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Wow, you look amazing and very healthy! Congrats for losing so much -- what a transformation! You are quite inspirational to me as I'm trying to lose 100+ pounds. :)

I agree with Kickery. Instead of going for the store-bought stuff, you can use a can of diced tomatoes, onions, and seasonings. Just let it simmer and that should help thicken the sauce a bit.

You are an inspiration to me. I am looking to lose over 100 pounds and your story really motivates me to work harder. Congrats on your success -- you're awesome!

Hey Jen! Welcome to MFP. I am also a big girl with about as much as you to lose, but my first goal is to get out of the 300s! Smaller goals at first. Otherwise, you will feel overwhelmed. I have lost about 11 pounds in a month. That's pretty awesome, but we're all different. I developed an appreciation for exercise and…

Hello! Welcome back and good luck with your weight loss. :) Also, good for you for losing 14 lbs!

26 here, turning 27 in June. :)

Wow, it looks great on you! Awesome job and amazing transformation. :D

I think she meant December 2012, not 2013. You look fabulous by the way! I can really see the transformation. Congrats on 78 lbs and good luck with the rest of your journey! :)

I can definitely see the weight loss, especially in your stomach area! You look great. :) Congrats on your journey thus far! I try to only weigh once every week, but sometimes I get obsessive.

I'm not even sure! I think it's a birthmark or a loss of pigmentation. Just weird that it's only on ONE eye.

Hi! My name's Leanna (or Annael backwards, hence my user name). I'm 26, turning 27 in June. YAY. I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Not married, but engaged to my boyfriend of 2+ years. We're getting married in March 2015. I graduated from college in 2010 with a degree in print journalism. If anyone's thinking about doing…

I'm fairly new here, but I log in daily and track everything. Feel free to add me! :) This has been a great place for support and encouragement.

We are going out tomorrow night instead of Friday. Who says we have to celebrate on 2/14? We'll go out for a nice dinner and then probably back here to watch a movie or something. I'm thinking about making him a silly card, but we'll see.

I'm fairly new to working out as well and I just go by my own routine. I haven't taken a day off, but sometimes I don't push myself as hard. Maybe I'll only exercise 15-20 minutes one day instead of my usual workout. Do give yourself a break if you are feeling burnt out!

I second FitnessBlender. I also recommend Zumba and Just Dance if you have access to a Wii/XBox, etc. I only workout at home and don't really have equipment on hand, so I have to find alternative ways to exercise.

That actually sounds pretty yummy! I could see how the cottage cheese would form into a creamy sauce. Yum! Thanks for sharing.

Wow, what a transformation in such a short amount of time! Kudos to you. Keep up the great work. :)

Stunning! Good for you. :D I love hearing success stories.

Hello! Welcome to MFP. :) Wow, 12 pounds! Good for you -- you should be very proud. :D

Glad the headaches are gone! I am a Coke addict. Many years ago, I was a Pepsi addict. I gave Pepsi up entirely and can't stand the taste of it now. However, Coke is something I am still trying to wean myself off of. I've been pretty good. If I do drink it, I have a small glass while we're out, but I'm hoping with time, I…

I was told to stop eating carbs after 7 p.m., but I have no idea how much this actually interferes with weight loss. Honestly, I eat when I'm hungry because there is no point in starving myself. I just count my calorie intake and hope for the best!

Welcome to MFP! :) Good luck with your weight loss journey.

I'm in the same boat. I am trying to lose 100+ pounds. Right now, I'm at my heaviest. I know it's going to be a long journey, but I have faith. :) June is coming up and 50 lbs would be very difficult to lose within such a short amount of time. I'm sure it's possible, but it would take A LOT to shed that much. I am trying…

Welcome EllyWelly07! I'm new myself, but from what I've heard, this is a great place to start. I love the ability of being able to track everything. :D Good luck with your weight loss!

Welcome to MFP! I'm new myself, but have already found this site to be supportive and welcoming. Good luck with your weight loss!

Good luck! Welcome to MFP. :)

Thank you! :)

I overuse exclamation points as well... it's okay. ;) Welcome to MFP and congrats on your weight loss! I gave up smoking in 2012 and gained a lot of weight. I was at 230 before quitting, which was awesome for me. That means I lost about 50 pounds. After quitting, I gained it all back and then some. My mom passed away in…

Hey! Welcome to MFP. I'm new and looking to lose 122 pounds. I'm from Ontario, Canada. Add me if you'd like. :) Still getting the hang of everything here.