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Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert. It's like ice cream but not quite as good but a whole pint is around 150 calories. So i guess if you eat a serving which is 1/4 pint, do the math. :D

Part time work at VS! Hmm?! >:)

i think everyone's results on here are different. If you save calories for the end of the week, and eat them and still lose weight then you should be good. If not then adjust accordingly. For me, I believe MFP is a tool that all use differently unlike a set plan. It's not a diet as much as it is a way to maintain a healthy…

cheat day!!! woo!!! B)

Well the fact that you are here says something! Lots of good ideas on here. You just have to try what works for you. Feel free to send me a friend request if you like. I have dropped about 60 lbs here. Now working on maintaining.

Stir fry, Fajitas, when I cook them I cook a good amount for leftovers or cut up and put on a salad. or just have the cooked tenders in small sizes for a quick protein snack! Actually I prefer boneless skinless thighs. Like the flavor better and they are moister too!

I lost around 60 lbs but also my blood sugar was borderline diabetic. I was put on meds to try and control it. Have family history of diabetes. Since I have lost, I am off the meds and in good shape as far as that goes.

I love a good baked sweet tater with salsa on it!

One word...SPUDGUN!! B)

Sounds like a question for your doctor or maybe research it on the drugs website. It may give some good insight. Best of luck! :)

My suggestion is keep the snack type foods out of the house. No chips, cookies etc. Too easy to grab and go. I allow myself microwave popcorn but I buy Jollytime light and it's about 275 calories a bag. Who eats a recommended serving of whatever it is? But it does take some effort to make it.

Definitely for me! Health reasons. At mid life it definitely isn't about good looks. It's about extending life and making it worth living.

It's not too hard to figure out. I lost 60 lbs here and still here working at maintaining. There will be a few speed bumps on the way but just stick with it and make it a priority. It can be done! Feel free to ADD me if you like. I am on here daily still. It's what works for me. :)

As others have said, I'd rather obsess about it then be unhealthy again. It's what works. People think obsessing is a bad thing in all circumstances. Keep doing what works!

Wheat Ridge, Colorado....burb of Denver

You know what? You are doing this for you and not for your MFP or any other friends. I think we all do what works for us. MFP is a tool and people use tools what works for them and the desired results. If something is working for you then so be it. If it isn't working then you get advice if you want it. Call it a cheat…

I thought i was the only weirdo who didn't like chocolate!! I don't have a lot of sweet cravings but when I do I sometimes have lower calorie yogurt or I keep low calorie ice cream. There is one, not really ice cream but a frozen dessert I think called Arctic Zone that is only 150 calories for a pint. It's not real ice…

5 Lbs in two weeks is a good start. That's awesome! If you want more support on here feel free to ADD me. It's a long journey but sounds like you are sticking with it so far. I dropped about 60 and came back to help me maintain. I think it's an up and down journey but this is a good place to get to your goals. Best of…

Mine is wide open to include the Apple Jacks I had for breakfast this morning!! :p

I think everyone's motivation for being here is different. For some it's about looking good in a swimsuit. As we get older it's about health. Living life the best we can without medications or not being able to be active. I believe it should be about your health as the bottom line. Making our body last as long as possible.…

Just tracking what you eat and being aware of what is going in your body.

Cha!

Egg whites, any fish, lean red meat,

I like salad but salad will not get me by alone. I try to eat lean proteins and/or reasonable portions. I try to avoid white carbs ie potatoes or rice. i have done sweet potatoes as main course topped with lean chili or something along those lines. Eggs are fairly low calorie with good protein as long as you don't do it…

It does take patience. Not always easy but for me just seeing some results as little as they may have been kept me going. It took a while for me to get overweight and took a bit to get rid of it. MFP and my being able to have patience helped me to lose my weight. Now I am here trying to maintain it. For me It is about…

Is 1200 your net after exercise?

Smoking is stinky!! :#

It all depends if it's homemade or store bought. I use a lot of recipes from allrecipes.com and they have a lot of the nutrition info. For me I will search MFP for certain foods and use my own judgement to figure out what calorie count to use. Recipe builder also sounds like a good way to go.

I came here in the first place because of blood work that was not good. Since then I have lost around 60 lbs. I went away for a bit and gained 5-10 back so I am sticking right here because I need some accountability.