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There's really no simple answer to your question, as everyone has a different method. For me, I go to the gym and turn my music up really loud or I sew... depending on my mood. The main thing is replacing the habit with another more positive one. It is not easy and I gurantee you that everyone who has faced this…

Okay I am SO in! Hope it's not too late. SW (9/25) - 225 CW (10/5) - 218 GW(12/25) - 199 I hope to lose 26 lbs and make it under 200! Woohoo! Good luck everyone!!

When I found myself getting defensive or uncomfortable with people looking and/or criticizing what I had eaten for the day I made my diary private. I am working on an unhealthy relationship with food (as a lot of us are) and I find it discourages rather than encourages me to have others comment on whether I ate too much or…

I don't diet either. Diets have never ever worked for me and I think simple healthy eating and eating less processed food is actually clicking in my mind. You can eat and be full and still lose weight. Like everyone says- portion control. I also would say find a workout you enjoy! Zumba is where I finally realized that I…

Thank you all for the advice! I have started Couch to 5K, but definitely need some better shoes. My shins hurt for days after the first time. Here's to progress!

My almost 4 year old is a HUGE snacker. She is a twig, BUT I know that can change as they grow. Rather than wondering if she is actually hungry and not giving her a snack I try to keep only healthy options around. My husband is supportive fortunately and so we snack on a lot of fruits and veggies. She has grown to love…

This looks like a good challenge! Hope I am not too late to join :) Weekly Goal: 3500 Mon: 796 - Advanced Zumba 60 Minute Class Tues: 796 - Advanced Zumba 60 Minute Class Wed: calories burned (how they were burned) Thur: calories burned (how they were burned) Fri: calories burned (how they were burned) Sat: calories burned…

I had majorly gym anxiety until I found one where I am truly comfortable. A friend invited me to come try a Zumba class and I was SO nervous! When I got there I saw how diverse the group of people was and felt a bit more comfortable. I still have a bit of anxiety about working out solo, but try joining a class. There's…

You are GORGEOUS! Congrats on all the weightloss. How long have you been working towards your goal? Best motivation ever!

Thanks for the ideas! Will definitely try packing a 'bad' snack on Fridays. Coffee also helps me in the afternoon when I am most tempted, I think it happens when I am sleepy :) Have you guys tried the Kashi Soft Square things? SOOO yummy and great for a 'treat'

Where Have You Been - Rihanna It is my favorite song for working out. The beat is PERFECT!

I have heard with working out and eating right you often drop sizes before the weight begins to come off. The important thing is the inches you have lost. Congrats there! I have several friends I work out with who know from experience about the inches and then the weight. It sounds like you are doing great!

I go to a psychologist, but not for food issues exclusively. We don't focus so much on the food issues alone, but the underlying causes and how to improve my mental wellbeing. I have found the sessions to be incredibly helpful and I has a HUGE skeptic going in there. Knowing why you do things helps you stop doing them :)

You are gorgeous! Congrats!! :)

You look AWESOME! Not that size matters much, but you definitely look smaller than size 12!!

I agree with all of the previous posters- a TOTAL inspiration. You look stunning!!

OMG you look AMAZING! Congrats!!

I work full time and have 2 little girls- 3 and 8 months. Fortunately enough I have found a gym that offers Zumba at 7pm and take my 3 year old with me. My husband stays home with the baby and puts her to bed. I go 3 nights a week and to the Saturday class. It seems stressful at first, but if you find a work out you love,…

Agreed! Add some peanut butter and YUMMM!

I get snacky at night, especially after working out and usually have a banana and a tablespoon of peanut butter. It provides the sweet and salty fat that I am craving in a remotely healthy way. It's plenty satisfying and delicious. Easily my favorite snack!

I never really had an issue with waking up hungry, only when one of my kiddos wakes up. My baby has a cold currently and has been waking up a a ton. Usually it is the least healthy food in the house and like you all, I do great all day and then ruin it when I am half asleep. Nice to know I am not alone!