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I'm a 45 year old wife and mother of two (son 13, girl 6) and I'm 5'2". I've been on MFP for over 2 years and had reached my goal a little over a year ago. Since then, I have become lazy and fell back in to old habits. I've jumped back on the wagon and started to eat right and exercise again. I am down 4.2 lbs in the last…

I'm not challenged in the least. I prefer to be called fun sized. ;-)

I'm 5'2", 45 year old wife and mother of two. My starting weight was 157 and I surpassed my goal in 2011 by reaching 121 lbs for a class reunion. Since then, the weight was slowly creeping back on. I've gained about 10-15 lbs since then and I'm working at getting those off again. I know what needs to be done to get back to…

I haven't read through everyone's replies, but to me... weight becomes unattractive when a person lets it destroy their confidence and self-esteem. There is no magic number. There is nothing more attractive than a person who embraces who they are and lets their personality shine.

Thank you, LMT2012!

I messaged you back, HurricaneElaine. Thanks!

Thank you, ladies! I'm so happy you like them!!!

GoGlam, It's kind of funny that your profile pic is of Audrey Hepburn. She's an inspiration to me when it comes to fashion and I'm designing most of my stuff around that image of beauty and class. I'm so tired of seeing all the clothes out for little girls right now that make them look like animal print clowns (frills,…

Thank you, GoGlam! Distribution will be in baby steps. For now we have a Facebook page, online store and an Etsy store. They are handcrafted in our home and even the kids are having fun helping out! Maybe some day we'll be big enough to attract distributors. Next step is to talk to boutiques. :)

Awww, thank you Steph! She is my heart. <3

LOL, yes, the meals are not for everyone. But for someone of my height on a 1,200 calorie day plan... it works for me. I'm also not a 100% clean eater which accounts for the few treats on the chart. This image was created over a year ago to show my MFP friends that it is possible to fill up an entire day with 3 meals, plus…

Thanks! That would have been a great idea if I hadn't "lifted" a few of those food pics myself. LOL!

It has been over a year since I first created and posted this photo comparing a single BK meal versus a full day's worth of healthy, nutritional food. Today, it was brought to my attention that the image was posted on Sensa Weight Loss's Facebook page. So I had to take a look... and there it was!…

It has been over a year since I first created and posted this photo comparing a single BK meal versus a full day's worth of healthy, nutritional food. Today, it was brought to my attention that the image was posted on Sensa Weight Loss's Facebook page. So I had to take a look... and there it was!…

You look FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your one-year anniversary with MFP (I'm sorry I missed it)... but more importantly, congratulations on changing your lifestyle and improving your overall health! I'm so very proud of you!!!!!!!!!!

Also add Sodium and Sugar to your nutrients tracked in your food diary. The answer will most likely be plain as day. Good luck!

These might help: When I was forced to concentrate on the quality of my meals versus exercising like a beast: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/bjohs/view/down-30-pounds-response-to-questions-114202 When I fluctuate in weight (as a female): http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/bjohs/view/small-weight-gain-don-t-panic-127354

From one woman to another... it sucks to be female sometimes. :) Don't fret too much about the weight fluctuations. Here's something that may help ease your mind: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/bjohs/view/small-weight-gain-don-t-panic-127354

This would be a good time to experiment! :) I love trying new things to see what works for my body and my lifestyle. Losing weight doesn't have to be grueling work. Now that you have a few suggestions from MFP people, give each one of them a try for a few weeks. If one suggestion is not helping, switch it up with another…

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and is usually between 400-500 calories! Scrambled eggs (whole) with smoked ham/onions/spinach, 1/2 bagel with Laughing Cow spreadable cheese wedge and some kind of fruit (usually raspberries but 1/2 orange is shown below). 3-egg (whole) Mexican omelet with grilled chicken strips,…

I used to think the same thing and there will be some people who will say that natural sugar from fruit is okay. It is okay, but in moderation. Non-starchy veggies are a completely different story though... I eat tons and tons of those! :) But, in my own experience, having a couple of servings of low-sugar fruits (berries,…

My only suggestion would be to ditch some of the sugar. When I was having a banana (even half) in the morning, I was going way over on my sugar count. Even too much natural sugar can give us false hunger signals. Now that I try to keep my sugar count to 15g or less each day, I don't get strong hunger cravings and can eat…

I'm 5'2", 44 years old, a mother of two... and working to get back to my goal weight I achieved in August last year. My starting weight was 157.0 and my original goal weight was 124.0. Once I reached that, I still had some belly fat to get rid of so I reset my GW to 122.0. I reached 121.0 and still had a little belly bulge…

We went on vacation to Mexico last April for 10 days. It was an all-inclusive resort with 6 gourmet restaurants on the property and lots and lots of drinks. I didn't worry about calories the entire time because I had worked hard before vacation and wanted to indulge and enjoy myself. I ate/drank to my heart's content but…

People like that have their own demons and image issues. She's just projecting her own insecurities on to a defenseless person. While it's great to have a motivator to get healthy... you really need to do this for yourself and no one else! Good luck!

My first concert was Prince on the Purple Rain tour in 1984. I've been hooked ever since and never miss a tour. The last time we even attended the after party at Paisley. If I had to pick just one, this would be my favorite. :) Somewhere in my top 5 would be Stevie Ray Vaughan though. Great performer. Great musician. Very…

First concert: Prince, Purple Rain (1984) Last concert: U2, 360 (2011) EDIT: I have to add that my husband and I are concert junkies when the right one comes along. We've seen Eric Clapton (named our son Derek after Derek & the Dominoes), BB King, Robert Cray, Derek Trucks, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Van Halen (w/DLR), Van Halen…

Bumpity bump bump bump!!! I'll be starting BBL soon and needed to see this! Thanks for sharing and you can definitely see the results. :)

It could be ANYTHING! Women have cycles to contend with too. It could just be fluid retention from working out or your monthly cycle is nearby. Real life isn't "Biggest Loser" where you will see a loss (especially a big loss) every single week. Celebrate the fact that most people do not lose 7 lbs in one short month... so…

Chuckie still freaks me out! LOL