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I also LOVE the chicken soup! The mushroom soup isn't bad...just don't add anything salty to it as it's already pretty salty itself.

and in my opinion, I don't think the leek soup is very good. But I don't like leek soup normally, so it might just be me. My mom loves the leek soup.

I thought the mushroom soup had a weird grainy texture. It is not my favorite. I like the leek soup, and the new broc cheese soup.

Thanks for the input, and I did notice there were plenty of the mushroom in the swap basket :)

That's awesome! :yay: I agree that bf is the way to measure! I'd love to have my bf tested, but I'm afraid to :dizzy:
Today I made an appointment for a private session at a pilates studio. I'm looking forward to it, but I'm afraid. Since my 2 c-sections, my abs are weak and really hurt when i work them. The scar area is the worst. I just hope the trainer is gentle with me! LOL I also hope I don't lose an appendage on the reformer!

You are about my height and weight, LOL at the bra...I can't wait to toss the darn extenders. Ugh. It works, keep on going:carrot:

Just tried the miracle noodles, a little weird, but not bad. I used the Angel Hair, has anyone tried the fettuchini? They were a bit squishy, but not bad.

So, i have had some awakening moments watching others eat since i do not spend as much time doing it anymore like i used to. One girl at work had 2 microwaves going at once with her snacks. She gets up from her desk continually all day long to heat food. Another girl brings McDonald's almost every morning, or eats Popeye's or pizza every day for lunch, washing it all down with a big old coke!
I had a good, old friend of mine on facebook who posted this today:
I am now part of the diabetes clan. God bless us all!!
That above statement is enough motivation to keep me going. I am 43 years old, have 4 kids - 2 teenagers, and 2 kids already grown with 2 precious grandbaby girls. The last thing i want to do is have the expense and burden of adult onset diabetes due to my obese weight and laziness to do anything about it. I started IP 17 days ago and have been on point except one cheat night which i regret. I know it will take some time, but i hope in Jesus' name that i will be at 135 by Nov 15th. Pray with me ladies:)

Thanks for the share. Just reading this I can't identify with those foods anymore and feel kind of nauseous without even eating them.

Well, the best experience so far has been shopping for clothes in the regular men's department instead of over in the big and tall section. So much more to select from!

Yesterday's weigh-in took me over the 100lb mark. I'm only about 11lbs from goal and still on phase II. I've found myself watching the scale more for some reason probably because I'm getting closer. Although I feel I'm eating more protein, I continue to drop.

Just made a crispy cereal pancake.. SO AMAZING. with IP maple syrup.. so delish.. my all time new fav.. totally fixes a crab craving... like em' more than ip pudding cakes.

SO AWESOME! :cp:

Thanks for sharing that, your success makes me feel better about my goal. I feel like I have such a long way to go. :)

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You guys will be amazed how well the Pilates works! Slow & steady wins the race! I have been at it 2 - 3 times a week for 7 months and I actually have muscle definition for the first time ever! I walk occasionally but the Pilates has done it all and I really love it.

Douger - Congratulations. You look great!! What an accomplishment!

I had to add sauteed mushrooms to the soup, as I have never been a mushroom soup. I prefer by far the tomato basil and I love love love the broccoli and cheese soup... I use it for sauces on my steamed veggies. Good luck.

That is sad about your friend, it is too bad everyone can't find a way to lose weight, I probably would be getting to that point too. I am so thankful for Couts71 for showing us the light at work.... I think he saved a lot of us. I do have a question why Nov 15? what happens if you don't make it? I hope you do but am wondering. I would love to say I will be finished on this date, but things happen and as this last month I have been up and down I know that it is true. I get asked quite often when I will be finished. I have no idea.. I am hoping Oct - Nov but if not oh well. Good luck and keep up the good work.;)

Just got back from chasing a couple of my friends' kids around going over agility obstacles and chasing them playing catch... I had quite a few of my agility ladies looking at me like I was nuts... but it was fun and I was excited that I could chase them around for 1/2 hour without getting tired. Lots of screaming going on, hope our instructor wasn't too distracted... Kids just make me feel so young. Then I went with one of my friends for coffee, and her son (who doesn't like poohing in the toilet and holds it for days on end) had to go at the coffee shop and comes out of the bathroom yelling Aunty Jo I have pooed... oh my it was sooo funny... got a couple of chuckles from a few people. It was priceless. will have to remember that for the day he gets married. :sunny::sunny:

Just keep doing what your doing! It's just a matter of time if you stick with it and don't give in! You're almost 1/2 way!

I've used vacationstogo.com as well - wonderful service - great discounts!! I've booked a fall land tour through them and we're planning an Alaskan cruise next year and will definitely go with them.

:carrot::carrot:wonderful news!! Enjoy Vegas - we go every December for our anniversary - and this is the first year I'll be "normal" :carrot::carrot: