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Thank you for replying to my post! I saw that website when I Googled step aerobics DVD's. I will take a look right now!

Yes, you can. I thought for sure it wouldn't work but it does. I lost weight too! You don't have to eat it all back but it allows you to have a little fun with your food and not be quite so strict. Call it a reward for all your hard work!

Oh my! Just read your post. I'll send you a friend request! :)

Wendi _S - Great story! :)

I'll send you a friend request!

NOTHING can take the place of chocolate!! I get my choc fix from 1 packet of "Swiss miss Dark Chocolate Sensations" add a little milk then hot water. Lasts longer than eating chocolate. Does the trick! (150 calories)

Hi Ladies! Thanks for the responses! Please send me a friend request!

I've had friends who have tried some of the things you mentioned and they all gained weight back eventually. These are quick fixes that aren't for the long-term. If good health and weight loss are your goals, then healthy eating/calorie counting and exercise is the key. It takes time and patience. Hang in there!

I started at 165 and I'm now down to 160! My goal is 140, maybe 135! Sending you a friend request!

There are an overwhelming amount of choices for curriculum out there, that's for sure! We are approaching our second year. I think I'll do Sonlight's history again as it covers several grade levels so you don't have to buy a separate curriculum for each child. I also love the literature that they cover and how that…

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Hi Katty! Add me as a friend if you would like to. I'll give you all the encouragement I can from sunny Colorado!

Thanks everyone who replied so far!

I'm finding that I easily go over my sugar limit too. I don't even think that I'm really going for sugary foods. Seems it's in most things! I think the key is to research and find things that you like that are low in sugar and stock up for the week. If you don't have some low sugar foods available, then you'll no doubt eat…

I really think that it is the last area to lose! I have 4 children and that's where I gained most of my weight! Totally understand your frustration! Hoping that by the time I reach my goal I will notice a difference. That part of our body has gone through so much that I think it's only natural that it will need more time…

I drink Uncle Lee's Organic Green Tea (1 teabag steeped in 16oz boiled water for about 10 minutes) and then add 1 Tbsp of honey and stir well. If you don't want it hot, then let it cool down and then refrigerate. Tastes great either way! Totally compensates for my craving for a sugary drink. Now Coke isn't so appealing…

I totally agree! Was just telling my friend about that story yesterday, in regards to weight loss!