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Has anyone been able to have a soda every now and then and not switch to diet? I am a fiend for a good Dr. Pepper, but I can't have diet because migraines. :(

I know I personally can't have diet coke (or any diet drinks) because aspartame is a very serious trigger to my migraines. Honestly, aspartame (according) to my nutritionist is the problem and not diet drinks themselves. I had a high aspartame diet as a young child (because my mom was making my sister diet) and I had alot…

I actually like Splenda and aspartame gives me migraines (and seizures) as a child. Now I want to go have a diet soda... Because I can.

Mayonnaise. I struggle more than anything with mayo.

Thank you! I have been walking much more. Walked a 5k last weekend and am going to walk today. I do a lot of strength training with my trainer and on my own. I love it!

I feel really good at 1800. At 2300, I felt way too full. Thank you! Hoping for it!

Thanks! I feel fine at 1800 unless I did a much more intense workout. Some days I go over on calories those days, which I'm okay with. I just don't log the workout calories because I don't want to see them as being free to eat.

Thanks, to both replies. It is more of overstating than guessing most of the time. I'm not discouraged, I just want to be sure I'm doing as needed to see results and maintain those results.

Also, as a note, I'm not saying i'm perfect. Just that I am very cautious about logging correctly. I over estimate often in case I somehow made a mistake somewhere else.

Thanks. Not quite in panic mode. I just want to do better. I've been at it for more than 2 weeks and was losing.

Exactly.

I've been exercising, just slowly increasing it. I only do what doesn't hurt my body. I've made the mistake of too high impact before. I do the elliptical, walking, moderate strength training, lots of core stuff.

When I'm out somewhere, which isn't often since I meal prep, I will choose well over what the calories are for the specific location I am or I best guess based on the internet and increase the number. I am exercising more than before, but I've been active. It is getting close, I think, but because I am not regular, it's…

No It's been a couple months, routinely logging for over a month. I have been exercising for longer though. However, I have increased exercise.

Thanks! It's just frustrating this time around because I'm eating less and better foods and not seeing the same results. I've been cutting foods only because some are just not necessary and terrible for me. Thank you for your support! I'm not even pushing for fast, but I do want to see some results. I am trying to change…

I do use a food scale for every meal. I weigh and measure everything. I'm 95 Percent certain my calories are accurate because i'm very cautious and often OVER guess my calories.

I've had this same problem. I look at the size of my pants or i feel it when trying to buy new clothes. Also, find motivation not in how you look, but how your body feels.

I don't in fact think that you have to formulate anything. "You look great." "You look beautiful." "Youve done a great job" are all good compliments. You should NEVER have to insult someone to lift them up.

This has happened to me. Backhanded compliments get no respect in my book. I make it known immediately that it's rude and they can keep further compliments like that to themselves.

I know i'm late, but they have this vanilla cold coffee right now. It's lightly sweetened and 110 calories for a grande. It's yummy!

Add me! I'm taking a 22 day road trip starting December 17 and i've decided I will lost 50 pounds by then. I'm 6 down so 44 to go! :)

Thank you for supporting her during this. I have been heavy my entire life and no one taught me about nutrition and calories and why they were important. Even at school, they breezed over it. They simply forced me into a gym or forced me to eat different than the other kids I was with (even on vacations) which alienated…

I'm so excited for the friend requests i've been getting and personal stories. I can't wait to lose it with you all. I think i've added everyone that commented. :)

Thanks so much for sharing the link! I certainly know i'll be checking! :)

I requested both of you lovely ladies. We can do this together. Masashisama, PM me! I'm so sorry for all you've experienced!

The answer for me is simple. I don't. I stop the conversation at yes. If they ask why or want more information, I tell them because I want to. Keep doing What works for you! ☺️

I've come to that realization as well. :)

I love this! Congrats and keep pushing champ!

You can do this! Congrats on your loss! That's wonderful! i'm losing much slower, but i'm okay with that. I want it to be sustainable so I don't mind slow as long as i stay consistent and it stays gone!

I weigh quite a bit and still have to lose a person, but there are still people who say this mess to me. Bum always like "shhhhhhh...let me be great"