Nikkiairforcewife Member

Drink lots of water and eat in moderation. You could even calculate the different foods ahead of time and decide if you really want to eat more than a single serving of each-- if that. Pick the fruits and vegetables, the whole foods, with just smaller amounts of the others.

What a great feeling that must've been! I look forward to regular sized clothing.

That's awesome! I wish I could do 1 real one. I do a modified "sink pushup." Eventually I'll be able to do them on the ground. I hope.

not yet. But I anticipate it deflating from 7 kids in 8 1/2 years.

Awww! I have goosebumps. That's a wonderful NSV.

Name/ real name: Nikkiairforcewife/ Nikki Goal weight on August 31st: 199 08/01: 208.2 08/08: 08/15: 08/22: 08/29: 08/31:

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Name/ real name Nikki Goal weight on August 31st: 199 lbs. 08/01: 208.4 08/08: 08/15: 08/22: 08/29: 08/31:

Those are GREAT NSVs! I've been noticing my collar bone as well. lol What a fantastic feeling to know your clothes won't even stay on!

You need to increase your calories. As I mentioned on someone's similar forum post, according to Fat2FitRadio the magic number number of calories for you to lose weight is your BMR plus 20%. You'll be surprised at how much it is and how you'll lose weight! Your metabolism will get a kick start and will know that it can…

I'm exciting to join this challenge! I just messaged my captain. :happy:

That's great! That means you're working hard!

My appreciation for organic food really took off after watching Food Inc. Now I realize that even though it's SO much more expensive, if I buy it, that sends the message to the grocery store that THIS is what it's customers want. We want organic. Maybe the prices will be more reasonable and there will be a better selection…

You look really good-- even your belly. You should see mine. and you shouldn't. lol I might just post a pic when I get down to 150 lbs. But that's about 60 lbs. away.

Recognize that you're not just your weight. Letting it vary by three pounds is absolutely normal. The sodium intake and water weight can cause that little difference. Now if you were suddenly gaining weight or in a steady uphill gain-- then I'd be concerned. But 5' 4" and 112-115 is on the very lean side. Your healthy body…

I have heard that creams work best for new stretch marks. But they're pretty much scars. I consider most of it "snake oil."

No one sees it. EVER. I asked my husband, "Can I have a tummy tuck when I get down to my goal weight?" I have 23 month old twin boys delivered by emergency c-section at 35 weeks and then 14 1/2 months later a baby girl delivered by c-section. I don't really see how this thing is going to go away-- even when fully deflated.…

I am impressed. Good job!

Looks delicious! And is so healthy. Good for you for figuring it out and sharing with us. :happy:

The difference is stunning. You look great!

You look great! I can definitely see the difference. Happy Birthday! May your next one be just as awesome!

FABULOUS!

So fantastic! That must feel great!

I've lost 15.8 lbs. and went from a size 20 to a size 16. 2X down to a comfy XL. Every body is different though. I'm 5' 5" and 209 lbs. I kind of doubt I'd continue a pant size every 10 lbs. The nice thing is that even if the scale is only inching down, the sizes are more encouraging to me. I'm really shrinking! This is…

Welcome! I think you'll like it here. So many people on the quest for healthier bodies makes it much easier to do.

Interesting. I don't see how these shrink your belly other than having them in place of something else fattening. But that raspberry and chocolate one sounded pretty good.

Started June 10, 2011, and lost 15.8 lbs. as of today. My goal is to lose 78 lbs. total.

From what I learned on Fat2FitRadio podcasts the magic number of calories for losing weight is eating at 20% above your BMR. I was really scared to increase mine that high. But I'm surprised that it really worked! Good for you Ashley! That's awesome!

Maybe if you tell him about MFP and how motivating and helpful it is for you, he'll join as well. You'll be encouraging each other. Then maybe he'll decide he really WOULD prefer an elliptical instead of a trailer and you could work towards it together. Like, "When we both reach 30 lbs. lost, we can get an elliptical…

That's terrific! Keep it up!