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Even though it's been a rough week or two for a lot of us, it actually was really motivating for me to read people being honest about where they are at, because it's been a bummer of a week for me, too. TOM, lots of emotional eating, been afraid to even step on the scale. But I want to keep working downward, so I'm gonna…

Hiya Julieash and welcome to team THREE! How did the BBQ go for you today? I had a baby shower and ended up skipping lunch to give myself more calories to work with, but instead I ended up being ravenous and overeating at the party. Felt kind of gross, relieved that I didn't make it into any of the pictures already posted…

Thanks for the water tips, ladies. I need to work on keeping my water bottle nearby at home. I actually like drinking water, but I just forget to do it throughout the day. I think I'll post a note to myself on the fridge, "Drink water first!" since I think I often mistake thirst for hunger. It's been a stressful week, but…

An hour kicking it with the kids is great! Be proud! Go team three!

Let's go team THREEEEEEE!!!! We're going to be drinking water like fish! Just WATCH us flush out the nasties from our systems:drinker:

Way to go! You inspire me - I need to get off my butt and exercise, but first wanted to touch base with people. I've got another goal for this week for myself, which is to drink my 8 glasses of water every day. I have already caught myself a couple times the last few days thinking I want to eat something, only to realize I…

I'd like to jump in before the teams get divided up. I'm a SAHM with four young kids and I'm totally sick of feeling yucky about myself. My first few months on MFP went great, but then came summer and travels and lots of tasty food and being out of the exercise routine. I want to get back on track and I think more…

My goal this week is to work out five of the seven days. I'm totally inspired by hearing about everyone else's progress. Here's hoping that I'll be reporting in with weightloss by next weekend, too! For now, I'm off to run some stairs with my new HRM. I'm curious to see if my calorie burns according to my HRM are the same…

Hi, I'm Betheroo and I would like to have the encouragement of other women on this same journey. I joined MFP earlier this year (SW 178) and was doing well, but got derailed this summer during an extended international trip for a family wedding and visits. I want to get back on track and lay good habits that will last not…

I'm interested. I'm 5'6'' but I wear heels most of the time, so does that count? :blushing:

Good Earth Rooibos is spicy and sweet deliciousness. And because it's an herbal, you can drink it before bed, which is usually when I crave something sweet. But in the morning, there's nothing like Earl Grey. :drinker:

This is my favorite thread that I have seen on MFP. I copied a bunch of these images to post around the house. Thanks for posting!

Chocolate. My precious chocolate. I find I'm getting better at moderation in most things, but I still have to keep chocolate out of the house, because if it is there, I WILL eat it. Doesn't mean I restrict myself from eating chocolate, just that I should only eat it outside the house, in the company of friends. Speaking…

Looked at your diary and saw that you have your carbs set pretty low. I know I feel better when I eat lower carb and higher protein, but the diuresis that goes along with shifting to that eating style can definitely cause electrolyte imbalance. What is odd to me is that it continued over three weeks for you. Seems it…

Chafe-age! Meaning, the inner thighs of all my pants wearing out so quickly. Grrrr!

I really like Wacoal, too. My husband calls them my "Million Dollar Bras" because I look and feel like a million bucks in them. I got mine at TJ Maxx for a lot less. I plan to reward myself with a few more in a smaller size in a month or two. Wheee!

Very interesting article. With all the links, I have lots of reading to do for the next few days. Thanks for posting.

Great article! Bump!

You look absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for posting that it took you 9 months. I need to hear that from time to time, so I don't get fed up with how slow the journey can be.

I'm a mom of four and still working on losing the baby weight (though my baby is 17 months now). I exclusively breastfed all of the kids for more than six months and I kept breastfeeding all of them well past a year, but the only time I easily lost weight was when I was breastfeeding two at once (So much for the oft-quoted…

I am NOT a morning person, but I wake up at 5:45 M-F to exercise before my four kids get up. Most days I don't feel like it, but I'm always glad I did it once I'm done. I think I just had to come to the realization that I wanted to be fit and trim more than I wanted those extra minutes of sleep each day. I believe that we…

That is a really beautiful NSV. I think after we list the obvious (wanting to look absolutely fabulous!), one of the best goals we can have is to set a good example for the people we love. How cool that you are actually seeing tangible results from that. Good job!

yum! great choices!

You have a lovely figure. 50lbs is a huge accomplishment - way to go!

Thanks ladies! You inspire me and encourage me. Thanks for the good ideas. I think that reminding myself of the germs on the kids' food is a good idea (though it won't stop me from enjoying their slobbery kisses!). I cook nearly everything from scratch (partly just out of necessity because convenience food is either very…