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Blueberries and tomatoes. Oh, and yogurt. My doctor recommended a probiotic when she diagnosed me with IBS. It helps so much. I try to fit in a cup of greek yogurt a day. If I can't fit it in, I take a probiotic supplement.

I drink unsweetened cold brew* tea all day. Water just doesn't do it for me, and drinking zero calorie tea has helped me lose, but I'm replacing my usual Dr. Peppers with it. I think the main health benefit is replacing a possible calorie-laden drink. I love oolong tea. It reminds me when my mom and I used to go to the…

Me too! I'm so OCD, I have bins for all my condiments that takes up the whole top shelf. But I looooove my tamari! Zucchini noodles and mashed cauliflower have saved my life!

Have you ever seen The Other Guys? Theres a part where Will Ferrell explains why he is so mean to his wife. Something like if he admits she's beautiful, and kind and wonderful that she might start realizing it too and leave him (I haven't seen the movie in a while, so I'm paraphrasing). I think he thinks if he gives you…

You look amazing! I bet your feeling amazing too!

Egg whites! I cook up 3 scrambled egg whites, or 3 boiled eggs without the yolk. Its low cal, low carb and has enough protein to keep me going until dinner.

I agree with this! When I stopped drinking soda, water just didn't seem to quench my thirst. I felt like my body was saying "give me soda!". I started drinking unsweetened cold brew* iced tea, and it seems to be the best alternative to soda I've found. *I do cold brew because its much milder that hot brewed tea. It doesn't…

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I would love to know your secret for that fierce stomach after losing all that weight! I'm really scared of lose flabby skin. I also wanted to say I'm proud of you. I don't know you, but I am!

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I'm bookmarking for that list! Thank you for posting all the wonderful sites!

I've been on antidepressants for the better part of 15 years. I don't think I ever gained weight because of them. But I have had a few antidepressants that made me HUNGRY, but whether that was the actual medication or because I was feeling better, I can't say. There are many antidepressants out there. If you're not happy…

Thanks for the info, guys. I'm not diabetic, and I'm not following a low carb diet, but I am trying to watch my carbs overall. I love that they have so much protein. I really like all the fiber too. I have IBS and getting enough fiber is really important in the management of my symptoms. I think I'll try them out. Shakes…

Start weight: 220 Goal Weight (by the end of the challenge): 200 Goal Aim: 20 Lbs to go: 20 09/23: 220 09/26: 217 10/03: 217 10/10: 215 10/17: 10/24: 10/31: 11/07: 11/14: 11/21: 11/28: 12/05: 12/12: 12/19: 12/26:

I use the old recipe calculator. There's a link to it on the right hand side under the ad. I'll only use the new one if I'm linking a recipe off a website.

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I've done this so many times!! Or I made cake batter and just ate it. Ate a whole bag of Dove chocolates in 1 sitting.

Rough week. Today's goals: Stay under my calories Day 2 of 30 Day Shred Stop sneaking extra chocolates!

I was bad this week. I need to get it together! Start weight: 220 Goal Weight (by the end of the challenge): 200 Goal Aim: 20 Lbs to go: 20 09/23: 220 09/26: 217 10/03: 217 10/10: 10/17: 10/24: 10/31: 11/07: 11/14: 11/21: 11/28: 12/05: 12/12: 12/19: 12/26:

hockey (go Bruins!)

I'm so tried of these gray, rainy days! Get it together New England weather! I stayed under my calories, but I didn't get my walk in thanks to the rain. So today: Take a walk to go check out that trail in the woods Stay in calorie limit

Are you hungry when you go to bed? I know if I'm hungry I can't sleep. Try a glass of skim or 1% milk a little before bed. I find it satiates my hunger and helps me sleep. When are you exercising? Try to exercise at least 2 hours before bed. Or maybe you need to exercise more. Take that lovely horse out and ride him more.…

To me, light headedness and dizziness mean a sinus infection. Do your teeth hurt at all? It could be an ear infection, or even low iron. Your diary looks good (although, I would love to hear more about those banana chocolate chip cookies!). I would head to your Dr. as soon as you can.

Ugh, I went completely off the rails this weekend. We had a big family party. But I got back on track yesterday. I haven't been able to exercise because my ankles are killing me. There was a bouncy house at the party. But it was fun and good exercise. I'm thinking about getting a trampoline to jump on now! Having a cheat…

I build my daily diet around my must have evening Dr. Pepper. It gives me something to look forward to. Besides, I think cutting a habit like that completely off is just asking for disaster. I feel like if I totally deny myself, then I' just going to go on a binge. That's also why I include 4 chocolate covered pretzels.…

Looking back at my 120 days in pictures, and I looked way too skinny! It might look good on you, but it wasn't for me.

Double Time

Thanks for that info! Thanks for all the replies, I feel better.

Yay! Lost 3 pounds this week! It's always easiest in the beginning, but it still a good start! I really feel like I've found my groove, and I'm really ready this time. I need to do this, I want to do this, I have to do this. Today's Goals: Stay under my calories and carbs Take a walk Look up ways to not overdo it at a…

Yay 3 pounds down! Start weight: 220 Goal Weight (by the end of the challenge): 200 Goal Aim: 20 Lbs to go: 20 09/23: 220 09/26: 217 10/03: 10/10: 10/17: 10/24: 10/31: 11/07: 11/14: 11/21: 11/28: 12/05: 12/12: 12/19: 12/26: