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Awesome, we think alike!!! Congrats, I hope to be able to say that in 10 years as well. So far, so good, as I am going on 2 years maintaining. I agree with everything you say about eating in moderation and not depriving yourself of the things that you love. Excellent testimony!!!

Yes, I eat, at least one or two things unhealthy every day. That is how I have been able to keep the weight off now for almost 2 years. I don't crave anything because I let myself have it, in moderation.

I did it so it is possible.

They want a quick fix. Nevermind, that they know that you did not lose all this weight overnight, but yet, they want to try to find the easy way out or cut corners. They are not ready to put in the effort and dedication it takes to make it a permanent lifestyle change. My uncle swears that I am on a "diet" when I come over…

I like Labradors, German Shepherds, and maltese or bichon. My dream dog is a Great Pyrnees, but I have a small townhome with no backyard, so that is out of the question :laugh:

Cinderella?

No, but having little to no breast, like I do, does. I wish I could get implants, but I don't like the idea of having to replace them every 15 years. A one time purchase would be just fine, but having to pay the price for maintenance, I will pass on.

Whoa...tea or popcorn anyone? :smokin:

I prefer outdoors and I am not a runner, I powerwalk. I felt like a slave to the treadmill and took it outdoors and found a nice walking trail about 5 minutes from my house. I didn't have an mp3 player so I use my son's kindle to listen to music and it has made a big difference. I usually go no later than 8:12am, so that…

I'm tearing up now...Anyhow, I feel the same way, as if I wasted my middle 20's being morbidly obese and weighing over 200 pounds and being the butt of everyone's jokes. Now, I'm scrambling to make up for lost times!!! I love your post, and I can relate to the pain of not feeling loved. At least you came about and did…

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A big fat Vlassic Kosher Dill Pickle, no calories and you can eat as many as want. Be mindful of the sodium though...

Good info on here!

appears to be in good health

I do have a cheat day, two in fact. However, lately I have just been exercising for what I crave or just fitting it in to my allotted calories which might result in eating a smaller lunch and dinner...

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Slumdog Millionaire last night, it was a library rental, so it was free and I had never seen it anyways!

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Yep, I know the feeling....

I know people like that...it isn't me though. I have to eat the same amount of calories as you eat or more, to feel like I have eaten anything. I don't see how anyone gets full off 1300 calories, it just makes me wonder....

@minimalistmom-I probably wouldn't accept you either, lol!

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1. Do your food choices change under stress? Yes, I tend to want to eat more ice cream and chocolate. 2. Do you like to snack? Yes, What are your favorite snacks? I like ice cream, dark chocolate-covered pretzels and vanilla flavored Greek yogurt with granola mixed in and some whip cream on top. 3. Are you rushed in the…

I always eat half of them back. It has worked with me thus far. I started at 238 pounds and I am 5 ft 3.

I'm 5 ft 3, and weigh 155. I started from 240 pounds though. I have seemed to hit a mild plateau though, so I adjusted some things to see if I can break it, hopefully.

Yeah, I noticed one of my pals had reached a size 9 at 170 pound mark, but she was about 5 ft 8, I believe. On the other hand, I am 155 pounds and 5 ft 3, and I wear a size 11. My pal has a ruler kind of figure and I am almost shaped like an hour glass. I have wide hips and thick thighs and calves. My butt is bigger too. I…

I am 35 years old and I "was" in your situation, as I went from 240 pounds to 155. Now, I'm trying to get down to 130 or 120, but I have seem to hit a plateau, since I do lift weights, it might be the weights that keep making the scale move up and down on me lately...