doing good so far. just hard trying to find something to eat that will make me feel full. plus trying to find food for the family to. since im the only one that needs to lose weight. my kids and husband can eat anything and they do.

I've had the same problem. I just cook everything in different pots (e.g. veg, meat, potatoes, sauce) this way I can put more veg and meat and less carbs and sauce on my plate. More protein helps me to feel fuller for longer. And if I get really bad cravings, I have a cup of green or peppermint tea. It really helps

The link above discusses a more personalized approach to calories/BMR. I just calculated mine, and I should be eating around 1586 calories per day. It's kind of a long thread, but really informative. Has anyone else been eating 1200 per week and not seeing results? I have also been doing the vitamin B-12 shots....but I am still hovering at a 7 pound loss. I have 20 more to go.

Are you working out? There's a big difference when you do. Even a 20 minutes walk a day!

I am working out intermittently...I only lifted once this past week. Next week, I have 4 days scheduled. I lost 6 pounds doing the Beach Body Ultimate Cleanse (no working out on the program), and then one pound since then (1 pound in one month). Something seems "off", especially since I was on the B-12 shots for the last three weeks. If you "friend" me, you can look at my food diary...see what I am doing wrong. I have done a lot of research, and maybe the 1200/day is just too low for me....so by doing that for two months, I lowered my metabolism so I need to rev it back up...will have to hit the gym hard next week(s).

Didn't cheat today. I was really conscious of what I ate. Yay, ME!

Good morning everybody,
I put on 100 grs. I know it's nothing serious but... (a little)
My question is:
When you workout and earn some extra calories, do you allow yourselves to eat them or do you still stick to the original number of calories in your plan ( in my case 1200)?

Betina

So far, so good

Planning on not using the extra calories I earn from exercise, perhaps this will help to reach my goal. I walk 40-80 minutes daily.

This is my day one and have had healthy foods (1100cals so far). I usually go to circuits tonight but have injured my neck and upper back so resting. Feel a bit down about it especially as should be doing 10K run next Saturday. Hoping I will still be able to do it. Any way will try to stick to eating ealthy for next 2 weeks and loose 3-4 Lb

I see skinny and its going to be mine!

After me lol:laugh:

Even though I stay in my allowed calorie count , my sugar and usually protein are over MFP's daily goal limit. I do eat 3+ fruits a day but have stayed away from processed foods.

Doing pretty well. I had way too much wine yesterday, but planned on it and still stayed under calories. I worked out hard today. I'm deep in the throes of PMS, though, so this is challenging!