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I think you will find this site to be so helpful. From nutrition and exercise questions and advice to cheerleaders. My lifestyle change was at a standstill and I had fallen off the wagon after losing abut 45 pounds. Then I found this site and it has really helped me! You can do it! Feel free to add me if you would like.

Welcome. One of the biggest obstacles to losing weight is where you are mentally. Sounds like you're ready! I've only been here a few weeks (though I started trying to lose weight in August. I had found that my diet and exercise was at a standstill but since joining i've really gotten back on track for the most part. I…

I too am lucky with my current boss. He's amazing and if he ever goes anywhere else, I think I will want to follow. He is SOOOO supportive of the staff eating healthy and exercising! We all share tips and recipes and cheer each other on. Of course, it is a smaller school but it's still awesome! Sorry about having to do…

I am loving it too. I enjoy reading posts---realizing I'm not alone. I also love being a cheerleader to those needing the encouragement just like I do! I think the food tracking has made a world of difference for me! And seeing it side-by side with my burned calories is a huge help too. I hope this helps me get over that…

You will have to let us know how that recipe turns out. Sounds yummy! I love trying new things!

Lab in class today! Always chaotic. But I'm DONE for the day. Rest of day is plan for me so perhaps I can get in a workout DVD! By the way, made a fantastic chicken taco crockpot chili last night! It was so good for lunch today. Usually I just eat a Kellog's 90 calorie bar but today actually had time to eat! YUMMO!

grilled chicken with sauteed onions, green and red peppers, mushrooms on low carb tortilla with homemade salsa!

What about a whole grain english muffin with some peanut butter. This morning I had all fiber cereal with a banana cut up in it. So far so good--Im still feeling quite full!

Happy Monday everyone. It's our favorite day of the week! (cough cough). Let's all have a healthy eating week and find some time for exercise! My plan for dinner tonight is grilled chicken strips with peppers and onions on a low-carb tortilla with black beans! Anyone else have something yummy planned for the week!

I'm a middle school science teacher in Kansas. I LOVE my job and since I started trying to lose weight at the beginning of the school year my students have been my biggest cheerleaders. When I have good weekly weigh-ins (only how much I lost or gained, not my actual weight) I get lots of high 5s. You are right, it is hard…

I don't necessarily have a cheat day. I try to allow myself one meal a week that I can eat what I want....especially if I'm going out to eat. However, if I don't have something special going on that week, I also don't have a cheat meal just because I haven't had one that week. I think it's important for me to be able to go…

I am a teacher as well and I know how being a good teacher can consume your life! Do you bring a lot of school work home to do? Is it possible to go in earlier and do more in the mornings so you have more time in the evenings for exercise? I'm lucky, in that I have wonderful principal who encourages exercise. I workout…

I took a 'break' at Christmas from my regime....I'd lost about 45 pounds. i'm really struggling to get back on track. 2 years ago I did the same thing....lost 60 pounds only to gain every bit of it back. You don't want to be in that boat. The time to get back on track and continue on your journey. One day at a time. Once…

I didn't drink quite as much as you but I drank about 8 diet dr. peppers a day. One day I just said enough is enough! I took an iced tea pot into work, a bottle of aspirin so I could fight through the caffeine withdrawl and did it. I drink one every week or so now and feel MUCH better!

How about trying chicken wraps? I cook up several chicken breasts that I cut into strips at one time. Then just warm them up when I'm ready for them. I typically marinate them in some sort of Italian dressing (sundried tomato is my favorite) and cook in a bit of olive oil. Then place some pieces in a low carb tortilla with…

I think they key is to just get up and move! I started out with nothing more than walking. I couldn't do more than about a mile when I first started and worked my way up to 3-5 and did it about 5 days a week. It's something you can with your boys too. I also, have boys--one is 10 and the other is 6. When it's nice out,…

I think under my blog and then new post . Mine is under my picture! I am a KU graduate! Good luck with your journey! I might be able to help with a few recipes I've been using and some tips that have helped me lose up to this point, (though I have a long way to go!)

I'm a teacher too. It is hard to come home and eat a healthy dinner after a long day. I'm TERRIBLE about eating breakfast! When I do eat it, I usually have oatmeal but I can tell you when I do eat breakfast by 10 AM I am starving. When I skip, I don't notice the hunger at all! I usually eat a midmorning snack (Special K…

It is so hard! But so worth it. I've struggled with weight my entire life as well. Two years ago, I lost about 60 pounds only to gain it all back. So here I am, at it again. I started in September and lost about 45 pounds. HOwever, I allowed myself to take a 'break' at Christmas and am really struggling to get back on…