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I worked in a newborn nursery for 10 years in the inner city, and the names some people gave kids made you want to cry! The one that still sticks in my mind is "Panther Cougar" for a baby girl born to a coke-addicted mom. To make matters worse, "Panther Cougar" was followed by four different last names!!! I'm thinking it…

Boy, I just knew you were going to say something like that....eating incredibly healthy and working incredibly hard...darn! Seriously, though....you have done a phenomenal job and it's obvious you've been very goal directed and earned every bit of your success. Thanks for sharing these incredible photos with us! I bet you…

You are so, so, so, so, BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! That had to be incredibly hard to lose while at college. You should be incredibly proud of yourself:flowerforyou: As for all those papers/tests/etc, they're still easier than losing weight, and fortunately, the hard work with school is going to pay off you just as well as the eating…

Not just a difference in your face, but in your neck, too! You look great! Kudos to you:happy:

This is very helpful! I have a question based upon your information. If a person is new to weight training or just returning to it, and they are doing regular work in the 6-12 range, would there be an initial weight gain from fluids until the body acclimates to this new activity? Obviously, not 10 pounds, but perhaps a…

It's good that you ranted - sometimes that's enough to make us feel better! It is frustrating when you work a lot. I work from home, which in theory means I have "all kinds of free time" because I don't have to commute - but I find myself working all the time and trying to fit in the grocery store, the bank, dr.…

OH MY GOSH! You were very pretty to start with, but now you look glamorous beautiful exceptional incredible! You are going to be one of those glowing, pregnant girls who look like they haven't gained any weight except where the baby is - you can see it in your frame already. I'm really happy for you!

What awesome pictures - they're very motivating. You really look great, and it's nice to see someone who was able to tone up the "trouble spots" as well as you have. I'm always worried I'll still look ick in some of those place, but you're proof that it can all be repaired! Thank You!!! PS....You're even burning off more…

I like Royal Caribbean, too...I've cruised 2 or 3 times with them now. Celebrity was great also. The last time I went I wasn't working too hard on my food, but was exercising with a trainer. I focused on drinking iced tea rather than soda and limited the number of yummy drinks (try the frozen mojito-it was to die for) to…

Don't forget...you have 45 friends here on MFP rooting for you, and we'll be helping you all the way through!:bigsmile:

I met my husband on Match.com and we just had our 3rd anniversary. I dated online over a 2 year time period. I had 3 relatively serious relationships via Match and met a lot of really great guys. I only met one that was a total turn-off (told me all about his ex-wife's psych problems on the first date--for the WHOLE date).…

You look so good!!! I looked at before, scrolled down, and then had to scroll up to make sure of who I was looking at! You look younger, fitter, and happier - way to go!!!

You are looking so, so fine! Better put on a suit of armor to fight off all the ladies! Seriously though, great work and a wonderful accomplishment!

I really glad you made your post "bloggy" as you put it - the pictures are great, but they're even more inspirational with the story to go along with them. Thanks so much for sharing and please keep up the great work. I hope I can become as good as running as you have - I'm working on it! :flowerforyou:

My first attempt at photo posting...bear with me! Lazer-Greyhound (looking like an alien) Valentine-Sheltie Husky Mix Nike-Greyhound Samantha-Yellow Lab with Valentine So far, I vote for the baby husky as the cutest pet (sigh...even more cute than mine)

Done and another bump!

You SHOULD be excited because you look amazing! What a wonderful transformation you've made! Congrats on your hard work paying off!

You look absolutely amazing, and what a great bikini body! Congrats to you and have a wonderful time!

Try icing it 15-20 minutes with ice on, then off for 15-20 minutes - repeat as time allows. And Motrin is always a great things if it's something that you can take. I'd wait until it's feeling better before you start back up, and if it gets worse, check with the doctor. Sorry you hit a bump in the road so to speak :frown:

I'm feeling VERY happy about today's run. I tried W3 again (attempt #4) and I was able to do every single second of all of the runs! I really had to push to make it through that last one and my heart rate was up to 187, but it's a great feeling of accomplishment. Now I can run this a few more times and make the jump to…

Now just stop that! First, you're not a failure at running because you knee hurts, and I'm SURE you're not a failure at life. I bet all of us have sore spots from doing this, and many have had to take a few days off to let thost things heal up. You're probably right that you need a little more time to build yourself up.…

I want to look just like JuliaPurpleToes when I grow up! My height and goal weight and you look fantastic! I'm 5'9" Temporarily 199lbs Size 18 jeans getting loose

I had one of those rough food weekends (husband's birthday and my aunt/uncle's 50th anniversary party full of yummy old world foods) so I struck out on exercise Fri/Sat. However, when I got home yesterday from the anniversary party I decided to run even though I'd just eaten too much 2 hours earlier. I also did a w2 run…

That is a FANTASTIC first day effort on w4! I'm so proud of you! You always forget to pat yourself on the back for taking on a course full of hills, too. I if I lived where you do, I'd drive 10 miles first to find 3 miles of level ground before I even started stretching! You are a CHAMPION!

So so so so so AMAZING! I'm curious how many hours a week you were exercising to get such great results in such a short time - it's very obvious you put a ton of work into this, and I admire your dedication!

Thanks a lot, DamonMath....now I have to get a new keyboard....apparently drool messes with the electronics! Looking MIGHTY fine! Thanks for putting in all that hard work and sharing with us...what a nice break to come to this thread in between work assignments :tongue: :love:

Samantha says hi from the great beyond - she's up there inspiring me everyday! I just let her eat all my extra calories :happy:

Wow, I never clicked into the "chit-chat" message board before...what a mistake I've made!!!! Please, please, please more shirtless guy pics!!! I may have to cut back on m&m's, but EYE CANDY is very low in calories!!! Now, about that role play thread.........

I'm sorry you didn't hear what you were hoping to...I'm sure that was a let down after all the work you've put into taking care of yourself. BUT>>>>>> I just clicked on your profile picture, and you have SUCH a beautiful family! Each and everyone one of you looks happy, caring, and loving. Don't get hung up on the…

You might be right that heavy workouts could be really taxing your shoulders. Even a good bra could do damage if you get a lot of friction, but I'd think you wouldn't have that much of an issue with it. I don't know if it you've looked at Enell bras, but they did help me be able to do jumping jacks and run. I know this…