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The doctor said i could go get a back MRI so they could find the best spot to do a second back spinal tap because they couldn't get a good reading with the first one. So we could rule out a weight related condition which leads to eye sight loss :sad:

I eat more. Normally eat back my exercise calories. I found my weight & hunger level goes up during ovulation too. I use p-tracker (iPhone app) and track weight vs cycle. Interestingly enough im down most often after my cycle. There's a day weight gain right before ovulation too. >.<

You're all gonna think im crazy but here goes: I weigh myself daily in my birthday suit, & after using restroom. Then it goes into up to 4 apps :blushing: but I swear each has a reason. DAILY: 1. P-Tracker (for women only) This app is for tracking your monthly cycle. A cool feature is it will chart your weight against your…

I feel totally uncoordinated doing Zumba but i love it lol. Just keep moving is my advice. If you can't do arms, hips and legs, just do legs. Focus on one part.

Fage (my favorite) sells 5oz containers of their 0% fat & 2% fat. I mix mine with slightly thawed frozen berries, for a real treat ill add 1/4 granola & 1TB honey <3 !!!

Wow! Are you my neighbor?!?! Add an amazing bagel shop that makes the most excellent egg cheese, sausage on a toasted everything bagel & you might be! What about something not pizza- lots of pizza places have sandwiches (grilled chicken ones even!)? Do they make a personal size pizza (in my hood a large is 8 slices, medium…

I yell at the videos when they're too happy lol.

Brava!!!! Excellent job. You are gorgeous at any weight but you look way happier in your recent pics!

Thank you!!! You're pretty awesome!! Thank you for sharing :D

I don't know if i qualify as amazing success story but thought I'd chime in. :D Yes, birthdays, holidays & every Friday (Friday qualifies as special doesn't it?) I sort of cycle my calories .. I know Fridays are going to be pizza or burgers or lobster Mac & cheese ... So Thursdays & often Saturdays i do lower calories…

I was wondering the same. The only things i could think of is they have a lot of clothing they shrunk into. At 50lbs lost (278->228) i was swimmng in my starting pants. Although most shirts while baggy were still wearable. Now that im about 210, my starting pants completely slide off my hips, buttoned. There's no altering…

Well to get back on track. :D I started at 278 and it was 30-40 lbs before i lost inches in mah botay. Waist started almost immediately and has been steady. Start: 278lbs = waist 43/ hips 54". (Waist to hips ratio 0.79) Now: 210lbs = waist 35/ hips 48". (Waist to hips ratio 0.73) Mainly through weight loss. I just started…

Quitting your diet because of a slip up is like dropping your phone and then saying oh well I might as well stomp on it until its completely smashed.

Yes! Mini goals make me feel like things are possible. Here are some of mine :D Starting:278.2 - May 15, 2003 Goal 1: under 250- Jul 21 Goal 2: under 230- Oct 5 Goal 3: under 215- Dec 1 (my lowest weight since 2006) Goal 4: under 205 - (Puts me in obese I category, and at my lowest weight since 2002) Goal 5: 199/198- (…

I've had to break it into smaller goals, either mile stones or 10-20lbs which are doable and reachable. I started at 278, first goal under 250. Then 230, 215 (my lowest in last 6 years), now my goal is 205 (which is my lowest since 2002 & puts my bmi firmly into obese I). Looking at big picture was too overwhelming. But…

Thank you very much!!! Excellent read!!!

Odd i have it in the nutrition section on mine (by clicking the little pie chart under diary). Im on iPhone 5S & OS7. Yes im on the latest version 4.1.ad70a70

I like optimum nutrition. I keep the double chocolate & French vanilla (awesome bases for most shakes). As far as cost its kinda a bargin - $30 on amazon for 30 servings. (For a 2lb container). If i remember correctly muscle milk was more *stuff* than optimum nutrition. ON is whey protein basically (24g protien but only 1g…

Very inspirational!! Thank you for sharing. Your starting weight is similar to mine & im doing same method. Thank you very much.

Really :frown: I never really thought on it before. I don't worry about it (until now maybe). I rarely add salt when cooking and don't log when i do. Would you be willing to elaborate as to why please?

Thank you!!! Excellent job!!!! You look so happy!! You can really see changes in your face and body.

Funny as this sounds if you find a pair thats tight in legs, butt & gaping a little in waist, you can make them work. Wear the wet out of laundry, do knee bends, and stretches. NEW Jeans can stretch up to an inch in butt & thighs. And for some reason the waist tightens up.

Oh honey, i feel your pain. This wasn't mentioned so ill say it. I started at 278.2, last weigh in 212.4lb & im 5'4". It took a while for me to lose my highest size to the point i couldn't wear with a belt. Maybe 40lbs BUT i realized why. When I started i was *stretching* those 22/24s. I probably could've easily fit a size…

My favorite high protien snack: hot chocolate! It's perfect as the weather gets colder. * half scoop of double chocolate protien powder * 1C almond milk * 1TBS Hershey's unsweetened cocoa Put in a bullet blender, blend smooth then Microwave 1 minute. 110 calories 14g protien 4g fat 7g carbs 49% of daily calcium I don't…

That just sounds dangerous. I have a distinct lack of self control around both peanut butter & Nutella. Im weak for the creamy goodness.

I've seen recipes that use chocolate protein powder & ice. I vote try it :D

I spent some time reading about the difference before adding coconut oil to my cooking regime. Coconut oil has more medium chained fatty acids, than comparable other solid at room temperature oils (like butter). The though is its easier for your body to digest. Not all saturated fats are equal. I use both because each has…

I love this post!! Lets see I've lost 66lbs, still have a ways to go but here goes: 1. Not seeing the weight loss Being smaller :embarassed: i was at a small restaurant recently and had to walk between two people who had a small gap between the backs of their chairs. I even said to hubby i dunno if i can fit >.<. But dang…

Bookmarked for motivation! You look absolutely amazing. Thank you!

12/2 - 3.1 12/3 - 3.2 12/4 - 3.8 12/5 - 3.8 12/6 - 1.7 12/7 - 3.3 Total: 18.9 miles November total: 64.9 miles December goal: more than November