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The YMCA has a program called New Leaf that has you do some things to get the results for that. $100-$150 I believe.

Don't worry about sugar in foods like fruit! Be more concerned about the sugar in things like dressing, spaghetti sauce, etc.

I am currently a BBW...will not be staying this way. But for now it is what I am and will love myself while I continue on my healthy lifestyle journey. Thank you OP for reaching out to others that may be at a similar place in their journey. Sometimes it is helpful to have friends who are at the same place as you in this…

oh heck no... bwahahaha. Actually just laughed out loud!

Fo' sho' !!!

I like Body Fortress and also Lean EAS. I mix them with vanilla almond milk or coconut milk. I also add frozen berries and lots of other things to them.

I think it makes a lot of sense.

Per my HRM I am doing this. However, I am 287lbs to start with. I take R.I.P.P.E.D for 60 minutes and then high intensity Zumba for 60 minutes right after. I typically burn about 1200 calories right there in those 2 hours.

I see it. Neck, boobs, arm, stomach... I get it though. I've lost 50lbs and I don't see it AT ALL.

I've llost 50lbs since October. I've used Visalus shakes but most recently using Body Fortress Whey. Both have worked great for me. I have small bullet type blender. I throw in about 4 ice cubes, 1 cup of milk, almond milk, or whatever you choose for the liquid, than a handful of berries (if berries are frozen you can skip…

Love this! Keep doing wrong because wrong is working

Yes!

haha ^^^ this...exactly! Errr, well...maybe I will re evaluate when I get closer.

same

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Rooibois is sooo good. Oolong is also good. I don't know how it correlates with weight loss for sure but I have heard it does as well.

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Thank you! That is along the lines of what I was thinking. I appreciate the feedback.

^^^ for sure!

Unsweetened almond milk here as well. I will sometimes drink them as a meal replacement and add a scoop of dry oatmeal, 1/2 Tbsp of honey, dash of cinnamon, banana, 1 Tbsp almond butter, 1 Tbsp cocoa powder. I add this to my vanilla protein powder with some unsweetened almond milk and a couple ice cubs and blend in a…

If you join the YMCA chilcare is free

Greetings from MN. I can attest that yes, the lakes are mostly still frozen here! Good for you for making the plunge. Happy birthday and huge congrats on your weight loss success. You look like you've lost more than 65lbs. Great shape! HAve a good day.

I don't usually drink...however last night with dinner I order Blue Moon on tap...228 calories for that one dang beer. Not worth it to me.

Beyonce "Dance for you"....youtube the video if you have never seen it.

Wow....night and day difference. Wonderful job!

It's not about the number on the scale it is the inches lost. Even though your weight isn't changing you are losing fat and building muscle. Toning up will look way better than losing 10 lbs any day. Trust me.

OMG

Also, try a low glycemic diet. I'm guessing that will help with your insulin issues.

losing slowly will really benefit you in the long run...will also help with the elasticity in the skin. Losing too fast and you could have a lot of very loose skin. I've lost 47lbs since October, yes I would like it to come off quicker, but it took me 13 years to get up to 332lbs.

This... bulk them up. I do 1 whole egg and 3 or 4 egg whites then add in all the veggies and some chicken, turkey, ham, whatever you have. I typically will try and skip the toast all together.