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Did you use a HRM when you worked out? Are you sure you burned that many calories? that isn't too big of a difference to eat back esp. this late at night. I usually round down on my calories burned because they can be way off at times, and I round up on my calories eaten for the same reason. This way I don't think I have a…

Thanks guys, this was a big eye opener. I am 5'9 and 250 lbs. I was 258 when this weight loss journey started. Just in the 8 lbs I lost i can "feel" it though you can't really tell... you know? My pants fit just fine, and a little more loose since I've lost the 8 lbs recently. They are big on me in the legs and the butt (I…

This was a very interesting post I am glad I read it. It has me worried the same thing might happen to me. I always round up on calories and round down on exercise I hope this isn't putting my body into starvation mode??? It's so hard to know for sure. I've lost a lot of weight just in 2 1/2 weeks I have a worry my weight…

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You look amazing! Great job!

you inspire me. i want to run someday.

I usually make my own breakfast however we were fresh out of options because I needed to go grocery shopping (another "plan ahead" thing that helps you eat right I've learned) and hubby was going to Mcdonalds for himself so I said get me eggs and sausage and OJ... that can't be too many calories right? WRONG. I logged it…

What do you mean? I am doing ok as far as staying under my calories, for the most part. But I need to start working on exercising a lot more and I still can't get my head around what foods make good meals as far as balancing protein/fiber/carbs... etc. I just try to eat as healthy as I can and stay under goals for the day.…

What was your work out routine and how many calories did you stay under to lose that much weight?

July 16th is my son's birthday he'll be 2. I also have a goal of July. I want to be 25 lbs thinner by then. It's our anniversary and I want to look better. You can do it. Just stay focused! I ate too many calories yesterday and I didn't work out. But I'm not giving up I'm starting fresh today. July is a long way away I can…

Also, maybe you have your goals set too high and its telling you to eat too few calories than what you're ready to do? 1 lb. a week is the best goal if you want to lose the weight steadily and keep it off longer. Also if you're working out on top of that its going to make you feel even hungrier. You might be better off to…

I agree about rounding down on calories burned. Also, drink A LOT of water. I mean, A LOT. It helps you feel fuller. When I get hungry and its only snack time, I'll have a small 100 calorie snack and a whole bottle of water and I feel full. Water helps me a lot.

Question for you guys: What types of food have a lot of fiber and protein? I know the obvious ones... but I could use a lot more examples. I'm running out of options!!

I know what you mean about that wonderful full feeling you get. It is so satisfying... and the urge to have that when you eat probably might never really go away. What you have to do is tell yourself "No" and that is the end of it. Then if you really want to eat something (eating isn't the problem, its the eating bad foods…

You are 5'9 in those pictures and still 159 lbs? I'm 5'9 myself and haven't been 159 lbs since junior year of high school. I can't believe that's what it looks like on someone as tall as us. You look WAY thinner than 159. You look amazing. What a motivation for myself!! THANK YOU for sharing and have fun in Ireland, lucky!

You look amazing! Although, you weren't really too heavy to begin with, your before pictures were very pretty! Don't be ashamed of them. We can't change who we were. Your before pictures showed you were basically just like most of American women these days. Curvy but still pretty! However you look much healthier and…

I am 5'9 and 26 years old. Thank GOD I am tall so I've always carried my extra weight pretty well... still no excuse for it. I'm ready to be rid of it. I'm realistic though. It will be a few years of this lifestyle before I'm thin like my high school days. Right now I'm aiming for 25 lbs lost for my vegas trip in August!!!!

What does a heart rate monitor do? Is it really worth it? It seems a bit "extreme" since I'm just tip toe-ing into this healthy life style. Are they expensive?

You live in Hawaii?? Just curious, you said you were an islander. I visited Honolulu last year my brother is in the air force and stationed out there. It is truly beautiful and best of all, you can work out year round cuz the nice weather! I'm in Ohio so I have about 4-5 months of outside activity. It is a struggle!!…

WAY TO GO!!!!

Thanks for keeping it real with me! And you're doing something right, if you've lost that much weight! Way to go. Any advice? I'm looking to lose 50 lbs how long did it take you?

I eat a lot of chicken, skinless and boiled. Baby carrots with light ranch dressing. special k cereal w/ fat free milk. special k bars. turkey sandwiches w/ mustard instead of mayo on whole wheat bread. Tuna fish sandwiches w/ light miracle whip on wheat bread. apples. bananas. Usually if I have enough calories left for…

HAHAHA I know that feeling.

what are those noodles? where do you get them?

Thanks, I found how to to do it. :)

That sound SO good. can't wait to try it.