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I have used lemon juice or slices for a long time. Recently became a fan of cucumber slices in my ice water! crisp cool flavor and zero cals!

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A trainer told me once to always focus on building muscle and toning over cardio. More muscle burns more fat. Naturally, I'm now focused on cardio more than anything else. Whatever works for you. Maya

Femme: 1. I can enjoy getting dressed up in formal attire, heels, make-up! (to the opera even better) 2. I will never turn down a spa day with massage, mani/pedi. 3. Silk clothing rocks! 4. I sew, garden, and craft. 5. I can't fix my car or tell you anything about it other than color and manufacturer!. Butch: 1. I own lots…

When I started it was private. Then I set it to Public. The first few comments regarding what I had eaten were truely, bluntly, negative. I thought about putting it back to private - but then I realized that part of my issue is eating in private. I decided I needed to have as many eyes on my eating habits as possible. I'm…

EWWWW there is nothing sexy about that image.

Rice Crispies with Vanilla Ice Cream. Yeah, wonder why my BMI is so high? These days cereal is only 1 cup of plain cheerios, no milk.

Doris - I was a starbucks grande latte with sugar junkie. I went Skim - and then I went to tea! Herbal at that. I had to admit that I wasn't into the coffee - but the sweetness and the tarts! Took a long time to get here - but it's working for me. Maya

I have to hit 1200/day and I really have to push it. I find that a handful of raw nuts helps be get in healthy calories. Maya

Lately I've been hearing people say that there is no "can't" in success - meaning no excuses. I think this saying really doesn't hit the point. Can - is just an intention. Success is in DID and DONE! If you DID work out, if you DID eat right, then you win. Maya

I'm with you on that one. Bigger rooms - sturdier toilets - what's not to like about that! Good job! Maya

Thank you for sharing. Maya

Sexy is a brain thing - not a body thing. At least to me. I was sexy at 255 and I'm sexy now! Maya

Wally - I'm with you. Just this morning I decided that I need to get up at 4:30AM to get my workout in before the day starts. Is that hard to do - HELL YES! but it's what I need to do. Maya

You can always catch me on-line (email, twitter) Happy to connect up and support you in your journey.

What a great day! Thank you for sharing.

Question - are you all calling the parents and they are not responding? Or are you waiting for them to call? Are they avoiding him at family get togethers or excluding him? If they are not reaching out - maybe they are waiting for their son to show some initiative. I can go months waiting for my son to call me - but then I…

Everyone debates this on here. If you eat back all your exercise calories you will still lose weight, but not as fast as when you don't eat them back. It's that simple. IMHO - Hit your calorie target consistently. Exercise as much as you can. Make sure your net calories are over 1200. Drink all your water.

Thank you for sharing. I decided over the holidays that I need to start lifting as part of my journey. Need to check out some sites and get a routine together.

That was a really good present. The body image we carry in our head is tough to change. In some way - I never want to forget that perspective of me at 255# -- I can't forget that history, lest I repeat it. Maya

Random Dude! Way to Go - WHOO HOO, excellent! Rewards - I tend to prefer a massage, manicure/pedicure :) Maybe also a trip to a show, movie, play, event that you like? Take a road-trip ? Maya

Thank you so much for sharing! You have worked hard and it shows. Great journey. Maya

That is not silly at all! Damn I can't wait til I have hiney dimples!!! Way to go! Maya

Good job And Yes! You can do it! Maya

Thank you for sharing. I have similarly had a few C-sections, and am very apprehensive about how my skin will respond to my weight loss. I am already creaming, and applying lotion like crazy! but I already have such large stretch marks from pregnancies and other weight... Well, I can live with that easier than the weight!…

Turkey Gumbo is excellent - although not too low cal. Also Turkey ravioli :) Maya

Just boil like regular potatoes. Or- slice, and roast in the oven until crispy (spray with pam or light oil.)

I am simultaeouly the thinnest ive been in yearsand the fattest i will evdr be! That is our love hate relationship. Our reality.

Thank you - and continuted success to us all (I sound like Tiny Tim!)

Agreed - I admitted to myself that I am a compulsive over-eater. Particularly when it comes to certain foods. I can have a dish of candy on my desk and never touch it for weeks. However, if I have one piece - I'll have 30!! My solution is to not start. I realize that that means that I will never again have white chocolate,…