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i decided to go into the "weight room" today myself. I learned one thing, I have no idea what I am doing!

peanut butter!!!

What is "skinny fat"??? Must have missed this one!!

I was also going to suggest walking in the pool!! It is such a great way to get started. (and fun too!!) Also, treading water, not even swimming, is also another way to get started with no impact. Just fifteen minutes of treading water. Sounds easy???, not so much!! give it a try!! Add me if you'd like!!! Good luck!! Lots…

celery sticks and hummus!!! yummy!!!

Hi !! I have been where you are so many times in my life I cannot count them. One thing that I have learned is, just because you have a piece of cake, doesn't mean you have failed. You know what it means?? It means you had a piece of cake. People eat cake!!!! This is not an all or nothing thing. It is not pass or fail.…

Arctic Zero!!!!!!!!!!

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I swim 3 or 4 times a week, and I LOVE Garnier Fructis Leave in condtioner. I also use it on the beach in the summer. After your pool shower, comb it thru your hair, twist it in a bun and go. The next day your hair will feel AWESOME!!!! As for your skin, rinse well with a poof and shower gel, then moisturize!!! Does your…

I am trying to up my calories as well. Just ate an 800 calorie lunch!!! I am dying!!! All good, fresh, healthy food, it's just almost as many calories as I used to eat in a whole day, YIKES!!!

You told my story, exactly!!! Today I am starting on 2025 calories a day!!!, I am terrified!! I was eating 800-1000 a day!! We will see!!! good luck!!! Please friend me, I would like to stay in touch through this new "experiment" in weight loss!!!:laugh: :laugh:

I am afraid to try that. But truth be told, it is not working my way. I need help!!! I am on the verge of quitting. anyone??? please!!!!

Welcome!!! I have to agree, MFP is my new hobby!! Though I dont have many friends yet, the girls that I am friends with are with me every step of the way!!!! Please feel free to friend me and good liuck!!!! p.s. though older than you, I am approx the same weight, ( i gotta few inches on u!!)

Great job!!!:smile:

You are truly an inspiration!!!! :smile:

Not see a difference??? You are kidding!!! You look great!! Keep it up!!!:smile:

Great job Andy!!!! The whole world is in the palm of your hand!!!!! Stay focused!!! I would love to watch your progress, please friend me it you want!!!

kale, (roasted with a drizzle of olive oil is my new fav side dish) Granny smith apple ( sliced and covered in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a great snack) ezekiel sprouted grain bread Trader Joe's meatless meatballs Hummus

Seriously, you don't even look like the same person!!! You looks so sad in the first picture, even though you had just given birth!!! The smirk on your face in the second picture screams "Proud" to me!!! Be proud of your accomplishments!! Don't diminish them because you have a few more pounds to go!! Change up your workout…

11 to go for me too!!!! I can hardly wait!!!! :smile:

I also have a long way to go!!! One pound at a time!!!! Please add me as your friend, I dont know how to do it and I would love to have someone to chat with. I am starting week 3 and have been doing ok. :noway:

Kelly, I am trying not to hit 50 still struggling with my weight!!! Though I have more to lose than you do, I have just completed my first week and have lost 5.5 lbs. my story is similar to yours as I am doing this for the second time as well!!! Best of luck to you!!!