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Sorry I have been gone for so long. College finals and the holidays.... omg... craziness. lol Anyways I am at and have stayed at a consistent 130lbs for the last few weeks. ^_^ I hope everyone is doing well for 2012!

The way your schedule is set up now it sounds like you might be putting yourself out there for big splurges. Your breakfast is the most important; having grains, proteins and fruits for breakfast might suit you better. You could have a slice of toast with a hard boiled egg and a banana for...

Hehe I've seen this as well and I'd say those critics were most astounded of the fact that she HAS fat. :)

Yup I couldn't see my profile or anything until the next day.

It is not the worst thing to go extremely low on calories. It gets bad for the extent you do so. Doctors tell patients every day to go 24 hours or more without food, just liquids, so they can go through surgeries and other medical needs. People do it for religion, others for detox and they all...

I'm not sure how your past diet was but did you do a lot of home cooking for it? It might work to your advantage to pay more attention to your schedule. If you visit the supermarket then make a big meal from scratch a meal could be healthy (you know whats in it exactly) and the energy used to...

Congrats you look great! I like the dress too. :clap: Hope you feel great and have fun.

My view on this subject (because I feel the same about my stomach as well) is that I prefer to have extra skin and stretch marks compared to that same belly filled with fluffy chub. Besides, there is no such thing as perfection... only the wants and desires that society tells us is acceptable...

Achieving physical health and peace of mind is never for nothing. You've come this far already you can either bulldoze through frustrations or tread behind in the water. You have lost 12 lbs in a month and have MAINTAINED for two weeks! You deserve a reward and it may be at the perfect time if...

Hey, I think you already have a great perspective on where you're headed! My goal is to be 120lbs for 2012. I'll post updates and check back. :D

Thanks I'll keep that in mind. I'll probably be doing a lot of that in the next few days. ;D

Hey guys I'm officially 21 years old! I last weighed in around 131-132lbs. I know my goal was for 130lbs by my birthday but because of the occasion I decided to not even weigh in today! I feel fine the way I am and the scale is not even in my thoughts today.

It sounds like you dove right into a strict diet. Not everything happens overnight so don't expect to get used to drastic changes in eating habits. Taking little steps just to consume less is a good start. If you want to start a specific diet, go for it, but I'd ease into it more. Implement the...

It sounds like a good kick-start to do for a week or two between a more regular diet schedule. I wouldn't recommend doing this for a long period of time; your body will eventually metabolize like this as part of normal every day life. If it's sudden and short it will just cause your metabolism...

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Thanks everyone for all of the positive feedback. ^_^ I am working on posting up another picture for my 130lbs mark! I have a feeling it wont be long now. Cassy - I have my concerns with the way I look, but the biggest challenge is how I feel. The main thing that keeps me in the mindset to lose...

I know the feeling and the only thing I can say is to work treats into your schedule rather than giving in and going on a rampage (I'm guilty lol). Also I find doing a quick spurt of exercise and drinking a glass of water helps a lot if I feel the urge to eat when I know I shouldn't. If there is...

I always make sure I have at least one full satisfying meal during the day. Usually dinner time is when it happens. Sometimes it will happen for breakfast though. :D Some people might call it outdated, but the food pyramid is something good to look at for a basic start. A plate with some of...

I weighed in at 133lbs this morning! ^_^ Yay. Good luck on weight loss for the wedding! I'm sure we'll both be fine and smexy for our events. :D

Don't tell yourself you're on a diet. :p Challenge yourself to a week of healthy eating for more energy. Even just starting with stretches can really get you going. Making the point to step up and actually do it is first priority. Eating is your bodies nourishment and if you have the urge to eat...

XD That's great.

Wouldn't you know it... I started my period today. Definitely feeling the bloat! Still working towards my goal though. ^_^

In two weeks I will be 21 years old! I am going to get to 130lbs or less by my birthday so I can buy new clothes. Who wants to join me in a 5lbs or more in two weeks challenge? :bliss::clap::winner::party0049:

I agree with Aymz, you already look great. I wouldn't worry so much about losing weight as much as trying to get leaner. Being a vegetarian you have to implement protein into your diet anyways. You should try eating more vegetarian refried beans and other protein packed meals. Veggies, fruits...

I've been losing weight for about a year now. :D

Hehe I just posted in response your post on "would like some motivation" but I'll move over here. :D I'm in the same boat and have been at a consistent weight of 135lbs for over two weeks. Have you had any recent changes?

I'm in the same boat and have been at a consistent weight of 135lbs for over two weeks. Have you had any recent changes?

It really depends on how your body is handling the whole situation emotionally. A lot of stress, and depression as you mentioned can make you subconsciously hold on to unneeded weight. When you feel emotionally ready your body will naturally follow. The easiest way to deal with stress is to look...

