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UNBELIEVABLE!! YOU LOOK AMAZING!! I admire your determination and your willingness to share your struggle with others,YOU ARE A TRUE INSPIRATION! I am smiling with you.Welcome to a new life,enjoy it!:)

I have them as a snack,after a workout,in the evening when I need more calories,but am not hungry.....I think they are good anytime,as long as you are not going over your calorie intake.

I used to work out on an empty stomach,but found I didn"t have the energy to sustain me,so now I eat something small,or have a whey protein shake before I work out. Then I eat a better meal after my workout. The whey protein shakes are a good meal replacement in times of a rush,or you can make a smaller amount to replenish…

I always struggled to stay average weight when I was in school. In college,I was able to get down to 135 which was the thinnest I had ever been. After I got married,I started having medical problems,diagnosed with hypothyroidism and PCOS,packed on the weight.,went up to 200#.Then when I was able to get pregnant,I was not…

I love Jif's chocolate hazelnut spread on a lightly salted rice cake,yummy.You get the chocolate and the crunch for low calories.!:)

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I had to stop having lactose,so replaced the parmesan cheese with goat cheese,just as yummy. In my oats I put fresh fruit,or dried cranberries. You could do a stir fry with your brown rice,chicken and the peppers,onions,sprouts and peas,add some garlic and herbs,chicken stock. Hope these help a little.Best of luck:)

How about marinating chicken in olive oil,garlic and herbs,then saute up some cabbage with some onions and add some dried fruit,maybe some cranberries.Are you allowed any pasta sauces? If you are,I bake my marinated herb chicken,no breading,in the oven,top with a little sauce and parmesan,that"s good with or without the…

AMAZING!! You look great,so happy for you. Thanks for sharing your story,you are an INSPIRATION.:happy:

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Sorry you are having a rough day:( Glad you tried some yoga,don't worry abt.having to modify things right now,go as you can and things will get better.Get your rest and keep trying to eat healthy.I like the suggestion of having family,or a friend take Kane for a walk,while you go at your own pace and talk.Talking to…

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First,let me start off by saying,"I am so sorry you had to go through all this,it sounds like it has been an extremely difficult and frustrating situation. Second,I agree with others you should see a gastroenterologist to rule out things such as Chrons,colitis...also,maybe an allergist to rule out any food allergies,or…

I eat three meals a day,and 2-3 small snacks.Drink lots of water.

Claire,you truly are an inspiration. I ran out and got the DVD,did level 1 along with my gym workout.I totally get the not being able to squat to go to the bathroom.LOLI wanted to quit,but going to KEEP ON PERSEVERING,thanks to your encouraging words.Way to go on your wt.loss,I wish you all the best!!:)

Thanks nxd,I will keep on swimming,and walking,and running and yoga pilates ING,not to mention lifting those weights.You keep on doing the same,we will reach our goals,one day at a time....

Great Sarah,glad you are seeing posiitve results.Keep up the great work.Thanks for your advice,I will look into it.Have a great day!!:)

Thanks for all the feedback and encouragement. I am going to keep it around the 1470 range and a little over when I exercise,not going to listen to the extra I gained from working out. Thanks for the reminder,this time will be different,it will be,just having a down moment,BUT I ALWYAS GET BACK UP>>>Thanks for making it…

Thanks for the encouragement!!

No,I am not a huge athelete. I do 50 min.of walk/run at intervals,10 min.on stepper,20-30 minutes on wts.Every other day I add JM30DS 20 min interval workouts.Started taking a yoga/pilates class that is done in a sauna room,burns 1000 cal an hour.I don't estimate the other exercises,MFP tells me what I burned when I enter…

WOW<you look AMAZING! YOu can sure see a difference in such a short amount of time.WAy to go,you are a true INSPIRATION!!:)

Eggs,salmon,chicken,tuna,turkey,buffalo,yogurt,goat cheese,almond or coconut milk,advocados,almonds,lots of vegetables,quinoa,brown rice,whey protein shakes.

I am 5"9",my dialy calorie goal is 1470 before I exercise.The problem I am having is when I exercise,they add so many more calories for me to eat.I cannot come close to the goal,usually500-600 cal.off.I am good on my fats,only eat MUFAS,always over on my protein,but I heard that's good. My question is for all youwho have…

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40 is the new 30,don't sweat it,you'll be fine.Just keep taking one day at atime and dong your workouts,logging your food diary really helps! Best of luck to you! I just turned 40 and want to lose 40 lbs.

How much water are you drinking? If you are not drinking enough sometimes yoyur body will hold onto it,also watch intake of sodium,there is alot hidden in refueling drinks. Plain water,or water w/fresh lemons,limes better for you.

I suffered from the same problem. I am very self conscious and my depression seems to make me feel worse in public situations like a gym. I avoided going to the gym,until one day I got sick of feeling sick and tired,and I thought,"Who cares what people may think,they don"t know me.I know me.It's time to stop allowing what…

Don't beat yourself up,acknowledge today is over.Tomorrow is a new day. When I take a day off,I sometimes suffer from feeling down too,but I tell myself the only thing I have control of now,is what I do in the future. I get up the next day,and start out by increasing my exercise,t boosts my energy and my mood,I am more…