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Sounds like a double whamy win to me!! Win the money and a new body!!!! And worst case for you - you don't make it but you lose an extra pound or two that you wouldn't have lost w/ out the bet. GO FOR IT!!! Just do it smart. Don't skip meals. Just skip the second helpings, the desert, etc. Take an extra walk or do an extra…

Ever consider eating "good" high calories foods such as almonds, cottage cheese, etc? Donuts and cookies are a nice treat but not good for ya.

Give yourself some credit!! Sounds like you did awesome. One thing you will find (or at least I did) the first few days are the hardest. After that, you will being to see how much better you feel eating the smaller portions, but eating more times throughout the day. Good luck. And I agree with the other blogger - time for…

I have the solution!!! I always used to get shin splits - but no more!! :) I am so excited to share this secret. Before going for that run, tap your toes 20-25 times - this warms up the shin and prevents that pain we all dread the next day!! Let me know if this works for you. I could never run before. Good Luck. Sarah

Add some upper body weights and lower body leg lifts. Those muscles you build will help burn calories even when you are resting. Also - tip for the bike riders...I have noticed my back would hurt on the bike also...specially if I would ride 30 - 45 minutes. I started concentrating on flexing/sucking in my stomach muscles…

I use those 100 calories snacks for those times when I am craving chocolate and just need a treat. For a filler snack, try the cheese bites and triscuits (7 in a serving), drink w/ a glass of water and it tides me over. Good luck.

Snacks - I love snacks. How about a hard boiled egg and peanuts/almonds? Or my favorite is celery sticks with peanut butter. Have you tried the cheese bites with crackers - yum. I always try and pack snacks the night before so as I am running out the door in the morning, I just grab a few zip lock baggies and I am good to…