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Plain with a sprinkle of paprika.

I don't overeat like crazy even though I want to. However, I feel like I'm literally going crazy, everything sucks, no motivation. I hate it!

If it's been 5 weeks you have lost an average of a pound per week. That's great! ?

I enjoy ashtanga yoga. It focuses on building core strength, upper body strength, and flexibility. I also think all teachers of yoga are not created equal. You need a good one.

5`7" Medium Start weight 153.8 Current 149 Goal 135-138

I'm with ya. Hellman's Real Mayo all the way. If I'm going to indulge I like to make it good :)

That is awesome! Love your dress in the last pic too:)

You look hot! WTG!

Thanks for sharing. I think it's great. And I totally agree with neandermagnon. My smallest size occurred about 12 pounds higher than my lowest weight.

Good for you. I have done both running and walking obsessively. Both work. Both make you feel great. One won't blow your knees out later.

My motivation is the energy kick I get. You won't get that just cutting calories.

MS. Martha Stewart herself said. Start them out in cool water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Immediately take off heat upon boiling. Leave in covered pan for 12 minutes. Remove and place into icey water. Works every time for me. Unless I forget about them. Which I often do:)

Kale chips. Actually Yummy!

Not going to lie, I love an ice cold coke! Just go for the small size instead of the biggie. Yes, it's terrible, blah blah blah. But you know what, I'm all about what I really love in moderation. That's just me:) I also find having a big cup of ice water helps me. It's the act of picking the cup up and sipping that is the…

Way to go!

That is awesome!

You look so much younger!

You look great! You are an inspiration. Love it!

Feel free to add me. I'm new and basically "normal" :)

Me me me. I'm a stay at home mom too. Some days can be very isolating.

Definitely get your iron level tested before taking anything. You do not want to overload on Iron.

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll leave the 5 pounders in the closet and start with 10 :) Bye bye Mommy arms!!!

I guess by toned I simply mean thinner vs. mini man arms or Kelly Ripa arms. Some men and women love the muscular look on a woman but that's not what I want. Thanks for the reply!

Wow! That is awesome!!! You look great :)

Great change! Keep it up!!!!

Have you had your thyroid checked?

Been there done that!!! I think it is especially hard when I'm close to my period.

I don't blame you. I've known several people that have done the HCG injections. And they all lost weight but every one of them has gained it back and then some. It is really irritating even though you know you'll win the battle in the end!

How old is your daughter? I used to have guilt all the time about doing just about anything that wasn't with my daughter. Funny thing is, after spending so much time doing things with her she really doesn't remember any of it! :) I wish I would have given myself a break those years before school started!