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I started intermittent fasting (16:8 mostly, occasionally 20:4) in early June of this year. It seems to be working! As of July 10, I'd lost 8 lbs. I haven't weighed myself since but I think I've lost a little more just based on how I look and how clothes fit. (SW: 182, CW: 174, GW: 145) I decided to try IF because I hate…

This is why I love this site... so many helpful people!! :flowerforyou: It's so nice to have some guidance! I will definitely go for 100g of carbs and see where I stand in a month. I'm excited! :happy:

I DID actually mean spinach or sweet potato pasta, but thanks for the suggestions of using spaghetti squash or zucchini! I will definitely have to try those. I am not following any specific low carb diet, I am just trying to cut down on carbs. I probably should follow some type of specific diet, because I don't even know…

I wondered about Dreamfields, after reading the label more closely. It seemed a bit "churched up" (as my husband says). See if I ever buy that brand again. Is pasta made from veggies any better? Or do I have to completely give up pasta? :frown:

I am going through the same thing! I was 2.5 lbs from my goal weight at one point... and then I got a full-time job, stopped working out, stopped watching what I eat and now I'm back to Square One. I can't seem to stick with a workout plan or permanently change the way I eat. I just started trying to cut down on carbs and…

Cramernh, I never thought about that. I did a little quick Googling about the health benefits and risks, and found these links (just in case anyone else is considering juicing): http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/juicing-health-risks-and-benefits http://www.livestrong.com/article/94618-dangers-juicing/…

Thanks for the tips and support, everyone! I'm not sure how well I've done so far. Last night I gave in and had spaghetti for dinner, because I got home from work really late and am running low on groceries... but I used Dreamfields brand pasta, which supposedly has a lower glycemic index than regular pasta. I don't…

Time definitely does fly. It's been almost a year and I've only been able to keep 10 lbs off... which is less than a pound a month! (I did fall off the wagon a couple times though.) These last pesky 3 lbs seem like they will never come off! And now we're getting closer to the holiday season which is the toughest time to…

So I ended my plateau... by GAINING a pound. :grumble: I'm not really surprised because I've been bad at going over my calories, even though I've been going to the gym regularly. It was my husband's birthday last Thursday and mine was yesterday, so there are sweets all over our house and I haven't been able to say no. Plus…

Way to go on the weight loss Ariel & Lisa!! Gaby, trying on wedding dresses is sooooo fun!!! Enjoy!!! I lost 1 pound since July 12... I think that officially means I have hit a plateau. I have 2.5 lbs to go until goal weight. It's not totally necessary for me to lose those... my clothes fit fine now, but I'd still like to…

Bump... Any other suggestions for at-home chips & salsa lovers, as far as alternatives to normal high-calorie tortilla chips (Tostitos)?

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Gaby - congrats on the inches lost! That's fantastic! :flowerforyou: Lisa - yay for fitting into your "skinny" clothes! That's a great feeling! :flowerforyou: How did you do on the 5k? I've never run one, mostly because I HATE running... Ariel - good luck on the job you just interviewed for! :flowerforyou: And I know what…

Ariel - sorry you didn't get that job. I am back on the job hunt too. Kim, Lisa & Gaby - nothing wrong with taking a little time off every once in awhile. Just remember to come back! :smile: I'm doing pretty well. I'm thinking maybe I should start to focus on tone. I am doing 100% cardio right now; maybe I should cut it…

TGIF!!! I was informed earlier this week that my temp job ends in ONE WEEK instead of six!!! They're running out of work for me to do; I was taken off a project I was supposed to work on (which was actually fun), simply because I'm a temp. :grumble: But, I'm happy it's ending early because I HATE the other project I am…

Ariel - I totally understand what you mean about needing a new job. I am working a temp job right now and I HATE IT. :angry: Thank God there's only 6.5 weeks left!! Lisa - congrats on the weight loss! Keep it up! :flowerforyou: Kim - welcome back! We've missed you! :flowerforyou: Gaby - a friend and I are going to Red…

Thanks for the feedback, everyone! I do have my own scale at home, but it's a cheapo digital one and I don't really trust it. I'm going to try doing measurements for a couple of weeks and see what kind of results I get. I'm really close to my goal weight anyway. :smile:

Hello everyone. Glad to hear you are all doing well! Congrats Gaby and Lisa on your weight losses!!! I am not sure if I've lost or gained weight in the past week. On Friday I was weighed at the doctor's office (140 lbs - goal weight!!) and yesterday I weighed myself at the gym (146 lbs). I am really tired of different…

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So, in the last 3 weeks, I've only lost a pound. It doesn't really surprise me though. I misbehaved for a week straight when in was down by Miami visiting a friend. However, I think I've done better on getting my 8 glasses of water during this challenge than I have in the past. Lisa - I'm sorry you didn't lose anything,…

Today was kinda bad... I went quite a bit over on calories and barely got to the gym in time to do half an hour on the elliptical before the gym closed. Tomorrow is going to be bad too; my husband & I are going to a farewell party in the evening and I won't be able to get to the gym. So I guess Thursday-Sunday I'm gonna…

P.S. One of my friends has EVERYTHING for a wedding with pink and brown theme... I kid you not, EVERYTHING... bridesmaid dresses, table decorations, favors, wedding dress, etc. that she wants to sell. She had a large wedding all planned and then decided to have a very small family wedding, so the only thing she ended up…

Depending on when you are getting married... shop for a white prom dress right AFTER prom season in May. You can get them SUPER cheap. Or shop David's Bridal $99 wedding dress sales. Or find a secondhand bridal store and check that out. Depending on where you are getting married... if you're getting married in a church,…

Hello & welcome Andrea! :flowerforyou: Well, I've been good at sticking to calorie/exercise goals this week, but this weekend my husband & I are going to Atlanta to visit friends, so it's gonna be difficult/impossible while we're there. I know I'm not gonna get to the gym today or tomorrow... if we're home early enough on…

Great idea ladies!! I'm in for the challenge too. Technically when I last weighed myself (2 weeks ago) I was 144.5 lbs, but I'm going to say 145 because I'm sure I gained at LEAST half a pound last week when I was being naughty. :grumble: So on July 5, I should be VERY close to my goal weight of 140!!! Here's hoping!…

Lisa - congrats on the weight loss!!! :flowerforyou: And it's awesome that your hubby got you a bike! I have one... maybe I should get my hubby a bike! lol Ariel - I was worse than you last week. I didn't go to the gym at all and didn't count my calories. I ate my friend's home cooking (which was DELICIOUS but she's not a…

I'm going to visit a friend near Miami this week, so I might not be online much. And I don't think I'm going to get to the gym :indifferent: but I am taking my pilates DVDs so I hope to do those every day... we'll see how that goes. So I know I shouldn't have, but after Friday's awesome weigh-in, I weighed myself again on…

Lisa - congratulations on your wedding anniversary!! :flowerforyou: And good luck with Monday's weigh-in! We're rootin' for ya! BTW, how many times a week did you do pilates? I'm wondering if 3 times a week is enough, or if I should do it every day. Ariel - you look sooooo good!!! I think you pull that bikini off just…

I find that a class titled "fitness yoga" or "power yoga" is a lot less breathing/relaxation, so if you can find one of those, try that. I don't do the yoga classes that focus on relaxation because it bores me too. I've never tried anything other than Winsor Pilates or a pilates class, so unfortunately I can't recommend…

WOOT WOOT!!! You rock, woman!!! :flowerforyou: :glasses: :happy: