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Metagenics UltraMeal---15g protein, 150 calories. I usually throw some strawberries and half a banana into the natural dutch chocolate flavor, tastes like a DQ Blizzard to me!

Amazing Grace---I went to a Woman of Faith event over the weekend...

Can anyone tell me the titles of a few vegan cookbooks? I'd love to be able to prepare meals for my family. Thanks!

Hey, it's the FORMER soda queen here! I was lugging down at least two- 2 liters a day of diet mountain dew, along with chips and other junk. I was addicted to the dew, but then one day, a voice in my head (probably God) said to me, clear as a bell, "give up the soda." So I did. It has been 3 months and I'm eating healthier…

Choose better protein meat! Hotdogs and hamburgers are not great choices, choose chicken (not fried!) and turkey instead. Skip the bread too. Eat more fresh veggies. Have a protein shake. You might want to see a doctor to make sure you are doing this lifestyle change (not diet!) correctly. Get a personal trainer if…

EXERCISE!!! If you feel hungry after a good hard workout, then munch on something. Chances are you will not want to 'blow off' the calories you just worked your butt off for!

You look amazing! Smile! Keep up all the hard work, it is really paying off!

What a wonderful idea! Count me in!

Get a heart rate monitor---they are great!

I count everything but celery.

Keep up the hard work! It is paying off!

Be sure you are doing some strength training as well!

Contrary to popular thinking, swimming is not a great exercise for losing weight.

Funny! I started a new diet too! For every minute I am on myfitnesspal.com, I will do an extra minute of exercise! I've lost 3 pounds so far!

Good for you, JConner! I also went cold turkey on soda. It was amazing how I didn't crave suger or sugary food after that. I am at month one so far, but I'll continue to drink water and tea. Thanks for setting such a good example of 5 months!

Ultrameal shakes, especially the mint chocolate one, are tasty with protein and about 150 calories. I have one each morning, but I add chopped up strawberries or a banana too. Blend well! Good luck!

I'll do it too! SW---128

When I was pregnant I walked on the treadmill a lot. I even kept a walking diary in a spiral notebook, noting the time, speed, distance, etc. I ended up gaining 30 pounds (she was my 4th child) and ended up with great legs, butt, attitude and a wonderful little girl to boot! Use hand weights while walking if you can, to…

great advise!

You should check out "made to crave', a christian book that tells the reader that insteading of craving food, alcohol, sugar, tobacco, etc, they should be craving God. I don't know if you are a Christian, but God loves you and wants you to be your best.

Two pounds in two weeks is a start! This will be a long, hard journey! It is up to you to make it fun and worthwhile. You'll need to walk more than 30 minutes every day to promote weight loss. Try an exercise video every day, walk more (try going up and down hills or steps!), join a gym, use strength bands, do exercises…

Of course leg length matters. You have a longer stride. I'm only 5'1''. Don't let those naysayers get you down. Run proud and beat those losers :)

Don't have snacks in your house!!!! But realistically, do try to distract yourself, by reading, exercising, gardening, phone a friend, or go online here and chat! I'm trying to 'break' my habit of snacking, and I know it is hard work. Good luck! Let us know how you are doing!

If you are not feeling hungry, you might still need to eat. Try smaller, more frequent meals of more protein. Good luck!

I was drinking 2 2-liter of diet mt dew a day. I stopped 21 days ago. The different in my body is amazing. My skin is not as dry, my energy level has ski-rocketed, and I've dropped a few pounds---just by switching to water. If you absolutely must have a soda, pick one day and have one. Just one. Good luck!

I agree with most of the other posts---muscle is replacing fat, eat fresher, less processed foods, weigh your portions, vary your exercise, don't eat after a certain hour at night (that food just sits in your tummy and doesn't do much to help you), and my tip is---hire a personal trainer. It it is too costly, split the…

So you're losing weight and your eyesight??? Just kidding---you look great! Congrats!

Stunning! You look stunning! Keep up all your hard work and soon you'll have to buy even more skinny pants!

You look amazing! Keep a photo of yourself on your phone, and whenever you feel that urge to overeat, check yourself out and remember all the hard work you've done so far...don't waste that effort!

Way to go, Jamie! I think your post will light a fire under a lot of people today! Maybe you will have to change your name to Jamie2wheels? :)