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Good luck! :D

Hey ladies! Sorry I've been MIA...the swine flu is definitely NOT something to mess around with. I'm currently dealing with the aftermass...bilateral ear infections & tonsilitis. Needless to say, I've been slacking on all areas (eating/exercise), but I'm looking forward to get back in it when I'm well again! Btw- both of…

Oh man...I hear ya. I work with a bunch of male programmers who crave soda & candy all day. And I have to make sure they're in full supply. So, every day...I'm faced with M&Ms, Starbursts, Sour Patch kids, Chocolate Trail Mix, Hershey kisses....the list goes on and on. ::sigh::

Congrats, Tanya!!! That's awesome! :D Well...I lost a lb this past week. But considering I had gained it back the week prior...I'm right where I was 2wks ago. hehehe Ah well- a pound lost is a pound lost! And I hope to never see that one again ;)

Hey ladies- Glad to know we've still got a couple on here :D I think I'm going to add a wedding tracker to my signature as well! Soooo...on a wedding note... Who's already started trying on wedding dresses? And if not, when do you plan on starting? Any good hints on shapes etc that look best on you? I've only tried on a…

Hi :) I'm 28- but should have started this when I was much much younger...so KUDOS to you for getting a handle on things early! Just prepare yourself...this is not going to be easy. But you can do it. You can totally do it. :) I'd also say to go ahead and start now! The sooner the better. I used to be a procrastinating…

I just got this yesterday...and will be starting tomorrow (have plans tonight)... Kinda nervous but- you guys talked me into it :D

This IS Major!!!! Congrats!!!! :D Every 'little' triumph is still a triumph...and you should be very proud of yourself :D

I just got this yesterday and was debating on when I should start. Thanks for posting!!! Looks like I'll be starting tonight ;) (btw- for anyone who has NetFlix out there....it's available :D)

HI Marilla- I'm not sure who else is still watching this thread. :/ If anyone else is...how about we weigh in on Fridays? Otherwise, Marilla, would you like to be email/fitness buddies? We can just email eachother each Friday :D

Thanks, everybody!!! :D You've all given me some good pointers...I think (no, I KNOW) I'm going to make it thru the Holidays. Otherwise, I'd have to post another 'crap, I did it again' post and everybody could say "umm...Sherry...did you go to the gym to have that extra slice 'o pie?" heheh

:) I'm 5'7 and I'm aiming for 160 overall. I'd be stoked to be at 175 again so that's my 1st goal! Don't let the numbers fool ya though- I was blessed with a lot of muscle and an Amazonian build...so 160 is considered healthy and ideal for me per the docs. Considering I have 150lbs of lean on me right now (I had the…

I simply adore having a personal trainer! She's supportive and holds me to the game plan...making sure I do what I say (work out x times a week, calories, water intake) and encouraging me every step of the way. Honestly, I'm not a fan of most gyms. Too many of them have the 'meat-market' feel, if you know what I mean, and…

I'm going to have to 'ditto' Shannon023! :D Glad to have ya! :drinker:

Ugh...chocolate gets me every time. I just recently recovered from a minor set-back...and I think you can too. You've LOST this weight before...don't let it get the best of you now. Do you know what triggered the chocolate chow-down? I'd recommend getting it ALL out of the house (at least out of sight) now if you haven't…

Amelia & Cmurphy...thank you :) And you're right! It's okay to splurge every once in awhile as long as it doesn't become a habit...and making sure I'm holding myself accountable (getting another means of journaling when I don't have net access) is so important. :D Looks like my 'sleeping in' on the weekends just throws me…

Ooo! I did the same thing! :D In my snack box, typically: apple baby carrots or red bell pepper slices cheese stick(s) handful of almonds or walnuts 1/2 pb&j or cheese sandwich on good bread (high fiber/whole grain) 1 serving of mini low-fat pretzels I keep a FiberOne bar in there too for emergencies (for when I have a…

:::hugs::: I'm so glad you're going to go talk to someone about this. Depression isn't something to brush off...and there are many other medical conditions that can actually mimic depression. The only way to be sure what's going on and to get you back to feeling normal again...is going to the doc! So kudos... You're on…

Uuuugh...I'm the same this morning! Weekends always kill me. I can be completely dedicated and strict during the week...losing at least 1.5lbs...and then, I blow it on the weekends. I'm typically away from my computer and my schedule gets entirely off...and I blow it. Big time. I take 2 steps forward, and 1 step back. :(…

Ooo! YUM! I'm excited now! You know...you can still join our 'group' if you'd like to! You ARE a 'bride' ya know...and this is open to, well, everybody :D

Yeaaah- brown is hard to get used to if you don't like it. I found that I really don't like regular (medium grain) brown rice...but I love love love Jasmine or Basmati brown rice. Minute brown rice tastes like cardboard to me. hehehe If you really like the white rice- I'd say go ahead and use it since I can't think of…

AHHHH! Congrats!!! You look fantastic! :D So, it looks like we have similar stats (though I'm only 5'7 and have just started the journey...my highest was 215, and our goal seems to be really close to the same). I will be absolutely STOKED if I look as good as you at 170! WOW! Talk about inspiration! Thank you for posting…

Yup- I've been drinking a ton of water every day (at least 120 oz/day, usually closer to 160oz)...so my hopes is that I counter balance the diet soda. We are talking just ONE every week- kik but...well... bleh. I don't think it's really worth it anymore :) BLah! I won't 'ban' it from my diet- but, I won't be having one…

Hmmm.... I'm not sure what would be a good substitute for rice...unless you've been using white rice and want to sub for brown? At least you'll be getting the nutrients out of the brown vs. the empty calories with the white :) Btw...those sound SOOOO good! And I'm a vegetarian! lol (you can get low-fat cream of mushroom…

Mommabee: Tent & Awning...ROTF :D That's a new one! I don't think you'll have to go to that department when the wedding comes around- you've already got such great pointers and seem to know what you're doing! Woo! Unless he's getting married in 2wks, well, I'm betting you'll be at goal when the time comes :):flowerforyou:…

:( All I can say is ::hugs:: And YOU won't have to worry about being over that certain BMI in June and in 2012...cause you've got mfp..and you are so so SO close to your goal. :D

Mmmm....chocolate mousse jello with a banana. Hello! We have a winner! I bet I could prepare it on Sunday and put it into lil' serving size containers or something. Between me & the hubby, it'd be just enough for a treat now & again. And I think I need to look into this Fuze stuff. I've seen it, but haven't tried it yet.…

Very very true. Okay. I just threw away the last 1/4 of my diet soda. I'm not going to go for the chocolate this time (craving abated)...but yeah, you're right. Might as well have the real stuff in a small quantity then blow it on crap only to break down for the real stuff later. bleeeeh Hey! I noticed that we have the…

Thank you :) And yeah- the forbidden fruit method always backfires on me, big time. I blame it on my rebellious nature. LOL

::sigh:: Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. But...but...regular soda isn't so great either. I have maaaaybe one a week- but noticed I've been moving towards the 'definite' one a week category...and sometimes two. I don't like it. Maybe I can trick myself with a shot of OJ instead. (ooo...or a spoonful of frozen concentrate!)