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I started 11 months ago. Through counting calories and lots of exercise, I have lost almost 70 lbs. You can see my starting picture below, along with a few current pictures as well. I am still working hard to lose 20 more lbs.

You are doing great! Yes, we all have days that we just need a little motivation. Good luck and congrats on your accomplishment thus far :)

I've lost 67lbs so far, with lots of exercise, and I'm 31. I keep my skin moisturized and I drink plenty of water. I still have another 20-40lbs I want to lose, but I don't have any sagging skin. As I'm losing weight, sometimes I can see spots that look more loose than before, but after a month or so (with my continued…

YOU"RE doing awesome too!! We are gonna be super hot moms when we reach our goals!! Kristi

That's a great story, and I'm sure a great feeling! Congrats on your success!!

Thanks everybody! This is the first time I have posted in the "Success Stories" forum and it definitely feels GREAT! I am determined to get in the best shape possible and now I know I can do it. Good luck to everyone else as well. Feel free to friend request me for support :) Kristi

Awesome job!!!!!!! You are doing great, keep it up!

I would LOVE new friends, willing to offer encouragement, and I will do the same for you! I started MFP on January 5th this year, and have lost 62lbs. I gained weight being pregnant with my 2 kiddos (they are 15 months apart), and it just got out of control with my terrible eating habits and lack of energy. I am highly…

I would be happy to help motivate and support!! I completely understand how you feel. I gained weight with both of my pregnancies (my kiddos are 15 months apart) and then kept gaining because my eating habits were terrible and I was just exhausted. I started MFP on January 5th this year, and have lost 62 lbs...so trust me,…

I don't know how to make pics appear in chat forum, but you can add me as a friend and see all of my progress pics on my profile. I started using MFP on January 5th of this year, and have lost 60 lbs. I am not quite to my goal, still have 20-30 lbs I really want to lose, but I am on my way. This site has been so…

Sorry I haven't logged from week 1 assignment. My 14 week old puppy had an accident last week and didn't make it :( It's been a tough week for my kids b/c of this. I am back on track this week!

My name is Kristi, I am a 31 year old mom of 2 toddlers. Starting Weight: 256 Current Weight: 200 Goal Weight: 160 I enjoy spending time with my family, Zumba, hunting, shopping and singing. Character Name/Alias: Linara Race: Orc Gender: Female Age: 31 Class: Warrior Quote to live by: "You will never FIND time for…

I can tell a big difference in your face. Great job!!

Thanks again to everybody for this awesome advice. It is so confusing sometimes with all the different "theories" out there. I am definitely motivated to keep at it and I am definitely adding calories.

Thanks everybody for the awesome advice and support. I am learning new things daily through this journey to being healthier :) I am taking a few days to "reset" and will up the calories. I hope it works.

Here is an example of my workout schedule: Monday- Crosstrainer/elliptical 60 minutes, weights 20 minutes, core 10 minutes Tuesday- Zumba 60 minutes, weights 20 minutes, core 10 minutes Wednesday- weights 20 minutes, core 10 minutes Thursday- Zumba 60 minutes, weights 20 minutes, core 10 minutes Friday- rest Saturday-…

What foods do you suggest to add more healthy calories?? I ask this because I don't feel like I am undereating as far as hunger goes, so there isn't anything I am craving. So I need good ideas on foods that I can snack on throughout the day in order to add more calories. I really appreciate you explaining everything the…

What do you suggest for good foods to add additional healthy calories?

I am 220lbs, 5'6", 31 years old. My workouts are around 1.5 hrs, 5-6 days a week. I do Zumba, crosstrainer, elliptical, weights, and just started kickboxing as well.

I appreciate all of the advice. It is scary to think about eating that many more calories though. Based on those calculations I should be eating about 1920 calories a day. How do I even eat that much? If I snack more frequently, can I eat more fruit? Is eating more sugar (even if staying in my calorie limits) going to be…

I have been readjusting calorie goals periodically. When I started MFP in January, my calorie goal was 1590 I think. I eat as healthy as possible on my busy schedule, but have cut out fast food (except for salads and grilled chicken) and avoid sugar (except for fruit).

I am keeping calories under 1340 and I DO NOT eat back any exercise calories. I exercise 5 or 6 days a week, usually between 750-1000 calories burned during workouts (Zumba, elliptical, crosstrainer, weights).

Wow!!! You look amazing!! You look so much younger. Keep up the great work!

I started MFP and started Zumba on January 5, 2013. Since then, I have lost 36 lbs !!!!!!! I go to a Zumba class twice a week for an hour each time. I am not on any official diet, just staying under my MFP calories and trying to make healthier choices. Zumba is a total body workout and so much fun!!! If you want to lose…

I've been doing Zumba since January, twice a week for an hour each time. I have lost 36 pounds so far :) It is so much fun and the time flies by. I may get the Zumba core for my Wii soon and add some Zumba time at home in addition to the classes I attend. I highly suggest you try out a Zumba class, you will LOVE it and it…

You look amazing!! Great job!! Definitely motivating, thanks for posting.

You look AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the hard work!!

I'm down 12.5% since January 5th... 32 lbs lost!

One of my favorite dinners lately has been chicken fajita tacos. I use the whole grain taco shells, grilled fajita chicken and vegetables with a little cheese and even fat free sour cream and salsa. Yummy!!! For snacks, either an apple with a little natural peanut butter or pretzel sticks with peanut butter.

I'm on it!