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Very interesting, thanks for the info! Glad to see it helped you... I also agree with the synthetic fabrics! :)

Well happy birthday, early! Yes, I guess it also goes with the territory...good luck to yo!

Too funny! I guess one has to do what works! ☺

I love the idea of the cotton bamboo sheets too!

Wow, what interesting and humble stories, thanks so much everybody for sharing! I have not looked into macca powder or anything else yet, to be honest. I am going to take time to look into some of the ideas here for sure. I am nervous about hormone therapy too so I'll see what else I can do. And oh, I love edamame! I have…

Welcome and .... you can do it, we can do it! Boy, that would be awesome for me too, as I'd be at my goal and after being on mfp over a year, it's time!! Exercise and calorie deficit, plenty of water... log every day - take measurements once a month to track your progress, as results don't always show on the scale but it's…

Hi Steph & welcome! I actually just hit my one year mark in May - haven't met my final goal yet so I know exactly what you mean by keeping motivated. I could have met it a while ago but I've maintained all summer, maybe putting on 5 lbs since my lowest weight, which is okay but now is the time to step it up and get to my…

Ya know, I climbed a (tough) mountain last year for the first time and it's difficult, dammit!! I agree that sometimes it'd just be nice to have a little cheerleader in our corner... I have a lot of them and it is encouraging... so ya know what? Find some friends that do support you and oh yeah, YOU ROCK!! WTG, girl... it…

LOVE this - me: PRO GUN!!

Wooo hoooo happy dance! You look amazing - beautiful before and after :) It's one thing to start this journey but to keep it going and reach personal goals is completely another! Extremely inspiring, thanks for sharing!!!! :flowerforyou:

Well first of all, welcome and good luck! I'm jumping on board to say it does help to have others along for support and knowledge along the way. My husband, myself and his brother and wife all took the leap together last May and it was so helpful! Funny about the rude awakening though... it's amazing when you find out what…

LOL... I'm from New England (Mass) also and as we say, I don't have an accent, you do! When people from the South hear me tawk, they do ask if I'm from Boston, as I don't pronounce R's much, paaahk the cahhhh in Haahvad Yaaahd LOL!

I hate it too and dread the thought of having to run for 40-45 min straight... but MUSIC has helped me tremendously!! Make a playlist of your favorite, kick-*kitten* songs and hit the pavement - before you know it the time flies. And slowing down and talking yourself into saying you'll get through it or will make it just a…

FANTABULOUS!!! Gotta love those NSV's... so happy for you as I felt the same way... woooo hoooo!!! Happy dance :drinker:

I LOVE Dean Koontz!! His books go so fast! :smile:

"then can't wait to dive into Fifty Shades of Grey for me :blushing My wife has that one ordered. I'm looking forward to her reading it!" 50 Shades of Grey Trilogy for me too - and yeah, umm my husband is also enjoying it!! LOL

Hi, Firstly, welcome and good luck on your journey. Boy I wish I had some $$ for every time I tried to lose that 20 or 30 lbs... for sure! Have been there so many times for sure and what is different for me this time is the mindset. It's NOT thinking diet, think lifestyle change and it is up to you how far you want to take…

Bump Sounds delish, thanks!!!

sorry, it posted twice for some reason! :smile:

Welcome, Gianna! You're beautiful and your story hits home.... I'm 48 and still have some weight to lose as well as toning, etc. Best of luck to you in your journey!!

I was going to say the same thing - Dreamfields, in a black box! Does NOT taste grainy like whole wheat pasta, but better for you.... right now I think it only comes in penne & angel hair but I love it! Then I use the heart healthy sauce & fat free parmesan - lower calorie... & you can get your pasta fix for sure!!! I even…

Absolutely..thank you so much and you can do it, you're doing great!! :smile:

Thanks so much everybody! I really do appreciate it :) Blazergrad: having our friends do this program with us made a huge difference! We rented a cabin together last summer & were on the same page cooking that week, etc.. Not to mention they understand when you need time to log everything in right... Thx!! Aquaduckie: best…

Yes, I am.... and Thank you sooo much!!!! It is much appreciated :)

Thank you and thanks for sharing this journey and kicking my butt! Love you, girl :)

You look awesome!! Nice difference, way to go and huge NSV!! ROCK that bikini!!! :smile:

Awesome NSV!! I bet it felt great, you go!!! :flowerforyou:

I feel your pain! I'm an asthmatic, so I can relate. I was told by an Uncle, who is a really good runner (and you can find articles on this) to breathe with your diaphragm. Push out your stomach when you breathe in and really concentrate on concaving it when you breathe out. This has helped me. I have to breathe in with my…

Congrats!! You look amazing - well done, woo hoo!! :drinker:

Absolutely! You can definitely tell in your face... keep up the great work! I'm sure people are beginning to notice?