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You look amazing ! :love:

I'm one of those who left and came back.. Used to read the posts from you regularly (though I rarely responded). Welcome back.. I too had wondered where you went. How much weight did you lose and you mentioned now your trying to gain back..? Lost too much? (I wish)! :flowerforyou:

OMG - Hysterical ! In my dreams I am somewhere where there is no bathroom and I have to go so badly... and then I wake up. And I drink a lot of water at night. Usually up two (sometimes three) times to take care of business. You girls are cracking me up. Joni:laugh:

I read somewhere recently (don't recall where), that if you are watching your weight / calories, when ordering Chinese, go with the beef/brocolli. Not sure what the cals are... but it is mostly brocolli with just thin strips of beef. Have fun !:smile:

It's so great to get under what "our" big number is.. Under 300, Under 200, Under 150 etc.. GOOD FOR YOU !! :flowerforyou:

I'm a working girl, so quick and easy is my style in the morning ! I usually have a Lean Pocket. Another favorite is a 100-cal english muffin toasted, 4 slices of lean ham (60 cals) heated in the microwave, with a slice of fat-free cheese (30 cals). 190 cals total. Hot, filling and delicious. Either way, I heat up what I'm…

SGFlyingHI - you look amazing ! Congrats on your huge weight loss ! Laura, you are awesome, and I know you are going to be successful. 14lbs in 3 weeks must be so encouraging. I have been on for three weeks also (and this is my third time here). I have lost 5 lbs in 3 weeks and I'm so thrilled ! We all look forward to…

I bought the 30-day Shred DVD and the first time I thought "I am going to die" and did the best I could through the whole thing. When I just could not do another jumping jack, I walked in place... I just kept moving until the next set of torture Jillian had in store. I have now done it a few more times.. and trust me,…

I remember you.... you were great about posting (great!) recipes.. Just like you - I'm back myself. Good Luck ! Joni

Excellent ! I weighed myself yesterday and it showed 5lbs lost (I had been stuck at 2 for a while) . I thought it was just a fluke, so tentatively got on the scale today and viola! it still said 5lbs lost.. so maybe I DID actually lose 5 lbs. The first few pounds are always so great feeling, because it motivates you to…

Amazing and awesome.. gives inspiration to all of us here. I have no doubt that many many times people have read your posts and/or your story and it has encouraged them to get through another day of sticking with it. Way to go girl. :flowerforyou:

Mine said 1200 also - I think it's "set" like that (because no one should eat less than 1200 per day). Once you do your BMI, it will calculate what your resting calorie intake is (if you did nothing all day, how many calories you burn just to breathe and live). Mine was 1600 something - so I manually set my calorie intake…

N-I-C-E !!:drinker: I was excited when I did my weigh in (one week) yesterday and lost 2 lbs. I can't imagine how fantastic you are feeling today. Good for you !!!!

I agree with everyone, walk walk walk. There are a couple of great walking DVD's out there. Her name is Leslie Sanderson (something like that), that are walking videos that you can do right there in your living room (in case it's too cold outside). I have one of her DVD's, and I love it. Good Luck with your journey !

I love the Progresso soups. One can can be anywhere from 160 - 200 cals (vegie types of course, stay away from the chowders)! When its chilly outside, I'll eat a can of soup for breakfast. Warms me up and sustains me.

I just got mine this weekend (reading everyone's posts on this DVD, I just had to have it). I have a set of 5 lb weights. I assume that will be okay..? Do I need my mat ? I'll post tomorrow (or tonight) how it was. Right now I do the elipitical at the gym and do the Leslie walking tapes. :glasses:

Congrats ! Keep up the good work. The first loss is so gratifying !

Me too please ! I love crockpot cooking, come home from working all day and dinner is already done ! My e-mail is : Joni.C.Walbring@jci.com :flowerforyou: Thanks ! Joni

Yahoo !

I save back some calories for my evening snack. I like the 100 calorie popcorn bags - you feel like your getting a lot of bang for the buck. I also love my Weight Watchers giant fudge bars (110 cals) and my 80 calorie pudding cups. But I always drink lots of water at night, it really does help. Don't fight it, just plan…

Go take a nice brisk walk.. gives you time to de-stress from the son's girlfriend AND you burn up a few calories.. Now, help me out here.. what does DH stand for ? :bigsmile:

I try to stick with a once a week (morning) weigh in. I usually cheat and look about every 3 days, but I don't "count" it until my firm once a week, Tuesday morning weigh-in.. :bigsmile:

I have no doubt my love of wine has helped me gain the extra pounds over the years ! But I love my wine.. though I am only having a couple of glasses on the weekends. Have a glass of wine, you deserve it ! Just don't drink the whole bottle...:laugh:

I've made the New Year's Resolution for the past 4 or 5 years myself. This time I'm sticking to it.. We can do it together... good luck !

:wink: GOOD FOR YOU ! You should post some before and after pictures. This is my third go around using MFP and I am determined to stay on track this time. I'm aiming for 25-30 lbs. If you can do 100+ that, you have truly inspired me to stay on track this time..

I went to the gym after work last night and it was PACKED. Could not get near a machine. Left and went home and did a workout DVD...

He just wants to make sure everything is good when you meet the kids. I assume your language (like a lot of people) is "salty", which is okay when we're with people our own age. Now that it is getting closer to the time when you will meet the kids, he blurted out something that has been on his mind. His approach was bad...…

You have done awesome and look fantastic. You know it, you feel it and you see it whenever you look in the mirror. There's no way she can get to you - your too amazing.

Hmmmm... having a hard time thinking of anything that I have totally given up. Not a big donut/bagel (bakery goods) fan, so that stuff is no big deal anyway. I just finished my McDonalds Asian Salad with grilled chicken and low-fat dressing. If I want a french fry (because someone around me is eating them) I'll take a…

Wow ! Awesome.. I have only been (back at) doing this for about 3 weeks and have only lost two pounds (my goal is to lose 20). I needed this inspiration. By Gosh, if you can lose over 70 then I can hang in there and do the 20. Congrats and go knock 'em dead in your bathing suit !