overachieving

i don't make cakes professionally, but i wish i did haha! sometimes i get requests from friends, but it's mostly a hobby...

i love making cakes! i've never posted pictures before so i'm not sure if this will work... these were for friends' birthday parties: these were just for fun:

I've had SLE since childhood, been on prednisone for 13 years :( and I've struggled with my weight ever since. I'm trying to get into a healthy lifestyle before starting grad school, and looking for new friends on MFP! I'm adding you :)

Sorry to hear you're having a rough time, my family is totally like that too. I have never successfully lost weight (or changed my lifestyle) until I moved out of my parents house, so I get that it can be tough at home. I started in July and I've lost 17 pounds so far. It really helps to write it all down. If it's easy to…

Congrats on your achievement, it must feel great!!

I like "Run This Town" (Jay-Z w/ Rihanna) or "Raise Your Glass" (Pink) to get started! I put Kanye's "Stronger" at the end of the workout...it's cheesy but it gives me that extra push to see it through - harder, better, faster, stronger!!!

I just finished my undergrad, and I've just gotten started with getting healthy. College required so much time and energy and I found it too hard to focus on me health goals too. Not that I even really made health goals... Feel free to add me, it looks like we have many similar goals! We can support each other!

I would never have guessed you were even close to 60 from your picture! Congratulations, you officially rock!

I love this thread. I hope to be able to post one day... I'm not giving up after seeing all the fantastic transformations! You all inspire me!

That is awesome, way to go! I can't wait for this to happen for me!!!

Green curry chicken breast with steamed green beans :)

The scale can be so deceptive, sounds like you're doing great! Way to go!!!

Thanks for all the tips!

I just need to figure out who I am outside of "us"...

You look great! Thanks for the inspiration :-)

Cheese has become my nemesis! I always want to add it to everything, but then it's like 'Oh hey there 200 extra calories'... I hope it gets easier.

Maybe it's the kind of food you're eating? I used to feel more hungry, but I've increased my fiber and protein a lot and it has made me less hungry. And I agree with other people who are saying drink lots (water, teas, skim milk, etc.)! I guess just listen to your body (and not your cravings)... Good luck!

This is too funny! During one study session/all-nighter during my final exams (before starting MFP), I ate two days worth of calories in M&Ms! I *wish* that had been a dream...

If I'm craving something that's I probably shouldn't be eating (especially something like candy that doesn't get you full!), I will drink a lot of water first. Like, drink water until you're just slightly uncomfortable. This reminds me what it feels like to over-eat. The discomfort is distracting (keeping me from…