Dawnymaries

When I first started, I lost 5 lbs a week for the first three weeks, but then it slowed to 1 or 2 lbs per week. It really depends on your starting weight.

I wouldn't do it. You need some balance. I didn't read all of the posts, but you better eat something fresh or you'll end up with scurvy. My cousin was living on Taco Bell and ended up getting it TWICE. But I have to disagree with the person that said only clean foods cause weight loss. I've lost close to 50 lbs now, and…

You know what's funny... I don't remember ever believing anything really silly as a child. I never even believed in Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, etc. I've always been good at knowing when someone is lying to me. I didn't believe the watermelon seed thing either. I was always just really skeptical. I actually pretended to…

Frustrated, no, but I do wonder about their techniques. Specifically Jillian, who, when people are passing out and puking all over the place, is still yelling at them to keep going. Sorry, but there is only so much the body can handle when it is not conditioned for exercise. Push yourself, yes, but not to the point where…

Hello! Windsor, Ontario. :)

I'm not sure what the right answer is and I won't pretend to know. I normally eat a light breakfast so that I can have a bigger lunch and dinner. It's what works for me, personally, as the afternoon and evening is when I tend to struggle with temptations to overeat, and feeling full is important.

Not at all. I typically log planned meals and exercises before I do them.

Yes, they are connected.

I was about to turn 28, the age my (now ex) was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Just scared me to think that it was probably in the near future for me, too.

I have never experienced anything like that. I would agree with most everyone else... you should make an appointment.

My thoughts exactly.

Hmm, for me, it has a lot to do with who is around. When I'm around my best friend all I want to do is eat... lol. That is usually in the evening or late at night when we're watching movies or something.

You look AMAZING, and so healthy! Awesome job!!!

I have gone on and off the veg thing several times. It's hard to keep up, but lately I've been thinking that way again. I probably will soon. I need some good ideas, too!

This is sort of how I feel. I find flirty men very unappealing, and can't understand why they'd get all flirty with someone they don't know. When it happens I just want to run away. It doesn't happen often, my friends get noticed all the time, but when it does happen to me I just stand there all anxious and try to ignore.…

You people are funny.:P But, seriously... What about non-hydrogenated margarine? They recommend that heart attack patients eat NO butter and no hard margarine, only soft, non-hydrogenated margarine which is free of trans fat.

I use 45-90 calories per day on coffee. It's so helpful to me, keeping me feeling full, that it is more than worth it. I don't often drink anything but water and one or two coffees a day.

Amazing! I wish my stomach would look like that when I'm done. :P

I normally stop myself by brushing my teeth. I won't feel like doing it again so I just look at it that way.

Well, considering I drink once a month or less... I don't need to cut it out. Whenever I do drink, I will either make room for a glass or two, or I just make it a cheat day and have pizza and wine. I normally don't have more than 2 or 3 glasses per month. No big deal for me.

^ I do the exact same thing. Or if I can't find a whole one, I'll take little pieces that are the proper size to add up to one whole. Every morsel is precious! Lol.

That dude

Christmas Eve we have my brother and his wife and kids over for dinner, and then Christmas Day we all head over to Dad's to spend the afternoon and have dinner there. Fave day of the year. :)

Dog person. :)

Rice is good with chili. Pasta? Never even heard of it. I'd have to say the worst for me is pineapple on pizza, yup.

I don't care about age or attractiveness, it always creeps me out no matter what.

You whine because you want sympathy and attention and... it's not something women are looking for in a partner. Lol.

I'm adding you. It will help to look at other peoples' diaries to get some food ideas. You have a long journey ahead of you but you CAN do it, and you made a great choice to come here. This really works! :) Good luck to you!

Love it!

None, and it's working perfectly!