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Wow, you look great! :)

I used to take Topomax for migraines. Sometimes you would see a weight loss with taking it, but not significant. Although this really helped my migraines, the side effects of blurred vision and strange tremors were enough for me to get swtiched to a new migraine medication. It really bothers me when doctors prescribe…

Amazing! You look like a completely different person. Congratulations on your awesome success!

Very nice! You look fantastic! You are inspiring to me because we started out about the same size, so it gives me hope :)

You are looking great already! Adorable!

You look awesome! So happy for you! :) I am glad you posted that it was 20lbs, too, because I am slowly losing lbs but I feel different. Your story gives me hope about my body changes regardless of the lbs!

I understand this situation well. I am trying to get my mom to lose weight, too. She suffers from congestive heart failure, and needs to lose weight desperately. *sigh* This is a tough situation. Sometimes leading by example is just not enough, even though it is the most tactful approach. I suggest counseling of some sort.…

Have you tried signing up for classes? I don't know about your gym, but where I go, you have to sign up to be in a class. If you cancel within an hour or don't show up, it is considered a Late Cancel. If you have so many Late Cancels they won't let you sign up for classes for a month. I find that pretty motivating. If your…

100% true. Her wedding is not about love, but about face. Gross.

Atlanta, GA! 35 in age, but 25 in l-i-v-i-n.

Don't stop, get it, get it! :) That's great! That is the amount I need to lose, so that is very inspiring!

Very nicely said, and so true. Everyone has their own set of circumstances. Your set backs today may not be there forever. All you can do is your best now. Don't listen to the negativity, don't buy into it. If you do listen to it, use it to fuel your fire to make things better. A lot of people here are here to listen.

I am here! I work full time and go to school full time as well, so I feel your pain. I have been doing it for 3.5 years now. At times, it has been beyond stressful and very easy to give up. But, there are moments of clarity where you realize you can do it. Everyone's schedules are different, but I guess after 3.5 years of…

I am a little confused by this. What is annoying about that? Sorry, but that's really judgmental. I understand hygiene, but things like this is why a lot of people don't like going to the gym, because they are afraid of being judged. A lot of people don't know where to start, but at least they are trying.

I love what you said about how it can change no matter how long you have been overweight. Those are the words that are inspiring. You look great!

You look fantastic! I didn't know which was the celebrity photo at first glance!

That's so great! I love your topic title, it really is good!

Hmmm, that is a tough one. If you have your own room or a garage, maybe one of those little dorm refrigerators in your own private area would do the trick? That way they really are invading your space, and that is beyond not cool.

Lookin good lady! You certainly don't look 30 years old first off. Second, you should feel good because you look great. Have a wonderful birthday, and go out and strut your stuff!

That's wonderful! You worked hard, and it really paid off!

You look terrific girl! It made a big difference! Bask in the glory! Ugh, jealous coworker. I have a "friend" that says stuff like that. They don't realize how jealous they sound when they do that, either, which I take great joy in. Some people are just unhappy with themselves, and that is really what you are hearing.

I definitely see the difference! Great job!

You look great! Twenty pounds down is amazing :)

Yes, I did it for the first time yesterday. Maybe if I had done it at my weight loss attempts before, I would have stuck with the process! It was SO eye opening! I real embarrassment, but a reality check. I honestly had no idea that I look like that.

I am trying to lose about 85, so I will be here to help support!

I have tried Medifast three times. The first time I did lose about 30 lbs, but it all came back plus another 30. The next two times I tried it, I remembered how disgusting the food is and only did the shakes. I lost maybe 6-10lbs because it wasn't sustainable. And... I gained it all back again. My coworker did Optifast,…

Amen to this! I have to wear two sports bras to run, and that is just having a D cup. It is a ridiculous expense to buy several expensive sports bras to wear them out 2 at a time. I can't wait to lose some weight up there. Also, because I am tired of not being able to get into some stretches in yoga because I can't reach…

That's wonderful! Quite a success already.

Ugh, migraines. They run in my family. I have taken Maxalt and Topamax. Maxalt was great because it was one you just take when you feel it coming on, so after hard workouts it would be easy to do. I also stopped taking birth control because it made me have a headache everyday. It was horrible. BUT, my doctor has just told…

Wow 20 pounds, and it looks like more! That's a great transformation already. :)