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There is nothing that I have completely cut out, but these things are 90% out of my diet: White pasta, bread and rice (all brown and whole wheat) Red meat Regular soda Yogurt with fruit (I stick to plain greek yogurt with fresh fruit) A full dessert. (I will have a nibble or a small portion but never an entire dessert to…

I say focus on the sodium for right now. That is really, really high and will make you retain water like nobody's business. Up the fresh fruit/veggies and see how that help. Take baby steps until you find what works for you. And honestly, log, log, log and log correctly. The scanner is a great option but try your best to…

I think it's great that you did that. And at some point, you'll hopefully be able to have a small piece of cake, count it and just move on. It's important to learn to be able to satisfy those cravings without going overboard. But you've got the right mindset. If it's still a trigger, get rid of it until it's not.

Great pics! Such inspiration!

That makes total sense. I need to lose a decent amount here before I can get to the point of doing hard core stuff like that. My knees are a mess so lunges and squats are not my friends. Soon enough though. And I'll definitely be hiring a trainer in the coming months. Right now, I'm just doing lots of cardio and some…

you look absolutely incredible. And you can really tell you focus on strength training. That bod is looking solid! Mind sharing your exercise routine?

Thanks so much for the kind words of encouragement. Right now, I'm just trying to make basic changes to my diet. No red meat, eating every few hours, no refined foods, no more than 40 carbs per meal and 15 per snack, lots of whole grains, fruit and veggies. I know at some point when things slow down I'll need to really…

I try not to eat too may sweets but when I have to have something, it's either a honeycrisp apple or a tablespoon of semi-sweet mini chocolate chips. I do keep a bar of dark chocolate around and will eat a little square sometimes. I'm never tempted to eat more than I should but it might not be a good idea if that would be…

Yikes, what a thread to see on my first visit to the forums. I certainly haven't read through the 5 pages of retorts but.... 1) Ask your doctor. If they say you are too thin, you are too thin. 2) I don't think your picture makes you appear too thin. I can't tell about your bone structure or your height. Admittedly, seeing…