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If you crave ice cream like I do... Arctic Zero Frozen Desserts. They are kind of bland, but, no artificial sweeteners, all natural, lactose free, gluten free, and only 150 calories per pint! Eat the whole thing if you just can't kick the craving! I highly recommend adding a TBSP of peanut butter (or whatever tickles your…

My very first thought was peanut butter, so I guess I know where my heart lies. In tubs and tubs of natural, creamy, peanut butter. Errday.

Between 100 and 130, usually.

Some people either can't, or prefer not to eat bread. This recipe is for them. If you would rather have bread, go for it. This one's obviously not for you. o.O

Sorry my photo's huge. Portobello mini pizzas, with sliced tomato, extra sharp white cheddar, chopped kale, turkey bacon, and black olives. With a chicken/mixed greens salad on the side. So freaking good.

shades (thanks rebecca!)

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I've always been very bottom heavy. I've lost a total of 100 lbs in just under 3 years, and while I'm still pear shaped (crazy wide hips), my butt has deflated quite a bit. I have lots of extra skin, and I'm not exactly thrilled about it, but I am thrilled about the fact that I've lost the fat, and that it is entirely…

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I'm having a hard time with this too. I told myself I'd eat and enjoy the food without feeling guilty, but I had three dinners in three days. I actually have to eat my leftovers because I spent a lot of our regular grocery budget on the meal I made, so I really can't afford to waste it. I made healthier versions of things,…

I've been getting this lately too. I just say "I'm doing it for myself. I know what my goals are, and I'll stop when I'm satisfied." I guess a lot of people think once you reach your goal, you're supposed to stop everything and return to your previous lifestyle, but, we all know that's counterproductive. I just say stuff…

This. Exactly.

I use a FitBit Zip and I love it. It called me out on how inactive I really was. It motivated me so much. It got me walking more, and now I walk an hour a day, at least 4 days a week. I know now that if I want to eat more, I need to move more. I got the cheaper one, the Zip, even though everyone else recommended the Flex…

Thanks everyone, for taking the time to reply. I really appreciate it. I know it's common for women to stop menstruating with weight loss, but I hadn't heard tale of the opposite, until now. Glad to know I'm not the only one. I trust my doctor, I guess, but I've had some lady issues in the past, so I guess I was already…

I don't know if you eat a lot of dairy, bit I didn't realize how sensitive I was to it until I reintroduced it into my diet after breastfeeding a lactose intolerant kid for 2 years. If I eat more than one small serving of anything primarily dairy, by the end of the day, I'm definitely feeling it. So, if you're looking for…

I'll stand and be counted! And mark my spot so I can come back and read these replies when I have more time.

You can do it! I've dropped 77 lbs since last summer, and I haven't set foot in a gym. Just diet change and 30 minutes to an hour of cardio 3-4 times a week (stationary bike or walking). Even if you don't lose the whole 79 lbs, you will still be so much closer to where you want to be. Don't be intimidated, just don't give…

Nutshell - Alice In Chains

After breastfeeding for almost 2 years, and then dropping 75 pounds, what little chest I had to begin with has become a freaking joke. But, considering I didn't have much before, I didn't have much to miss. I still feel much MUCH better about how I look, regardless. I've just resigned myself to the fact that I'll be buying…

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I do. And I log it every day. I mainly started so I could track daily fluctuations. Now I can look back and remind myself that it's very normal, and not get stressed every time I "gain" 2 pounds. I've been able to see exactly how my lady cycle, certain foods, or exercise habits are affecting the scale, due to water…

I'm making my almost 3 year old son a Dalek costume out of a wastebasket and some random household crap (thanks to pinterest). His dad's going as The Doctor (Matt Smith style.... bow tie and suspenders, easy costume), and I'm not exactly sure what I'm doing. I'm going to try to make a Tardis dress, but the boy says we…

Oh yes. It's lovely :)

I know walking is the last thing you want to do, but it always helps me once I get started. Seriously. And eat if you're hungry, just make smart choices and don't go overboard. Your metabolism rises a bit during your cycle, which is why you're hungrier, so you will be okay. And stay hydrated,

Ha! That's great! I'll have to remember this one.

Avada Kedavra, the killing curse (Harry Potter duh), translates to "let the thing be destroyed, so, naturally, Afata Kedavra = "let the fat be destroyed." Haha.

This is my 4th attempt on MFP in 5 years. The first three times, I felt like you do. It was so freakin' hard to stick with. So I eventually gave up. This time has been wonderful though. I'm 8 months in, and there's no turning back. I'm not dieting, I learned how to eat well. It's almost second nature now. I log everything,…

I mixed some PB2 Chocolate and some nonfat vanilla greek yogurt together and put it in popsicle molds. I'm about to find out if it was a good idea.

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