The best way I've found for me to get a quick reaction from the scale is doing calorie pyramids. At the beginning of the week I'll have higher calories with more fats, carbs, sugars, etc. During the middle of the week I eat much lower calories with mostly veggies and lean proteins. Then as it...

I'm fine. Just started school and a part-time job so it's a little stressful.

Absolutely! I usually try to do 100-300 situps a few times a week. I mainly stay at 100 but sometimes when I feel up to it I can do more. I also walk a lot. Because the weather is changing and it's getting ucky outside I'll be doing less of it. However I did get a part time job that involves a...

Well I usually weigh randomly. Today I was on the lower side of 135lbs; hoping I'm that much closer to 130lbs. I don't have a specific diet. I have fibromyalgia and can't eat certain things that tend to cause flare ups. I usually eat more organic and home cooked foods. I'm not fond of boxed...

You all have done very well! I am pleased to say that I have maintained 135lbs since last week and it even looks like its on the lower side nearly 134lbs. ^_^ Keep going strong everyone.

I'm down! I have only 15LBS LEFT! I'm just excited as you to get the last of it off. ^_^ My birthday is at the end of the month so that's another factor for me. I want to at LEAST be 130lbs by my birthday. I am planning on going shopping and picking out some winter clothes. Yay lol What are your...

Hey great job. Congrats!

Hey everyone! :D I have four week until my 21st birthday! I want to lose at LEAST another 5lbs by my birthday. I'm planning on going shopping for some new winter clothes around then and would love to be a little more towards my goal. Good luck everyone! :grouphugg: :bighug: Curvykat 7lb to...

My solution was learning to make it all myself. I've learned to make homemade pizza, chinese food, baked doughnuts, etc. Even if you're planning on having a treat at least you know what's in it. :D

My maintenance is pretty much the same as how I jump start my metabolism to lose weight. I do a calorie pyramid. To jump start for weight loss I have higher calories at the beginning and end of the week and during the middle of the week I lower my calories. To maintain I somewhat fast and eat...

Thanks everyone for your comments. ^_^ FlabbyAbby - My posture was improved a lot mostly by Pilates. It is a wonderful exercise that can tone almost anything!

A good thing to keep looking back on is how stressed you were at a larger weight. Remember how you felt, acted, ate, everything of how you were before now. Remind yourself of what you are working towards and even if you run into some stressful times now you can turn around later and tell...

I have problems with depression as well and it always wants to stop me from... well... being me. I have chronic pain that only gets worse the more depressed I feel. The best advice I can give is to NEED to do this. Any reason you can think of for bettering yourself. For me, I do 100 situps or...

I agree with you Emmaline. It isn't so much about control; it's accepting what you are putting in your body. Do you feel satisfied with what you eat? Think about how you feel after you eat certain things. I know if I binge on chocolate I feel really sick, bloated, sluggish and just all around...

I agree with the bio oil! lol I used it for a few months and it helps other scars as well. It also will fade when your skin is more comfortable and fitted to your new size.

My body measurements are surprisingly close to a lot of my male friends. I am usually slightly smaller than most guys but others I'm larger! My shoulders especially are broad and I was not given the gift of very big breasts either lol. I joke that if I took what breasts I have off I could pass...

I find that great motivation can come from a pair of jeans. Any pair you are working towards fitting in. Put them on once a week even if they don't fit. If they don't tell yourself, "This is my goal, this is what I'm working towards". If they seem to fit even slightly better than the last time...

Sometimes I see myself as ok and others i don't even need to look in the mirror; just looking down at my legs or stomach I see them as they used to be. I'm actually the thinnest I've been since before I was a preteen... well for the normal size of someone that young. I was up to a size 16 and...

Hey, I am a random weigher, but happened to weigh in today! :P I'm officially 135lbs now! yay lol

Best wishes to all of you! :D

Considering what you put in your body and the amount of it all at once.. I would say the salt is the biggest contributor to your water gain. Fast for a day with water, teas and soups. For a couple days after eat lots of raw veggies and lean meats too. You should be back to normal in no time it's...

I don't usually rely on caffeine like that but I do notice my body definitely switching to a different energy source when I stop drinking it. Sleep and concentration usually get easier and nicer to handle as well when I don't overload on caffeine. :)

Thanks guys and good luck to you!

I have struggled my way through illness and stress only to find myself healthier and smaller than before! I'm still on my journey but hope this inspires someone else. :)

The main reason that I gained weight in the first place was because I started having health problems. Almost a year after that I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disease. Since then I have lost even more weight than when I started and even though I still always don't feel that...

Hey Helen, your idea is great! Stir fries are an awesome way to get slim. I would try adding foods that have less sugar. Naturals sugars are good for you but it seemed like you had a lot of them all bunched together. Veggies and proteins are an easy way to jump start weight loss. Try imagining...

A really good weight loss inspiring movie that I've seen is "Lying to be Perfect". Great movie that has more life situations that most people can relate to.