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Walked/hiked today in a state park. Beautiful weather! Logged 7.5 miles so that makes my total 97 miles. Sent from my iPad using VST

Had a good day today and walked 8.5 miles! My total is 89.5. Sent from my iPad using VST

Big news today! I am officially at a "normal" BMI....yes, after 114 lbs. I have attained a BMI of 25. Oh happy, happy day! Sent from my iPad using VST

Man oh man....that makes me hurt just looking at it! Sorry BTB....here's hoping for a speedy recovery! Sent from my iPad using VST

Had a good day today! The weather was a bit cooler. Walked 7.5 miles, making my total 81 miles Sent from my iPad using VST

5 miles for me today....total is 73.5 Sent from my iPad using VST

Better day for me today. I got in 6.5 miles for a total of 68.5. Sent from my iPad using VST

I eat between 1000-1200 calories a day, usually get in about 80-100 grams of protein, drink at least 10 glasses of liquid and walk about 5-7 miles a day. Sent from my iPad using VST

Only 4 miles today for me...I think that makes my total 62 miles.

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Walked 4.5 miles on Sunday and 6.5 miles on Monday for a total of.....68 miles

Walked 7 miles Sat. Makes my total 57 miles.

Friday has been a great day...walked 8 miles! Makes my total 50 miles.

I walked another 6.5 miles Thursday making my total 42 miles.

Most informative....thanks!

Hi Lisa, first you look AMAZING! No kidding, totally awesome. I was sleeved on nov. 6, 2012. My goal from day one has been to get to a normal BMI. I know it's just a number, but it's what I've been striving for it. I'm almost there. To keep losing at this stage in the game, I try to keep less than 1200 calories. I get lots of Protein. I start everyday with a premier Protein shake (30 grms of protein, 1 gr sugar, 160 cal.). I have a decaf skinny vanilla latte for mid morning snack (12 grms of protein, 16 grms sugar, 120 cal.) -- I know lots of sugar but it is strictly from the skim milk so I deem it ok. for lunch I have one Quest bar (20 grms protein, 1 gr. sugar, 170-200 cal., 19 grms. Fiber). Afternoon snack an ounce of nuts (soy, almonds, peanuts, etc.). Around 160 cal. Might also have a half of a banana once or twice a week. dinner I eat food like verges, rotisserie chicken, chili, BBQ pork, beef, etc. try to keep around 120-150 calories. Some days I visit Starbucks twice and have another decaf skinny vanilla latte. Evening I usually fix a fresh fruit snack like 1/2 apple, 5 grapes, a chunk or two of watermelon and/cantaloupe. I drink a total of 10-12 glasses of liquid, which includes the protein shake, the decaf lattes, and Water with crystal light. I NEVER have caffeine as that messes with your insulin levels and can prevent you from burning fat as well as increase appetite. I usually get about 100 grams of protein in everyday. I walk everyday...if you walk 2 miles without stopping....does not have to be fast....you turn your fat burning metabolism up to high which lasts for several hours. This has worked well for me. I have traveled, I work everyday, I eat out at restaurants and parties, etc. (I even lost 2 lbs. on vacation keeping to my eating schedule) Occasionally I share a dessert with my hubby or co-worker. I am 5'2", 44 years old. Started at 251 lbs., currently weigh 139. I figure I have another 4-5 lbs. to lose to get me at BMI of 25 or less. I hope you can figure out what works for you cause it is frustrating at times! If we never get to goal, we can wake up every morning enjoying better health and more energy....BUT, I'm pulling for all of us to get where we want to be. Sorry this is long winded, but I thought you might be able to find one hint or something that will help! Keep us posted!

Walked 6.5 miles today, making my total 37.5 miles. Good work everyone!

Too funny!

Logged 7 miles today....making my total 31 thus far. Keep up the great work everyone.