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When I started with new vigor at the beginning of the year, I was 170. I decided to cut out refined sugar completely, because my weight loss had stalled, and I was desperate. So, I only ate fruit, veggies, lean protein, and very few carbs (bread, rice, potatoes, etc). I ate dairy occasionally as well. The first week sugar…

in ANY 1.5-2 lbs loses per wk success stories? Comment by ascollette July 2013
Thank you thank you! I really appreciate everyone's input. I did better today with my eating. That is really my biggest challenge, so... one step in the right direction I guess!

in How Do You Stay Motivated??? Comment by ascollette November 2011
Okay, thanks for all of the great motivato=ion! I need to remember all of these.... next time I want a bowl of ice cream, haha. And I LOVE that.... "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels". Fo' Sho'!! I miss being thin, no food compared :)

in How Do You Stay Motivated??? Comment by ascollette November 2011
I have the app.... now I need to use it! :smile:

in Aaaaaaand, I'm back.... how do I keep this up? Comment by ascollette April 2011
Okay, you're right. i know i am being lazy. I'm going to add you as a firend :)

in Aaaaaaand, I'm back.... how do I keep this up? Comment by ascollette April 2011
Ahhhh! Thanks for posting this. I am never letting my kids eat chicken nuggets again! Seriously?! YUCK!

in Mc donalds !!!! Comment by ascollette April 2011
You are an inspiration!! Way to go!

in Easter, then and now (with pics of course) Comment by ascollette April 2011
Okay, thanks for all the info. Do I need to add the extra 500 calories every day? Or can I do a one time change so that it is on my food log each day? Anyway, my baby is huge, he is definitely not starving. He weighs over 18 pounds, so I must make cream or something :laugh:

in Nursing Mom Comment by ascollette March 2011
I'm with everyone about the water retention thing. You always gain the first few weeks when you just start excersising after not doing it for awhile. Just DON'T weigh yourself for a couple weeks! It'll start coming off after that, I promise!

in 3lb gain???? Seriously Comment by ascollette March 2011
Thank yuo!

in New here! Comment by ascollette March 2011
I'm new too! I'm excited to get going as well. I'd love to be a check-in pal. I need someone too! I've never done anything like this and I'm a little out of my element. Your trip sounds amazing! I need something like that for motivation... :smile:

in Newbie Comment by ascollette March 2011