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Calories in = calories out.... However, avoiding processed foods (white bread, white pasta, white rice, packaged meals, sugary stuff, etc) is probably just general good advice anyway. I'm 31, and I used to be a "carbaterian" :). I've cut out a lot of the muffins, bagels, pastas, etc, from my diet, and I feel less bloated.…

Have you spoken to your doctor about this? If you are doing everything correctly, perhaps there is a medical reason.

First of all, congratulations to both of you for losing so much weight in the first place! I think sometimes we spend WAY to much time beating ourselves up and not acknowledging what we have done right. But maybe if we concentrate on our success, it will help to keep us motivated instead of depressing us. When is the last…

Absolutely beautiful! Way to go!

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What a wonderful gift you are giving to your son!

I've lost an automobile tire. Hopefully, I'll have lost an average two year old soon. :)

Wow, you are gorgeous! And you do look like a totally different person. Way to go. Slow and steady is awesome, because then you have time to really make changes and get rid of bad habits. It's a lifestyle, not a diet! Yay!

Your story brought tears to my eyes! So very inspiring! Congratulations on your persistence and courage, and keep up the good work!

Hi! Welcome to an incredible journey! Remember to take it a day at a time. It isn't always easy, especially now with the holidays coming. However, it is possible! I'm now at goal weight, and I've kept it off for 7 months :). So far so good! Here are some things that I learned along the way that have been very helpful: 1.…

Wonder Woman! Cool outfit and flies an invisible plane. Awesome.

Awesome!!! I just started the push phase this week! I've started seeing some results in my arms, but not so much lower body. Any suggestions?

Wow! Thank you for sharing! So awesome!!!! You look great!

I really want to get my body fat down from 22% to 17%, but I struggle with the clean eating too. Do you have any resources that you are using as a guide? Count me in too!

I just went wedding dress shopping, and it was fun! And yes, the sizes are crazy. I had to try on one or two sizes above my normal size, so don't freak out :). Suggestions? Drink about 2 L of water daily. I promise it will keep the bloat down :).

This is a very interesting thread. As some people have said, it is really interesting to hear how differently all our bodies are and how we carry our weight. I'm 5'7.25" (since we are counting fractions :) ), small boned, and very pear shaped. At 144 lbs when I decided to lose weight, I was noticeable heavy for my frame,…

Awesome! Do you have any advice for those of us who want to get leaner? I'm at a good weight now (I'm 5'7 and 126 lbs), and I don't want to look super skinny. I would love to decrease my body fat percentage though, increase muscle mass, and get rid of my thigh lumpy bumpies. What worked for you?

Make little goals for yourself everyday instead of just looking at the big one (exp. today I will drink 2L of water, today I will eat fruits and veggies for snacks, etc). Otherwise, it can seem overwhelming. Also, one thing that was VERY psychologically helpful to me was to write a contract with myself listing all of my…

I just think of the extra calories that will get to eat. That's motivation!

It happens. I also weigh myself daily periodically for the heck of it. There is a lot that influences our water weight, including how hydrated you are, the weather (more water retention with heat), your diet, how often you go to the bathroom, and your hormonal cycle. I've seen where I've been 128 lb one day and 125 lb the…

I used to live in Alabama. Welcome to MFP :).

Wow! You are gorgeous!

About 10 lbs for people to start saying that my face looked thinner, but about 15 lbs for me to really start seeing a difference in my body.

Wow! You look amazing!

Thanks everyone!

Don't do it! Step away from the freezer! LOL!

LOL! I was bored waiting at the doctor's office and thinking about eating baked goods :).

It seems that you may be quite thin from your profile picture. I would check your body fat percentage. Having too little fat can cause irregular periods or a ceasing of periods all together.

Got a boyfriend who loves to bake :). But not married and no kids. I've recently lost 17 pounds and I'm 3 pounds away from my goal. Welcome! Feel free to add me as a friend. :)

Your advice was so helpful! Thanks!