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My goal is 130 (currently 153), because when I've weighed that in the past, I felt good about my body, how my clothes fit, etc. However, I am getting into weightlifting as well, so I'll keep in mind that muscle weighs more than fat.

That is an accomplishment even without the challenge of MS! Thanks for sharing--what an inspiration!

Congratulations! You look gorgeous!

Turkey and white bean soup. I brown the ground turkey first and toss it in the crockpot with chicken broth, green salsa, and a couple cans of white beans (rinse and drain beans first). Super simple! I serve with gluten free masa harina corn muffins.

I struggled with postpartum depression after the birth of my last child. It was so hard to care about my body or anything, really. I finally found a doctor who helped me with my wonky hormones and depression and now I'm feeling really good. I still fight my inherent laziness and bad habits, but I feel hopeful, like I am…

Thanks for posting this. Afternoon eating is my problem. Tomorrow, I'm going to remember your commitment and not give in!

Wonderful transformation! Thanks for sharing your story. Your dedication is inspiring!

I guess I should have emphasized the "easy" part of this recipe, lol. We enjoy grilled chicken gyros, too, but we're not big fans of lamb.

You are my inspiration!! I feel like i need to print out your before and afters and put them on my fridge, lol! I am just a hair taller than you at 5'4 3/4" but otherwise, I had the same starting weight, the same goal weight, I'll be 40 next year and I've got 5 kids! Thanks for reassuring me that it can be done!!!

I eat pretty much the same thing every morning, but I'm not sick of it yet, so it's okay, lol :) I have 3 egg whites and 1 whole egg scrambled in 1 tsp of coconut oil and a piece of fruit.

I eat 20-30 grams of protein per meal, some fat and some carbs. Per meal (I eat 3 meals a day, usually without any snacks), I eat however many vegetables I want, but I choose between a fruit or a grain. I eat a base of 1200 calories plus all of my exercise calories, so about 1500 a day. Edited to add, I will have an extra…

I add a sliced banana and a sprinkle of stevia. Also, as a replacement for sour cream.

My husband and I have been swinging kettlebells for a couple of months and I've gotten stronger, but after reading part one of this thread, we decided to start lifting heavy. I just did my first workout yesterday, following 5x5 stronglifts and I'm feeling it today! But it's a good sore :) I can't wait to see where I am in…

I have done the same thing in the past (keeping all those clothes, just in case)! Congratulations on getting rid of them! That's got to be a great feeling!

I work out in the morning. I don't eat beforehand, just a meal afterward. I make sure to eat IMMEDIATELY after working out (I workout at home, so that makes it easier). I've read that the window for cardio is within 30 minutes and 1 hour for lifting. Either way, if I wait too long, I blow my diet the rest of the day…

I love that you identified your motivation and seized on it! Way to go! You look fantastic!!

I count calories but I aim to eat 40-30-30. I've found that if I'm eating protein and produce at every meal and a little grain (bread, rice, tortilla, etc.) with one (and sometimes two) meal(s) a day, I usually end up close to my macros and I've only eaten about 100ish carbs. The reason I like this macro division is…

I bought the Land's End "sweetheart" one-piece and it covers back fat, side boob, the squishy fat by your armpits and it's really cute. I always wear board shorts, because I'm not comfortable with my rear end yet. It comes in black, red and paisley (black and white).…

Even before you told us that he rated you a 7 1/2, his choosing your clothing and telling you to step it up is just so OUT THERE (for me). It doesn't even compute in my world that my spouse would feel that way, talk that way, or expect things that way. It's your life and your marriage and only you can decide what you want,…

You know, sometimes really unfortunate, tragic, unintended things happen to prized possessions during remodels.:tongue:

Your screen name suits you perfectly! Congratulations on an amazing NSV!

I needed this tonight! Thanks for the inspiration. Congrats on your amazing accomplishment!

Bump because there are about 9 zucchini in my fridge right now!

Thanks for sharing, everyone. I'm similar to da_bears1008, because I tend to get sick when I go for stretches with too little sleep. Since I've been focusing on getting good sleep this summer, I feel so much more energetic, healthier and frankly, nicer, lol.

Pork tenderloin is lean and versatile. You can do an herb rub, bbq rub, citrus or sweet and roast it. I make chili (white bean and turkey or black bean and beef), tostadas (with baked corn tortillas), homemade meatballs over polenta (fewer cals than pasta), quiche (sometimes crustless). Chicken is pretty versatile--honey…

I'm almost 40, and started at 163 lbs 3 weeks ago. I'm also eating 1200 right now (I'll be increasing that as soon as I start heavy lifting in a few weeks), but I'm not hungry. I'm pretty sure it's because I keep my macros at 40% carbs (not grain-heavy), 30% protein and 30% fat. I also HAVE to have protein at every meal,…

Spa day complete with a long massage and a pedicure :)

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Family of 7 here :) Some of my cheaper meals are refried bean tostadas (bake the tortillas, instead of fry), crustless spinach quiche (can use egg whites and greek yogurt and reduce cheese), chili and corn bread, Korean ground beef (google it--easy, cheap recipe), and spaghetti sauce over polenta (fewer calories than…

I think oven roasting improves a lot of the firmer vegetables, like broccoli and sweet potatoes (cut in chunks or wedges). Toss them in a bowl with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Then spread on a cookie sheet and bake for 25-45 minutes (depending in veggie). Flip them over half way through. For squash or spinach, I…