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Thanks, guys! That's kinda what I figured but man there is literally nothing I can do about it.

I also have an under active thyroid as well as high blood pressure. My thyroid has stayed in check for years now on medication, but even after losing a LOT of weight I still need the meds for high blood pressure. I had lost 190 lbs and STILL needed the blood pressure meds. Obviously I gained some weight back, but I'm back…

I see a HUGE difference! That is great, especially for just one month!!!! CONGRATS!!!

Just a tip if you use salt to salt anything. Morton has a lite salt. It's literally called Morton's Lite Salt. It is NOT the same as a salt substitute. It is still salt, but it has half the amount of sodium as regular salt because they added in potassium. It tastes great and it will not only be less in sodium but will give…

Sodium is my worst enemy. I can eat TERRIBLE all day and somehow be under on sodium and lose weight. I can eat PERFECT another day and go a hair over in sodium and gain 3 lbs. All this while drinking plenty of water and exercising at least 3 days a week. I retain fluid like a camel, so I have to watch my sodium pretty…

Chicken fajitas :D YUMMY!

Olive oil, salt, pepper and put them in the oven on 400 for about 15 to 20 minutes. You need to shake the pan every few minutes. They will start to look a little burnt but that's how you want them. Gives them a WAY better taste and the little "chips" that fall off are delicious!

Back in 2012 I got down to 230 lbs from 420 lbs. I got stuck in the dreaded plateau for 6 MONTHS. I was running 4 to 5 miles 5 days a week plus eating very clean, low carb, high protein. The scale would NOT move. I, like you, gave up. I just quit. From September 2012 to February 2014 I gained back 107 lbs of the 190 lbs I…

I just wear a regular bra and add an adjuster to the back (I think you can get them at walmart) that hooks both straps together and makes the bra a racerback then I wear a looser, plain sports bra on top. Works great and much cheaper than all these suped up sports bras for large chested girls. I wear a 42 H so you know it…

This sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing!!!

This!

I have a BodyMedia armband and I have burned as much as 1200 calories walking around in the mall and as little as 150 calories. I would say count it as walking slow like another poster said and only put half the time, unless you walk around a good bit on a daily basis. If so I wouldn't count it.

Yes, I know red potatoes are FULL of potassium. I think I may try that some days to mix it up some. Thanks!

Wow! That's awesome!

My mom always falls into these things and tags me along. This stuff made me HUNGRY and EXHAUSTED! Did the exact opposite of what it said! I haven't been right ever since! I am assuming it threw something off in my body! I do NOT recommend it at all!

I usually bring leftovers from dinner the night before. If I don't have those, I am lucky enough to be able to cook at work so I am not much help.

I lost 28 inches off my body doing 4 weeks of her Ultimate 5 Day Walk Plan DVD. I only lost 2.2 lbs during those 4 weeks, but 28 inches is no joke!

I do the SAME thing! My natural waist has shrunk 5.5 inches in 2 weeks and my lower waist has only gone down 1 inch! That's the largest part of my body, so it is a little frustrating!

Absolutely amazing transformation! With God ALL things are possible! He is my strength in this too! What an awesome God we serve!!! LOVE the Cancer, Meet Jesus shirt, btw!!!!

I can see a huge difference! Congrats and keep up the great work!

Thanks, everyone! I have gained some weight back, but I am back on track to get it back off! I hope to have another update soon! :D

Yes I get stared at constantly from people I haven't seen in a long time. Honestly, it makes me uncomfortable, LOL! Then again, I HATE being the center of attention and with as much weight as I have lost, I am having to get used to it, LOL!

I run Mon, Wed, and Fri and usually try to start my runs no later than 6:30am. If I start any later than that, I will be about to pass out from heat exhaustion towards the end of my run. I live in Northeast Louisiana btw, so it is not only hot but it's also REALLY humid, which makes it even worse!

I had pneumonia and couldn't smoke for 2 weeks. Never looked back! I am completely free of all cravings, but I do believe I owe that one to God! :D

Run and never look back!

Body Fat %: 34.8% (-.5%) Measurements: Neck: 12" (-0) Chest: 44" (-0) L Arm: 11" (-0) R Arm: 12.75" (-0) L Forearm: 9.75" (-.25) R Forearm: 10" (-.5) Waist: 31" (-.5) Hips: 43" (-0) L Thigh: 20.5" (-0) R Thigh: 21" (-0) L Calf: 16.5" (-0) R Calf: 16.5" (-.25) Total loss of inches from 5/18 to 5/25: 1.5"!!! Total loss of…

I lost 3.5 inches overall and my body fat percentage dropped by 0.9%!!!! I am like in total shock right now!!!

Awesome! I've got it! Thanks!

I'll do it! What site do you use to calculate body fat %?

I hit a plateau at 50 lbs lost, 100 lbs lost, 150 lbs lost, and now again at 190 lbs lost. I didn't lose but 1/2 a pound in the entire month of April and I exercised my butt off. I think it just depends on your body. I am rooting for you that you will never hit one!