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unreal transformation! you look beautiful in both the before and after but ONLY 50 lbs?!?! amazing job!

This time around i've been doing my cal limit and workout for about a month. As far as work outs go, I began with 20 minutes of cardio and each week upped my time. I could be a little more choosy about what I eat, because 1 or 2 days a week I don't have any time except for a microwave burrito or a candy bar for lunch…

I hear ya. But keep in mind, the scale isn't always the best way to go. If it's been a while since you have really put yourself through anything that really makes you sweat, it could be either water weight or plain gaining muscle that's keeping you from losing weight. The 'water weight' will go away after a while and…

To be honest I haven't had the chance to begin exercising regularly, but I'm happy that eating well is getting me somewhere on its own- slowly but surely! SW (9/18)- 144.2 lbs Week 1 (9/25)- 143.0 lbs Week 2 (10/2)- 142.0 lbs. Week 3 (10/9)- Week 4 (10/16)- Week 5 (10/23)- Week 6 (10/30)- Week 7 (11/6)- Week 8 (11/13)-…

1.144.2 lbs 2. 1.4 lbs/week- 19.6 total loss 3. I'm 21 years old and wait tables while studying to be an RN, I began MFP to deal with depression more than to lose weight, although losing weight was also a major factor. This thread would be a great tool to help me stay on track until Christmas, and keep off the weight I've…

I'm down! SW (9/18)- 144.2 lbs Week 1 (9/25)- Week 2 (10/2)- Week 3 (10/9)- Week 4 (10/16)- Week 5 (10/23)- Week 6 (10/30)- Week 7 (11/6)- Week 8 (11/13)- Week 9 (11/20)- Week 10 (11/27)- Week 11 (12/4)- Week 12 (12/11)- Week 13 (12/18)- Week 14 (12/25)- Goal weight- 120 lbs (7 lbs a month) NWG (non weight goal)- Run a…

Carbs with some protein before working out (think peanut butter on whole wheat bread or hard boiled eggs), and then protein afterwards. Be careful with protein bars though- if it tastes like a candy bar, it's a lot like a candy bar. Kashi is one of the best I think.

Exactly! I feel your pain! It's no use to buy a bigger size when you can stick with the muffin-top pants (and I usually do some personal hemming- hopefully not for too long anymore though) and tough it out with a larger top and still look like you have a backside.

I don't wear tight pants at all, it's a NSV i'm just looking forward to accomplish! But thanks for your input!

That's what I was afraid of! Oh well- just another excuse to hit the gym!

My goal is 80 miles! I've already gone 24 so that leaves 56 for the rest of August. Glad to be apart of this!!

My guy and I see movies pretty frequently. We split a large coke and a bag of twizzlers. Candy-wise I think Twizzlers are probably the better option, and I hardly ever drink coke anyway so I never feel too bad about the extra soda. Sometimes I can get Coke Zero at our theater too!

My inspiration is my focus on the future- -to be healthier and FEEL healthier -to raise my self esteem -to live to see my future children's children, and maybe two more generations in full clarity -to run a marathon with an avid runner of a father - and of course to look better

Definately up your calories. Calorie counting shouldn't weaken you- as long as the food you eat provides your body with an array of effective nutrients, you're doing the right thing. Personally I struggle to get to 1200 calories a day. I can eat about 600, exercise, and feel great- so i forget that I need to eat more until…

5'4", 147 lbs. and size 8 to 12 depending on the pants. Size small to large in tops- it all depends on how much room is allowed for the bust.

What this guy said. Enjoy food! But do it in moderation- the overconsumption of unhealthy foods is what makes us gain weight in the first place. This is the diet you will have the rest of your life. Don't be afraid to eat one doughnut when you can choose to do something active later on, or plan to eat nutrient dense foods…

Anything not work related- including purses and coats have to be kept in our cars. We can bring in power bars to eat throughout the shift to keep in our aprons, but things like being caught eating 'on the clock' , and having to uphold the standard of non-bulky aprons are ways they get around keeping food on our person. We…

My work doesn't provide lockers and don't allow us to bring outside food or drink as it takes up space, nor can we order food during our shifts. Even the diabetics that work with us have to eat a glucose dense meal before the shift to power through and hope they make it before they crash. My only options are to eat before…

Everyone here is giving amazing advice! One thing I would like to add is that the transition from fast food to 'eating healthy' is a difficult transformation. Never use the word diet in relation to weight loss, because the most healthy way to go about losing weight is to understand that the way you choose to eat healthy…

Eating healthily is just as important as getting exercise, but if you restrict your weight loss to dieting alone, the process takes longer. I visited your profile and my parents did the same thing, and after a few weeks of seeing no results, my dad began to hit the gym regularly and my mom began taking an aerobics class…

I'm in the same boat- count me in!

You look so much happier and more comfortable by the end of it! Great job, you look great!

That's a major accomplishment!! You look great!!

Thank you everyone- all of the explanations seem to fit together. I do consume a lot of water- in fact it's all I drink besides a fruit blend thrown through the juicer. And about 70% of my strength exercises are focused on my midsection- so water retention in my abdominals seems likely. I've lasted a week so far of being…

Agreed. Calories = energy. The reason we gain fat is because we consume too many calories and our bodies take what they need and store the rest in your body fat cells. The body needs around1200 calories/day to perform it's major functions. When you exercise, you burn calories. If you don't eat those exercise calories, it's…