MelliCheer

The secret to not eating crap is to not buy it. Banish it from your house. I found the best way for me to choose good "snacks" was to have them ready to go at all times in the fridge, in my purse etc. If it's EASIER to grab the good stuff then you won't have the "it's too hard" excuse. This works a treat for crunchy tasty…

I'm not quite there yet - but I can say "No" to the medium coke and big mac.

Absolutely LOVED this comment :D Also, totally agreed with the post. Eat less/better move more = weight loss. Not exactly rocket science.

Hey Doll, This is a great place for advice and encouragement. Welcome to MFP :D Feel free to add me as a friend (I'm in Sydney)

This hit the nail on the head! People keep telling me how great I'm looking now that I've lost weight. But I have the ultimate goal of having a fitness model (magazine style not Body Building style) physique. I want the abs, toned arms, etc. that I see on the covers. Is it vain? Maybe. But I figure if I've worked hard…

You're doing nothing wrong! Keep at it, keep saying no to the donuts, and keep focused on YOUR goal. All they're doing is projecting their frustration with themselves on to you - because it's easier to make snide remarks then facing up to their own issues.

You look FANTASTIC! Keep working and you'll be at your goal weight in no time.

Mine have gone too :'( However, while the boobies have gone my thighs and tummy flub have also decided to leave. So it all balances out

There is a definite difference in your neck line and the size of your forearms. You are right that it will take longer for people to notice as you have a ways to go. But side by side before & after shots tell the story. You're doing great!

Buying a new pair of my favourite jeans (except a few sizes down) on eBay because they just don't fit anymore. I can't wait to get them! People who I haven't seen in ages having to take a few looks first to make sure it's me (yes I totally noticed)

You look absolutely fabulous! Good on you :D

You look awesome! Great job :D

Thanks for all of your kind words! I started yesterday and recorded all my cals/exercise. It felt good to do it again and especially when I got to bedtime and saw that I was good for the day. Just need to keep doing it. Little baby steps it is. I'm trying to get my partner to go for a walk/run with me tonight as he's been…

Whenever I feel the craving for something sweet I get a "fun size" candy bar. I try to break my day into 300 cal breaky/lunch/dinner/snacks portions. So if I feel like that 100 cal candy bar I go ahead and do it. I've made the commitment to change my lifestyle not ban the things I like from my life.

I've been getting this more and more recently. They are always disappointed by the lack of "special pills". If I had a dollar for every person that changed the subject after I revealed my secret (count calories, eat better, exercise) I'd be able to afford the shopping spree that's coming now that none of my spring/summer…

Hey is it too late to join your group? I only have a little way to go and need some extra motivation.

I'm sitting in the middle of my healthy BMI range but I want to get down another 5 kgs (11 lbs) to where I think I'll be happy with my shape. I'm built quite solidly so going any lower just isn't practical even if I'm just 5'4. I think i'd look like a stick at 110 lbs and besides like someone said before - I don't want to…

You are Fantastic! Keep up the great work :D

Wow - that's a great website! I just found an awesome looking oatmeal and raisin cookie recipe at 28 calories a cookie.

Congratulations! You must be so pumped :D

I tried to "treat" myself to some McD's last week as I haven't had anything other than a salad from there in a looooong time... it ws gross! As I was making my way through the nuggets I could taste the grease on them. bleeeeh

Great Work - I remember the feeling of accomplishment after my first ever 5km. Congratulations!

I avoided the vending machine while at the boyfriends hockey game last night