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Oh dear. I am 5% larger than I thought I was. And I'm a pear, not a blob. The information on styles & accessories was great though.

I'm going to try these. How many does this recipe make?

Welcome back and good luck. My experience has been that after I regain 'control', I go back and actually enter in all the foods I ate when falling off--everything I could remember. I was generous with quantities and wasn't skimping out. Then after entering everything, I took a big breath to see the 'damage' I actually…

You look amazing! Keep up the great work.

I'm not a big fan either, but I love, love, love it marinaded, grilled and served with a dill pickle/tomato salsa served on top. Pickles however are not low in sodium :(

You look terrific! Congrats on your success this far!

Awesome. It's so hard when we 'fall off', but congrats to you for climbing back on and continuing your journey! Best of luck to you.

I always make a free lunch work in. It feels good to have that control.

I so 'get' this. There was comfort in going to Penningtons where I've purchased everything I own for the last thousand years. And yes, mostly black, after all, it went with everything black I owned. I, like other posters, feel very intimidated going into a 'real' store, which is what I call them. I've tried and left empty…

Me too. I'm at 1200 and sometimes I eat back my exercise calories and sometimes I don't. It depends on what is happening in our lives and whether I'm doing the cooking or if I'm eating on the road. I have at least 65 pounds to lose, possibly up to 80, but I don't want to decide my final goal until I hit 65 and then have a…

I 'get it' when you described what you see in the mirror. Congratulations on your achievement over the past year. Simply amazing. You look beautiful both 'before' and 'after', however you look more full of life now. Wonderful!... and very inspiring.

I'm in for a mini challenge :) Sorry about your loss. My own dad is very ill right now and I realize how easy it is to find comfort in food.

I agree with all the other posts. Hang in...could be your body is just going through a mini weight loss plateau, but if you continue to do everything right, it may correct itself. It's hard, I know, but keep working at it. You're doing awesome.

There's nothing really wrong with cereal if you choose a low fat/sugar variety. Add fruit. I've found that it is important to consider the things you really like and just make it work for you. I always walk before breakfast...somehow it just makes it taste even better :) Changing your lifestyle doesn't mean you have to…

I'm short too. 4'11 1/2 . It's tough when you're overweight because it's just so much more noticeable--and getting clothes to fit when overweight is more than a challenge. Even the 'big girl' stores don't work.. Oh well. Cheers to all us shorties... we're definitely undertall, but we can still do it and look great if we…

You really do look amazing! And your story is great too! This accomplishment took a lot of hard work and focus. Congratulations!

I'm Merie from PEI, Canada Just joined this group today :)

Way to go! Such an inspiration you are. What was your biggest challenge along your journey and any tips you used to stay focused? Congratulations. You look amazing.

It's never a 'failure', when you pick yourself up, dust yourself off and regain focus. It was just an 'experience' and from this, we learn. Don't be hard on yourself and be patient. We all lose at a different pace, and sometimes we even gain when the reason for this is unexplainable. Have a plan, and just jump in. Feel…

My only suggestion is to try not to think of it as a diet. Instead, make the best choices. Weight loss is pretty simple. Calories in, calories out. Focus on moving more, planning ahead, and recording what you consume (this is the real eye opener). By choosing foods lower in calories, you'll feel like you are eating more.…

What a great gift to yourself! Have a terrific birthday!

Feel free to add me also. I'm very motivated to make my goal this time and stay there. I've been on this new lifestyle journey since January 30th and am consistently losing. Two things that I had to incorporate were: 1) breakfast. A must. 2) not to get discouraged when my weight loss did not reflect my efforts. I found…

Snow peas and sea scallops and/or shrimp is a nice treat.... it's easy on the sauce. Add 1/2 cup of steamed rice. It's really not 'cheating' at all. If you are concerned about the sodium content, just drink more water for a few days .. Enjoy!

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THanks and yes. Actually my blood pressure has reduce (in 6 short months) from an average of 157/98 to an amazing 104/70... I am so thrilled. I was testing the waters to see if anyone had come up with a solution to the 'low-loss week' syndrome that I might try. Isn't it amazing how much better a person feels with even a…

Been there :) THe most important thing is to not give up or 'sabotage' your success to date. Mix it up a bit. Use this opportunity to focus on some new recipes, try new foods even. Treat yourself that way. There are some great low calorie treats on the market these days. I'm also on a fluid pill and it takes a while for…

Chocolate zucchini muffins. Go low fat using applesauce instead of oil. Just google it :) yum!

Like the other posts, I enjoy the occasional treat also, but I don't reward myself based on weight loss, but rather plan a 'cheat' as best I can. For example, if I find myself really craving an ice cream bar, I'll work it into my week somehow, log it, and more often than not, even earn the extra calories by doing more…

Hi. I, like you, struggled in the beginning. I'd almost have to choke it down. The key is to not give up as it becomes easier over time. Here are some of the things I tried (that worked) and now I'm pretty much always drinking between 6 and 8 glasses a day--depending on the day, the exercise, and what I've been eating. 1.…

I used to be obsessed with the scales when attempting to lose weight in the past. But this time, I'm doing it all differently because this IS the time. The last time. Instead, I focus on making all the right choices, I focus on making sure I get my exercise in, and I focus on drinking my water. I track this, not my weight,…