careyayn22

This is always an interesting topic. I think some of the hardcore 20-40 somethings who are into protein/paleo and lifting just can't imagine walking in someone else's shoes. Yes, most of us here want to be happy and healthy, but health and happiness are relative. For some, a 1200 calorie NET diet is fine and does work and…

Big differmece between looking and staring. Looking= human nature. Staring=no manners/creeper I am a big fan of little to no eye contact in the gym. I've got things to do. Actually, one night I was sitting next to two of my students in the sauna at the gym ( I teach highschool), and I didn't even realize it until one of…

I also count steps I also repeat I'm strong, I'm strong, I'm strong...

Wow! Congrats! You look stunning and you have a fantastic outlook. I really wanted to do that zombie run. Next year! I need to find some friends to run with...I'm kinda a lone wolf lol.

I'm 5'2 and currently 169. My goal weight is 132, but I have an ugw of 124-118. I'm turning 40 in July, so I honestly don't know if 118 is doable. The lowest I was in high school was 124 and I looked good but not toned---but we're talking 25 years ago. I'm an apple shape, so once I get to my goal weight, I think I will get…

I am at the same point you are. Fifty something down with forty more to go. I KNOW I have made progress, but I still get down on myself when I see photos. Congrats and you do look awesome btw. I think we can see it more in others than ourselves.

Oh yeah, I've also lost one of my dogs (plus a little). She is a Border Collie X. She weighs around 47 lbs.

I have four year old twins. I have lost 1.5 of them! It is so cool when I pick one up and carry him around and I think about how I carried THIS PLUS around with me a year ago.

I'm a face person. My face and chest were first and my rings fitting better and shoe size going down (around 20 lbs)--happened soon after. Pants and clothing fitting better didn't really happen noticeably until 20 lbs or so...

A bale of hay and onto an air conditioner! I have lost 1 1/3 of my twin four year old boys.

About four months.

How fun! WTG!

That is fantastic! WTG! your hard work has paid off---and is just beginning. LOL:wink:

Yeah, you definitely look better today! WTG!!!!

Turkey breast in crockpot with carrots, potatos, celery and onions. Sister Shuberts dinner roll and a tinge of real butter.

Not a problem I have, but here are some not really bad for you ideas: Peanut butter with sandwich, crackers, celery Cheese with crackers, tortillas, apple, bread, veggies, sandwich meat Real butter on veggies, bread, popcorn--cook with it Protein bars Nuts (by themselves or in cereal, dishes, etc...) Tortilla chips and…

I have to say that I have been on a forum for years that consists of almost all females--- it's not for the faint of heart. As far as the OP, assuming you were not just looking for drama :wink: , I would imagine your attractiveness and posting style might draw them in---and I don't mean that in a snarky way.

I now have pants from size 8 to 16 that fit me right now but it seems to be about every 15-20 lbs I go down. Started at 16/18 and even had one 20 Around 20 lbs went to 14/16 (and bought one crazy vanity sized 10) Around 35-40 lbs went to 11/12/13 but still wearing 14's Around 50 lbs (still wearing 11/12/13 but moving into…

I'm an apple shaped 5'2 I am all over the place in sizes, but I went from a Top: 2x-3x to XL/1x/14 Pants: 16/18 pants to 9-12 size (depends on style) 3 to 4 in pants 2ish in tops

Every day in the morning after my "daily." I need the daily routine. It has helped me to understand how my weight works, how my cycle affects it, how certain choices affect it. SOmetimes it gets me down, but I think it would be worse if I did it weekly only and then happened upon one of my wild shift days---in either…

It has. I turn 40 in July. I started this journey at the end of July 2011. It isn't my biggest motivator, but it certainly is one. I've spent the last 20 years of my life overweight and I have lived a pretty good life despite that, but it could have been lived fuller, healthier and probably a bit happier had I done this…

For me about every 20 lbs I see a change in my face.

Julie, cat lady in training. j/k Going with drama or track

Chauncy- show choir :-D

What is your body type? I am an apple with tiny little legs and not big hipped, but I am 5'2 and i now wear everything from an 8 to a 16 lol. i was 14-20. So, obviously I try a lot of different styles and sizes to find one that fits corectly. I also almost always have to have jeans hemmed. I just take them right away and…

I eat them once in a while. I wouldn't call them healthy, but I don't think they are horribly unhealthy either.---in moderation/ occasionaly.

I really love this.

Thanks everyone! Looking forward to seeing my feet and collar bones too.

Right now? Trader Joes Rosemary Raisin cRackers with le Delice Bourgogne cheese. Sushi

I eat out usually two to three times a week and, yes, I do occasionally eat fast food. I stay away from the fries (usually steal three or four from my DH) and I usually only eat half of the bun if there is one. If there are Jr sizes or smaller choices, I try to pick those. I usually stay away from hamburger most of the…