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You look absolutely amazing - congrats!

Same here! Curious to see what people say : )

Ditto with Robyn (would be starting January 2nd), but I'd definitely like to join!

Hormones and stress! Had a freak out tonight - I agree that it's important to recognize and admit when you do go overboard; if you don't, it's easy to keep doing it and pretend it isn't happening! : )

I'd love a challenge!

You have a really sweet smile!

I don't think so! But I don't know the specifics - MFP's BMR calculator tells me mine is 1,410 cals a day, so, pretty similar to yours : )

Also definitely agree with water - I think in general people don't drink enough, but drinking steadily throughout the day goes a long way to keep you from being starving, and makes it easier to make the right choices when meal time does roll around. I find that warm things - tea, broth, etc. - go even farther (maybe it's…

I'd definitely second the distractions, or drinking water - even better, try having something low-cal but hot, like broth or tea :)

Pretty close! 5'5" Highest weight: 156 MFP Start weight: 151 CW: 145 GW: 125

Hmm...this doesn't happen to me, but for all I know it could be common. Still, I think it's more important if this is something that's common with you - in the past have you spotted occasionally/are your periods irregular? If so, it might not be anything to worry about, but if typically you have super regular periods and…

Sounds totally delicious! I'll have to try it sometime - I love something that sounds sort of like it, which is overnight oats (equal part old-fashioned oats with liquid left in the fridge overnight, and then any seasonings/toppings you want in the morning (my go to combo is vanilla, cinnamon, a little salt, blueberries…

It would have some sugar I guess, but you could try mulled cider - find an organic, unsweetened variety, and steep it in a pot with a little bit of orange peel, a couple of cloves, and some cinnamon...you can add a splash of brandy to really warm you up! Also, no tea of any kind? There are so many! I can think of almost 80…

It depends! People may disagree with me, but I think there's a lot you can do to still drink. Try lower calorie drinks (a shot of liquor mixed with seltzer water and lime, say), increase your exercise (especially on a night you plan on drinking! I've always found I get drunk a little more easily if I'm drinking shortly…

Just hook up? Dean from Supernatural or Eric from True Blood...date? Totally Jim Halpert :D Although Ben Wyatt from Parks and Recreation is pretty adorable too...

Haven't bought it yet, but I plan on getting it some time this week...good luck to you!!

I'm not an expert, but that sounds about right to me - and I think more importantly, if you feel good, healthy, comfortable in your body, etc., then the exact number isn't as important : ) Congrats on the loss!

Since this is literally my job right now...:D I've made this turkey, and it is delicious - brining makes it so juicy and flavorful, that you'll need less gravy! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/good-eats-roast-turkey-recipe/index.html I've never tried this recipe -…

Totally honk - what an awesome difference!!

You look amazing! I too have come to grips with the fact that I'll always have thunder thighs, but it's so clear what a huge difference you've made so far - you're really looking great! Even if we have bodies that might not ever fit the cultural "ideal" there's no reason not to be the best versions of ourselves that we can!

I got this scale http://shop.eatsmartproducts.com/EatSmart-Digital-Bathroom-Oversize-Platform/dp/B001KXZ808 for $25-$30, and I love it! Almost invisible, very sleek looking, and a clear, large, digital number. They also include a tape measure for noting as your inches change (which can be even more useful than a scale,…

Assassin's Creed Revelations! I can't get over that trailer.

I don't know how old your daughter is or how picky her friends/the class are, but dill is GREAT with salmon, and a classic combo - maybe a cooked salmon salad (like tuna salad) but with dill, greek yogurt, salt and pepper, and lemon - you could throw in some scallions too! Or dill cream cheese on a cracker, with a little…

Absolutely triangle :D

Skyrim! I can't wait for it to come out...but even when I find myself sucked into hours upon hours of video game play (i've been particularly susceptible to Dragon Age recently), I still find time to eat good food. Try planning some meals in advance, especially anything you can freeze and re-heat!

What a wonderful job - you look great!

My diary wouldn't be a great example, but I've been meaning to do this too! I did a sort of detox/cleanse a while back, and ever since I still crave processed food but feel horrible afterwards (like my chip/choco-covered pretzel binge today...), so I think it's pretty clear what my body is telling me :D Clean eating time!

Congrats!! That's a huge achievement : )

One clue to will power - it gets exponentially harder to stick to your guns if you're tired, or have been forced to make lots of little decisions all day (this is a great article on it! http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/21/magazine/do-you-suffer-from-decision-fatigue.html?pagewanted=all ), so try to plan out what you're going…

You can definitely do it! Some days are better or worse than others, but I think it always helps to look at it as an overall change versus a quick fix - if you just tell yourself that this is a slump day in a lifelong change, as opposed to a break or failure in a temporary schedule, I think it's easier to roll with the…