<<<<<< This is my current 'motivational' picture, and my current short term goal (September 25th my 37th birthday). I was a size 10 and 165# in this picture, my husband was able to life me without breaking his back (he is amazingly strong). I have a couple of my 'skinny' pictures above my computer so I see them constantly, that's what keeps me going. I am SO close to my BMI goal (179.5) to get into the 'overweight' class instead of the 'obese' class, as well as so close to being 1/2 way (47.3# loss) to my goal weight! I have been stalled for the past 3-4 weeks going up and down right around 183, well I have had enough so I decided to go back to what I know works for my body. The Lean For Life diet. I follow the book that they have. I have done it before (in 2004/2005) so I know I can do it again. I have a new determination right now which feels awesome. I have had a few 'lax' weeks and I know that's wh...
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