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Amazing work!! Thanks for the inspiration!

Fantastic work!

I try to keep my snacks at 150 cal or less: Cheese stick Almonds and a square of dark chocolate Apple/pear Nature Valley Trail Mix granola bars' Yogurt Carrots and hummus

This is exactly the attitude I have adopted -- so glad you've found success with it!

I've set my initial goal for 160 and will re-evaluate when I get there.

I make this one a lot, subbing Italian parsley for the cilantro: http://www.melskitchencafe.com/black-bean-and-sweet-corn-quinoa-salad/ Made these once and they were tasty, too: http://www.melskitchencafe.com/cheesy-ham-and-broccoli-quinoa-bites/ Going to try this once the weather is a bit cooler:…

So fantastic -- keep up the good work!

Fantastic! I'm hoping to have a "beach comfortable" body next year as a 38-year-old mother of 4. Way to go!

My top 3 are: Trader Joe's Champagne Pear Vinaigrette with Gorgonzola Newman's Own Light Balsamic Bolthouse Farms Ranch (all are 45 cal/2Tbl) I have to agree with the previous posters that sometimes the better the ingredients, the less dressing (if any!) you need. My go-to summer salad has been grilled chicken, black…

So awesome!

Amazing progress -- good luck as you continue!!

Grilled pork tenderloin (marinated or use a rub), roasted baby potatoes, a ton of grilled veg or a huge salad (or both!). Ice cream bar (with lower cal ice cream choices and fruit toppings -- grilled peaches/nectarines are awesome) for dessert!

Amazing!

Fantastic! I love how you knew that you could make a treat work within your calories, but simply chose not to indulge -- great attitude!

So great!! I had been feeling the same way about my loss thus far (noticing some subtle changes in my face and back, but not much other than that) and your post inspired me to try on a pair of boots that I bought last fall that were a bit snug -- I've got a boot gap, too! Love it -- thanks for posting and making my day! :)

I've added a turkey burger on a sandwich thin to my breakfast rotation.

I agree, they're no Wegmans, but there are a bunch of things that I like to pick up when I'm on that side of town: Broccoli crowns (frozen) French green beans (frozen) Brussels sprouts (frozen) Chicken gyoza (frozen) Shrimp (frozen) Very Cherry berry blend (frozen) Garlic hummus whole wheat pasta Harvest grains mix quinoa…

I decided that by April of 2015 (the 10th anniversary of my mom's death), I wanted to be in the best possible shape I could be (or headed toward it) for myself and my family.

Pop Chips are great and come in a bunch of flavors!