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Thank you!! And in MFP news...I really started devoting more energy to preparing meals, making the right choices, etc. on Sunday. I actually restarted phase 1 of the South Beach Diet--it's something that always works for me. Today's only day 6 of 14 and my bf already says that he can see SUCH a difference in me. Perhaps it…

I passed :) unofficially Dr. Jessica, PhD! (my degree will be officially conferred on 5/22!)

Thank you!! I am excited...and a bit anxious to just get it over with :). I'll let you know how it goes on Thursday--eek less than 2 days away! :) Fingers crossed for you!!!!

Hi Everyone! My name is Jessica and I'm in my final month of my PhD--my final defense is on 4/25! I had lost 42 lbs between 2007-2008 (in grad school, but only a masters program), but during my dissertation stage (the past 2 years) I've gained about 12-15 of those back. Stress REALLY seems to have played a role in my gain…

Hi Everyone!! I'm about to jump back on the SB bandwagon! I had great success with it back in 2007-2008 and lost 42 lbs. Unfortunately the stress of finishing up a PhD program and life in general has caused me to gain a little of that back...but I will succeed! I have been eating as best as I can and exercising, but I plan…

Well I definitely bring all my food. I find it really easy to bring a sandwich on a whole wheat pita--flat and pretty small and if it gets squished in my bag it is still fine. Nuts and fruits do well here too as do string cheese and jello pudding cups. Leftovers are a good idea too because they probably are all packed up…