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Just started this week! Feel free to add me, as well. Support is a great thing!

Congratulations! You look fantastic! That is such a wonderful achievement, and such an encouragement. I love your attitude about the whole thing. Thank you for sharing!

Height: 5'8" Heaviest: 175 lbs Lightest (as an adult): 143 lbs Current: 149 lbs Goal: 130 lbs

Congratulations! That's awesome news. =) Keep up the great work!

I'm in.

-Dark chocolate covered almonds -Pumpkin cookies, cake, bread, muffins... -Goldfish -Jelly beans If I don't give myself one tiny serving and leave the rest at home, I'm in big trouble. But most of the time I just have to say no because once the first bite is taken, I spend hours dreaming of more. :ohwell:

I just asked for some guidance about this myself and someone directed me to this site: http://www.helpforibs.com/ They have a dietary "cheat sheet" you can get for free with guidance on certain foods to avoid, limit, and eat. Personally, I have found I need to keep away from caffeine, grease, high sugar/salt, dairy…

Great topic! Thanks for starting it. -Mixing fruit or dark cocoa powder with Greek yogurt and freezing it for an ice cream alternative. -Lean ground turkey instead of ground beef (or mixed with the leanest ground beef) -Sesame seeds and almonds in a salad instead of croutons -Skim milk instead of 1% or 2% -Adding cinnamon…

Thank you!! I'm looking at it now. I also take probiotics and find them extremely helpful.

I also take the bus and usually walk to a farther bus stop. You can also try taking the stairs if there is more than one level in your building. I eat my lunch while working, and then spend my break walking. I also try to incorporate different things in daily life and got some inspiration from this blog:…

I just joined last week, but so far my calorie goal is 1,200-1,400/day. I spend 30-60 minutes walking every day, about 20 mins on cardio, and alternate between different types of strength training (arms one day, core then next, etc.) So far it's been successful! But like I said, I only started a week ago. =) I'm 5'8". This…

There are a ton of videos on youtube. I also do bicep curls and lateral raises (5lb weights), chair tricep dips, pushups, and planks. I do about 10-15 reps per set, and about 3 sets. I don't always do all of these, and I don't do them every day; your muscles need time to heal. My triceps are the hardest to tone, but I can…

Here are some apple ideas: Apple Phyllo Pie: http://lowfatcooking.about.com/od/dessert/r/applepie.htm (This does call for 1/4 brown sugar and 1/4 honey, but I'm sure it can be reduced and/or substitutes can be made. I made a similar recipe for Thanksgiving last year and it was delicious!) Apple Crisp:…

Those are great! But I'm hoping to making my own this year and only visit Starbucks once in a very great while.

First post; woot! I'm 5'8", 150lbs, and wear about a 10 in jeans. Tops vary from small to medium (mediums are often too big in the chest). I have more of pear shape, so I carry my weight in the hip/thigh area. Goal is to get to about 130lbs and a size 6 (ish). But, ultimately, to be the healthiest me I can be!