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OK, well I guess I'll stick with 1610. (And I know I go over that cal count here and there.) The trainer that I had a few sessions with recently told me to stay around 1500 - 1600. I'm not as active as I'd like to be right now (consistently) so I guess I'll stay here unless things change!

Ahhh!!! You look great!!!!

You look fantastic!!!

You look great! And love the bangs. :)

WOW! You look amazing and I'm sure you feel amazing too. These are inspiring - keep it up!!!

You are an inspiration! Congrats and keep it up!!!

You look great - congrats!

I love Captain Morgan and Diet Coke. Over the years I have dropped the Coke to Diet Coke and I'll have that. or I'll have vodka and Diet Sprite (if i can make it myself - most bars don't have that), or Plum Vodka with Sprite or Club Soda. (This one has more calories so it's used sparingly!) I also like vodka with water and…

Congrats, you look fantastic!!!

WOW! I know people say this all the time, but you truly look like a different person and in a good way! Congrats on your success - you are an inspiration!

When I was 213, I was in a 14 for skirts/dresses and a 16 for pants. Tops were XL, but loose. I think it's a bit different for everyone. Different brands are also sized differently. (Also, I'm 5'6", so that may also matter.)

You look fantastic! Congrats on all of your hard work - it's inspiring!

You look awesome! And I am loving the red hair. Keep it up!

You look great! I also have old pics (from a few years ago) from a Disney trip and while it was such a fun trip, it's hard to look at them. I think I'm ready to take another trip in a year or so and get some NEW Disney pics! Keep it up!!!!

Unreal - you look like a different person! Congrats on looking fantastic!

You look fantastic! Congrats on your accomplishments so far and good luck hitting your next goal. Although in my opinion, you already made it! Keep it up!

WOW! Congrats - you earned it! You look fantastic and it sounds like you FEEL fantastic too. And yes - you look a lot younger. Whoohoo for you!

You look fantastic!!! Keep it up!

1. My sense of humor. 2. My ability to be ridiculously strong, positive and optomistic when things are looking pretty crappy. 3. My eyes. They are blue, a good shape and have thick lashes. Thanks, Dad. 4. The way I have started cutting bull**** out of my life! Bye, bye unwanted stress! 5. The fact that I am a good writer.…

I'm in! My goal is to have lost approx. about 30-35 more pounds by the start of June. I won't be ready for a bikini by any means, but I know I'll be feeling much better with that loss!

I think it's harder to cut carbs out of your diet than most people think! I used to think, "Oh, I 'll give up bagels, and rice and popcorn." but then I'd eat fruits and veggies with carbs in them! No clue. I think it's best to stick with foods that have good carbs in them and stay away from white flour items and processed…

My blog is titled "On the Road to Skinnyville" but in actuality, skinny is not something I desire to be! It was just a funny name. It's nice when people compliment you when you're not really feeling 100% about yourself, but only YOU are going to be able to determine when you are comfortable in your own skin. :)

I love it! I have no desire to be "skinny" because I know what my body can look like when it's healthy - I was there once! Ha. And it is strong and fit and curvy in the best way! I just keep that mental picture in my head whenever I want to binge. :) And don't worry about the doc - they are just that little reminder that…

Agreed - while it's great to realize the good about yourself, it's also important to see the not so good and accept it...and then change it! I think a lot of people hear the "don't lose your self-esteem" pep talk so much that they completely shut out any negatives. And sometimes a few negatives are healthy for you since it…

Oh, the Wii and I were going to have some words! Thanks virtual trainer - you have just made me feel worse about my weight and you're not even real! Ha.

Been there, done that! I ordered a large pizza just the other day - granted it was loaded with veggies and I split my portions up over a few days, but I still felt bad about it. And my body was not happy with me - holy heartburn! But at least you recognized what you did and are moving on. That's the only thing you can do.…

Tell your wife to go to Zumba! I am so uncoordinated when it comes to the footwork but it's pretty easy to catch on. It's fun and it's a great cardio workout. I also do a cardio dance class and that isn't quite as intense, but still a great workout. I was scared to go to these classes because I thought I wouldn't be able…

Thanks everyone. I went to the store last night and grilled the guy working there for about an hour and a half about different products. I ended up leaving with a product that I feel comfortable with so we will give it a go and see what happens! Meanwhile I am still exercising and folloing my cal. content. :)