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Ah I see you got it in the time it took me to load, lol. By the way, absolutely excellent work!

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Absolutely excellent!

At 20 pounds down I took my clothes to a tailor. Not all of them, but my favorite jeans, my dress slacks for work, a few shirts/skirts/etc. Tailors are your friend, and I got about 10 things tailored for only 50.00 dollars. Its a lot cheaper than buying new clothes. I also sometimes buy "lots" of clothing on ebay, and I…

Timing of you meals DOES matter, because if your body is digesting food while you sleep, it isnt focusing on sleep. Lack of sleep is a huge contributor to weight gain. I didnt mean that there was anything necessarily wrong with eating at 8, only if she was also trying to go to bed shortly after that because it would affect…

I dont know anything about the method that you are using, but 8:00 is a late dinner if you are going to bed at aroudn 10:00. I would move dinner earlier, and not eat anything after 8:00 pm unless its a little bit of protein. Make sure you are getting enough sleep as well, lack of lseep really stalled my weight loss. I…

And the quote about eating something fifteen times and you will start to like it is TOTALLY true. I used to absolutely hate spinach and bell peppers but I've managed to convince myself I like them. Now I even crave them. Currently working on mushrooms- it turns out that I enjoy grilled mushrooms, so I;m going to keep…

Marinate your vegetables in your favorite spices, stick them on a skewer, and GRILLLLLLLLL them. I HATE salads too, but I love vegetable smoothies, veggie heavy soups because then they taste like broth, and I really love grilled vegetables. And now I'm hungry. I also try and pick out a new vegetable that my husband and I…

Fantastic! Thats an excellent accomplishment.

First of all- you need to change your mindset, and that is the hardest thing about changing your body. You need to forgive yourself, not drive yourself into the ground. I honestly try and start every day with a quote frmo Buddha or a poem from one of my favorite poet. Something calming, it just puts me in the right…

I'm not saying I would try Balut (if I had some alcohol in me, probably, I'll try most things) but I'm also saying I wouldnt sit here and say "Oh my god, thats so disgusting." I wouldnt know. Maybe its delicious. It must be somewhat good its a very popular dish in other areas. I do draw my own personal line at anything…

Honestly that first cauliflower recipe sounds good, it sounds like traditional potato cakes, which is a dish Grandma used to make. They are spicy, hearty, and wonderful. Cauliflower could add an interesting dimension. Dont act like a two year old and turn up your nose at food when you havent even tried it. It might be…

Buuuuut I actually do LOVE cauliflower rice, cauliflower mixed into my mashed potatoes, and cauliflower crust pizza. Then again, if I eat gluten my IBS explodes and my joints hurt, so maybe I just dont associate cauliflower with pain.... regardless, I coudlnt give up my pizza!!!! And I'll just make almond flour pancakes,…

Don't be ashamed! This is a learning process for all of us. Honestly half of having a good and healthy lifestyle is just starting to get informed. I cant believe how much Ive learned since starting this whole process. And you'll learn a lot to. There is so much information out there, and we have to wade through it, and…

One Hundred and Twenty Congratulations!!!

First of all, its important to not become demotivated. Your choice to become healthier is an excellent choice, but it does take work, dedication, and time. I've foudn through experience and friends' experience that the slowest the weight loss, the more sustainable. You've lost 20 pounds already, and that is excellent.…

Mini-quiches with vegetables baked in muffin tins!!

I love how much difference you can see! You already look healthier. Good luck on your next 25! ":D

The Whole30 program is designed to be paleo, but it really helped me figure out what my body did not respond too. I had problem with gluten and some dairy, but my friend for out she was allergic to nightshades (tomatoes, blackberries, etc). I highly suggest the program, that way you can have whole meals set up that arent…

A thousan congratulations!

Congratulations x 100 on absolutely everything. I'm so glad that you found Health and Happiness!

Oh I ALSO make mini-quiches in cupcake pans. Wrap the sides with bacon for extra flavor and fill the centers with eggs)whipped into froth) and veggies. These freeze EXCELLENTLY. And now you have a 300 cal-full of veg and protien- breakfast

Also there are very few things that are going to keep you full for six hours. I highly recommend protein, it will really help. If you dont get to eat for six hours, you might not want breakfast to be your lowest calorie meal of the day. I'd plan on some snacks. Something quick but filling. If you plan on snacks you wont…

I do several things: I make paleo (I have a problem with gluten) muffins and freeze them. Using almond flour tends to make a denser and more filling muffin. I freeze them in packs of two (I like pumpkin, morning glory, and zuccini berry). Then I either grab them out the night before and let them defrost, or stick them in…

Amazing work! You're looking fantastic.

Holy smokes! That is amazing leg definition. I'm always so happy when guys dont skip leg day ;)

That is absolutely amazing!

Practice a hobby- belly dance can be done in a work bathroom, a lollipop can fix the oral fixation (same with homemade low call zero sugar popsicles!), embroidery can be taken anywhere. Go outside for a walk, but walk away from the smokers so you dont smell it!

You are amazing! How inspirational!