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AWESOME WORK!!!!!! Congratulations!

Taken straight from the State Department's website.... Q:Do I need to take a new photo if I recently dyed my hair a new color or grew a beard?a:New photos are only required if your appearance has significantly changed from what is in your photo. Growing a beard or coloring your hair would not constitute a significant…

Good Lord, that's cold! Where do you guys live?!?! Here in Chicago, it is in the 30s-40s F these days. I've bundled up a couple times to head out, but mostly just go indoors and use the treadmill. Not that exciting, but I try to change it up and do some interval training. Good luck to you , and stay warm!

I do have a TV, but I don't have cable, which seems to shock everyone haha. But honestly, there's not that much stuff to watch on TV anyways!

Congrats! You've come so far and look great! Thanks for sharing your story!

Real Simple had an article a couple months ago about awesome snack ideas in their magazine. I did a quick search, and some of these look similar (or they might even be the same): http://www.realsimple.com/health/nutrition-diet/nutritious-snacks-00000000018150/page3.html

Chobani pineapple and mango are my two faves.

You want to do more than what your trainer is having you do, not less. In my mind, this can't hurt! If you've got any doubts run it by the trainer the next time you see him- that's what he's there for. Best of luck to you!

This is a great accomplishment, and you should be very proud! Best of luck to you in the US Marines!

I was walking on a trail one afternoon during lunch, and when I turned around to go back to the office, the trail was blocked by wild turkeys. They are mean things, and I have a fear of birds to begin with! Ended up having to wait a few minutes until they cleared out, and then it was all good!

Hahahaha, love it!!!

Had the grilled chicken avocado and mango salad the other day, and it was pretty delish! http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/05/california-grilled-chicken-avocado-and.html

Hamburgers

This is great, thanks for sharing!

I don't eat beef, except maybe twice a year, and it doesn't bother me at all! I don't know if there is any truth behind this, but someone once told me that women can have difficulties digesting beef sometimes- maybe this is why you don't feel well after you eat it? Good luck to you, whatever you decide to do!

Hahahaha, me too!

We had a cooking demo at work a few months ago, and the concept of the demo was sneaking veggies into your foods. I've never looked at Jessica Seinfeld's cookbook "Deceptively Delicious", but the chef at the class kept referencing it. I'm sure there are similar cookbooks out there as well. Best of luck to you in your…

YAY! Congrats to you - that's a great accomplishment! You've inspired me to go out for a run this morning :).

^^^ This! Good luck!

I've been making salads with the Kraft Poppyseed dressing lately. It tastes great with salads that have fruit in them!

I used to live in WIsconsin :). Feel free to add!

I have heard that fish oil can help control some cravings, but I don't know if there is really any merit. Might be worth looking into though!

whole wheat pita with red pepper hummus, turkey, shredded carrots, lettuce, and cherry tomatoes. Yum!

I LOVE pizza. My favorite is the Lou Malnati's. Can't eat it too often though :)

And go to the beach!

drink some water...

BRAT diet!

Definitely be trying these! Thanks :)

I've got a friend at work who hates drinking water. There are these shot glass-sized cups near all the water coolers at our office, so she keeps one at her desk and goes to take "water shots" throughout the day. It seems to work for her!

Pineapple Chobani is the best! So is the mango Chobani!