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AMAZING! you look fantastic!! very inspirational =]

you look BEAUTIFUL!! very inspiring!! thanks for sharing =]

Mine was a bit different-- My friend said to me "I am gonna lose 30 lbs before my birthday." I said, "That's great. I wish I could lose weight like that." And he simply said to me, "Why can't you?" That made me question myself as to "why can't I go for it too?" =]

Thanks everyone! All good advice!

MyFitnessPal is great! It has helped me alot as far as keeping track of what I eat and my overall weightloss. I think you will find it to be a helpful program. Just stick to the program, even when there are ups and downs. Keep in mind that exercising and eating right will make you feel better too =] I wish you the best of…

I feel like I am getting stuck because I eat well during the day, get my exercise in, but then in the evenings I eat alot worse. I really just want to reach these thirty pounds. I feel like it will help me become re-motivated.

Thanks everyone! The ideas are great!

It sounds like you are off to a good start! Cardio is the fastest way to burn calories, thus losing fat. As far as weight training, maybe cut back the amount of days that you do it, but I wouldn't cut it out completely. Also, reduce the weight and do more reps to reduce bulk, but keep the toning. Hope this helped!

I am up for the challenge =]

Hey, I feel like I'm in the same slump as you are! Goodluck and we both just need to keep at it I suppose!

I would say give or take 50, but that is just me. And I would still shoot for the goal that is set, and not constantly allow yourself 50 more.

I like running on a track. Running outside is better for your lungs because of the fresh air, plus the track is better for your joints, vs runnning on concrete. Plus, a track allows you to note how far you have run. I hate running on a treadmill, but I do anyways because of its convenience. You can still get a great…

Can't go wrong with Nike. Even though they probably make walking shoes, I would suggest running shoes. They have great support in them, but look for sales because they can be a little high priced. I think it's worth looking into at least. Many women like New Balance shoes if you're not a nike fan. Easy Spirit brand makes…

This is very exciting and inspiring. Congrats!

Your dog should be fine on the walk. 3.5 Miles is really not that much more than 2 miles. He does not look overweight and looks like he is in good shape. Walking dogs on concrete is actually good for their nails because it naturally files them down. Unless the day is for some reason extremely hot, I would bring him along =]

Thanks for all of your responces! I will keep working at it and see where I stand mid/end April. Then I will have to see about a new dress or not.

I cannot speak for myself because i have not lost much yet, but when my mom lost alot of weight, she said people first started noticing around 20 lbs of weight loss, and it became more apparent closer to 30 lbs.

I am not one to sacrifice good tasting foods. Here are some things that help me when I am really craving a good snack. -allow myself to have some, but not too much. -keep the foods out of sight (otherwise they seem taunting!) -reward yourself with a snack (if you lose five lbs, let yourself have that peice of cake, just…

Thanks for all of your responces! They are very helpful and encouraging!