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I have enjoyed reading everyone's stories. Very inspiring. I fell off the MFP wagon hard in May 2015, after pulling my hamstring in March, and then losing by bestfriend, and nextdoor neighbor to a heart attack on an already crappy 30th birthday. (yes, it as day of my birthday and I still look at his empty drive way every…

I would recommend a GOOD chiropractor if you have not done that yet. Then I would do Yoga and/or Pilates. The body is funny and manifests pain in different areas. Your hip pain could be due to a tight back. Look at your daily habits. Do you sit a lot? How long is your commute? Do you stretch? I have done both chiro and…

As an employee of the motorcycle industry and rider of 10+ years there is some good advice here. Yes - Take MSF riders course Get a full face helmet (TRY ON AS MANY AS POSSIBLE - they all have different fits, are made for different head shapes and some are better for glasses then others) - To get the best fit wear it for…

Wow! This is one of the BEST threads of responses I have seen in awhile! I love it. All of it is actually really good advice. There is a lot too! Moderation Sugar Free Distraction Water Natural Alternatives and the impossible - don't eat it at all. Everyone is different and I can see each working for someone. I applaud…

Welcome! Add me as friend. I have the same goal! You can do it!

Wow - this thread did not answer your question at all. My advice is look into Mountain pose for Yoga. It pulls the belly in and up. Also when the hip flexors are tight the lower back arches and creates a "pooch" Try standing in mountain pose for a few moments every hour and look at the difference between your normal…

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I'm offended you think Alcohol and classified "drugs" are the only things people can be addicted to. Maybe if there was a 12 step program available to those of us who have this "addiction" you would understand more. By definition sugar is addicting. This is a support post. I recommend you SUPPORT, in-spite of your personal…

promise your self something less intimidating. do 20 min of anything. you can do it!!

I drink club soda with concentrated cherry in it for flavor. Just like a table spoon. And by cherry concentrate juice I mean the strong stuff. Like Dynamic health is the brand I find easily. Its great for ailments. Also water with fresh Myer lemon from the local tree. I love sour so I will some times add the whole lemon.…

WOW!! this is the most inspiring success story I have read. I am addicted to them on here. I look daily for motivation. The words your wrote really resonate with me. Thank you! For posting, for being honest and for taking the time to tell your story. You are amazing. Keep up the hard work and congratulations!!

What about Organic Bison? My old roommate makes ground turkey mixed with bison burgers. BEST Burger I have ever had!! On some sourdough! YUM. Is that healthy?

I would like some more friends who eat and log too!! :)

Pilates and barre type exercises to target and burn those areas... Just a guess

I love COKE and do not ever ingest artificial sweeteners. I drink the 0 cal club soda and add cherry juice extract or fresh squeezed lemon when I need something fizzy and flavored. Sometimes I will have a coke but I never keep it in the house and try to avoid saying yes to "would you like a refill?"

You did an amazing job! You look great! So inspirational. I just made my one year commitment - Monday was my 29th Birthday and I want to lose 30lbs by my 30th birthday. Thank you for posting!!

I started a 6 week exercise and diet program on last Monday. Last week was detox. Not as hard as I thought it would be with my horrible habits and sweet tooth. My birthday was this Monday. (i want to lose 30lbs by next year) I snuck a salted caramel chocolate cupcake during the day while I was out alone. It wasn't that…

I just went to my neighbors house to get a food scale to weigh some almonds. Then he had OREO'S and some other soft baked cookies! I caved. I had two oreos and half of two cookies (so one) I am supposed to be on day two of a detox. Oh well. That's my one slip! I hope. It's just not easy when it's in your face.

I have a lot of motivation issues as well. Even after I do a class that kicks my *kitten* this little voice in my head says its not enough. I tell it to "shut up, something is better then nothing." Remember to - BE KIND TO YOUR SELF!!! Verbal abuse can do more damage then you realize. Just try and think of something kind…

You obviously don't understand what its like to be addicted to something out of the norm. That's not nice to short change someones struggle, and who is here for support. You should keep you un-supportive judgements to your self. Wanting something you shouldn't or cant have can cause despair and sorrow. It a hard place to…

I love this idea. Worth reading this just for this. Thanks!

I have pain in my right hip - front and back. It is caused by tight hip flexors on the front. I sit 8-10 hours a day. And the back is right at my lower back/butt area. I am not a doctor forget exact name. It hurts all the time. The back pain from my joint on that side is tight for a couple reasons. The hip flexor makes it…

I noticed that too! The farther down I scrolled the happier you look! Good job!

This is one of my favs. I actually use one frozen banana, milk and peanutbutter. Fills me up and its thick and creamy. I peel the banana and wrap in seran wrap. lasts a couple weeks. When ever my bananas get past perfect (any brown and they make me gag) I peel em and freeze em. Much better then adding ice cream for…

I just saw the review on yahoo. I have been thinking about something like this because the watch I wear bugs me and doesn't seen accurate but I really want someone to watch my heart rate while doing classes and such. I just ordered one of the Flex versions. Based on the reviews from here it sounds like it should be a great…

I just started on Sunday after seeing the thread on here. I was amazed by the before and afters. I had to give it a go for 30 days. It is hard. I got my lazy boyfriend to try with me. It kills him. I actually wish there was more ab work but that's okay. I really like the cardio, strength, core theory and will likely use…

That is great! Good Job!