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Sounds good fiddletime. Once you set up the healthy pattern in order to create the deficit to lose weight, all you have to do, once you hit your goal weight, is to add a few hundred calories in order to maintain. It is easier to count calories and stay in a certain area like1,200 or so to lose the weight. You don't have…

That's true. Exercise does make you feel good! I didn't attempt that at first because I had to put all of my efforts and concentration towards breaking bad habits I had for a couple of decades. Once I had a system going with the food, I began to walk, right outside my door and around my neighborhood. The weight began to…

I've been there and you can do it. Recognize that you have past habits of stress eating. We can't eat to momentarily make us feel better. As you already know, this leads to feeling powerless and hopeless. You have to find other areas of life in order to switch focus and think of food as great fuel for your body, everyday…

I would try to aim for at least 1,200 a day, as someone said earlier that is a minimum recommendation that should be met. I do know that your metabolism can go into a mode where it will not allow you to lose weight because it perceived that you may be starving. That is why it best to eat at least 1,200, plus it is hard to…

I don't like the feeling that food has control over me; I like feeling that I have the power to control food. It makes me feel better when I wake up in the morning. Susan

At 55 years old and 5'5", I went from 158 to 117, by eating 1,200 calories a day but I packed healthy items throughout the day into that 1,200. I think someone younger, may have to decide if their activity level might require a few more calories. Susan

How much weight do you want to lose Susan

That was supposed to be "treat" yourself. Susan

Elphie, set your goal weight loss at 40 lbs. Visuaize 8, 5 lb. bags of sugar. Make a goal of losing one five pound bag of fat at a time. So, if your weight is around 180, your goal weight should be, at first, 175 lbs., each five lb. bag of fat is a mini victory until you real your last. Tray yourself along the way with a…

We just ordered appetite plates for my daughter's birthday. Do you do those also? Appetizer/dessert plates are useful items. Susan

That was for Molly this thing autocorrects when you're not looking!

Jolly whippet, Cool bowls; you are talented! Susan

Kimses2, Swimming is awesome for your body! I did it off and on, should be doing it now but walking instead, and the results are great over time. I bought a new lap swimsuit and new goggles. I need to get that going! As far as the scale, I would take the lower of the three attempts! I always weigh in the morning with just…

I don't think going over a bit every now and then matters but doubling our intake does! A very small area doesn't matter much. Yes, the types of foods eaten at the right time equals success and produces great results! I do have to ban certain foods. I can't play around with one cookie or one brownie and I also keep the…

I meant to say I lost! Susan

The trick is to pack in great foods at the right time each day in order to feel satisfied. Here's an example of one of my typical breakfasts. 1/2 English muffin with a light coat of natural peanut butter about four slices of a banana and a drizzle of honey. 1/2 cup of fat free yogurt with fresh blueberries added. I have to…

Last night my adult son dropped over for supper, I made a chicken andouille jambalaya. He and my husband ate it. I ate smothered cabbage, sautéed spinach, salad, 1 small chicken breast and a half of an over nuked sweet potato. I have to admit my meal was full of flavor and kept me on track. We can eat well and enjoy the…

You're only twenty and you're moving out of your parent's house and you're taking a new job in a new city? These are two huge things! Go easy on yourself. I remember each one of my three children in their 20's. It is not easy at times, other times, it's the best time of your life! I am sure you will agree. I cannot tell…

How old are you? I had a lot of anxiety when I was younger and anxiety can create these things. Are you anxious or worried about something in your life? Susan

Mikesmom1983 I have a son named Mike who was born In1983. I am sure we are not alone with a name like Michael! Adorable dog and beautiful scenery! ❤️ Susan Boca Raton, Florida

annpnw I so agree with your definition of insanity. I laughed when I read it because I too, was thinking of that same quote yesterday. We cannot do the same thing over and over again and expect to reach our goals of losing every last pound and maintaining our weight for life. We have to implement a long term healthy eating…

I meant paulandrachelk

Paula, what do you mean when you said that you set calories at 2,500. Susan

Don't look at your weight loss goal as 100 pounds. It is better to chip away towards your ultimate goal by shooting for 5 pound mini goals! Reward yourself with bath bubbles, new songs added from ITunes, rent a movie, new workout clothes, a new Pilates or yoga DVD, etc., along the way instead of food. ❤️ Susan

Try to go six weeks straight. Forget about falling off wagon. It is what it is and yesterday is over! it is never too late to begin again. Make a mental note that you will write down and stick to your lifestyle change for six weeks straight, no matter what. I have read that it takes around six weeks to form new habits.…

Awesome Barbie; it works!

Oh yeah, things are difficult at the workplace! You have to simply walk away...

Great points, Heather and Mary. Don't be too hard on yourself Cherie, if any of this would be easy, everyone could achieve their goals with ease, it's not; it has to be a change of lifestyle. I don't think or feel it is OCD to write down your intake. That is how I achieved my goals. We acquire valuable knowledge when we…

Thanks Janet, yes, I would like to join the group. My name is Susan. I try to be helpful because I have been there and I want to share the mindset I had to have in order to accomplish a goal I thought would be near impossible. I didn't mean to come across like I giving some sort of testimonial but hey, whatever works,…

Kim, don't get discouraged. You're putting negative thoughts in your head if you are relati g to how easy it was in the past. It can be accomplished now! Yes, our bodies do change as we age but that doesn't mean we can't reach our goals. I did, and it was shocking. I call it, silly as this might sound, eating correctly in…