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Hey, I lost more than 35 pounds. And I couldn't have done it with out MFP. Well I could have, but MFP has made it a lot easier. I basically follow the calorie guidelines for losing a pound a week, and toss in a free day once a week. I have lost about .75 pounds a week, but haven't really hit any plateaus. I try to exercise 3 times a week. We have a busy schedule and any more than that would interfer with everything else that is going on. Plus 3 days a week is something I can commit to for the rest of my life.

Good luck. You can do it.

When I started with MFP 6 months ago, I never in a million years thought that THIS would work either. I had tried just about everything there was to try, including hypnosis, Weight Watchers, Overeaters An., Drs. diets, Curves, etc., only to fail after just a short time. But when I came here, and could actually see the numbers of everything I was eating, and follow MFP's guidelines, and started getting some exercise, the weight just started coming off! I never once gained, but I have had alot of weeks of either staying the same, or losing only a pound here and there. I never gave up though, because it IS such an easy "lifestyle change" to follow. I CAN "be bad" now and then, now that I know that I can just exercise more and watch my numbers. Like yesterday, I had a double cheeseburger for lunch, but I danced, walked, and had a Lean Cuisine for supper.
Not one day goes by that I don't thank Mike for making this wonderful site, and also all of the wonderfully supportive members here! My life has REALLY changed for the better! I came here depressed and hating myself 6 months ago, and now every day is exciting, and I feel and look soooooo much better than I used to! I'm sure there will be tons of others telling you the same exact thing! Just stick with MFP, because it REALLY, REALLY DOES WORK!

I've lost 73 lbs since December and still want to loose about 30 to 35 pounds more. Like Tam, I've made a few small changes at a time and have concentrated on changing my lifestyle. I've really focused on working out regularly (I'm kinda addicted to it now) and on staying within my MFP calorie limits. In the beginning I seldom cheated or fell off the wagon, but the closer I've gotten to my goal the harder that has become. It was quite a revelation to find that one day of complete indulgence didn't automatically undo all the work I've done. I'm starting to eat more like a skinny person now. Most of the time, I'm very sensible about what I eat and the portions but every now and then, I just go crazy and that's ok.

Since December I've been able to discontinue high blood pressure medication, lowered my bad cholesteral and triglycerids by more than 50% and have gone from borderline diabetic to normal sugar levels. And, I've gone from a size 20 to a size 10/12 depending on the fit.

My advice, focus on more than just fitting into your skinny jeans. I won't deny that it's a huge motivator but, there are so many health reasons for eating healthy, losing weight, and exercise.

Good luck!

My sisters above are absolutely correct.

My simple advice to everyone that asks me "how did you do it?" is one word:

Patience!

You've got to focus on little changes, and long-term results. It's hard, but just. keep. going.

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Hi

Well, I lost almost 30 pounds in about 4-5 months
I started here in Jan and hit my target by May
I have been hanging around trying to find a happy balance and maintain my weight lose

GOOD LUCK
You can do it!

Kim