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You look really great! Awesome job!

I know everyone is saying "eat more", and you think we're crazy. "How can I possibly eat more and lose, if I'm not losing at 800 calories?" You know what, I don't know the answer, BUT I've lost 26 lbs so far doing just that. I lost just over a pound this week- eating over 1200 calories, even had chips and pudding :)…

mine's about 25% of my income, sometimes 30% if I wasn't working much that month. BUT my health insurance (private here in germany is expensive!) is only 1/3 less than my apartment, so after those it's about 45-50%.

I think having one soda a day is no problem, as long as it's not 6-- since those calories really add up. I am personally not a fan of diet or MIO because of the sweeteners they have. I like to mix sparkling water with apple juice (or other juices). This mix is sold here (in germany) as an apple soda (apfelschorle) and is…

way to go!

great pictures and awesome work. You look fabulous! Keep it up :D

Not a professional, but it depends on your stride and the the incline, I think. Can work thighs, calves, glutes, core...

At least I see I wasn't alone with weighin in late. :laugh: 161.6 lbs. We've been super busy, moving apartments, giving a public presentation this Thursday, not to mention trying to make thanksgiving plans, despite most of the foods being unheard of here. Maybe that will at least make it easier not to over-indulge. lol.…

hehe. nice. With 30 day shred, I usually listened to it twice (to learn the moves) and then added some better music. Just started ripped in 30 today :D

Wow! You are such a strong person. I've not been through this, but I would like to offer you support as well as I can. I do understand the comfort food cravings in the winter! I think a hearty soup is the best, and a great low cal addition to any meal. Either home made, or a vegatable store bought one. I wish you all the…

Welcome (back). We can do this!!!

Nope. Germany drives on the right (as opposed to left, not wrong) side of the road. Actually, it's only the UK, and countries that were/are associated with/controlled by it (in the 20th century) that drive on the left side.

162.7... about 2 lbs. lost, but I think that was over 2 weeks, since i didn't get a real weigh in last week. I hope you all have a great friday and weekend! I am headed to a wedding today. :D

great challenge! this is just the sort of kick in the pants I need. :) Thanks for another week of hard work and encouragement, Jenn!

I hate this too! I just can't find the motivation to go running or biking when it's dark and freezing. And the best part of the day (sunlight!) is wasted on work. :grumble:

Sorry I didn't weigh in. I was also gone this weekend, and had no internet. My weight is the same I guess, since I haven't had a chance to weigh-n in the a.m. I'll be sure to get it in on time next week. :)

I love this challenge/thread! Whenever I feel a lack of modivation, I know right where to go :) NeuroticVirgo- your daughter's costume was awesome! I missed halloween this year. Although it's becoming more popular in Germany, there were no trick-or-treaters here.

you can do this! And thanks for your service.

Great week guys! Sorry I am still having 12 hours days, and end up falling asleep before I can post anything here. I haven't really had time to work out, but last Sunday was my 10K run, which went really well. I'm also biking/walking to and from the train station, so I am getting a bit of exercise in :) New Weight: 164.5…

me too! Loved it!

New food/recipe? I have recently tried raw chocolate- and I love it! Plus it's sweetened with nectar instead of sugar. nom nom. Yesterday was my first 10K. It was something I never dreamed I could do in June 2011. :D

favorite! how I felt today.... as the half-marathoners lapped me (doing a 10K). But you know what? I did it!!! :D

You're both awesome!!!

Can you share that recipe? :flowerforyou:

yum!

I think I just have a prefered "silhouette." Tallish (5'11 +), broad shoulders, thin-muscles, kinda rugged. I used to say I liked mediterranean, middle eastern, and south american guys, but my bf of 3+ years is german. :laugh: I'm much more strict on the personality: Must be environmentally concience Likes Dogs Likes…

oooh, almost forgot to weigh-in. Today I'm at 165.5 ... 1.6 lb loss! Maybe working a lot burns calories? :laugh:

I second that hug! We're here to support you. I sent you a friend add. :flowerforyou: I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teresa When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. ~Author Unknown

Awesome Job to the people with losses! :D Sorry I have been one of the many who haven't had time to log on here. This whole week I was working 10-13 hours, and would ocme home and fall alseep. Also apartment hunting in the "spare time"... though I don't have any. lol Last Saturday I called a friend who I haven't seen in a…

I take thyroid meds in the morning, and vitamins with/after dinner. i also try to wait about 30-45 minutes after I take levoxyl (thyroid med) before I have breakfast. This seems to work for me :)