JasmineOravec Member

My mom was/is really, really thin. I believe she has an eating disorder but would she will not ever admit it. She shows all the signs. When I visit her, I joke (to my fiance) that it's fat camp since she makes such small portions of lean, lean food. I lost two pounds in a four day visit one time eating what she prepared.…

Yes!!! It'll be nice to have people with the same goals. I happen to be 5'6 too! I'm 158 and want to be 145 for a short term goal. Feel free to add me for encouragement!

I started with cardio a month before I found myfitnesspal and didn't log food or change my eating habits. Lost a few. Then, I started and doing both really kicked the weight loss in gear. I dropped a few dress sizes pretty quickly. You'll be there in no time if you do both.

Adding you! Hope logging and support helps you as much as it has helped me. :)

Love this idea and am sending you a friend request... only thing is, I might need to do it at 6pm at night and I'm Eastern Time Zone! :)

I think the hardest thing in the beginning is having patience with yourself. Every step is a getting you closer to where you want to be. It takes a lot of courage to bust out of your comfort zone so be proud of yourself already. Sending you a request and hoping you have some successful days ahead of you. Hugs!

This site has changed my life and so many people give their time and energy to encourage me. I feel great returning the favor, too. Feel free to send a request and I'll gladly accept you. I'm here everyday and always open to talk. Newbies, welcome! This is it!!!!

I'm here for anybody who is looking for a friend! Newbies help motivate me just as much as my friends for months. I'm on the site everyday and happy to talk to you. Have a successful weekend, everyone! :)

5 is awesome!! I'd be happy to support you while you drop those pounds and start running faster! :)

Hey, girl! Nice to meet you. :)

Welcome! Hope this is the start of something beautiful for you. I've found the greatest friends that have really helped me lose weight. Sounds like if you've got ballet to practice, you've got something special to work for. Looking forward to knowing you! ~Jasmine

You look AWESOME!!!!!! Well done!

That sounds so fun... I need to go to a good festival!

Great job! I check the message boards often for pics and inspiration like this. Thanks for sharing. You look incredible and I hope you feel that way, too. Adding you. I have four pounds to go also. Let's knock it out in July! :)

Hey girl! Welcome to an amazingly helpful site. I lost 9lbs before starting and mfp has helped me continue when I very likely would've quit by now. I love my friends I've made over the past six months and it would be great to support you since you seem like a cool momma! :)

You are doing GREAT work! I enjoyed your videos and look forward to seeing more of them! You are well on your way! :)

I can relate so I'm really looking forward to what people recommend. Thanks for sharing your problem and I hope you get some great advice to handle the less- than- helpful questions and comments. You deserve to feel proud and deeply happy about your accomplishments and future goals for sure! Good luck!!!

This may sound strange but I've been searching for "motivational quotes" on google images or tumblr and reading them always gets me really motivated. It's really hard to change and break habits but I think if you can redirect your thoughts to some of these positive and encouraging quotes, it might help you. Hope so! Good…

Massage Therapy! It feels like SUCH a reward for my mind and my body. :)

Hey Nadia! I am friending you since I have 10 to lose too. We can do this!!!

Hey girls, I am getting married in 2014 but will start looking for dresses soon & I want to drop 10 more pounds so I feel as confident as possible with my choice. I just went from a size (street) 12 to a size 8 and feel a million times better about everything. Happy for all of you! Good luck with your goals!

Here is a great book that can help you tons! http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women

Hi!!! Happy to support and encourage you!

That is AWESOME! Woohoo is right!

I just did it and it feels AWESOME! If I can do it, you can do it! Good luck, friends!!!

You may not be as unmotivated as you think. It takes motivation to ask for help. :)

This has got to be the most hilarious post and replies I've read in months on mfp. While I am impressed with other people's culinary experiences with tongue, I died a little inside when I saw that photo.

You look really great! You can tell you have muscles in your legs, too! You have done a lot of work since November... CONGRATS!

Way to go, Mr. Inspiring! (Friending you so I can see your progress and advice)

My five things I have cut out... ~Skipping a workout because I don't feel like it (found working out consistently makes me feel like doing it more) ~Soft drinks & sugary juices (found I like chamomile tea more) ~Ice cream (found I like yogurt better) ~Eating two or three servings instead of one (found 1 serving, 9 times…