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I don't reach out daily to individual friends, but I do post and log daily! I would love to add you to my journey!

I purchased a digital from Target (Taylor brand). It was $9.98 and can switch back and forth between grams and ounces. It does the job and it's small enough to leave out on my counter. :)

Try to eat at more of a deficit during the week to account for weekend splurges?!? You could also skip breakfast to save calories for a dinner/drinks out...

I'm not coordinated, so jump roping and hula hooping is not my forte: I lift. That said: you may be pleasantly surprised with the changes that your body will take as you lose weight!! I have had 3 children and my mom "pooch" is non-existent. Of course this depends on weight loss, time, genetics, body composition, and skin…

I have to agree with those who have been pleasantly surprised. I found I was drastically overestimating protein calorie counts = which equals a yay for me because I CAN HAVE a larger steak now. I feel way better weighing it out and feeling confident that I'm getting every tidbit I deserve.

I'm the same height, weigh 126, and maintenance for me is about 1800 without including exercise... I'm in a slight deficit to slim up a few lbs for summer, but I would say slowly increase your calories to find your sweet spot.

Lactose free ice cream and hot peanut butter sundae is my go to snack...I'm in maintenance and I save calories for this. I too have a sensitivity to milk products: almond milk/dark chocolate almond milk = delicious. I wouldn't personally recommend cashew milk: the after-taste is terrible.

You look AMAZING!!

I often "work" exercise into my shifts...so restroom breaks can also include 25 air squats/ 25 modified pushups...if there's a will, there's a way! :)

It's a myth. My appetite kept me at the size that I was. Period. I have realized that as I have lost weight that along with it came fewer calories to "maintain" my size....so while my maintenance levels were probably around 2300 without activity before...now 50 lbs lighter, my maintenance calories are around 1800.

Why Hydroxycut? Move more...eat less: it truly is that simple! Good luck on your journey!

I can tell you: no one on here is going to condone only consuming 900 calories. A woman needs a minimum of 1200 calories/day just to think, breathe, move, live. I would highly suggest starting with a more appropriate calorie intake and adjusting if you don't see results: something like 1500 is much more sustainable and…

Try a little bit of everything and find what you like: some REALLY like the treadmill, some REALLY like the ellipticals...I REALLY like the dumb bell section. Shoot for consistency, make it fun, and enjoy this crazy amazing journey you are on!!! This isn't about the life at the end of your weight-loss, it's about all the…

I would give it a few days before you change anything: during your period you naturally retain water. I have fluctuated nearly 8 lbs myself through this time. But I do wonder: is it possible that you are simply eating at your maintenance level? I am the same height as you..and my maintenance calories are somewhere around…

Congrats on your loss: I noticed you don't log?

This happened to me when I started incorporating exercise...I am not sure what it is attributed to, but the more you walk, the better your body gets at regulating it....at least it did for me. :) And I find walking de-stresses me, so hopefully it's a win-win for you!

Yes: I have "cave-man" feet...wide and flat: I used to wear an 8.5 women's (now down 48 lbs) and now I'm a 7.5 women's so your feet can lose fat too!

There is no substitute for peanut butter. :( That PB2 stuff tastes like cardboard. I just eat a serving (or 4) and make it fit: I find it easiest to weigh the container before and after...and take the difference so I have an accurate count of how much I indulge...

Unfortunately, I'm going to have to agree with all the answers already posted: when you don't have a lot of lose you need to be very conscious of your calorie counts. It looks like you have already done a fabulous job of logging everything that enters your mouth: now just make sure that the AMOUNT you log is accurate. So…

I have been lifting the last 6 months, lost ZERO pounds, and have shaved nearly 4 inches off my waist: I wish I had started SOONER!!

Laps around your driveway is great, next do laps around your block, then a couple blocks...ease into it!

I would say move more, eat less, stay hydrated, repeat!! Plug your height/weight in and stick to what MFP gives you: the process works....even if it doesn't necessarily happen as fast as you would like it to.

Oh added: the frozen sweet potatoes that you can steam in the packets are another go-to.

I steam any veggie and then sauté with a little water and hidden valley ranch powder. It is DELICIOUS and only 5 calories/ 1/2 tsp.

My question is: what kind of exercising are you doing to reflect the calorie burns that you are having?

Fried foods for me are no longer a go to: I can taste the oil now and they usually leave me with some sort of stomach discomfort later...Pass.

I am chiming in for the Charge HR...it took a couple days to adjust to my personal calorie burns (at first it was tallying super high), but now I believe it's right on the money. I personally don't watch the steps too much (more so the sleep and resting/working heart rates), but I like the extra reports that you can pull.

Frozen Go-gurt or yogurt: love it!

All of the above: you must be in a deficit to lose weight...what balance of protein, carbs, fats is up to you. For me though protein is a huge part of my calorie consumption simply because for me it has a much longer staying power when it relates to hunger.

I was always the "curvy" girl...and I liked it. Until I saw a photo of myself on my 27th birthday and realized: I was more than curvy: I was considered obese and my cholesterol #'s were out of control with a family history of high blood pressure.... I. HAD. TO. CHANGE. ME. So I did.