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Depends on how much you have to lose, plus how long you have been losing a pound a day. Water weight often flies off at the beginning, it's why if you weight weekly the first weigh in will usually be the highest, then depending on your calorie intake will usually drop to 1-2 pounds a week.

"This works for me just do this" Not always helpful, lifestyles are different, goals are different. Ultimately it's calories in and calories out, but how you choose to make the numbers is up to you for your goals and lifestyle. "Carb/sugar/something of the day is EVIL!!" Leave me alone with my jellybeans. "You shouldn't…

Good luck with your journey. I started at a similar weight and your goal is totally possible. Also I know we are different in our motivations etc, but I think you shouldn't be so hard on yourself (I know it's hard I am tough on myself too) but if you hate yourself at 235 then losing weight won't necessarily solve all your…

I drink diet soda and have low fat yoghurts, mainly because I prefer the taste to the full sugar/fat version, but things like cheese I'll normally go for full fat. I also like light salad dressings and lite crisps, I just try and see if I like something.

I think it depends, if you are a people person then the group aspect of WW can be really helpful. If it's a matter of just having an online tool to help you then I would say MFP. It's been a long time since I tried WW so things have probably changed but I think the MFP database is much better, but if you find a good group…

I would try and not worry about it, having guilt about food is not going to help in the long run and eating at 1200 and then having a higher day is probably not going to have a big effect (apart from water weight if you have eaten more salty foods). Depending on your age and activity level you are probably still in a…

I always felt the main reason I got obese was much more to do with what was going on in my head than anything else. I lost weight eating processed carbs, pizza and burgers (not exclusively :blush: ) I just got to a point where I could control the amount I was eating.

The deficit is already accounted for so not correcting for exercise calories could mean your actual deficit becoming way too high. Your body needs a certain amount of calories to stay healthy. That said I do think the MFP exercise calories seem over estimated to me sometimes, I don't always eat the full amount back,…

If you like things like tomato sauce you can blend up veggies in that and put it over meat or pasta. I wouldn't force yourself to eat things you don't like, but if you haven't tried something in a while it might be a memory of when it was cooked badly or in a way you don't like. Like I don't really like boiled carrots that…

I am of the mind now eat what I want within my calories and make sure I eat veggies and fruit everyday. I know the trend is high protein now, but I got to a point of stressing over protein and carbs and it was totally counter intuitive for me.

I think its a combination of -People are desperate and will try anything -The media is not always great or responsible in reporting science. -Science is ever moving and in this area and there is still a lot to learn -People are selective on the science they will read/believe. -Some peoples idea of woo, isn't actually woo.…

I know it's all about the personal responsibility, but I do think it's tougher when there are foods around that you really want to eat. I don't think you should expect him not to buy it, but maybe you could come to a compromise about where it's stored?

I put on 6 pounds which totally surprised me as I went way overboard and I have been unable to exercise for a few weeks, I thought it would be much more. I lost 4 pounds the following week so nearly back to what I was.

I find it pretty easy and weigh most of my food, but especially things like cheese, PB etc things were a few grams difference really add up. I don't always bother with salad or certain veggies though.

I don't eat out that often, so usually I'll just eat what I want, but if I know I will be eating out a few times in succession I'll check the menu online if possible and work out what I am ordering before hand. Also many places are often happy to put dressings or sauces on the side if you ask.

I do sometimes feel deprived, but then I am someone who could happily eat all day if I didn't keep it in check. Overall though I am used to it.

There are less nutritious foods of course, but I guess it's up the person and their lifestyle as to how they want to label their foods. For me I am happy to eat what I want in moderation (while trying to eat more nutritious food for the most part), for other people it helps to cut things they consider "bad" out. Just don't…

I like PB but I am happy to eat it in moderation, lotus biscuit spread on the other hand, I can eat that stuff with a spoon from the jar so I don't buy it very often.

It's pretty much impossible to gain 9 pounds of fat in 2 days. Continue as normal and it will come off, it's majority water and bloating. Over-restricting after a binge can lead to binge and restriction cycles.