making you ashamed of how you eat. That's just awful. It's so terrible when people comment on what I eat just because I'm a little overweight. During the holidays this weekend, I started going for a dessert my aunt makes every year (it's the holiday! Can't I get a free pass?) and a relative…

Seriously!! Why must cameras be so cruel? Especially if I was sitting down in the picture... Ugh! Maybe that's why I was still in denial... Those mirrors were not telling the whole truth!

Stop eating sugar for a month, then the plain ones will taste fine!

Thanks for the support everyone! This is why I love MFP!!

It happens to the best of us :) Blah, some people in my family are being very difficult (on top of not actually helping with any of the work). Also, I apparently underbudgeted quite a few aspects, and am now forced to spend hours and hours sorting through expensive vendors to find an affordable vendor (for things I don't…

Hey everyone! October 12 wedding. I definitely want to do a July fitness challenge. I feel off the wagon a bit earlier, but I'm slowly getting back into the groove of working out... and more than I ever had before! In the winter, I would do one REALLY intense workout once, maybe twice a week. Now I'm getting much better at…

Ahhh, Cal28, that's the cutest picture!!! You look so beautiful!! I love that sash! I'm really obsessed with that picture. :) I love your comments because they're always so positive and encouraging. It's so nice to know that someone survived the whole wedding process. Don't get me wrong, I'm really enjoying the planning…

I got mine in March, and my wedding is in October. It cut a little close, though -- I wasn't allowed to book alterations at my bridal store because it wouldn't be finished in time. I have to pay extra for a great tailor nearby that does rush orders. I was pressured to get it in one weekend since my mom flew in from another…

OMG, these dresses are so beautiful. Krystinfisher, wow, that dress is unreal. I can only imagine what the rest of the wedding will be like! Here's mine!

I have some of those Assets and they REALLY work!! Not miracle workers, though - but they certainly smooth everything out. I've never tried spanx themselves, though. Sort of related - My tailor recommended not wearing a bra, but I kind of wanted a little bit push up oomph, especially since my upper half is shrinking since…

I've encountered my fair share of drama (most of it is only vaguely relating to the wedding, but it still really hurts), but my fiance keeps telling me one thing... As long as he's there at the wedding, and we're getting married, it'll be the best day ever (no matter what goes wrong, and something will go wrong). :) Stay…

OH MY GOODNESS hlw84, thank you thank you thank you!!! This is amazing! This is exactly what I've been looking for! I had a trainer at one point, but I used up all my sessions, and was pretty intimidated by everything when I went to the gym by myself. This will really help!!

Can I get in on this? My wedding is in five months (as of yesterday), but I totally fell off the wagon around the holidays and have been stuck at home with a terrible 2 week illness. Blah! I've posted dress pics on other forum topics, and it certainly doesn't leave much to the imagination! I especially want to work on my…

Update: Blah, my most recent shoe purchase (a summer sandal) was from a brand I'm considering for my wedding shoes. It was kind of a test drive before I actually invested in a wedding shoe. They were supposed to be on the comfortable side of the spectrum when it came to shoes, but I've got a bunch of MASSIVE painful…

Oh my goodness! I'm so excited you asked! I'm kind of OBSESSED with my dress and want every excuse to post a pic to share with you guys! I have to keep it a secret from everyone else, and it's killing me! Ahh! Anyone else having this problem?! (By the way, other posters -- those dresses are so beautiful!!! Congrats! :) )…

The world needs to know about this amazing website -- ROCKMYRUN.COM!!! I am seriously obsessed. Free 30, 60, 120+ minute playlists, sorted by genre and beats per minute (basically: fast paced energetic songs, and REALLY fast paced energetic songs)! I love it! They really saved my workouts!

@Winley, Thanks for the suggestion! :) WHOA Quorn doesn't use soy either?! Is it derived from the protein from mushrooms?? That's amazing! I hate mushrooms but I know they're good for me, so it's always been a struggle. I have to try that out!!

I'm commenting on this so I can get ideas from others. I'm also really stumped. I started eating more fish, but I don't like how expensive it is... I'm considering protein powder smoothies in the morning. I had a really healthy brand of it a few months ago, but I just couldn't get used to the taste at all. Does anyone have…

Hi everyone!! I GOT A DRESS YESTERDAY!!!! I wanted to share, so I hope this is the right place to do so :) It's a stunning trumpet silhouette (until yesterday I was looking exclusively at A-lines to hide the hips) with lots of sparkles and exciting geometric/art deco/flower patterns. I'm in love. It doesn't hide much, but…

Thanks ellen and cal28! Oh gosh, I love this thread. If anyone's interested, I made a pinterest board for some of my favorite wedding shoes. Some are really funky (perhaps too much so?) but they prioritize all night comfort and stability. Ha! http://www.pinterest.com/tiptaptaupe/wedding-shoes/