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Good luck!

Hi, feel free to add me also.

Feel free to add me also!

I average around 4, but I try to get 5-6 hrs in. I hate sleep.

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Sense of humor, dude's funny lol

Hi Sabrina, where in Nor Cal are you from? I'm in San Jose. Welcome!

Welcome, and good luck! Keep and stay focused because you can totally do this =]

Anyone can come up with statistics. 40% of all people know that. :p

Hey there. My advice is to cut out sodas and other sugary drinks and cut down on carbs..maybe about half of what you're eating give or take. Eat lean protein and up your veggie intake. Stay active! That's how I got to cut my weight. This may or may not work for you, so try and see what you and your body can handle. Good…

Hi Jessie! Positive people are always cool. I'll add you.

NO! haha jk you're already my friend :p

Hi, welcome! You got this!! Just work hard and stay motivated

Helloo welcome! Remember to take this journey one day at a time, have a positive attitude and log in your meals! haha good luck.

Hi Tiffany, I'm Ariel. Ummm..as far as tips go, log in your food for the day. It will help you see how much you're actually putting in your body in a given day. Also, read any success stories on here to help motivate you if you're having a not so good day fitness wise. Other than that, enjoy! Add me if you'd like.

This is a journey that will take a lot of time and dedication. Most of all, it's a lifestyle that will be fulfilling and wonderful. Keep in mind that "diets" and weight loss gimmicks don't work. What does work is sticking to changing your lifestyle and breaking any bad habits you have. Like flemad1 said, "Remember you can…

Just the fact that you're starting is waaaaaaay more than what most people do..or don't do. You got this! Good luck!

I'm actually the 2nd biggest of my friends, but I'm trying to help out the biggest one of my group to change his lifestyle. Hi everyone, feel free to add

I totally forgot to add portion control. That's important too! If you can, try to weigh or measure out your portions of food. http://pulptastic.com/24-must-see-diagrams-will-make-eating-healthy-super-easy/ This webpage helped me when I needed some ideas on healthy eating. They also have this nifty portion guide using your…

I don't have a definite solution because everyone is different, but I'll tell you exactly what I did to cut 15lbs in 2 weeks...mind you, it might mostly be water weight. * I got in at least 30 mins of cardio a day. I'm a walker, not a runner lol. * Increased my intake of veggies, especially deep leafy greens. Infact, I had…

I'm Ariel....yeah, like the Little Mermaid lol. Been using this site/app for a month. Hi everyone!

Welcome and good luck! Try to make eating healthy and getting at least 30 mins of exercise a day a habit. Making it part of your lifestyle will make it harder (hopefully) to fall off the wagon again. Add me if you'd like.

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Welcome to MFP! Feel free to add me also

This ^^^....you can also use that method to ween yourself off from eating those sorts of things if you really want to.

Yeah, I have a similar problem too. I'm skinny everywhere else but the stomach area. If anyone out there knows how, please tell us!!

Hi! Welcome, adding you

And then I saw this...

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