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and I also thought, "I complain a lot. What If I just tried, applied all the information, and genuinely tried to lose weight. What would happen?"

My Aha moment- I was turning 30, and wanted to have a FAB party, but couldn't find a cute thing to wear. And I was turning 30 I'm not getting younger/sprightlier, it's only going to get harder to lose as I age; not easier. So, if I don't lose the weight now, when will I do it?

I walk and alternate running, usually on the treadmill but today outside. I wasn't watching the clock and ran for 1.5 minutes straight, instead of the usual 30 seconds. Big confidence builder for me. When I started a year ago, I could walk on the treadmill for 7 minutes before I thought I would just die!!

Have you changed up the exercise routine? Sometimes your body gets used to the treadmill, or it gets used to your particular workout, and it needs some confusion- try a spin class or a kickboxing class, just for fun, just to see if you're strong enough to get half way through it- no pressure, just be relaxed about it. My…

I was swimming 3 days a week, and had a loss of about 2lbs a week. I did tear my rotator cuff, and have only lost 2 pounds this month, while in physical therapy, treadmill, elliptical and counting all calories. So, it works for me!

BUMP! they changed the radio station at my gym to oldies. THey are fine, but not to work out to

I brine a 12 lb bird over night- covered in water, with 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of salt- it's been great 3 years running. Best of luck!!! I'm looking for healthier side dish options if you have any?

Awesome! good luck to you, check in tomorrow, tells us how you are feeling

I have the watch HRM, it also doubles the MFP calories burned

me, too! bump

196.2- lost 2.8

Spaghetti Squash doesn't "spaghetti" for me, I guess I do it wrong. But, Acorn squash is awesome- Wash, cut in half, if the seeds are big, scoop them out, Oven at 300 degree- put them on the cookie sheet cut side down, for 30 min. Take them out and sprinkle, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, or Balsmic vinegar... Pop…

Change up your marinade, from lemon juice and worcestershire sauce, to the store bought,Kkraft italian salad dressing, or even the Landry's Asian marinades... completely changes the feel of the meal from an Italian Primavera, to an Asian stir-fry!

197.6- down 2.8 lbs

That is so wonderful. My favorite part is that you are planning on furthering your running career :)

I turned 30, and realized, if I don't lose weight now, when? I wasted so much of my 20's being obese... No more obese in 2012!

I think you need new friends! Happy dance for today's mystery NSV?

200.4- had a little gain this week, next week will be better

198.4- finally in Onederland!

Fantastic!

I make a similar dish, but add bell pepper and cherries to it. I put it over brown rice.

Hair screws, I love them! Put that mane up in a ponytail first, the instructions say not to, but do it! THen a french twist or bun thingy. Keep up the good work!

kind of- "let's all be miserable together"

Family around me have the idea that if I am in a place where I need to lose weight, where does that leave them? They have more to lose than I have. Also, how did I get to a place in my life to confront issues, that they have never decided to think about. none-the-less take action.

203.0, increase 1.2 lbs. I'm blaming salt, we will see if it's genuine increase if next week, I don't budge

201.8 - 2 lbs lost

When you spend so much time together, a trust, and friendship develops. But, timing, talking about it at the office, on work time, is actually interfering with productivity. But, lunchtime, breaks, that's fine.

"Super Tiny!" That must sound great

203.6

that's awesome, sounds like the 18's are right around the corner!