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Oh, I do drink lots of water, don't worry! But when I need a little bit of caffeine, I often go for soda or the crystal light that has caffeine in it (I'm not a coffee drinker).

Thank you all for the insight! I really appreciate it!

Please don't let my boobs get smaller when I lose this weight!! Ack!

Trust me, your stomach will adjust itself. You need to be eating more.

I'm too self-conscious to work out in front of people right now. I bought an ellipitcal machine on walmart.com for about $90.

Thanks for posting this. I have found that the only way I don't lay in bed feeling HUNGRY is if I save enough calories for a good sized dinner and a snack right before bed. I was worried about the timing, but now you've reassured me! Thanks!

I'm a teacher, and the thing that makes it easiest is that I eat virtually the same breakfast, lunch, and snacks every day, so I know I have enough calories in my "budget" for them. When I get home, I track my food.

Bluetrumpet: I'm a special education teacher who works with adolescents with social, emotional, and behavioral disabilities, so rude comments are not new to me, thank goodness! Thanks again for your helpful input.

My favorite tea is Mint Green Tea (Twinings makes one, as well as Bigelow). The mint makes it very refreshing. I even make it into iced tea. Also green tea is really good for your metabolism, so bonus points there!

I usually end up ordering 2xl men's clothes to work out in (for pants). For tops, I usually wear old tshirts or old tank tops.

This guy sounds like an absolute *kitten*. I've dated guys all over the spectrum from athletic to *really* big, and no one has ever said something like that to me (and I'm quite big). In fact, when I told my current boyfriend that I was starting a diet and trying to lose weight, he told me not to lose *too much* because he…

this is going to sound really stupid, but there are reflective necklaces that are meant for kids to wear at halloween...

Brussels Sprouts!! Cut in half, tossed in olive oil, sprinkled with a tad of salt and peper, then roasted. Yum!!

I use the rest room then strip down naked.

If I could afford to hire a personal trainer, I so would. As far as the emotional stuff goes, I totally get it. For me, it's a fear of failing AGAIN that makes me cry. Oh, and just doing something so NEW. I've never ever been a healthy weight, I am absolutely clueless as to how it's going to affect my life. What does it…

What about caffeine-free green tea? Would it have the same effect? I generally have to stop caffeine around 5pm so I can sleep later.

Mine is. I'm just starting this journey, so it'll be a whiiillleeeee before I get under 200 unfortunately. Feel free to add me.

I co-teach a 7th grade science class (I'm a special ed teacher), and a few weeks ago, we learned about the different compounds your body needs to make it's cells. Most of the organelles in each of your millions of cells is mostly made of protein. While your body can synthesize proteins by putting together amino acids,…

Stories like this make me think I can actually do this (I need to lose 100+ pounds)! Can I ask what you thought your biggest challenge was, and how you were able to overcome it? Do you have any pointers? I just started yesterday, and I'm really struggling with feeling *hungry* like allllll the time.

Very inspirational!

I need to lose about 150 pounds. I'll be your friend!

Losing weight is tough. I'm currently the heaviest I've ever been, and just joined this website. Honestly, for me to achieve a BMI in the "normal" category, I'll need to lose 150 pounds. It's pretty daunting. One thing I do know is that it's possible. I've done it before. The only time I've had success in the past was when…

I'm a vegetarian, and until recently (yay I finally got a job!!), lived with my mom and dad, who aren't vegetarians. At first, my mom would get upset and/or offended, but once she realized that I was making this personal choice for my own health, she supported me. Especially after she saw that this wasn't just a "fad" or…