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You look very fit and happy! I think the bottom line of doing all this effort is that we need to feel healthy and HAPPY!!! Good for you. Btw, are these pictures from Hawaii? The pic with the trees looks like a restaurant in Maui " Mams fish house"...just curious :)

CHOCOLATES!!! and baked goods :)

Excellent progress!!! Love your dramatic progress pics

Yup, I am with the rest of the posters. You should try to eat something within the first 30-60 minutes. I have a similar routine as your except I drop my son to school and then take off for work so I get to eat my breakfast within the first 45 mins or so...I have been doing this for years now and my body just craves food…

Nice! It sounds great. I add the crushed red peppers to my whole boiled eggs and they just taste yummier :)

Awesome job!!! You have done so well....so proud of you

You do give me hope kiki :) Serioulsy the 10lbs number is just something I have ingraved in my head...and you are right, it is NOT neccesary for me to loose lbs while loosing BF%. I do understand the concept of feeding the muscle to build it and for it to show. I have never eaten under 1600 calories. Infact to eat closer…

Hmmm. I have a Polar F11 (5 years old) but the chest strap fits me very well. Even when I was smaller (bra strap- 29 inches) it would fit me. The only thing is that you have to wash it regularly to maintain its stretchiness and readjust it to make sure it is snug. Not sure if anything has changed on the newer HRM. Its the…

Thanks for your input hun! I am ALL about losing inches as long as there is some shift with the scale as seriously I would have to eat a ton of protein to make all my fat convert in to muscle and I know that I don't do that. I am still at a 26-27% BF which is quite unacceptable to me knowing that I have been at the 18-20%…

Wow! good job. So you have lost 15 lbs if I read this correctly?

Justins Honey almond butter is awesome! Just has a hint of sweetness and all the goodness of almonds :) On a side note, does anybody know why almonds and almond butter have so much fat in them but the same is not true for almond milk? I mean yeah its diluted and all but I would still think it would be decentl calorie…

Sliced almonds for the crunch Dried cranberries for the sweetness Boiled egg for the protein Or you can replace Salad dressing with Cottage cheese (I love it! ) which gets you the protein too

You look great! Eating more has really helped you loose fat...not just the weight. How tall are you and what lifting program are you doing?

What a great story and a great transformation. I love how you took this all slowly and as a long term process....the skinny girl is here to stay :)

Your body shape and initial measurements are very close to mine (though I weighed around 140 lbs when I started)....I have lighter bones I guess :) I am also doing NROL and am noticing changes in the shape now with practically negligible weight loss (though I would like it to move a little). I have lost inches and have…

Awesome, you look great! How long did it take you to get the weight off?

Very good job! I know you were stressing about the eating more 'trial' and so glad you are sticking to it! It works...lost inches and loose clothes are proof. I know I have lost weight before on eating a NET 1200 calories. (I have ALWAYS eaten my exercise calories, no matter what!) but definiltey felt like I was sleeping…

Great job! It is a good feeling to eat and loose. Eating right and as clean as possible while maintaining your macros is the key.

Yup...same is happening with me! I am up the 2-3 lbs that I lost since I am in TOM right now. BUT my jeans are still loose, clothes are fitting better even with the bloating so I KNOW that this will go away. The meausring tape is my new best friend. The scale is like a third wheel who just likes to come for the ride :)

Thanks ladies! I feel taller, healthier, fitter and STRONGER! I crave good food (mostly!) and make an effort to eat back my workout calories. Food is your friend...if you want quick weight loss, this is not the right way for you. This is a lifestyle and will eventually get you fitter without you even trying!

Feel free to add me. I am also here for the long haul. No plans on starving myself! Our bodies need fuel :)

I would give anything to look anything like you when I am your age....You look fabulous and yes like others said, even better now than 14 years ago!

Hmm...I am not very fond of italian food while watching my calories but here are my choices - Penne Juliana Portobello mushrooms, green peas, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, garlic and olive oil (definiltey ask them to reduce the olive oil or probably eat a smaller portion) -Pollo Con Asparagi Breast of chicken topped with…

Sounds silly but I have been strength training and have gotten up to 20lbs DB on seated shoulder press. Today when I was working on a group circuit training class, after 45 mins of class and other crazy exercises, I was doing standing shoulder presses with 8 lb DB's like they were too light and I needed something more.…

I am planning to do this as well this year in July...so BUMP for any more training advice. I am working on strength training and general cardio but will try to run 3-4 miles as well to keep me going.

My hair was growing super fast when I was pregnant. Besides the hormones, I think the prenatals & fish oils were definitely helping! Trying eating more Omega 3....your hair will also look healthier. I use coconut oil on my hair once in 2-3 weeks. It definiltey makes it softer..not sure about making it longer. Btw, good job…

Words out of my mouth literally!

Phenomenal./...my body is very similar is shape to yours where we hold fat on our midriff....so glad to see you have conquered that. You look awesome.

I really like the taste of Think Thin bars. They are 20gm of protein with about 230 calories. I have tried the creamy penaut butter & chocolate fudge flavors and like them both.

Thanks this looks really awesome and timely since I was planning on running intervals on the treadmill for my workout and forgot my HRM at home!