amwood83

I started consciously losing weight in May, and I started at 294. I've lost 22 lbs, and I am still wearing the same clothes, they're just looser in certain areas. But around the waist they are the same, and I've had no need to go down a size. Congratulations!! 8lbs!! Stay encouraged, and stay patient. PS--I've noticed when…

Welcome aboard! Enjoy the journey!

Thanks for the tip! I am a "chugger" ;)

There's an ongoing debate about that...some scientists think that you should have eight 8-oz glasses=64 ozs :)...but other scientists think that people are drinking too much water and it's affecting their iodide levels. And people will have iodide definicincies (the stuff found in salt...a severe lack of it causes…

IT is an addicting site! And so encouraging! I didn't quite understand your question either and I'm not blonde...

Thanks Amandano!

I would eat mine with peanut butter. I don't know if it sounds funky, but it tastes pretty good.

We can do this. I had fried chicken, baked beans, and potato salad and that was 1060 cals!!!!!!!!!!! For DINNER!!!!!!!!! But today is a new one. Our bodies amazingly clean out a lot of that junk when we sleep. Let's do this!

Thanks for the encouragement! Getting ready to accept my new friend!:)

Thanks! I was watching Akeelah and the Bee and they quoted...well, I believe they quoted Frederick Douglass...and he said that we aren't afraid to fail but we're afraid to be great. His quote was more eloquent but the gist of it was pretty inspiring. I believe when I reach my goal, I'll be glad I took the time to not…

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I can't even imagine. I say this with all deliberation--that I will be keeping you in mind in my prayers. I know that would be tough but God is a good God and a God of miracles. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to…