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I did a raw cleanse years ago. The one I did was...FRUITS and VEGGIES ONLY for the first two days, fruit/veggie juice the 3rd, water the 4th. Once I got to the third I could not even make it to the 4th. I was TIRED! Make sure you do not have to work or need brain power during that time. I did learn a lot during that…

The pics are amazing! You should feel great considering ALL the hard work. Congrats!

I am right there with you. I have not lost in one year. I have up-ed my calories from 1200 to my bmr which is about 1547. That was suggested by a lot of people out there. I do not see it working yet. I believe what I JUST read from bob Harper though...(summarize) when you do not see the movement on the scale HAVE FAITH IN…

Hello there. I am right with you. Three kids keep me busy all day long. It has been a struggle finding that time for me. If I do not arise early to exercise it never seems to find its way into the day. But mornings are hard when you have been up with a little one. Regardless that makes the weight loss extra challenging. I…

150. I ALWAYS thought I was "bigboned" and that being on the high end of my healthy range was ok. Then I did a "big-boned" test thing and found that I am not bigboned and therefore...don't need to be in the high end of my range (per BMI and WW calculators). I chose a number in the middle of my range so I would not be…

You are a beautiful person! Thanks for posting the pics. Pictures inspire me far more than any words can. It is nice to SEE the hard work people put into themselves. You should feel oh so proud of your accomplishment. Enjoy getting your pictures taken!

Impressive! Shows all the hard work you put into it. Thanks for the motivation!

Great job! What hard work pays us. Thanks for the inspiration!

I too have found that I may have been a 10 years ago at 145-150 range. But I am a 10 today at 166. I KNOW they have increased the sizes of clothing to "accomodate" us larger Americans. I think they think it will make us feel good and say, well in Talbots I am a 10, so I will buy from there. It is a bit of self…

Amazing story! And you did it ALL on your own, that is most inspiring! Congratulations--all that hard work must make you feel such a grand sense of accomplishment--not just the numbers on the scale but knowing all you had to do to get there. Thank you for sharing your story. You look amazing (and pre-skin surgery too!).

GREAT work! Thanks for the pics. Pics are alwas soooo motivating. Shows what hard work really can do! Congrats!

What an accomplishment. We all know how HARD it is to lose weight and what great amount of work is required to do so. To do this at the tune of 99lbs, that is AMAZING! Congrats on your stick-to-it-iveness!

I will look into the DEXA. I DO wonder if I am where my body needs to be. People around me who see the weight loss are in disbelief that I could lose (or even want to) another 20lbs. I was in the 140's 13 years ago and it was a good weight for me. I was on the "lean" side of the scale for a fat comp test. I was muscular…

Thanks for your suggestion. Yes, I am VERY bad at drinking a lot of water. I know that is one draw back...I probably get my 64 oz a day but I know I should be getting way more for the exercise I do and weight loss I desire. As far as HRM any suggestions. I was looking into one...but the guy at the gym said they are hughly…

I burn about 880-900 in 65 minutes on the elliptical at least 5 days a week. I run about 3-6 miles 1-2 times a week. Plus I spend 45 minutes doing weight machines at the gym 2x week. In the last few months I have increased my running and added more intensity in the gym. I also eat 1200 (usually another 100-150 more) each…

I have done the same in the past. In fact I am leaving a "self induced" plateau. I, too, get frustrated with my food addiction. I can be soooo good for so long (6 months losing 30lbs) but then blow it all come summer season and ice cream...becauase I am comfortably in the comfort zone of weight...160s for me. I need to be…

Welcome. It really works just logging what you eat. It is amazing how just being accountable to what you put in your body makes you think twice about eating it. I was a mindless eater (and still am) if/when I do/did not track the food. It may seem tedious and time consuming but IF you want to lose the weight it really…

And my elliptical says I burn on average 100+ more each 65 minute session. I would go by the machine considering you can change level/intensity that MFP can not factor in not knowing the level people do. GO BY THE MACHINE FOR ACCURATE CALORIE BURN!

I am in the same boat. I have found many plateaus along this journey. The slower the better, anyway, for long term weight management. Perhaps you are building more muscle too. Hang in there and work through the plateaus. I only AVERAGE 1lb a week yet I am on track for 1.5lb weight loss. Oh well, 1lb is better than nothing…