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My ex spent thousands of dollars on laser lipo, supplements and this very tummy tuck belt over the last 8 months. All to try to lose 35 pounds (of which he's lost ... ZERO!!) In the same time, with nothing but a change in diet and some exercise I've lost 40 pounds that cost me ... ZERO! There's no easy way out when it…

Three ... boys ages 27 and 25, and a girl, 24. Plus 7 beautiful grandbabies ranging in age from 5 to brand new!!!

Eat closer to the 1970 calories on your workout days if you're positive about your calorie burn. You definitely need to eat back some of your workout calories. You'll have to experiment and see how many.

SW: 329 CW: 325.5 Total weight loss: 3.5 lbs.

OK, it looks really gross ... but I mix a container of light fruit-flavored yogurt into a cup of cottage cheese. Even more protein!!

IT Project Manager -- sitting behind a desk 9 hours a day. Although all the extra water I've been drinking lately get me up from behind that desk A LOT!!! lol I'm also fortunate because I work for a health insurance company that has an onsite fitness center and has 15 - 30 minute classes throughout the day that they…

8 oz. water flavored with your favorite Crystal Light (I use strawberry, orange, banana) You can use juice instead, but I don't want the calories 1 banana or some mixed berries 1 scoop protein powder 1 T. wheat germ 1 T. ground psyllium husk 1 T. chia seed 2 T. ground flaxmeal Put all in blender. Add 4 - 5 ice cubes 385…

There's a strong, active message thread for a lot of us who have 100+ to lose. Check it out at: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/446578-need-to-lose-100-lbs-or-more-lets-start-a-group

I'm also adopted, but I do know this about my birth parents: Father was Italian. Was the leader of a dance band in northern california in the early 60's. Mother was English. I definitely relate much more to the Italian musician side of my heritage!!

How's everybody doing?? Just a reminder that our weigh out is this Friday!! Have a great, successful week.

Absolutely!! I have very few pictures of me at my heaviest (close to 450 lbs) because I never wanted any record of what I looked like. I ran across one of the rare ones a couple of months ago. To me, I felt I looked like the same person still ... even though I'm 100+ pounds lighter. But when my daughter looked at the…

I love Allrecipes.com. Lots of recipes, many with nutritional information. They also have the option to enter the ingredients you have on hand and give you a list of recipes you can make. Awesome for those nights when you are out of ideas and don't want to run to the store.

No, you're not too late. welcome!!

SW: 329 This is up about 1.5 pounds. But I can feel some swelling in my legs so I'm hoping it's all water weight!!!

My husband used FB to find women to have inappropriate conversations with. Plus there is just way too much near-porn on there for someone who has an addiction. His account is GONE.

Barry Manilow - sang backup for him in a concert at my college Robert Redford - had a nice but brief conversation with him up at Sundance until one of my stupid friends ran up and started screaming. At that point he rolled his eyes and walked away.

Just out of curiosity, what is your weight loss/week goal set at? 1 lb/wk? 2 lbs/wk? How much total weight are you looking to lose? Do you have an estimate of what your previous daily calorie intake was? Don't make too drastic a change overnight. It sets you up for failure. If you're set to lose 2 lbs/week, change to 1…

Went out to lunch today. Had the half size Jamaican Jerk chicken bowl with veggies and brown rice from Rumbi Grill. Only 490 calories and oh so filling!!!

Here's the link to the next challenge!! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/435002-postcard-challenge-round-43

Oatmeal pancakes!! You can find recipes on the web. Chili and minestrone are great ways to use up the beans.

I'm always suspicious of "cures" that require you to purchase something from the people or person promoting them.

I don't drink nearly as much milk as I used to. I have 8 ounces 2 - 3 times a week with my morning oatmeal, and now and then in the evenings I'll have a couple of swallows. Maybe once a week I'll drink an 8 ounce glass of it with dinner. My husband, though, will go through nearly a gallon a day if he's in the mood!!! (And…

I eat 5 meals a day usually ... 3 main meals and 2 snacks. I try to make my lunch the largest meal of the day and eat most of my carbs by mid-afternoon. My afternoon snack is usually higher in protein than my morning snack. Seems to help with the afternoon blahs. I also try not to eat dinner after 7 pm. Workouts for me are…

I'd really like to participate as well. Thanks!!

Ending weight ... 327.4

1 pound per week. I've actually lost a bit more than that, but I figure anything over 1 pound is just bonus. One recommendation ... eat what MFP suggests!! Dropping your calories below the recommended goal will help you lost weight faster, but you'll probably plateau faster as well. Plus you need the chance to gradually…

As many have said, just take it one small step at a time. Don't try to suddenly drop yourself to a 1200 calorie diet ... it's not sustainable at first. Follow the MFP recommendations for your calorie goal. Set your weight loss goal to 1 lb per week at first. Log everything you eat. Don't worry about starting to count…

I've actually lost 7 pounds since Thanksgiving. Scale showed I'm up a 1.5 pounds from my lowest, but I can also tell I'm retaining water right now. Lots of movies and popcorn over the weekend so I'm sure my sodium was through the roof. Will just hit the water hard today and see what happens. Still losing inches too though…

Back at work, but only for a 3-day week. I've been sick for the last couple of weeks so really wish that I were still home in bed!! I only have 2 meetings all week. Hardly anybody else is here

I'll throw my vote in for durian. Tasted like old rotting onions and garlic. And they make ice cream out of the stuff!!