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I'm an ICU nurse, night shift. There are ALWAYS cookies/candies lying around and it is so hard to resist! Although I do occasionally give in and eat some...I can usually hold out! Just bring LOTS of healthy snacks to work, and keep something quick/easy (like a protein bar) in your locker for those nights when you don't…

I find that fun/funky/flattering workout gear makes me feel better/work harder! I know that sounds weird...but it works for me! I would love those pants with a fun colored top! I'd kill the gym in that! Enjoy your workout and wear what makes you happy!!:tongue:

I feel that way sometimes too. The worst part is pictures and mirrors you're not expecting...like the ones at the mall mixed in with the clothes. I used to be thin, so i guess sometimes I forget I've gotten so big...I'll walk by a mirror and be like "who is that fat chick...she looks familiar?" and then i stop and look and…

You look AMAZING!! Great job!!!

I also work 7p-7a. Since I switch back and forth (i try and keep normal-ish hours on my days off) I just trach my calories from when I wake up to when I go to bed...whatever times that might be. It seems to be working for me pretty well. The first day I work it's a but hard to keep in my calories because I'm usually awake…

The store brand frozen veggies are really cheap - and they frequently come in fun mixed bags (asian stir fry, etc). Just sautee and add a little sauce/herbs (depending on veggies) and you have avery quick, easy, and cheap meal! Dried beans are also very cheap - its easy to make lots of fun and flavorful soups/chili with…

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I'm eating about 1200-1400calories a day. I eat back about 1/2 my exercise calories. I'm drinking a TON of water. I eat mostly lower sodium home prepared foods...although I'll occasionally grab something at Panera or eat out my sodium intake shouldn't be high enough to retain that much. On a happier note I do feel as…

While recoviering from surgery I would recommend changing your goals to maintenence or to lose only 1/2lb/week. That way you will have the fuel your body needs to heal, but you wont gain back any of the weight you worked so hard to lose. Also, don't weigh yourself for a few days after surgery - people tend to retain fluid…

Be proud of yourself for not giving in to temptation! That is amazing! My husband also eats all kinds of stuff in front of my that I cant have (and that i want!), but fortunately he doesn't offer...and I'm not sure I could say no if he did!! Keep up the good work!!

I'm not a real big fan of meat and sometimes certaing meats make me queasy aswell. I recommend starting with very small servings of lower fat meats. Hot dogs and sausages always upset my stamach - and the texture is a bit odd if you're not used to it. Try small servings of chicken, steak, or fish. Just a few bites at a…

I'm 26 too! Started at 198, down to 183 so far! My goal is 155-160 range (I'm 5'9"). I've lost (and gained) the same 15-20lbs about 100 times now, so I'm hoping that this time my healthy lifestyle will stick! Good luck with your weight loss!!:drinker:

The first bit always falls off faster. I lost 15lbs in just over 3 weeks...but it's already starting to slow down drastically. Just try not to get discouraged when the weight loss slows down! The closer you get to your goal the slower you will lose! Good luck!!

A huge super cheesy pepperoni pizza! And cookie dough!