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I've never tried it... always thought I had "too much belly", y'know? It does sound like fun. I'm with you next year! :)

Awesome self-confidence victory! :)

Wow - so many of you are really racking up the miles! Woo hoo! I'm a total rookie and didn't even think I'd make 150 this month... but it's getting easier and I'm starting to think it's maybe... maybe... possible. :) 9/2/2011 Taylor Rd. Loop 5.1 9/4/2011 Stationary @ Gym 10.8 9/7/2011 Stationary @ Gym 14.2…

mrssavvysteve: Sweet! I think you get to do some shopping, girl! :) As it happens, my MFP friends, I have a pants-related NSV too. I have one pair of pants that aren't supposed to be pull-on. I dashed to the bathroom today and forgot about the button/zipper thing... but they came down without a hitch anyway! LOL

Chrystal - I can't imagine how difficult a place you're in right now. So sorry about your situation. Wishing you strength and grace through this time.

Stupid FB! You're here with us now, girl! That's the right direction for sure! :)

I'm a foodie too! I'm a huge fan of Cook's Illustrated and trust their recipes and techniques implicitly. :) I try to make a new recipe or try a new food every week - it's the best way to find new "favorites" IMHO. I also minimize processed foods. I love, love, love my local-farms produce delivery service. It keeps me…

Thanks so much for doing this NeuroticVirgo! :) I weigh weekly and it's Fridays ATM. My weight on Friday was 278.6 - we'll call that my SW and I'll check in on Fridays.

I lost 1.8 lbs last week. Hurray! Maybe I'll reach two this week. : 1. 64 oz water per day - got that! :) 2. Burn 3500 calories this week - yikes! I'm already 1,000 behind. Better get moving! 3. Recipe - I just made this today. I love chicken salad, but it's best (and evilest) loaded with Hellmann's mayonnaise. I've found…

This is really awesome! Sautee the onion and garlic bits in the bottom of the pot before adding rice and stock. If it goes with your dinner, add a tablespoon or two of tomato paste and sautee it for 30 sec-1 min (after garlic/onions are soft and browned). Whisk into broth and add the rice.

Hi ginny & sfergie! Good luck with your goals and keep in touch! :)

**waving frantically** Pick me! Pick me! :) I'd love to join some people who've got a long journey too. I've got 136lbs to go. Food is definitely the hardest part for me, but exercise is tough too - LOL. I've been with MFP since the beginning of August and I'm loving the community-component. I've joined a challenge to…

Not lame... brilliant! :)

Hang in there! I feel ya... I've got a long way to go too. What's hard for you now? Food? Exercise? Purpose/goals?

LOL - that's the same one I posted here too! I love it partly because it's red and feisty! ha!

I've had 2 Rivals in 15 years. They've done well for me! Target used to have a cute little red one... yeah - here it is: http://www.target.com/p/Crock-Pot-174-Oval-4-Qt-Red/-/A-10025827 I looove my crock pots - I actually have 2 sizes - a bit 7-quart for huge pots of chili/soup/jambalaya, and a smaller one for smaller…

Do you have cable? My cable company has free on-demand workouts - a pretty good selection too. :) Netflix also has a small selection, if you're a member with them and can stream. You could even try you-tube for isometric exercises and workout ideas - there's all kinds of stuff there! Hope it clears up soon so you can get…

Weather's been lousy, so it's been stationary cycling for the most part. I do, however, have new tires for my bike! :) 9/2/2011 Taylor Rd. Loop 4.9 9/4/2011 Stationary @ Gym 10.8 9/7/2011 Stationary @ Gym 14.2 Total = 29.9 miles for Sept. Is anyone else having trouble updating their tickers from tickerfactory.com? I can't…

Wow - you've had tremendous success already! What an inspiration! I've got a long way to go yet. You can add me as a friend if you like. :)

Oh - and I make lemon-pepper chicken breasts about every two weeks. It's zesty enough to be flavorful on its own with side dishes, and/or the chicken can be cut up for salads, pasta, fajitas, or chicken salad. Yum!

I love to cook, but hate the cleanup. I need a dishes-fairy. Try browsing the spice aisle of your grocery store for spice blends and use them as rubs. They're a quick, great way to add low-cal flavor to chicken, fish, veggies. Frozen veggies are a great quick option - minutes in the microwave - no cleaning or chopping. I…

Thanks for the site! It sounds neat - I'll check it out. :)

I like diet dr pepper too! I know diet soda (caffeinated or otherwise) isn't good for my body, so I'm trying not to have it. I'm down to 1-2/week which I can live with. :) I do drink coffee most mornings - but just one cup which I sort of sip for a couple of hours hehehe. I don't count anything with caffeine as "water",…

I know exactly what you mean! I often ditched a perfectly healthy lunch at work to eat fast food. I'm an addict - seriously! I'd be in line at the drive thru telling myself how bad this was for me - and ordering anyway. For me, willpower wasn't enough. I'm lucky to live close enough to the office that I walk most days. It…

Welcome, and best of luck! On the other hand, just... kick *kitten*! Luck really has nothing to do with it. It's work! :)

If you don't go crazy with the spray-oils, the calories are negligible. I suggest spray-canola - it's pretty flavorless, so it won't interfere with other seasonings (like cheese-flavor, southwest flavor, etc). Good luck!

MON - Calorie +/- : Y ~ Challenge: 38 min walk TUES - Calorie +/- : Y ~ Challenge: 50 calf raises, 35 min walk WED – Calorie +/- : Y ~ Challenge: 20 pushups, 35 min walk THU – Calorie +/- : Y ~ Challenge: none :( FRI – Calorie +/- : Y ~ Challenge: 1 30-second plank SAT – Calorie +/- : Y ~ Challenge: 40 lunges, 5 min…

I tend to like mornings better because it takes me a while to wind down and get to sleep after an evening workout. Just the way my quirky body seems to work. :) LOL - on the other hand... I'm writing this at 10:30pm and will be heading to the gym in a moment. Glad tomorrow's a holiday!

I prefer the long-cooking rice too. While 'minute rice' is quick and convenient, it's more processed. When I cook rice, I often cook extra and freeze a couple of portions. That way I have something convenient, clean, and inexpensive at hand when I need it. :)

MON - Calorie +/- : Y ~ Challenge: 38 min walk TUES - Calorie +/- : Y ~ Challenge: 50 calf raises, 35 min walk WED – Calorie +/- : Y ~ Challenge: 20 pushups, 35 min walk THU – Calorie +/- : Y ~ Challenge: none :( FRI – Calorie +/- : Y ~ Challenge: 1 30-second plank SAT – Calorie +/- : Y ~ Challenge: 40 lunges, 5 min…