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I started my weight loss last November right before the holidays also. I gave myself free reign on those days, but got right back on the horse the day or two after(had to eat a few leftovers:smile: ). I found that I was not able to eat as much as I thought I would. My stomach had shrunk quite a bit and didn't need so much.…

I am in the the same boat. I look rather deflated also, but I try to do lots of push ups and crunches. I also try to be proud of my "battle scars". But to answer the original question: more interest, more stamina, and more flexibility!!!

I have two teenagers that are having a pretty rough time with acne and we use Proactiv. It has worked like a charm as long as they keep it up. It can be a bit pricey, but my son can make a 2 month supply last 3 1/2 months using just little bits. Good luck. I have had adult acne for several years, but my skin is too…

Hi, I was hoping I could join you in your mini challenge. I know you guys started this a few days ago, but I think I can still lose 2 lbs by the 1st. I've never done it this way and think it might help me out. I've been so stuck, so I think I just need to look at it with some mini goals,...try a new spin on my outlook. My…

I had my goals set at losing 1.5lb/week which meant I could have 1200 cal/day + exercise calories. I recently changed the goals to lose 1lb/week and that upped my calories to 1420/day. This definitely helps, but I guess I tend to see eating sweets like smoking. If I start eating any of the sweets I really love, then I…

Hi everyone, I was just hoping someone could maybe give me some insight or just a swift kick in the &$!. I have been stuck at 153-156 lbs for about 3 months now. I still have 18 pounds to lose and I can't seem to stick with my food and exercise routine anymore. When does it really become a life style change? I have worked…

I was a boredom eater also. I love cross stitching so I keep a little one on the counter so I can pick it up and work on it when I am bored like that. It helps me so-o-o-o much!!

Is there a recipe you could share with us? I might try to make one for Thanksgiving.

Fantastic-o!!! That is such an awesome feeling!! Keep it up!!

I love it!!! OK, I got one.......... What do you call finding a dead blonde in the closet? Last year's hide-and-seek winner!!

What would you do if your well behaved dog suddenly started peeing downstairs on the very expensive new carpet? [/quote] I would invest in more Nature's Miracle and not let that naughty pup downstairs. (I should get frequent buyer points for that stuff, lol) What would you do if you have 3 hours to yourself to do whatever…

I am a huge dog lover, but am pretty biased against pit bulls, dobermans, rottweilers, and dalmatians. I have met some of the sweetest dogs in all of these breeds and I know that some of them can be wonderful dogs. My worry is this. If for whatever reason the dog does turn on you or your child(heaven forbid!!) you have no…

I drink a diet pepsi max with my lunch almost daily. It's just one of those things I'm not willing to give up plus I like the caffeine kick to get through the afternoon. I do use the crystal light to go packets. I like the honey lemon ginseng green tea. I put one in every other aquafina I drink. I need flavor.

AWESOME!!!! You must feel GR-r-r-r-r-eat!! Keep it up!

I am so glad to hear that everything worked out.:flowerforyou: I didn't post on the original one because I was so incensed about it. I have 4 kids and I don't know what I would do if that happened to me. You handled it very maturely, good job!!

Anna_Banana--Your puppies are adorable!!! :heart: :heart: I'm sure the third one will get a home really soon. I just love that puppy smell!!! I have just started breeding my boxer. She had her first litter of 7 back in May and she was such a great mom!! You must have a really strong stomach to do their tails and dews…

Youch!!!! So sorry.....that must have really hurt. Take care of yourself, I think you may feel a bit achy later.

I have been dealing with the incredible shrinking ta-ta's and butt also. I've gone down a full cup size and that's starting to get loose. It's depressing. I was not endowed at all when I was slimmer. I apologized to my husband, but won't change the goals. I can only do so many squats and lunges, my knees crackle like an…

Hello, my name is Claire.............................and I am a candy junky. We don't get trick-or-treaters at my house so I don't have to keep candy around waiting for the big day. I do donate some to our church for the fall festival, but I made sure to take it right to the church. I wouldn't even bring it in the house. I…

OMG, he hit it right on the head! I know he is not posting here anymore, but it sounds like he was a very nice person. Even though I still have 15-20 lbs that I want to lose, I'm pretty sure I'm in the last phase. My body does seem to be pretty happy where it is. I think I am going to have to shake up my exercise routine…

What a cute baby!!!! :laugh: :laugh:

Hi everyone, A little history here is I had lost about 53 pounds and then started to plateau. Needless to say, I was frustrated and then I caught a nasty cold. When I am sick, I do not watch my calories. More often than not, I don't eat much anyway, but I figure you should eat what you need so that your body can heal.…

I have to say, these were probably the easiest for me to give up. Really, the only calories I drink in my normal day is the creamer in my coffee. Otherwise, I drink water, crystal light, or diet pop. I do drink an occasional glass of skim milk because I LOVE:heart: milk. I can't seem to stay within my calories if I drink…

WOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Good job! That is so awesome!! Keep it up!!

I have 4 children too, and I know how hard it is to get those workouts in. My 2 oldest help out with making dinner one night each week. Maybe try having your older children make dinner on the nights that you have to run them around. That way, you could workout while dinner is being made. That's what I do and it helps out…

Born in Oklahoma and lived all over until I was 15: Oklahoma City, Edmond, Guthrie, Norman, Elk City(Armpit, USA) Now live in Northern Michigan just south of beautiful Traverse City. Can't even describe how beautiful our fall colors are right now, so AWESOME!!

I don't know if you are christian or not and it really doesn't matter, but there is an AWESOME marriage conference that my husband and I attended last year. It's called "A Weekend to Remember" and it's put on by Family Life, a christian organization. My husband and I were in a rut like yours and this conference really…

You do NOT deserve that from your step-son, your husband, or ANYONE!!!!!! These two men (if you want to call them that) are going to be big influences on the kind of men your daughters marry in the future. Please consider talking to your husband about this. He should step in or I fear it could escalate. If he does not want…

I strongly suggest the pepper spray. It will help with jerks like that and dogs. Sorry to hear that happened. It is sad to have to worry about that stuff just to go out and exercise.