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Agree with the other posters. I also allow myself a free day every two weeks or so & figure it all balances out in the end because of being under most of the other days. I like what somebody said about it being a bank account :)

You want to weigh 94 lbs? Not sure this is a healthy goal to set for yourself. I would suggest checking with your doctor first.

I did the 15 day juice fast a couple of months ago & lost exactly 15 lbs. I noticed a huge difference in my mental & emotional states as well as my physical state. I was rarely hungry, and even the couple of times I was I think it was more of a desire to eat something solid rather than actual hunger. For the first couple…

I am *bumping* for ongoing support :) Everybody that has posted before & after pics on here is amazing! Thank you :)

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I am just recently back on MFP after quite a long break so I will weigh in every Monday morning for the next 2 or 3 weeks, after that I will go back to my normal way of tracking progress which is the alternate back and forth between weighing & measurements (one week weigh in, next week take all measurements etc). I find…

It's yummy...but I've replaced it with sunflower seed butter. I originally switched to almond butter but it was too firm & nutty flavored...sunflower seed is almost an exact match for PB in consistency & flavor (and better for you) :smile:

In the past when I've lost weight I find that for the first while I actually feel 'fatter'. I think this is mostly due to the fact that my body changes shape & I lose weight off different parts at different speeds...so I go from being big all over to looking a lot more bumpy & lumpy in certain parts. For example when I…

I use unsweetened almond milk in my smoothies & usually have to grind some ice into them as well to make them thick. If they end up a bit too thick I put a splash of water in them. The yogurt would definitely be thickening them up, same if you are using bananas. Personally I love eating them with a spoon :)

Chicken Tortilla Soup Amy's Organic Lentil & Vegetable Soup Chia Seeds Sunflower Seed Butter Unsweetened Almond Milk Plastic Boxes Spinach Celery Sticks Gala Apples Salmon Marble Cheese Strings Yogurt Mott's Fruitsations Freezies Multigrain Cheerios Vitamins Garden Burgers Ancient Grain Tortilla Wraps Fresh Chicken Breasts…

Thanks for the new recipe. I just had an amazingly delicious store bought shepard's pie the other day (after not eating it since I was a kid) and realized how great it is...only the store bought had about half my daily calories per serving!! So happy to have a healthier version to try at home :)

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I make them with just banana & egg whites. Nice & thin crepe style (splash of unsweetened almond milk if needed)...and I top with Smucker's No Sugar Added Wild Blueberry Jam. YUM!!!

You're eating half the amount of calories you should be...and most of those calories are made up of chips & chocolate. You might want to try adding some vegetables & fruit and other generally healthy stuff...it's a lifestyle change that's needed. If you resort to a program to help you then you need to follow the guidelines…

unseetened almond milk > dairy milk noodles made from zuchinni > spagetti pasta vanilla flavored unsweeted almond milk > coffee creamer cauliflower rice > rice mashed cauliflower > mashed potatoes fat free tzatziki > mayo green smoothies > fruit smoothies almond butter > peanut butter fat free yogurt > regular yogurt/sour…

Try adding Vitamin D & Vitamin B Complex in the morning...these really helped me. I noticed a difference the same day I started taking them...I was up cleaning the house like a maniac in the evening! Haha! But after a couple of days my body adjusted and settled down. Now I have way more energy & better moods.

Your diary looks ok to me :) I have a couple of helpful (hopefully) hints I can pass on: 1) I would suggest tracking your fiber as well...you want to get as much as possible. 2) Chia seeds are AMAZING! They are a great source of protein & fiber and you can add them to anything (you can do a search here on MFP & you'll get…

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I used to weigh in every week but after being disappointed sometimes with the results (or lack of) I changed it up & now only weigh myself every two weeks...much happier with the results & not quite as number obsessed :)

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Thanks so much! I'm going to try whipping up a batch of these for xmas treats!

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Agreed! Everybody has a different path. Congratulations on your weight loss & hopefully this will give you the motivation to follow/continue following a healthy lifestyle once you're at the maintenance stage. Yeah for you!!!

*bump* I quickly read through but am on my way out the door, want to have a proper read when i get home from work. You've been through an amazing transformation...you must be so proud :)

Great job! Like your socks ;)

The female version of this is at http://www.builtlean.com/2012/09/24/body-fat-percentage-men-women/

Every day...haha! Since I had my daughter my body holds weight in my stomach area alot more than it used to. I'm a C cup & my upper stomach definately sticks out more than the boobs. Think it's a pretty standard shape for people that are carrying extra weight...you're not abnormal :)

Really loved your post! Congrats on your lifestyle changes (& weight loss). :smile:

1. What is your eye color? BLUE 2. What is youre favorite season? SUMMER 3. What is your favorite Holiday? XMAS 4. Have you ever been arrested? YES :tongue: 5. What are 2 things with in arms reach of you right now? COFFEE & WATER 6. Would you rather know how you are going to die, Or know when you are going to die? WHEN 7.…

Aww...that was such a great story. Congratulations on your weight loss & finally getting to feel like 'one of the guys'.