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Truly awesome and inspiring! I still think you need a profile pic with you smiling! (cause you're so happy with your progress!)

Oh my so many good recipes on this thread! Baking heaven!

Where do you learn this stuff?

Sounds yummy !

Nice! I think I need to be rescued...

Mini - mind you I said MINI Blizzard (French Silk Pie) at Dairy Queen - 400 Calories!

yummy!

Perhaps you need a milder fish, in addition to making sure not to overcook. I'm in western Ohio, so no super fresh seafood here either. I love to buy frozen fish filets for meals. My family likes pollock or cod, you can get both frozen at Walmart. Be sure to defrost first, if you don't have time to put in fridge, use your…

This sounds great! For those who haven't seen Reduced Fat Oreos, most big grocery stores carry them now. Just saw them at Kroger today.

I do wear makeup. Generally not a ton, under eye cover, mineral base, mascara, sometimes eyeliner, sometimes lipstick. If I'm doing something fancy, then I go more all out. I definitely do it for me, to feel good about myself. I have very dark circles under my eyes (my doc calls them allergy shiners) and have had them…

Looks really good! Have you tried the Aunt Millie's light/low cal breads? They are quite good and only 35 or 40 calories a slice (depending on which kind you choose).

Wow the pic of you in the pink and white really tells the tale! You have done a fantastic job so far, and I'm sure you will be even more inspired now to reach your final goal! Looking great - can't wait to see your final pics! :-)

Maybe your shoes have gotten to the end of their life? I know I've gotten shin splints doing aerobics when my shoes wore out and I didn't realize it. They were still comfortable, but weren't supporting me like I needed.

Be sure you are really listening to what God wants you to do. Seems to me that if you stick with your current job (for as long as it lasts) you will be better off financially. If you would be struggling to pay minimums you won't be able to work toward being debt free (which is very important - check out Mary Hunt's Debt…

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Congrats! Awesome that you've got a killer waist, and before long, you'll like what you see in the tummy department too! Woo hoo!

I personally prefer an attractive face to an attractive body. if I find the face attractive, the body is not such a big deal. Attractive body with non attractive face, not so much.

Yum!

Wow! Gotta try it!

Very yummy sounding - gonna try!

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Hi! I'm in Dayton area too. I joined after my hubby found the app on his iphone, and it sounded good for accountability. I've been logging for almost 75 days, and have lost 17 lbs. It's a slow steady race, but I feel like I'm winning! Lots of good encouraging folks on here too, and great tools! Good luck, and add me as a…

Your post just showed up as I posted. It's fantastic you are getting to meet her, but she is more interested in you than what you wear. If you can go shopping (even on a budget at a thrift store) I'd get some nice pants and a dressy top that you feel really good in, because you want to be able to enjoy meeting her, not…

If these are your only options - B , but it doesn't really look like your style, and I don't even know you! :-) If your budget allows, I'd make a shopping trip for something that 's more your style (you'll feel more confident), and more flattering. Yes you are full figured (so am I), but you have a nice shape - you need…

I have major sweet tooth too. I have found if I choose the sweets I really love (mostly chocolate, but also ice cream) and have a little of that thing most days of the week I can manage it. For example, you can have 30 semi sweet chocolate chips for 7 calories - I eat 2 at a time, letting them melt in my mouth and really…

I had always been interested in it, and ended up trying Physician's Formula Mineral Makeup because of the fear of not seeing it in person, auto shipping, etc. Love the Physician's Formula! they have multiple formats, so you can vary how much coverage you get. Love how it looks and feels on my skin! One caveat - with most…

I am a huge fan of Sugar Free gum. Low cal, and Extra brand has dessert gum that tastes even more fabulous! My favorite is Mint Chocolate Chip - tastes like the ice cream, no joke - and satisfies the chew need. There is also Strawberry Banana, etc. Explore the gum aisle! Just be sure to choose sugar free so you're only…

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Wow great progress, I can really see the difference! I can't wait till I get there - you are motivating me to get moving! I'm in the Dayton area - Go Flyers! Hope you keep achieving as well as you have so far! Congrats!