Hi Amber! Hope you've had a good week. 1. Food: white bean/turkey chili (needed more non-dairy protein, so I whipped this up), taco soup, lf/sf yogurt, egg/one slice bacon, cheese grits, etc. 2. Exercise: I walked and/or did pilates four times this week, so far. Plan to do so again tomorrow. 3. Lost one pound...one little ol' pound, down to 217. (I know, be thankful for that one pound, right?) I've lost 87 so far. I'm still 67 pounds from goal. I guess I'll reach it in 67 weeks, at this rate. 4. Trying not to get discouraged by slow weight loss, like the rest of you guys. I mean, I'm working out, I'm eating well, though, admittedly, not getting enough water. That's a big challenge for me. Maybe I'll try an experiment: I'll commit myself to drinking at least 64 oz. this week, every day, and see it my loss is greater than a pound, like this week, and hopefully greater than 0 pounds, like last week. I'll let you know how it works. 5. Unwanted attention: No, not that I can think of. My girl friends are telling me that I look great, I'm the incredible shrinking woman, etc., but that doesn't bother me. Bonus question: Other that Jesus Christ, which is a given for me that I'd love to talk to Him face-to-face, I'd want to talk to my mom. She died 3 1/2 years ago (after battling her weight, arthritis, and diabetes for 20+ years) of a heart attack, at age 62. I would love to tell her what's going on in my life and my kid's lives, ask her what Heaven is like, etc. I'd also ask her for any advice she might have for me....what's really important in life, what should I focus on, etc. That would be fantastic! Have a good weekend! Steph

Congratulations Linda!!! It is amazing isn't it? Jan

First things first, congrats on all the new posters about their weight loss, you guys are doing amazing!!! Now back to your regularly scheduled Friday Five... 1. What types of food did you eat this week? 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? 4. What was your biggest challenge? 5. Are you receiving unwanted attention??? How are you dealing with it? *Fun bonus question: You're having dinner with a dead person? Who is it? Why? What questions will you ask them? Happy Friday, All! Amber

I think its awesome u dontated your hair. You look amazing!!! You have done such a great job. Im probably just now where u were when u started. In down over 130 lbs but still have 100 to go. Im having problems with the sagging skin too. My husband says we will get it taken care of...of hope when its time to cough up that cash hes still agreeing with me. I just want to say again u look wonderful....I just have to ask...How did u manage to not loose those boobs...Mine are about gone now. They were the first to go. Im gonna have to get mine lifted and agumented too. Do tell your secret

Im so excited...I just cant hide it!! This is so cool.. I mean six months ago I was in a 28 and now I fit in a 16. I feel good.... and I feel pretty again. Its been along time! Just wanted to share with my fellow July friends! Hugs Linda