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I'm in! My goal is 70 lbs by end of September - with an additional 30 lbs by end of December. it's on!!

Yes, but I wanted something accessible to more people than just MFP members.

No worries - I totally understand what you're saying. I am purely a social drinker and not even a frequent one at that. However, if I am "in the mood" for something to sip with dinner, I'd rather make a "heart-healthy" choice rather than have a drink just to have a drink. Thanks for the info, everyone! It's nice to know…

That just came up on my ipod last night as I was working out - I had it on shuffle mode - it REALLY helped me pick up the pace (and I'm not talking salsa, here :-)

I used to weigh myself everyday but it drove me insane to see the fluctuations. I now weight myself weekly - every Monday morning - and I'm much more at peace! Also - buy a good scale - it's worth it!

Starvation is so dangerous and unhealthy. I have had a very unhealthy relationship with food for most of my lfie and have gone into starvation mode multiple times which always made me feel sick - not to mention, you can't maintain that (or you'd die) and when you do eat, your body holds onto every morsel for dear life. I'm…

Glad I searched for this topic before posting my own - I had the exact same question. It's actually quite upsetting. I am being very careful and avoiding all the usual cravings and still being diligent about doing my 60 mins of cardio a day and then to step on the scale and see a higher number is discouraging. Let's hope…

Thanks everyone for the feedback - great advice!! I'm going to buy some 10 lb weights tonight and just be persistent!

I'm in!!! Will take measurements tonight!

I've tried WW in the past with very limited success. I love MFP and the freedom that comes from tracking calories. I've had great success using just MFP.

Then there's the people who won't say anything - but they're looking you up and down like they can't believe their eyes. Jealousy and ignorance - not a good combination. Why can't we all just get along?

me tooo!!

I grilled veggies tonight but was just in one of those "carb" moods - needing something creamy - so I added a wedge of the garlic & herb to my hot grilled veggies - it was heavenly. Exactly what I needed. Only 35 calories - but very satisfying and I know it saved me from making a not-so-healthy-choice! MMMMMMMMMM

I just had grilled veggies and brown rice for lunch! I have a large wok-like pan with small holes so you can put in any veggie and it won't fall through - but still gets the great grilled taste. I usually do mushrooms, zucchini, summer squash, red peppers, onions and sometimes I add fennel - if cooked right it carmelizes…

skinnytaste.com is a great site! And you can find many old "favorites" out there - redone to be a lot more healthy. I've always been happy with the recipes I've found there! There's even a margarita recipe that is super yummy with a lot less calories!!

I just started this last night and curious about anyone's success? Seems like you've been doing it for 3 weeks now - how's it going? By the way - Level 1 kicked my butt. It's embarrassing, I know!

WOW - started tonight and level 1 kicked my bahookie!!! Love that it's only 20 mins - there's no excuses that I don't have enough time now.

I just received mine in the mail and am going to start tonight!!

Thanks for addressing the online program - I actually had questions about which would be more beneficial to me. I'd love to hear some comparisons of people who have done both programs! Will I get as much support with the online program? Do I still get the tools (like the point counter) to take with me when I don't have…

Thank you to everyone for their advice! I've been in nursing school for the past 4 years and I have one semester left. (I put on wayyyy more than the "nursing school 20") I am using this summer to re-focus on myself since it's been a VERY long time since I've done so. I'm thinking about doing WW thru the summer - get the…

I can't explain it either. At my smallest, I was a size 10 and weighed 165 lbs. Most people don't believe me when I say that. And I have a friend who is a size 6 but just try to pick that girl up - she's SOLID! I think it's just how some people carry the weight and how "dense" their weight is.

I started today - I didn't want to use another post-poned excuse by "waiting" until Jan 1. Day 1 went very well . . . Hope yours did, too!

My son just went to a bass workshop yesterday put on by the one and only VICTOR WOOTSEN. He was amazing. Even signed my sons guitar. If you don't know who he is - Google or You Tube him. Truly one of a kind.

http://www.bhg.com/recipes/slow-cooker/soup-chili/hearty-slow-cooker-soups-stews/?sssdmh=dm17.409458&esrc=nwwr20_10&email=696657013 some GREAT soups/stew ideas!

great ideas - thank you!! I love red pepper hummus!!

What kind of Mini-meals do you eat?

How do you track body fat?

We eat spagetti squash frequently in our house. I make it a couple different ways - first, I split it in half, take out all the seeds (easier to do before cooking). Place in glass dish flat side down in a little bit of water - microwave for 5-10 minutes and the strands just fall out of the squash! I like to grill chicken…

I never even heard about that functionality. Thanks!!

Thanks to everyone's comments and encouragement. I am now a week post-op and feel FANTASTIC! Had to face my fear of anesthesia head on and am so relieved it was such a problem-free experience. Only had to take 2 of my pain pills and resumed most regular activity by day 4. Have a great weekend!!