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I LOVE this post! A girl at work asked me if I wanted to "up my game" with her since I wasn't "losing weight very fast". I was like, "NO WAY!" I am eating more, feeling better, lifting stronger, and still losing weight! Yes, only 1/2 pound a week, but yes! I am losing and still loving my baked goods and the occasional…

I have been a Whovian since Tom Baker. I have always loved the show, but I must admit David Tennant has been my favorite. He was so great with Rose, and with Donna. His anger felt real and his silliness and joy felt honest and sincere. Excellent actor! Glad to meet another Whovian!

I will happily add you! I have about 76 pounds to lose, but I am fully committed. Not for skinny's sake, but for my health. My little 5'1" body can't handle 200+ pounds anymore. I don't want to be forty and flabby. I want to look and feel fabulous!

This is excellent advice. I was just looking for crockpot meals today. Torgrills - Lunges down the hall is bringing vivid pictures to mind! LOL! I too have switched to doing midnight to midnight calories and just plug in the calories when I eat without regard for the time. I like the idea of switching the names to meal…

I wanted to say thanks for all the good advice! It is nice to hear from other night shifters, and especially the ones who understand what it is like not to be able to sit down to a meal. My favorite advice so far: ~Teeny Tiny Tupperware. - honestly, I have a ton but never thought about how to use them. But now that I am…

You are NEVER to old to start nursing! It is a phenomenal field! It is very tough. You have to really want to do the job. It is rewarding and fulfilling and inexplicable! But right now with all the Meaningful Use and Affordable Care regulations, it is not a very stable field to get into. You can't count on good pay…

COngratulations! That is such an achievement, and to be 14 pounds setback and not get discouraged! I am a bit of an extremist, so I am hoping I can overcome all the little setbacks. Thanks for the warm welcome and the inspiration!

Thanks, it was a miracle indeed. And the road to recovery has been slow. It is amazing to me what chronic pain does to your mindset. I appreciate all the support I can get, along with the accountability. If you have room for friends, feel free to add me! (I doubt I will be a frequent poster in the forums, but I do plan to…

My name is Marti. I am a mother of 5. Aunt of 3, Grandmother of 3. I am Nurse Nanna Extraordinaire with super cupcake powers. I am an ICU nurse. I love helping people. (But don't mess with me because I know just how and where to stick you...) I spend very much of my life helping other people. In fact, I have healed and…

WAAAAY to out of shape for Insanity. (for now.) Although I am working up to p90x. 30 minutes of yoga (Sun salutation and heart chakra) 15 minutes of free weights. Plan on speed walking with hubby later, then sleep for 6 or 7 hours, then 13 hours on my feet at the hospital, which by some evil cosmic twist of fate doesn't…

Thanks for the support! It is going to be a long slow road, but I am trying to take it one lifestyle change at a time. If anyone has any good ideas for legs, I would appreciate it. I am definately a pear shape and carry the majority of weight in my legs. One of my major motivators to get started was my own doctor. Not…

I am at the beginning of this journey and I just want to say it is inspiring. Being 5'1 as well, I know that every single pound makes a big difference. Keep up the great work, and thanks so much for sharing!