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Maybe you should not tell people what your plans are, people can be sooooo opinionated about this. When you tell them you're working to lose weight, they watch and comment on everything you put in your mouth. Then (like you) when you look good and still want to lose a bit of weight they have to say all that nonsense---like…

You look great, congratulations!

Great photo of you and your daughter in the jeans! Congratulations, I am impressed that you really lived up to your name. I will take your advice and keep on!

This is good advice, change it up, both exercise and food. This worked for me.

I see a nutritionist and it has really helped. He took a complete read of my body on that fancy scale, and it says my metabolism is only 1700. That's because I'm 58, and as we get older our metabolism goes down. So it would be good if you can get you exact metabolism and reduce the calorie intake according to that number.…

I wonder if men go through this. My hubby still wears the same size, so I guess it's only in women's clothing.

Very well said! It's nobody's business what we do in the privacy of our own bedroom.

Learn to cheat with healthy things, like extra fruit or a couple more ounces of protein. Stay focused, look in the mirror every time you feel weak. Get rid of your clothes that are now too big. Cheating is hurting you; if you could mentally fast-forward to the night of your reunion, imagine how crappy you'll feel for not…

If you find the advice from 'kealambert' doesn't work, check with your doctor. I think his advice is good though.

Head up a challenge for MFP people interested in a goal. I was involved in a challenge for November, but the moderator could not continue with everyone. There was another gal giving us lots of military-like hootin' and hollerin' to keep us sharp. It was fun.

Checking in---thanks to everyone for keeping me motivated! Weight Loss Format ================ Start Weight: 177 Challenge Goal Weight: 172 Week 2: LOSS/GAIN: 2 lost !

Got most of the water in, but I thank you for the great information on the benefits of drinking the water! That is good news. Will do the 100 today. I may even throw in some sound effects (Spartan whooping!) just to give hubby a laugh.

Weight Loss Format ================ Start Weight: 177 Challenge Goal Weight: 172

I need this! I'm on board. SW 215 CW 178 GW 160 Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods

I was in a similar situation. I had not lost a single pound for three, THREE MONTHS. I was exercising three-four times a week consistently. I went to my nutritionist (I see every few months) and he weighed me on his fancy scale and wow! I had gained 4 pounds of lean muscle. My body fat was waaaay down and my metabolism was…

I think diet soda is okay. One thing I learned about caffeine is that it's a diuretic, so I like to make sure I drink an extra glass of water if I have too much coffee or soda. This practice has helped me a lot--I was just drinking lots of coffee, tea and diet soda and did not lose weight and felt a bit bloated. I added…

You look like a different person, you have done good gurl! BTW your son is adorable!

Congratulations on your success! Isn't it amazing how this weight loss can lift our spirits and confidence :~)

Congratulations on the new you! Your hubby must be loving his new girlfriend :flowerforyou:

I want to take this challenge on~!! Not sure how to get the ticker posted and my goals. I will figure it out asap, but in the meantime, I put the info in this post. My birthday is July 26, and I want to lose 3 lbs by then. SW: 213 December 2010 CW: 186 July 7 2011 GW: 160

Nice to read this, I am slowly losing and getting frustrated. Your post helps me stay positive. I still need to lose 25. --Jeanie

You're skeptical because you want to continue eating the things that got you where you are. You already know you want that burger today and your holiday weekend is still focused on eating. Don't stand in your own way. Your eating habits must change and they must change for life. Focus on eating healthy without feeling…

Give your body time to adjust. I have been stuck at the same weight for 2-1/2 months (still need to lose 25 lbs). What is important, more than anything, is that you stick with the plan (reduce calorie-intake) and don't think about cheating. At least not now. And if you do want to have a guilty pleasure once in a while, it…

You are an inspiration to me. I don't know you, but I am proud of you for doing this now, while you're young and you have the prime of your life ahead of you. Your husband is a hero too--why? Because he loved you and married you while you were still overweight. I know too many guys who make horrible comments about their…

Perhaps 'spot-reducing' is the wrong buzz word these days, I believe the whole body needs the toning work-out at least a couple times a week along with cardio. Weight training that focuses on abs, arms and thighs really does reshape the body. Cardio alone does not tone and strengthen our bodies. I now love the weight…

Good idea to accessorize altered clothing, which gives me a thought. Why not go the the fabric store (maybe take one or two suits at a time) and match up some new buttons or some great trim for the jacket or collar? Jazzing up the altered clothing gives it just enough of a change that will make it seem different. You may…

Food: Vanilla ice cream on red jello Drink: Mango margaritas My naughty pleasure could change tomorrow, well not the margarita, but cheese enchiladas sound good too :~)

I'm with you on the 'friends not commenting' thing. One gal I 'un-friended' had over 400 friends and never offers comment to others, only posts her own. Is that like one of those people who like to do all the talking? Looks like you have some new friends here, yaaayyy! BTW, you are amazing! You have lost 54 pounds in the…

Yayyyy, you're doing great! Nice to stand up and get dressed isn't it? Go gurl!

I've taken appetite suppressants in the past, they do work, but I think it's best to wean yourself off after a few months of weight loss so they don't become a crutch. I think the reason most people gain weight back is because they slowly slide back into the poor eating habits they had before weight loss. This time, I…