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I have been avoiding anything with aspartame for ages due to a severe sensitivity to it and noticed that I would swell whenever I had anything with aspartame. I also stopped drinking Mountain Dew, as much as I love it, due to the brominated vegetable oil and cut out high fructose corn syrup as well. I lost about 10lbs in…

I've been making this one for years and it literally vanishes within a day at our house. Angel food cake and crushed pineapples. Make sure to use the pineapple in its own juices. You could even make cupcakes out of it. Typical angel food cake is about 72 calories a slice, so I would say with the pineapples that it would…

I agree that you need to log each day. I think most everyone has hit their "bad days" in terms of weight loss, but you cannot let it discourage you. I went about a month without any weight loss, but then it finally started to see results once I changed a few things. Try upping your calorie count a little. For example, if…

Hello, You should not beat yourself up about your weight because it will hurt you more than help you. Do not let a few pounds hurt you, your significant other is going to love you no matter your weight. The trick is staying positive!

I think it is a very admirable thing to be a role model for your little boy. Stay positive and remember, you can do this!

That's wonderful to hear that you are working on a healthier life style. Keep up the good work! :)

Hello Fellow Teacher, I try to bring leftovers myself as often as I can as I will make large dinners with enough for packable leftovers. You might try preparing a set of homemade meals and freezing them during the weekend. It certainly can help you save time during the week. Sandwiches and finger foods are sometimes your…

Lower your sodium intake and drink at least 10 cups (8oz) of water. I find the more I hydrate, the more weight that I consistently lose. Hang in there!

Hang in there sunshine! I avoid a lot of those workout DVDs for that same reason(they make me swear a lot too!) You have to start out with what makes your comfortable. You can start by simply walking for an hour, or even walking uphill at 3.5mph on a treadmill. I try to do at least 20 minutes per day, but the shorter the…

Hey there, I'm doing a 1200 calorie diet and have been working on it since about April. The best thing to do is to keep in mind that sometimes the pounds won't show on the scale, but you may be losing inches and/or gaining muscle. Just keep hanging in there and stay positive. Please feel free to add me. :)

Feel free to add me as well. I am 5'4" and just hit 190 pounds with a similar goal. Best of luck on your weight loss journey!

Awesome job! Thanks for the inspiration! :)

Greetings, First of all, congrats on all that you have accomplished so far. A few things that may help you some, though I am not sure which you already do, but they have helped me a lot and might help get you past that point. 1. Avoid anything with the following ingredients: high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, brominated…

Stay positive and do not give it. Remember, you CAN do this! :)

I weaned myself from soda a little over a month ago after reading about the side effects of brominated vegetable oil, which is located in one of my all time favorite drinks. I used to drink 2-3 cans of soda per day. I switched to coffee and tea and avoid any drinks with high fructose corn syrup and NutraSweet(side effects,…