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Appreciate your body- the last Boston Marathon bombing victim was released from the hospital without a left foot. Appreciate your left foot. And your left earlobe.And your pinky nail. And that weird birth mark on the back of your knee. I think the last part of weight loss is self love. I don't know if I'm happy with my…

I think everyone else is spot on about the hormones flying around your body like crazy. And they are also right with the start small. You have loads of good advice here. Good luck!

I think for a lot of people clean eating is a way for them to have structure that doesn't include Twinkies. To expand- some (most) people are successful when they have a safe zone of "OK" and "Not OK" foods. Some people chose to define these zone by "clean" foods and "non clean" foods. These people are still completely…

<also my first bikini ever. bought it for our honeymoon!

This sums it up! Hubby got me a blender bottle for my birthday! LOL

I'd say a 7.5. I saw a study that says in society, people of similar ratings tend to match up with one another. With that being said, I think my hubby is a 10, and most days I feel like a 10 also. But for society's point of view, we probably fall in the 7-8 range.

If you aren't used to greek yogurt in general, you might want to start with vanilla and work your way down. if you are used to greek yogurt, I would go for some honey. Or, a different flavor protein powder. I find Designer Whey Vanilla Almond can hide a lot more evil than just the Vanilla. And chocolate takes the cake…

This is how I did it. That doesn't mean it will work for everyone, but this is how I did it. Step 1- shrink stomach This step sucks. no way around it. There is no getting around eating less than you used to. You need to shrink your stomach so you know when you are full.This should take approximately a week- a week and a…

I'll catch some evil thoughts in my mind sometimes "Why do they they stay that way? Why do they do it to themselves?!" But they stay in my mind. And I talk myself back to the fact that I was overweight, and people let their thoughts stay in their mind also. Like many have said, it's theirs to figure out, not mine to push.…

yep! tada!

AWESOME! Thanks so much! I searched the forums before I posted the topic, but I must have missed this one.

oh, thank you! I kind of hate Jillian, but I think that's because her stuff works! HAHA!

ooooh, that looks like a great beginners workout!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8vQs23k0gk Like this guy, releasing the ball. No thanks. He even commented about how he crushed his left foot!

I looked at your diary from yesterday. You ate about 1600 calories (well, 1400, and drank 200- I'm not judging :tongue: ) If you were to eat 1500 and THEN eat back 50-75% of your exercise calories, I think you'd be giving your body a lot more to work with. I think a couple days of eating some steak and dark greens might do…

I have never ever eaten there. And I don't feel the need to ever eat there. Thankfully I was raised somewhere where the closest fast food restaurant was 25 minutes away. And we didn't go there as a "reward". So I've never been much of a fast food person.

Yes. This. Read it. Read it ALL. Stalk people's diaries. EAT FOOD. :)

I dropped $300 in Victoria's Secret on a 4 teddy's and this beautiful gown robe type thing. ALL SIZE MEDIUMS. FTW! I *SAID* it was for our honeymoon, but it was a pretty awesome feeling. Enjoy it when you get there!

Congrats on your weight loss thus far!! I had the same problem. I like nice things. So I had a closet full of very nice 14s and 16s. I'm now anywhere between a 8-12, so I had to get rid of them. When I was in limbo, I would go to Burlington coat factory or some kind of discount store and get dress clothes for work there. I…

Hi Ken, Welcome. I'm not sure I'm the best person to support you on your journey, but I'm sure you will find plenty. Regarding soda- try starting with fresh brewed ice tea with lemon. If that isn't sweet enough for you, you can try some sugar alternatives (splenda, stevia, or suck up the calories and go for sugar in the…

I hate running too. I walk outside and ride the bike in our living room while watching TV. Takes up some space, but at least it's something.

"**will be eating only baked chicken, tuna, yogurt, mixed veggies, cottage cheese, egg whites, wheat crackers with tuna, some fruits. with water and (1) red bull for energy.**" alright. you are going to face a LOT of haters. But my question to you is: Can you only eat those things for the REST OF YOUR LIFE?! Think about…

I encourage you to look at my diary. I have 94 grams of protein in there for the day, and only 15 of that came from my protein powder this morning. And I'm at 1,400 calories on the day thus far (it might change depending on the kind of hamburger roll I pick up for dinner). But you get my point. I try to have protein with…

yes. for the love of god. of course he is. why would you pick out the one person who says something stupid to reply to. Listen to everyone else. Please.

amazing job! thank you for sharing! be proud of yourself!

Yep. This one isn't worth the 3 years you've given him. Move on.

NO PLEATS!!!!!! (Read in the "No more wire hangers" voice) Pleats will age you and make you look bulky. guaranteed.

I don't drink coffee, and I drink my tea black, BUT- something someone said here gave me an idea. Protein powder doesn't mix with hot liquids. First, you need to mix it with a cool/room temperature liquid. During the fall, I mix almond protein powder with water to make a paste, and then brew an apple cider k-cup into it.…

agreed.

I'm getting married on FRIDAY!!!! aahhhh! And listen to Cici! Do lots of push ups. There are plenty of undergarments for your tummy, but your arms and shoulders are out there for the world to see!