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I agree with what a previous poster said, I also needed to see that 20lb difference today. You look fantastic, keep up your momentum ! Bravo!

"This is not the problem. Look at the photos." OMG You cracked me up with your insistence about the dimples! If this is a legitimate poster.....you'll giver her a complex! lollollol ok, thats enough elida,

Ladies, Please know that I got such comfort from your replies. I truly appreciate each reply and the thought n effort behind them. I have been praying and keeping calm. The last few days were bad headache days, but at least I didnt have that horrible anxiety in my stomach. I am doing one day at a time. Thats my update so…

Thank you Ladies, I will be doing the copying and bringing with me to the gym. Oh, i am so awkward in the gym, it could be a comedy skit. I will follow each of your recommendations. ELida

I am firm believer in knowing how to season your food, and knowing a few different cooking methods for vegetables especially. For instance I converted a friend who hated spinach, into loving it, just because of how i cooked it. Same thing for mushrooms, or kale....veggies that are pretty hateable if you dont know how to…

Def bring it!! oh, um , IF i was into the girl thing just to clarify....smile.

Awkward is right! wtf? I BROUGHT IT !!!!

"Fat n coffee seems like an oxymoron to me!" Meant to say HIGH FAT BUTTER n coffee.

No thanks! I have however, mixed some Nescafe into my Raw Protein powder shake, then added some cinnamon and ground cocoa powder, to make a Mocha flavor, but with some caffeine, i like it...what the hell. Fat n coffee seems like an oxymoron to me!

Hey there.. I appreciate the friends i have here in mfp so much, they are a great source of inspiration to me. I totally understand the importance of this, so feel free to add me if you want! I'm a good friend in real life too .... :) Elida

Thats me.....no kids, just dogs!

Hi there, I used to have flat flat abs, even up to a few years ago. I think the belly weight gain & bloat is common with women in their 40's. For me its partly due my fluctuating estrogen and my stress hormones, the other part was inactivity and horrible diet. I started taking a few supplements that seem to help me deal…

Hey Peeps! Oh gosh, i refuse to post them, no way. I look at them on my phone, and i just feel a rush of sadness for myself. Not anger or shame, but sadness. I KNOW what that weight gain was all about....and i seriously cannot feel angry at myself. I did the best i could with what i had to work with. I was working with…

Best ones for weight loss are cucumbers, celery both are diuretics grapefruit because it has certain enzymes that help metabolize fat............cherries are high in pectin and form a gel in the digestive tract.....filling you up........cruciferous veggies are bulky and fill you up.......loads of fiber to help…

Ok, this will be tough for me, because i love all veggies and most fruits! 10 veggies Red Bell/Ancient Peppers, Spinach, Cauliflower, Broccolli, Sweet Potato, Cabbage, Avocado, Tomatoes, Cucumbers,Zuchini 10 Fruits Anjou Pears, certain apples, Nectarines/White Peaches, Cherries, Apricots, Black/red grapes, Plums,…

"many on this site have done similar or greater transformations. The only thing I feel guilty about now is that I let 15 years go by not knowing what was possible. Trust me, EVERYTHING, is better when one is at the top of their game". Make a change, while there is still time. [/quote] Ok....All of the feedback I received…

I am a foodie, i love to cook. As a good cook, i believe in FLAVOR and seasoning your food well. I could make most veggies taste good, its all in how you prepare the food. Roasting or grilling veggies makes such a difference versus just boiling or steaming... its about being creative and enjoying your food while you're…

Hi Linda, I am new also and I'm willing to be one of your buddies along the way! Good luck! Elida

Wow.....very very motivating indeed! Thank you all for posting them. Now all of us newbies should be brave and post our current before pictures! Just kidding!

Hi Dudes and Dudettes, Thank you for responding to that tough question. I have a few few questions to ask of myself, for my own benefit. Thanks for the feedback! Elida

All aboard, everybody on the train! Yes accountability is so needed.... especially on days like i'm having today. Can I start tomorrow....:(:ohwell:

OMG thats soooooo true! I love butter....i have an all time embarrassing story regarding butter! It was March, around 10pm-ish at night, I just got home, was dead tired, hungry....... and grabbed 2 pieces of bread a knife..and took the tub of CHALLANGE Butter with me to my bedroom. I planned on eating the bread n butter…

UP until as late as a few weeks ago......around April 11th I was in school full time, had 10hour days, 5 days a week. This is how i ate for a week: Panera bread for oatmeal & turkey sandwich 3x per week Mcdonalds for oatmeal or mcmuffin & chicken or cheeseburger sandwich 2 x per week Geppettos delivery for dinner 3-4x per…

Hi everyone, I am totally in! I new to the site and I could use all of the motivation I can find....and accountability to boot! Its like a human chain of accountability.......10 pounds for sure! Elida aka eatalotelida

Thanks Rex....done deal. Taking a few "before" pics of myself in a few minutes, for my own personal use. YIKES

Wow, yes i have to agree with gypsy....I loved that answer. It was like a cold splash of water on my face! I thank each and ever one of you who have replied.....,the feedback truly helps me re-frame how i've been thinking about this topic. Thank you

I am 35lbs over weight now, over the last year. But i wasnt always this heavy, I actually had been able to maintain my weight between 135-145 for the last 10 years by adapting some major lifestyle dietary changes.... I stopped eating white bread about 7yrs ago....I stopped eating "white" starches for dinner about 4 years…

Hello, I can relate to how hard it is to find meaning in ANYTHING apart from your actual crisis issues when you're depressed. Everything seems so trivial and unimportant, you lose desire for most things you once enjoyed.....the actual stressful situations seem to be the only things that matter when you're depressed. Those…

Hi Humingbird! ......and thank you!

Hello Pender! Wow, so you too know that our goals of 15-20lbs are potentially "not good in the long run" But what the heck.....we have our reasons! Going on vacation is the best reason I could think of! Elida