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Like I said -- IMPRESSIVE! That is the hallmark of consistency!!

WOW WOW WOW!!! What a difference a year can make! You look super sharp in your suit -- and that tie compliments the gray PERFECTLY! No doubt both you AND your wife are beaming with pride! Fabulous job!

I'm 5'6" and I wear 8 to a 10. Most 10's are too big though.

I'm 5'6" and I wear 8 to a 10. Most 10's are too big though.

Yep! Good stuff! And I think if newbies try just a FEW weight-lifting exercises, see how GOOD and STRONG they feel? They'll be hooked! :love:

I actually have been through what you are dealing with now. My sister was extremely large (300+lbs), had gastric and now is itty bitty. I've ALWAYS had to work hard to lose &/or maintain (its always been a battle) while she's eaten whatever, whenever for as long as I can remember. And it wasn't just the eating, she also…

^^ I TOTALLY agree!! And they seem oblivious to anyone else (or at least the majority of them). I'm always afraid I will hit someone coming around a corner/curve or down a hill ... I CAN'T SEE YOU!!!!!!

Waiting on the UPS man to deliver a VERY IMPORTANT piece of medical machinery only for him to SAY no one was home when clearly he never even came to the door because I've sat by the door ALL FRICKIN' day with the door open just simply WAITING!! I'm still FURIOUS!!! No, there is not a car in my driveway ... it's called a…

Try several pairs on at a shoe store -- see what you like -- then buy on amazon! DO NOT LET THE SHOE STORE MAKE YOU FEEL WIERD!!! I sometimes do buy them there, but I'm not going to pay $20, $30 or $50 bucks more THERE if I can get the exact same thing cheaper!! I love my Brooke shoes ... they are excellent for running but…

Potatoes in ANY form Bacon Cadbury eggs (still have a stash from Easter haha) Coffee Dried mangos & dates (these suckers are both HIGH cal) Peanut butter my the spoonfuls & ESP mixed in vanilla yogurt ... Too many things!!!!

U lost an avg of nearly 2lbs a week!!!! What a commitment! You look happy in BOTH pictures but def healthy now ... Double win! Congrats on your success! FAB job!!!!

Mmmmm right now mine is dried mangos!! The "Daily Chef" ones are AMAZING!! I mean, I am A.D.D.I.C.T.E.D!!!!!!!!! And I don't do mangos nor much dried fruit! Oh, and vanilla yogurt with peanut butter stirred in it? TO DIE FOR!! do a 2:1 ratio on that and perfecto!

Im with you ... soups are filling and satisfying but can easily become a rut-type food. I really like making white chili for something different, more lean than traditional chili yet packed with protein. Maybe your not a bean fan though? Lots of white chili varieties out there though...

I really like chia seeds and hemp seeds ... Although not really low cal ( chia = 60cals/tablespoon and hemp = approx 57cals/T) but when added to yogurts, cottage cheese, etc ... They keep me sustained and more full for longer periods. They also are extremely nutritious! :)

^^ Yep! THIS!!! Why in the world would you aim for 1000cals/session?? For me, that would be about a 1.5hr run -- that's a lot to do several times a week. And for what? Maybe if I was conditioning for something in particular (ie running events etc) but otherwise, you don't need to do that. And if you were doing that, I sure…

I stopped at "2T oatmeal & a fruit" That is a snack! Haha In all seriousness, my 4yr old who is inactive because she has spastic quad cerebral palsy eats more than you!!! Does that help you see what's wrong with your diet?? Listen to everyone above.... Eat more. Drink enough water. Move more. Meet your macros. Weigh & log…

Yes, I am Truman's long lost love!

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^^ totally!! I would be concerned if you were PROUD of your progress overall?!? And ur doctor should reconsider their practice bc meds for only being 180s? Totally not appropriate!!

Incredible job! Total transformation for sure! I hope u feel as amazing as u look!! Ps - I live right outside of topeka haha (small world) :wink:

Ha! hahaha yes, a 3yr old bday party mixed with alcohol is absolutely NECESSARY!!! Hahaha :drinker:

"Don't make dessert. Bring the chocolate fountain & goodies" So appropriate for a weight-loss site but dang it -- I want to eat some chocolate foundation goodies!!!

^^ Totally true!! Thats amazing! And damn girl, you look REALLY young to have 6 kids back-to-back! Apparently weight doesn't affect everything :flowerforyou: Peoples mouths will DROP come Christmas THIS year!! wtg!!!!

^^ This! haha Oooooor there something else going on in that body of yours. Never ever heard of a 15lb wt gain overnight. But that doesn't matter. I hope it was good, you enjoyed it and leave it at that!! :) Have a great (and probably peanut butter-less) day! No worries girl!

I personally think your doing awesome! And both diabetes and pain are EXCELLENT motivators! I think you will hit your goal fast than you think. Pick up a 20lb weight and then imagine how much better your knee will feel NOT carrying that around day in day out. I don't think you are necessary labeling foods good or bad and…

hahaha this totally made me laugh! :laugh: 100cals of almonds? NO! 160-170cals (depending on your kind)? Yep! I drink 16oz of water with it and it works good as a filling snack. I frickin' LOVE the coconut flavored one -- but its hard to stop at one serving so I portion them in snak bags haha But heck, they may be high…

You will shortly get hated on by many! Beware!! I don't juice, "cleanse" or whatever, but search on this site and if I were you, don't ck this particular thread again bc you'll just be all upset or angry bc of what you'll read. Good luck!!

"You don't need to lose anymore weight ... You look fine." "Lose anymore and you'll blow away (or shrivel up and die)" --- soooo dramatic & hardly the truth! "It's because you only eat 'healthy' now" --- In regards to my wt loss --- "I could do it too if I ate like you." Uhm, ok? "Oh, we can't go to that restaurant because…

I'm thinking chia seeds are on this particular diet. I LOVE making chia seed pudding the night before. That way it'd be ready come morning and I bet you money your kid would like it too!! In fact, yesterday I had a big serving of chocolate peanut butter chia seed pudding for breakfast. I order them online and have them…

All these ideas are awesome (minus eating it with almond milk -- ick!) But I bought an air popper from walmart (it was a blue lower priced one) and it just didn't seem to be all that awesome. Idk if it was me or what? I mean, are there poppers that you can add oil or other toppings/sauces to the kernels BEFOREHAND or do…