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Pre-planning your meals and pre-logging can assist you in sticking to your daily goals :)

Amazing work! Now I feel like a complete slacker. My anniversary is in August and I have only lost 30lbs so far. I have no excuses anymore- apparently it can be done :)

More variation would probably help. The same meal 2x a day plus protein shakes really is not going to keep you satisfied. Stay away from reduced fat products. I personally would swap milk for almond milk in shakes etc, you won't notice a difference and there is a significant difference in calories. You could also try green…

Congratulations- both for the amazing physical transformation and taking control of your life. Very inspirational, good luck on your journey!!

Obviously what happens will depend on what you eat still :) If those extra calories are put towards hamburgers than you might have a problem. I upped as well. I do not always eat the whole 1500, but I like having some wiggle room for days where I am very hungry. Best of luck!

Don't give up, large changes can be achieved through small steps. Just start making concrete changes in your life that you can live with, and this will snowball on its own. I have gone from 238 to 205 in 6 months with very minor changes to my lifestyle and minimal increase in exercise. More than happy to help support you…

Thank you so much for your post, I also started my journey at 236 lbs. It is fantastic to see the potential results I could achieve with dedication. Congrats on all of your successes, and best of luck on your future endeavors.

Betty Rocker will change your life :) She has a moves gallery and offers these amazing free challenges every few months. http://thebettyrocker.com/bodyweight-moves-gallery-from-the-anywhere-workouts-challenge/

Congrats on the little ones, they are adorable! And I'm sure they will do their part to work those pounds off you :) Feel free to add me.

I have lost 25 lbs with mainly eating. I started strong with exercise 2-3 x week but I'm a full time student with two kids so it was hard to maintain. I stick with a 1300 calories goal and still lose 1-2 lbs a week. You can do it with just eating right, but I agree that somewhere down the line you will want to build up…

They say weight loss is 80% diet and 20% exercise and I'd have to agree. Of course you can lose weight through diet alone, many have done it, but I don't recommend. Even if your exercise is minimal (walking, bike riding, basic toning), it will have a huge impact on your health and aid your body in recovering from the…

I have to agree with everyone, you seem to be eating too few calories- and the calories you are eating a quite carb heavy. I find I need a big protein rich breakfast (eggs with back bacon, avocado, and chia flax bread), and with a green smoothie as a morning snack I can usually put off lunch until close to 1-2 pm. I have a…

I have to agree with the feeling deprived- sometimes that 100 calories makes a huge difference especially when it means getting a second green shake in my day. I approve of your logic :) Thank you to everyone, that does help. I just wasn't sure if the spurts of energy I expend would balance out all of the sitting I am…

I removed my sugar goals so they don't make me feel like ****. I have very little refined sugar, VERY little; but I love to enjoy fruit and my green smoothies. I usually go over the second I have a green shake, but the nutrition of 2 cups of kale is my concern, not the sugar from the banana. I recently decided to track…

Thanks everyone. I knew I could set my goals I just wasn't sure what would be reasonable- still a newbie. Your suggestions are helpful. Glad I'm not the only one who found the carb expectation a little high.

Tried these off ambitious kitchen, very good. If you are looking for gluten free, dairy free and healthy treats, you should check out http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/recipes/

That sounds fantastic, thank you. I think this may be my first attempt.

Thank you for the suggestions, I'm lost in the fish aisle.

I LOVE fruit, I mean LOVE it. My favorite part of summer. I had the same problem with my sugar goals, but I don't mind if I go over as long as it is healthy sugars. And if a sweet fruit keeps you from eating processed sugar, then go for it! Healthy baby steps. Someone on here said, be only as healthy as you can. This is a…

I have similar goals. I was able to lose the weight after the first pregnancy but gained 50lbs with my second! Working to lose that and more, and finally be at my goal of ~135 in roughly a year.

Congrats! You look happy and healthy :)

I will usually do my avocado egg sandwich: a sunny side egg with a slice of back bacon on toast with avocado mushed with red pepper flakes. Keeps me full for quite a bit. Or I do quinoa as an oatmeal. When I make it I put some cinnamon and vanilla extract into the water so the quinoa absorbs the flavor. Then I serve with…

Congrats! You are looking amazing. You have a gorgeous figure- it will only get better as you go!

I am by no means an expert, but I try to not restrict myself too much. It is hard to comment in depth as your diary is not public, but as long as the foods you are eating are healthy and whole foods you should be okay. The macros of how much sugar, protein etc are important to pay attention to as you do not want your extra…