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Amen, Sister! 21 BMI is awesome.

So,.....what IS your secret?:tongue:

mouth filters. I like that!

that is because Everyone wants a quick fix. I had that happen to me and when I told him eating healthy and exercising, he said, " I was afraid of that!" It isn't about you, it is about them. Congrats! You have amazed people, beyond belief!

You are 100% of the Ann you use to be. Losing weight and getting healthy, does not mean losing yourself. I have been guilty of using some of those comments. A friend of mine said this, 'you are not identified by how much weight you lose, or don't lose. Stop answering the numbers game." Anybody had success with that? People…

Usually that mean," I wish I could lose weight" " I want to lose weight, too" I got that after I lost 10 lbs. That is better than the ones that sabotage you, ( I have been both of those people, and did not mean to harm or sabotage. it is just a mindset that you have to break off.) We all have them, things our parents say,…

Surround yourself with people who are encouragers. The hospitals have free support groups that are a good start. My daughter just had gastric by pass, and it is not a quick fix. She still could reverse everything she has done, without motivation. Search your local area for support groups. Sometimes churches will have small…

I find that when I eat stuff with vinegar, I don't tend to crave the junky stuff. 4 bean salad,tuna with dills,etc. I also just discoved kale chips. I tried and tried to love kale, but had nothing that would work. It is a little tricky to make, only because their is a fine line between not cooked enough, and burnt. But the…

Try smoothies. Kids will drink what they will not eat. Freeze it and it will be ready by lunch time.