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I have done both WW and MFP and I lose better with WW. The accountability at the meetings keep me honest. As others have mentioned before fruits are not free and you can't just eat a ton of bananas and expect to lose and my leader has also mentioned this. She's always said, "let your weight loss be your guide". Points…

I think if you type breastfeeding into the food tracker it will say something like "-500 calories" or something like that and it will subtract 300-500 cals from your total, meaning you get to eat more.

http://www.dailymile.com/people/carlee_jordy#ref=tophd Been tracking for years on that website

Whenever I tried low carb in the past my energy level plummets! Plus I experience lethargy and blurred vision. For me this is a serious health concern and not something that I'm willing to endure for months. Plus I've dealt with low blood sugar in the past and the only way to raise it is by eating a balanced diet with…

Both of these songs always gets me pumped or gives me that burst of energy when I'm tired. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMf40daefsI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYU-8IFcDPw

When I started out oh I struggled lifting that heavy bar but I kept at it and sure enough within about 2-3 weeks I was able to add weight. Same with squats, it was a huge struggle and the bar resting on my shoulders hurt but I stuck with it and have since added weight to the bar. The squat and bench machines in my gym have…

I've lifted many years ago and just started back up again in December and I do a full body lifting session. It takes me about 70 mins total and then I do 15-20 mins of cardio. I prefer full body. I also prefer to keep things simple and not over complicate things. I hit arms, legs, back, abs, etc. I do this 3-4 times a week.

I breastfed all 3 of my kids for over a year and ate around 2000 cals. My nutritionist set this goal and I stuck to it and had amazing results and was back down to pre pregnancy weight in no time. I also did weight watchers after nursing my 2nd and 3rd and got an extra 10 points and still lost about a pound a week, oh and…

I drink gatorade while I exercise it's about 180 cals (28 oz) and I drink it throughout my hour plus workout and this keeps me from hitting a wall. I've tried to workout in a fasted state several times and feel lightheaded. I know some people don't mind fainting in the gym but I personally don't want that to happen to me.…

I eat several small meals a day. Plus after workouts I crave protein, so I drink a protein shake (about 20grams) and this satisfies me and takes away my cravings and hunger. Are you eating enough protein? If I don't get enough protein I can literally eat and eat and NOTHING will hit the spot, it's like I haven't eaten…

Like everyone else said, LIFT! Lifting has made a tremendous change in my body. Losing inches and just feeling my muslces when I touch any of my limbs is amazing. I've tried cardio only several times throughout the years and never have I seen the results that I get from lifting. I lift 3-4 times a week and do about 15-20…

Meh I'm in my own zone while lifting and can't be bothered to care who's making what sound. I lift heavy and sometimes breath heavily but I doubt anyone cares. My gym is on the military base and everyone is in there own little world.

I use isopure but only one scoop which is about 25 grams of protein. I limit myself to one scoop because if I drink too many shakes then I get constipated and this leads to bloat and water weight gain. I drink a shake about 3-5 times a week. I just drink enough to maintain my muscle.

I'm on WW and love it! My half arsed attempts in the past were a huge failure but I can look back now and see why it didn't work out. I joined about a month ago and am finding out that I definitely needed to make changes such as alcohol. I blog but don't go very into depth. I'm so happy to be back at WW and attending the…

I watch the show and find it inspiring. I'm always cheering them on especially when they are making the changes and following the docs orders. It makes me want to lose weight and gives me hope.

I'm going to cut out alcohol to see if it helps me lose faster. I tend to drink strong drinks and now that I'm older I am really starting to hate hangovers. I hate feeling tired and shaky the next day. Plus it causes me to have cravings and even though I stay within my points I feel less in control. I'm gonna try it out…

I lift for one hour and then I get on the elliptical for 20 mins. I agree with the poster above "the one you enjoy more". Ultimately maybe you should switch it up, try and see.

I had the sleeve so my dietary needs are way different than yours. I had sleeve surgery about 2.5 years ago and gained back about 15 pounds. I know that my years of low cals and not lifting weights has caused me to lose muscle. My thighs literally felt like mush. My advice is maybe your metabolism has slowed since you may…

I do a full body lifting workout 3-4 times a week. I don't exercise back to back days so usually there will be a 1 to 2 day break in between lifting days. I lift heavy also. I cut my cardio back to 20 mins after my 60 mins lifting session. Usually when I lift I will do squats and during the rest time I will do some bicep…

The thing that worked for me is lifting heavy weights. I lost a good portion of weight eating less than 1000 cals and my body was so soft, couldn't feel muscle at all. Of course gained about 10 pounds back and after lots of prayer started lifting weights to build the muscle back that I had lost from VLCD. Building muscle…

Clothes and measurements definitely! I do plan to buy a body fat measuring device in a week or 2. The scale just has never been a good solid overall measurement for me. It's so weird because my friends will just randomly say that I've lost weight but what they really mean is that I've lost inches, while my weight has…

I consulted with youtube on how to have proper form while doing certain lifts, plus watched an Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary for further clarification. On a serious note I lift heavy and worked with a trainer years ago. Proper form is my specialty and I try to really focus on that, so no swinging of the weights or…

Oops didn't answer the question but usually by Valentines day, the people tend to start fading out.

My gym is huge so I'm sure the rush wont be too bad, since most resolution people hang out in the cardio room and not in the weight room. The newer gym will probably have more people though.

I follow the guidelines. I also have mine set at .5 pounds loss a week, so mfp put it at 2090. My nutritionist told me to eat 2000 cals a day. Works just fine for me since I don't obsess about food, oh and not being hangry is awesome. Restricting my cals too much makes me a very bad person to be around, plus I feel like…

I think the longest I've even lasted on 1200 cals was maybe a week. Thought about food all day everyday. I set my goal for .5 pounds a week. Lose slower but keep my sanity= win win

Yup started lifting about 2 weeks ago and am up 2 pounds. Not freaking out though because I remember in the past that this is what always happens as my body transitions and eventually the scale will go down again.

Drink a large glass of water first thing in the morning before you eat. I used to struggle with chronic constipation for YEARS. No amount of fiber would work and come to find out it was a lack of fluids. Drink about 15oz of water on an empty stomach and I bet you that you will go to the bathroom at least within 45 mins…

I like the way you think :) I'm all about keeping it simple.

I guess I should add that I haven't drank coffee or any caffeine products in months because of the cravings and fatigue, etc.