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Nice! Congrats on such a huge weight loss! This too is what I mean when I say 'eat clean'.

Why is it not practical? Why is eating non-processed foods not practical? All calories are not the same. Eat 1200 calories of crap, and I promise you you won't look or feel the same as you would eating 1200 calories of fruits, lean protein, and veggies.

Way to go! This is what I'm referring to! So many get hung up on the term, but it's eating healthy. Obesity is rampant in America because most want things fast and think nothing of what it takes to get the food 'fast'. I know that in my parents time people were healthier and that's because they ate fresh produce and there…

Too may people are hung up on the term 'clean' but you understand my point. :)

When we go on vacation I always choose a hotel/resort that has a gym that way I can still get in a workout! Also, just be mindful of your choices of food when eating out. Of course allow yourself a cheat or two but don't do it every day. It is possible to eat 'clean' even when on vacay! :)

You asked, so check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNCGkprGW_o

I've done a lot of 'Meatless Monday's" and it's tricky. The goal is to avoid ALL animal products which can be tough. I usually just eat a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables. Breakfast will be fruit salad, Lunch will be a vegetable salad with dried chick peas and almonds, Dinner I'd have something like Ratatouille. And any…

I'm a 34 DD so I must wear 3 each time I go on my run. I love JC Penny's Xersion brand. Nice and comfy!

I run first thing in the morning(I run 3 miles a day, 6 days a week) and I don't eat before I run unless I feel like my blood sugar is low, then I'll just eat a banana and drink a cup of coffee. (I don't run in the heat either! Heck no! lol) I tend to cramp if I eat before a run and plus, when I don't eat beforehand, I…

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I could care less about the plot as long as I get more Alexander Skarsgard shirtless! Eric Northman can be my maker anytime! (Of course, the hubby may mind though. lol)

Sure, I'll add you! I totally feel where you're coming from, I've deleted a couple of 'woe as me' people. But be warned, I don't coddle or tell you you're doing great when you're slacking. So if you're eating a bunch of candy, chips, etc. every day I will call you out on it. And anyone is welcome to add me. I log…

Go into 'settings' and click on 'diary settings'.

I can't view your diary but based on what you're saying, you're eating too few calories per day and you're putting your body in 'starvation mode' which slows up your metabolism and makes you hold on to stored fat. You need to increase your caloric intake to at least 1200 calories per day.

Listen to your body. I usually try to rest one day a week and even on my 'rest day' I'll walk the dog for a mile or two, or take a leisurely bike ride with my daughter and my friend. But when my body tells me to rest, I rest.

Exactly! If you don't track honestly, you only hurt yourself! :)

I'll add you! I'm totally straight up about my tracking! However, I'm not the type to coddle or tell you you're doing great when in actuality you have been eating crap! I keep it totally real and I like others to keep it real with me as well! I'm the type when I know I want to eat something high in calories and fat, I'll…

First of all, I applaud your progress! Way to go! As far as wearing a bikini, it's all about how YOU feel wearing it. Being sexy is more about how you carry yourself so if you feel confident, by all means wear it! :)

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I'm an avid runner, I run 6 days a week, 3 miles each day, even on my cycle and I don't have any problems. I just always make sure I have a fresh tampon inserted right before my run.

I know when I exercise during my cycle I have less to zero cramps and my flow is lighter and not as long. Don't let PMS keep you from achieving your goal! ;)

Awesome results from all of your hard work and dedication!

Add more fresh fruit and veggies to your daily diet! Eat organic as much as possible. When I want a treat ie cookies, cake, I bake it myself (from scratch) that way I control what goes in it..

Hi! I'll add you! Getting fit and healthy is not a quick fix but a total lifestyle change! :)

It seems to me that some of you are on threads to argue and prove that your way of thinking is right. I'm not about that. If someone asks, I share what I've learned and what works for me on my journey to better health, if you don't agree with my information that is perfectly fine, but I won't get into any type of argument…

I love that quote from your mom! BLT. She's so right about that! :)

That's what I'm referring to. If you look at her Diet Diary she is eating a lot of fried foods and sugar, too much to reach her goals. I love fried foods and sugar but I eat them in moderation, not every day.

Cutting back on fried foods and sugar will get you to your goal a lot faster and more efficiently. But hey, DO YOU! :)

@SideSteel. I disagree.. Fried foods and too much sugar will wreak havoc on any weight loss goals therefore the TYPE of fuel used is as important as the AMOUNT.

Also, looking at your food diary, you may want to cut back on the sugar intake! Even though you're under calories, the overage in your sugar intake can still cause you to retain weight!