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Rest up- I was out of commission this whole last week due to medical crud- and I still lost 2 pounds. With a pinched nerve I'm sure you can't move much and probably best if you just rest- even though I know how stir crazy I was! Yesterday I worked out like crazy because I finally felt well enough to- but if you must do…

Eating out can be tough. Remember portion control- ask for no added salt- steamed or grilled veggies or fruit as your sides always- Drink H2O with lemon- if all else fails and you wind up at mickey d's- go with the kids meals lol Have a great trip and if you're exercising like crazy- dont worry too much! :)

I love how you're glowing! You both are doing so great! :)

Congrats! You look fab! :)

You're gorgeous and congrats on all the weight loss! I love seeing others use unfortunate circumstances into motivation- it's working for me too! lol

You look fab! Keep up the great work! Such an inspiration!

I can see a huge difference! WTG chicka you're looking great! EVEN after you just woke up lol Yay for loose pants! :)

Those look DELISH! TY for sharing! :)

This sounds fantastic! I'm going to have to make these- thanks! :)

Haha the craving must be going around! :) TY I will definitely have to try to find these! :)

I'd ignore the side salad rule- He was mostly saying it because most salads come drenched in dressing(oils) that are high cal, fat & sodium. If you get your dressing on the side and there's not a bunch of bad stuff on the salad, then it's not going to matter- lettuce/ spinach is so low in cals they should have just said…

Awesome chicka! Definitely a success story for you! :) keep up all your hard work- it's paying off! :)

Thanks for sharing! :)

Yep it has to do with your weight loss. Your body doesn't have to exert as much energy to do the same workout anymore because it's not carrying that extra 60ish pounds around! If you carried 60 lb weight on you during that workout- you'd see those high numbers again I'm sure.... lol That's why they say to switch it up and…

Most vinaigrette's are pretty good :) I love the Fat Free Raspberry Vinaigrette from Fresh & Easy.

I buy the Planter's Flavor Grove Cocoa & Cinnamon almonds- they are delish too! I haven't tried the brand you have though, so definitely going to compare next time I go shopping! :)

YUM- TY for sharing the yumminess! :)

You look fabulous and so happy! COngrats on all your accomplishments so far! :)

I'm just now getting into the nail polish fetish again- and always loved "I'm Not Really A Waitress" but it is like the staple red! lol I just bought the OPI Nicole called "Respect the World" It's GORGEOUS- I'm obsessed with the teals- also love "My Lifesaver"--- thanks for all the great colors everyone- now I have a MUST…

Thanks! I just joined! :)

Awesome inspiration! You look like a completely different person! Keep up the good work and stick to it- it definitely has paid off! :)

took it for you! :)

I weigh in the day or 2 days after TOM is gone. Everyone's body is different, and every cycle can be different, so it's going to vary. Remember- my first TOM weigh in on this journey I didn't have any water weight, I still had a loss- it just wasn't as great of a loss. But it wasn't discouraging. Then second TOM weigh in-…

AUH-mazing! Thanks for sharing- she's definitely an inspiration!

Most success stories OUTSIDE of MFP don't consist of eating exercise calories. I don't even allow myself the calories MFP sets for me because I have seen nutritionists and dietitians and know where my safe zones are. I have substantial weight to lose as well, but it's definitely working for me and has worked for many many…

You're looking great! WTG!!!

Yes- stretching is soooo important! I can't believe I never told you that! Probably because most of my workout videos have built in warm up stretches. Go on youtube, look for hamstring stretches either standing or sitting on the ground works- my legs kill if I don't stretch them out. Also- remember you saying you workout…

For big girls - there seems to be no perfect bra- I wear my normal bra during my workouts, but I've heard wearing a regular bra with a sports bra gives better support. I wish places made GREAT sports bras for larger chested women. lol

We don't have access to your food diary so we can't really help you. :( If you went from not exercising or walking at all to all the exercise you've been doing you're probably burning fat and building up your muscles. If you're not paying attention to your sodium levels you should definitely take a look at it. Too much…

Black Eyed Peas are my FAV- they've always got great work out beats! Phoenix - 1901 Cage the Elephant- AIn't no rest for the wicked The Bravery Fergie The Script- Breakeven Ludacris Shakira- Give it up to me