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My husband was really unsupportive for months when we first got married. I had gained a lot of weight after the wedding (almost 40lbs). It wasn't until about two weeks ago that he finally turned around. I wish I could tell you how but I'm still not sure. But I spent a lot of money on the Advocare 24 day challenge program…

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WOOO!!! Congrats!!!!! That's awesome. Keep it up girlie! The last 7 will be a struggle but just look back at how far you've come and keep telling yourself that if you did that, you can do anything!!! Motivation is the biggest thing. Don't get discouraged or depressed because it'll take longer to get to where you want to…

Green tea is awesome. I drink mine cold with a couple drops of honey. It doesn't aid in "weight-loss" but it does help increase your metabolism and it is a wonderful diuretic. So if you have a lot of water weight... that's about the only weight you'll lose when drinking it. My daily routine: Wake up: Drink 600ml of water.…

So far, it's Day 4. SOOOO easy! I went to the doctor a week ago (4 days before I started the challenge) and was weighed. I went back yesterday to get the results of some bloodwork... I lost 6 lbs since then. I personally told myself that I wasn't going to weigh until the end of the challenge but the Dr. made me. HA! My…

It is crucial to a happy relationship/marriage/family to have the same religion. There is enough stuff that will try to push you apart but that is the number 1 thing you two should have in common. That should be the foundation of your relationship. I'm just assuming here but it sounds like you don't truly believe him when…

Thanks sheaz85!!! I had a friend do it and she looks great!!! So I decided, if SHE can do it... I certainly can. It's a bit expensive for the supplements so that's motivation to follow it through. (Honestly, I think you can follow it with supplements bought from Vitacost that don't have the label). Also, I drink BodyForm…

Zumba is great!!! I bought it because I love to dance and I noticed my stomach starting to shrink. Just Dance is AWESOME cardio too. But I think Zumba has a better all over body effect.

If you have a gaming console, there are some really fun fitness games. I have a PS3 and a Wii. For my PS3, I have Active 2. It's a personal training fitness game. And for my Wii, I have Just Dance 3 and Zumba Fitness. The Wii games are TONS of fun! And you don't have to worry about looking stupid in front of other people…

Wow... Truly inspiring. Seeing your accomplishments gives me the motivation to accomplish my own goals. Thank you for sharing!!! You're absolutely gorgeous!!! :)

HEY!!!!!! Sounds like the same boat I'm in!!! My family is not all that excited when I told them I lost 5 lbs one time. You'd think I'd gained 5 by the way they looked at me. Like... "Big whoops! No one cares!!!" But I've gotten over them. Instead, I talk to my friends and MFP friends about it. That's where the excitement…

What's a chutney??? If it's anything like the rest of what in the hamper, it sounds delish!

No. This will be the first year I actually have a Christmas fund and I don't know what to buy!!! But I'm still crocheting a bunch of stuff so I'll probably end up giving some crocheted gifts too.

SOOOOO true!!!! I was kinda miserable last year. My MIL brought lite hot cocoa and crackers. She said "You need carbs on a day like this." (I don't think she realized I was still running on the carbs from the day before!!! Haha)

I went Black Friday shopping last year with my MIL and Sis-in-law for the first time... WOW!!! I'm going at midnight with them again!!! I've got it all mapped out too!!!

We took a trip to the Boardwalk with my bestie and her bf. We had lunch and split up to go shopping. I was trying on clothes when Grant called me saying that it was fixing to rain and he needed me to come see this waterfall he found. So, after begging him to just give me a few more minutes (haha) he came into the store and…

No but I have a white maltipoo that resembles your profile pic! ;)

I've learned not to tell people. For example, my mother. She's always pushing me to lose weight and never says anything good. I lost 15 lbs when I was in high school and she said it wasn't enough and I could have lost more, etc. So, I'm not telling her because after she said that, I gave up and gained a bunch of weight. I…

I usually add a fruit to my yogurt (not including the yogurt with fruit). I like the blueberry greek yogurt with an apple. Use it like a dipping sauce and you'll get full faster and maybe have some left for later.

That sounds Awesome!!! I absolutely love sweet baby rays!!!! Also, if you're looking for more dressing without the guilt, add sour cream. It carries the flavor of the dressing and is low calorie/fat.

Sounds great to me!!!! I'm having trouble finding time to go to the gym but my hubbie is out of town this week and I've hit the gym everyday!!! Maybe he needs to leave more often??? lol

I guarantee that the cashier's don't remember you unless you do something crazy and then they'll remember you!!! haha. Anyways, I go very often. Just because of the perishables like yogurt, milk, etc. Also, I like to get fresh fruit and not the fruit that's been sitting in my fridge for days. I'm kinda crazy like that. ;D

That's awesome... I wish there was something like that around here. haha

I love wearing my underarmor tight capris. They're not classified as compression but they should be. They're called yoga capris. Also, you should be able to find some nice tights at Target or Walmart. I know Walmart has compression clothing because my husband buys his there because he tears up his underarmor ones fast!…

Polar... It's been through hell and still works perfect!!!!

Wow... You've changed so much!!! Look wonderful! Keep going!!!! =D

ooooo.... I'm excited!!! I love chicken and honey mustard. And I LOVE easy recipes!!! Thanks!!!!

"Knowledge speaks but wisdom listens" - Jimi Hendrix and "Happiness consists not in having much, but in being content with little" - Margueritte Gardner, Countess of Blessington and "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt

That's the sweetest thing I've heard!!! My hubby is supportive but he doesn't say stuff like that. It's ok, every man is different just like women are different. It's SO nice and refreshing to see this!!!!

Hi Brittany!!!! I'm 22 and married as well. No kiddos for a while. It seems we have the same goals. ;) Good luck and let me know if you need any advice or anything! Friend me if you would like, I'm a good motivator! :D