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This photo is a one year difference. 3/17/2015 (before) & 3/17/2016 (after) I'm 5'5. My highest weight was 254. I am now 189. This is the 2nd time I have gained and lost and this time I plan to keep it off. The up and down weight differences has done a number on my body, so stay motivated to keep it off.

Real life response here. I have done this several times and learned it's useless. Long story short, it's a waste of money and I only lost the water weight which came right back in 2 days or less. Just up your water intake, drink hot green tea with your meals.

I have yet to see a post where it says I can sit around on my fat butt all day, do nothing, eat what I want, drink what I want and still lose weight. To me that would be a miracle diet pill and I would invest like no other. What I do see if everyone has started drinking more water, stopped drinking sodas, working out more…

I agree with the majority here. If you post your business on a public site, then you are giving permission for everyone to share their thoughts and opinions whether you want to hear them or not. Personally, from what you are saying, this person was probably trying to encourage you. It may have come across pushy, but I…

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Actually I do have PCOS. Thanks for all the information. I know I need cut the carbs for sure.

Even though I am genetically blessed with extrememly muscular legs, I have to customize my workouts so I don't bulk up too much. There for a while I was cycling and doing the elliptical a lot and I had a trainer at 24 hour fitness ask me if I had calf implants or did sterioids as he reached down and touched them. I was…

Even though I am genetically blessed with extrememly muscular legs, I have to customize my workouts so I don't bulk up too much. There for a while I was cycling and doing the elliptical a lot and I had a trainer at 24 hour fitness ask me if I had calf implants or did sterioids as he reached down and touched them. I was…

*personal (typo) oops

And let me add. As far as actual cleaning a school supplies goes....do you fair share and stop be stingy and cheap. I agree with teachers when it comes to this. Help them out. Most people don't have to pay out of pocket for work supplies. They do. And on some teacher salaries, I bet it can be stressful knowing they really…

I would have to say that I think it's rude for a teacher to ask parents to bring in candy for incentives. Especially since this is not a classroom requirement and something the teacher made up and put in place. She should be responsible for the purchase 100%. On another note, I don't think candy should be used as an…

Exactly how I felt about it. I love it. And on most ocassions depending on the instructor, I burn about 1000 calories in an hours time doing moderate to intense. Our instructors are hardcore at 24 Hour Fitness.

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My reply to MEGMOMS2 I agree. Great post. I have always welcomed truth weather it's not what I want to hear or not. What I don't like is the arrogant people on here throwing out their opinions, turth or not and being snarky about it. At that point, it is just being mean. It's seems to be a trend on the forums. And if you…

OP, this is not REAL problems. And certainly not Motivational or Supportive. DRAMA!!!!!!!!

I struggle with this big time. My legs get so sore, I can barely walk. I went forever not doing anything about it, but now I have it down. Stretch as much as possible before and after the workout. Don't skip a workout the next day or you will just get more sore. Maybe even do the same workout again to work those muscles…

I'm the OP and I know people were all over me about this. After all the advice (more like griping at me and just being plain over dramatic) I decided to prove people wrong. I went to my gastro & regular doctor. Explained what I was doing and why. They did have concerns, took vitals and made me keep a log, but never once…

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This is a good topic. I know someone who has lost a lot of weight and I was shocked to see that she looked 20 years older. When she was bigger, her face was more plump and had a glow. Very pretty lady. Now she is smaller and her wrinkles are more noticable and her features have hardened. I think it all depends on the…

I'm hoping he is very passive and has a sense of humor. I would love to be a fly on the wall when this goes down. lol

50 lbs is awesome. No matter if I could tell or not, I would be VERY proud of myself. You should too!

Nothing at all. No need to. Just portion control, not giving in to cravings and everything in moderation.

I was perscribed Phentermine in 2001. I only needed to lose about 40 pounds. I lost 30 lbs in 2 months. While I felt more confident and was happy that I was "skinny" it definitely had side effects. I was never hungry and the thought of food disgusted me. I was always thirsty though and drank a ton of water. I would sweat…

THANK YOU!!!!! Couldn't have said it better myself.

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The attack of the forum Nazi's. Been there done that. I just stopped posting any questions because people get so worked up on here. They can't seem to respond in a kind manner and they love to get in those personal digs at you. They're just looking for a reaction. People like this tend to have their own issues within…

How did this go from her asking about fashion to her personal life? Peope are so mean on here sometimes. Personally I would never wear a half shirt if I had my stretch marks. If you are confident enough to wear one, then nobody is stopping you. People are going to judge you not matter what shirt you're wearing. You're just…

This cracks me up. Did he not read the back of the can where it says 97 calories. :laugh:

The book "Skinny *****" breaks this whole milk thing down for you. While I find it interesting, at this point I just don't know what to believe anymore. In fact, the book is very interesting, but WAY OVER THE TOP! They say humans aren't made to eat meat. No milk, no meat...I'm screwed!