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Congratulations on being " almost to maintenance"! I WISH I was there so I could answer your question! :-)

You look great! Keep at it. Those last 20 will disappear in no time!

Put one foot in front of the other and keep walking....

Good job! Keep up the good work!

I have it ....mostly under control now with occasional flare-ups. My daughter has it much worse. She has stretches to do, orthotics and is encouraged to wear shoes always (we're a household of barefooters, so that 's a challenge!). Also, ice does help. Put water is a two liter bottle, freeze it, then roll it back and forth…

Impressive!

Not healthily....there is NO way!

Wow! What a change! Way to take control of your life! Good luck in the rest of your journey!

You look great!! Awesome work!

That is awesome! I love seeing the transformation! Also, I cannot imagine where you are hiding 45 more extra pounds!

You've come a long way, baby! Awesome transformation!

Way to go!!

Way to go Scheatwood! Your transformation is amazing! I also recognize the tubing sign in your profile picture. My kids and I try to go tubing there every summer!

That is so good to remember! Someone once said (talking about taking up running), the absolute hardest step to take each day is the one out of your front door! That thought keeps me moving many days when I want to find an excuse not to exercise....I've just got to muster the energy for one step....the rest will follow.

Way to go! I'd much rather people see the loss on me than me see the loss on the scale! Those numbers will start moving again soon!

No, but I've whined about putting on weight! HeHe!

awesome transformation!

It really is a matter of personal preference. I do weigh every morning but don't record my weight every morning. I am aware that there are normal fluctuations across the week and month so I keep that in mind when there is an increase.

I lost 33 pounds between April and October, 2012, then fell off the wagon when my daughter was in the hospital. (She was only in for a few days, but it took me months to get going again>) Between October and May, 2013, I gained 35 pounds! Yes, all I had lost plus two more! I started again in June and am doing well, down…

A resounding "Yes!!"....that is an awesome difference! I know you must be so happy!

friendly and funny!

Welcome to MFP! Like most everything, it works if you stick to it. Feel free to add me. I am 50 and just a couple of months into the journey (This go round, anyway!) Loretta

If my body looked like that, I sure would wear a bikini! Go for it! Wear it proudly!

Sounds like so much fun! Way to go!!

I ran in the rain tonight. I figured it couldn't be worse than running in 90% humidity. I was right; it wasn't. In fact, it was a little bit more pleasant!

raw zucchini is good in salads, and also, sliced, it makes a great "chip" for dipping in salsa or hummus!

Ironically, I was in the middle of texting a relative about the jealousy I saw displayed this evening between my two daughters when I glanced at my computer and saw this topic. They are 18 and 20, both attractive, accomplished and generally well adjusted young ladies, but get them in the same room and that green eyed…

Does this make 25 mini-muffins or full sized muffins?

That is all pretty stinking amazing! And you look awesome in the dress (and I WANT the shoes). You need to find a place to wear it!

Way to go. The hardest step to take is the one out of your front door! Family support is nice, but in the end, you gotta do this for yourself! And today you did. Way to go! You should be proud.