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Lots of clarity! I'm very impressed with your weight loss. It all gives me hope. It can be done. I don't have to be desperate, or in denial, or watch my health go down every year because of excess baggage. I don't have to 'do or die' crazy diets or food plans. I don't have to again hoist what a bud refers to as 'the slow…

Anything besides veggies, but esp. nuts, cheese, yogurt (yes, I'll gobble all the Greek yogurts down if they're in the house), anything snacky or crispy. Ice cream. Ever see the video where little kids were sat in a room with a cookie in front of them, and told if they don't eat it by the time the adult got back (5…

Some day I'll learn how to post a quote and then respond to it (sigh). I don't give up easily!

Achyra, you look like a 6.

I try not to be rigid, since that will not work for me long term--been there, done that and always with the strict rigidity--none of this, none of that, and I always gain it back and then some. I drink my coffee lately with unsweetened vanilla almond milk. A cup is 30 calories, and MOST IMPORTANT!!--I like it and it tastes…

Thanks Larro!

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My favorite definition of forgiveness comes from Annie Dillard, the writer. She writes, “Forgiveness is letting go of all hope of a different past.” Complete acceptance. So my history is the past. Thanks for letting it out. Shared pain is lessened pain. I would bet a lot of us here can relate to what you said. You are…

No wonder I like you A! (and i thought it was just your honest and unique brand of humor!) Thanks for sharing your story.

It's amazing how many calories one can burn cleaning a house! So I quit paying my daughter to come over and do it (she's a student, and always can use money) and now I do it : ^ D

No, but it looks delicious!

I've noticed that if something is not enjoyable, or if I can't find an aspect that becomes enjoyable, then I won't stick with it. I've never won by setting a deadline. At least not for weight loss. I don't cook, but I am doing simple cooking lately, and then taking a picture of it. it makes it fun. My goal is to lose two…

Good morning everyone, and happy beginning of the week (although Sunday never feels that way). I hit the produce stand this morning, and and then made folded eggs with asparagus, sliced tomato, green onion, hot sauce. I took a pic, but still experimenting with posting. I'll try, but if I doesn't work I'll figure it out by…

I'm so glad to see folks on here who have the opposite problem of mine--I eat too much, yet I have friends who are scary skinny and won't admit they have a problem. I can't really help with that, but I hope those of you who have problems consuming enough calories band together and help each other. I don't want to visit my…

I'm new to adding photos, but if this doesn't work, I'll keep trying till I learn!

Maybe build your meals around protein. What will be the protein, and what will you add to it.

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I thought it was like a fist bump, high 5 kind of thing!! : ^ D

RE: sucking in belly toward spine...this is what my slow stretch yoga teacher always says to us!

Once upon a time I had a trainer who had me do sit-ups holding a 20 pound weight on my belly. The only time in my life I started to get definition in my middle. Hmm maybe I could try that again. I hate gyms, and don't want to buy equipment. Someone told me to look up a book called (I think) Be Your Own Gym.

Anybody can add me! I believe in being positive. My goal is to lose 50 lbs. Humor is always good on this journey, which can be very emotional for many of us! The food issue is one of the cards I was dealt. It seems all my life I've wanted to lose 20-50 pounds.

I know I'm just going to head for my goal, one day at a time, little by little, and worry about belly fat when I get there!

L- School starts August 19, with a few training days, meetings and just plain getting back into it. This is the most restful summer I've had in my life, because I'm not filling it up with a lot of socializing, trips and drama from friends. I like quiet things anyway, strange that I ended up teaching. I stress during the…

That is so cool! Thanks for posting this!! You did what many think is not possible. How do you post photos on MFP? I'm trying to learn, and it is not working.

I like that this is such a simple recipe. I want to add desserts to my food plan! Take pictures if you can.

HGTV--never stresses me out!

LOL to that! (people grouching because they're hungry!) I'm not going to kill myself trying to do anything fast--never worked for me before. Find the positives, unhook from the negatives. My favorite poster has lost a lot of weight, and posts delicious pictures of his full plates--veggies, grilled meat, yes, even bread and…

Swimming in the rain sounds great! I took a 40 minute walk this morning, and watched the summer school kids stream toward school. A few thoughts about how to help my students this coming academic year, but mostly enjoying the summer leisure. i visited the local produce stand yesterday and made my best pot of veggie soup…