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I really understand this. Ding Dongs are my favorite also, so much so my brother makes a joke of it and has a picture of me holding a box as my picture in his phone!

When I first started this process of losing weight and becoming healthier, I would spend so much time reading the NSVs and the "before and after" pictures for motivation. I still enjoy reading how everyone's hard work is paying off. Here are my NSVs for the week. 1. I ran 3 minutes straight in the C2K program....I know…

Excuse 1: "I don't want to be the party pooper that ruins dinner, I will eat with everyone tonight and start eating healthier tomorrow." Didn't I realize that most restaurants offer healthy options...no didn't even look at that part of the menu! Excuse 2: "Healthy foods are too expensive, plus I don't know how to cook…

I wore skinny pants today!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am 45 years old and 5'3 1/2, I started in Jan. 2013 at 165 pounds. I started the 1200 calorie diet eating healthy grains, ground turkey, fruits and veggies. I also worked out on the elliptical each evening, did Richard Simmons videos, or walked. I was down to 115 pounds by September. However, I felt I was too thin at…

I love Richard Simmons videos! I used them last summer to lose 50 pounds. One of the workouts I looked forward to!

Wow! Great Job!

AMAZING!!!!

I love the flat stomach and hip bones. I walk with my hands on my hips to feel my hipbones! I want to start lifing to sculpt my arms some. Right now, my arms are kinda saggy.

Lookin' good!

Holy Smoke that is amazing! You have given me hope!

I went from a tight 14 to a 6. Last weekend, I was weeding the garden in an old pair of shorts and they fell down around my ankles!

Sounds good!

Although I needed to lose about 40 lbs., I never really focused on my weight. One night I was watching a medical TV show and a doctor took blood from a woman. You could see fat floating in the blood sample! I knew her diet couldn't be any worse than mine and that scared me to death. The next day I printed off a list of…

That is great!

That is wonderful news!

Your hard work and determination have really paid off!

Your hard work and determination have really paid off!

I am 5'3, started at 155 and now I'm at 129. I did this by increasing fruits, veggies and grains. I would eat a banana for breakfast (which worked for me since I normally don't like breakfast), yogurt or small salad for lunch, apple for snack. At dinner, I would eat a grain, lean meat such as a turkey burger, salmon, etc…

I know exactly what you're talking about! I had to try it too...I can do it!:smile:

You are off to a great start and I'm sure you will make your goal with your positive attitude!

Yeah, I agree!!! I am speechless

I am 44 and decided to start losing weight in Jan. after seeing some photos of myself. I started at 155 pounds (I am 5'3) and lost 23 lbs. just by eating 1200 calories, eating more fresh fruit, veggies, whole grains and exercising on the elliptical. I still have about 10 lbs to go before I reach my goal. I wish you all…

I'm 5'3 1/2 and started out at 156 in January. Now, I am at 132 and my goal is 125.

I like them raw or steamed. I really do like healthy foods any way, it's just choosing them when unhealthy options are there!

Great Job...I want to do that too!!!!

That is great!

My favorite fast food...Wendy's apple chicken pecan salad. I just had one tonight!

Thighs first, which is good since that is where I carry my weight!

I actually look forward to working out! I want to run in a 5K. I had fun buying a new pair of workout shoes instead of cute heels.