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QUESTION OF THE DAY, Friday June 3rd: With the weather warm and our bodies more beautiful ech week, I want to know how do YOU reward yourself during your weightloss journey that is NOT edible? I haven't built any rewards into my weightloss journey. I definitely have weigh milestones, but no rewards associated with them.…

QOTD: Thursday, June 2 What is your greatest inspiration in your weight loss journey? My biggest inspirations have been: *Joel Fuhrman, MD -- who is challenging and changing my paradigm about eating healthfully. *My (cancer) patients -- who choose daily to fight to achieve even a fraction of the level of health and fitness…

I used to sell it. Save your money and learn how to "Eat for Health" or "Eat to Live" using real food. Herbal supplements can't duplicate the power or pleasure of nutrient rich food.

QOTD Wednesday Jun 1st - Is there any one food item that you want to give up or have given up since changing to your new healthy lifestyle? I would love to say that I've given up white flour, sugar, salt, and oil. The best I've done is given them up for a week or so...before falling back into my old habits/cravings. It's a…

QOTD May 31st..... If you could make any ONE food (or drink) a zero calorie, "free" food, what would it be? That's easy: NUTS!! I totally O-M-G heart nuts!! Right now, my freezer is stocked with walnuts, pecans, almonds (sliced & whole), sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseed, pine nuts, and cashews. I simply cannot keep…

Sorry, misread your announcement. I'm a DITR Chase. We're in competition!!

To date, one of the most fun things I've ever done was take an impromptu Spring Break trip to Puerto Rico. Six college kids who mostly did not know each other, came together for an amazing holiday. One of the kids still had family there, so we stayed with his uncle. Rattling around in a beat-up old truck...we went dancing…

1. Trish/ jamgal78 2. Goal (for end of week 7): Lose 10-14 lbs 3. I like the more personal experience that being a part of DITR brings to MFP.

QOTD Friday 5/27: Do you have a favorite quote that motivates you in your weight loss journey or in your daily life? I collect inspiring quotes. Two of my absolute favorites are by the same person, Viktor Frankl. He was an Austrian psychiatrist who survived the Holocaust. Before his gained his physical liberty, he survived…

QOTD Thursday: Do you have a 'bucket list' and what are the top three items? What a great question! I don't have a bucket list per se, just things I'd love to do. Three (of many) In no particular order: 1) Live in another country for 6 months, a year, or longer! (England and/or or a country in Latin/South America) 2)…

Hey Diamonds! Thanks for the warm welcome. I’m super excited to be a part of what seems to be a thriving group of motivated gals! QOTD Monday: At what point in your weight loss journey did you join MFP? I became so uncomfortable in my body and my clothes that I started to shy away from social interactions outside the home.…

Wow! Great improvement.You don't see a diff b/c you see yourself everyday. But just LOOK at the pics! Keep up the awesome work!!

Question of the Day: What was the final straw that finally spurred this weight loss journey? My response: For me it started with "a series of unfortunate events." I think what topped it off was when I realized that my "fat" pants, which I once wore with the aid of safety pins, fit me snugly -- without the safety pins.

Morning Ladies! My Answer: One thing I've learned is that quality of calories matters more than quantity of calories. I can eat volumes of highly nutritious, satisfying foods that just happen to be low calorie. I don't count calories. I only measure food to keep track of how much I need to feel satisfied.

Hey Jamaica, Thanks for taking the time to organize this challenge. It just takes one person to inspire a group...and you're one, Girl!:flowerforyou: Keep shining! (Message you a little later.)

Jamaica, Yes... let's be buddies!

Jamaica, Girl...this is just what I need! Name: Trish 7-wk Goal: 14 lbs Diet & Exercise: Whole foods only. Sodium below 1000 mg. Drink only water & green tea. Workout 6 days/ week

Congrats on your success!! Keep up the awesome work....and thanks for posting!!

Forgot to post my stats: Weight at start of challenge: 194 Weight at 1st weigh in: 189.4 (lost 4.6 lbs)

Ok, so I fell short of the 3500 cal burn challenge. According to the record, I burned 2536 cals. BUT... I lost 4.6 lbs since last Sunday. Not too shabby.

Hey there, When I became a vegetarian, "The Vegetarian Family Cookbook" by Nava Atlas was a lifesaver for my family and me. It provides a range of recipes for soups, casseroles, sides, salads, dressings, snacks, wholesome baked goods, lunch ideas and more. Besides the variety, the recipes are uncomplicated with…

Well done!

Hey there! Add me if you like... I've got a goal of 51 lbs to burn.

Mmmm...sounds delish. Will have to remember this flavor combo for the future. (I love garam masala...and pine nuts.)

Jisabelle -- Awesome job!! Alyshe - Thanks for keeping track of everything!

Yes! Yes! Yes! Count me IN!! SW: 194 minus 2 lbs/week Goal for month: 186

Ditto! I second that! Welcome and best wishes!

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Hey Gals! I am 32 years old; 5' 8.5". The hubby and I are into week 2 of Insanity. I'm a vegetarian. I don't count calories, but I do use the diary feature here. I expect to lose 1.5 to 2 lbs per week. Starting weight: 196 lbs Current weight: 194 lbs (Down 2 lbs from last week) End of Challenge Goal: 162-170 lbs Goal…

I can imagine this may taste great...but I read this recipe and could just feel my arteries clogging up!