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  • I know what you mean about having lost so much and feeling like the rest is so far away. I've also lost 80 lbs since Thanksgiving 2010. I am struggling to maintain my weight loss right now ... I am fluctuating within a 5 lbs range...trying extremely hard not to allow any more than the 5 lbs on. I want to get back to the 83…
    in lost motivation - need encouragement Comment by ymvestal September 2011
  • Lots more fruits and veggies, high protein, minimal processed carbs.
    in Foods I've been eating more of for better health Comment by ymvestal September 2011
  • I have 3....my first is marvin the martian in forefront with "thumb up", a cannon right behind him and the earth finally blowing up behind him on my lower back (tramp stamp area)...my second is a floating castle, with 3 dragons (one for each of my kids) flying around it and at the base of the castle is my husband and my…
    in Tattoos... Comment by ymvestal September 2011
  • CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I went through this same type of scenario, except instead of holding clothes for 2 years, I've been holding on to my for 10 years!!! There were some things I kept because they were my favorites...along the way, I told myself to be realistic, that I was never going to wear that size again. During some…
    in My new old outfit Comment by ymvestal September 2011
  • Good Job! Sometimes that is so very hard to do. Sometimes you just want it and you tell yourself, "this once won't hurt." Eventually, there are enough "just onces" you realize you fell off the wagon. Stick with it! You are doing great...and even though I don't know you, I am proud of you, too!
    in My first NSV Comment by ymvestal September 2011
  • Ok, are you ready for some tough love motivation?? Get back on the horse and do it!! Stop talking about wanting to do it...DO IT!! You know what needs to be done. Don't be depressed about falling off the wagon, get angry...and then use that anger to motivate you to get back on the wagon and be successful. I know it is not…
    in Sort-of Newbie Getting Back on the Horse Comment by ymvestal September 2011
  • I weigh every day. Not because I am obsessed, but because it helps keep me focused. I am on the Hcg diet, which actually has you weighing everyday, both in the losing weight phase and during maintenance phases to keep you motivated and to help keep you accountable to what you eat and how it affects your body. Do what works…
    in Scale obsession!! Comment by ymvestal September 2011
  • Good luck!
    in Back on track! Comment by ymvestal September 2011
  • I had a pair of pants that were very similar to what you describe here. It is a great feeling to not only get in them, but for them to be loose! CONGRATULATIONS!!! on a job well done! Keep up the great work!!!
    in HUGE NSV! So excited!!! :D Comment by ymvestal September 2011
  • Good Luck!! This is a great sight with great tools, great blogs and great people for support. Friend me if you want to.
    in Newbie Comment by ymvestal September 2011
  • GREAT JOB!
    in down 30 pounds Comment by ymvestal August 2011
  • I HAVE done this...recently. It felt so good. I went to Walmart and tried on pants (kept getting smaller sizes) until I found the size that fit...then instead of buying 2 new pair of jeans for $45 at Walmart, I went to Goodwill and purchsed 4 pair of pants and 2 picture frames for less than one pair of pants at Walmart -…
    in Have you went into a store just to try on clothes? Comment by ymvestal August 2011
  • Congratulations! This is a journey worth taking. I felt exactly the same way, and was in exactly the same positin as you are now a year ago. You can find yourself again...I know I have. Good luck!
    in Ready to feel like myself again! Comment by ymvestal August 2011
  • I am on the Hcg Diet. There is a lot of controversy over this diet, both medically and in the community. I can say that it has worked for me. I have been on it for 3 rounds since Thanksgiving 2010 and I have lost a total of 83 lbs in that time. I have lost 5 pant sizes, 3 bra sizes and I can now shop in the Junior/Miss…
    in Are you following a particular diet? Comment by ymvestal August 2011
  • You look amazing! Greast job and keep up the good work!
    in Seeing more progress.. PICS Comment by ymvestal August 2011
  • When I get up each morning I goto the restroom, get naked and weigh in EVERY morning as close to the same time as possible. Your weight will fluctuate throughout the day. Some diets, doctors, etc say weigh in once a week, others say every day as long as you do it around the same time under the same conditions as much as…
    in When do you get on the scale? Comment by ymvestal August 2011
  • My family camps a lot, too. We do a lot of camping where we meet up with other family to enjoy the great outdoors, relax and grandparents, aunts, uncles, kids, etc. get to visit with more quality time. We always plan meals together to try to split cost of camping more evenly and so no one looks over and says, "I wish I was…
    in camping and calories Comment by ymvestal August 2011
  • I have been on here since 11/30 as well...I have lost 72.5 lbs since then which averages to approximately 2.09 lbs per week. I have 50 more to go before my sister's wedding on 3/17/12 and another 20 after that to get to my goal weight.If I continue to lose weight at this rate, i will meet both my goals! Congrats on your…
    in How much have YOU lost? Comment by ymvestal August 2011
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