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You are worth it! And we're right beside you as you go.

Congratulations on losing some inches and losing the nicotine habit! You look absolutely lovely -- your face is glowing. Keep up the good work; everyone is rooting for you. :smile:

You could boil eggs the night before and grab them in the morning. Eat with a banana or something, maybe?

Hi, Hilarie! You will find lots of support here. I've been here just a few days and I think it's great. I'm sending a friend request your way. :-)

Welcome to the site! You will find lots of support and good advice here. Remember, you're not doing this alone; we're all here to help.

I love before-and-after photos. You look absolutely fabulous!

I usually burn 300-400 calories when I exercise, which would put my calorie intake at 1,200 calories at the most (I try to stay around the 1,500 mark). I tried really hard not to eat the calories I expended in my workouts, but I would get so hungry, I'd just binge. Now I eat part of them back, maybe half. I figure it's…

Roasted, salted sunflower seeds still in the shell. Especially the ranch ones. Chocolate cereal such as Cocoa Pops and Cookie Crisp. They just aren't allowed in the house anymore. Peanut butter sandwiches, especially grilled peanut butter sandwiches (PB instead of cheese). Dove and Hershey's Bliss candy bars. Mixed nuts.

Hi there! It's never too late to get in shape, and I am sure you can do it. You're going to find a lot of support here. You're not alone. Good luck!

Welcome aboard, NurseMommy, and good luck with your journey. We're here to support you. :-)

I've tried white cake mix with diet orange soda and diet root beer. If you use soda to make frosting, you get orange creamsicle or root beer float cupcakes. I don't care for the taste or texture of box mix/soda cakes though. Mine were spongy and chewy and bland. They tasted too chemically for me, too.

"25. I've met Bruce Campbell twice. The first time was in November 2001 and the second time was on June 22, 2005, his 47th birthday. I got the first piece of his birthday cake. bigsmile" OK, now that is cool!

MsBanana, you're an inspiration!

Thank you, everyone! It's a relief to know others have felt the same way. I'm here to support you as much as you're supporting me. Together, we can do it!