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I have a dairy allergy, but I can't say I do 100% dairy free -- it's everywhere. 97% dairy-free is probably more accurate.

What's your version of clean? Seems lile.everyone has a different version...kosher, halal, vegan.....

I highly recommend the food scale. It is a game changer. It is amazing how easily portion sizes are over estimated. Plus, confirm you are using accurate entries in MFP. If you just increased your exercise, then your body is likely retaining water for muscle repair -- and will for two or three weeks.

Not a gain, just water retention. If you just increased your exercise then your muscles will retain water for repair. As a woman, we retain water for-oh-so-many other reasons, too. As you go, you will start to learn your body. Keep doing what you are doing. The scale just won't cooperate for two or three more weeks.

Meat (obviously) Eggs Beans, lentils, lima beans, green peas, peas, chickpeas, navy beans Tofu, tempah, soy Milk, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt Quinoa Hummus Nuts Sun-dried tomatoes Artichokes Broccoli Mushrooms

Live and log it. I don't cheat because I am just living life. I look at my weekly averages -- so when I eat a higher calorie meal I know exactly how the scale is going to behave. You can even choose to eat at maintenance one day a week -- it won't stop you from losing weight, just lose slower and there is nothing wrong…

Every time I've increased exercise, the scale is a contrary *kitten* for two or three weeks but cooperates nicely afterward. Since you have so little to lose, any water weight fluctuation may mask your loss, too. So keep doing what you're doing.

Evol. Tikka Masala frozen meal. Pretty tasty!

Therapy is awesome! I switched my weigh in day to Wednesday, sometimes Thursdays, so any weekend indulgence wouldn't effect the scale to much.

I have been known to ask for a to-go box at the beginning so I won't be tempted to eat more.

Apple cider vinegar and pork on a bbq grill or in a crock pot -- awesome sauce.

As for your macros, eat what keeps you satiated. For me, I've found that fiber is miraculous, so no low carb for me. Others find that fats keep them fuller. Others it's protein. Experiment.

Enter your stats into MFP and choose a half pound a week. Then, log the food you eat. Exercise and you can eat 50%-75% of those calories back. I do recommend weighing your food on a kitchen scale.

I lovelovelove fast food and dining out. And I log it all. Because that way, I know what my numbers are and what to expect on the scale. I will always love those high calorie foods and I have to find a way to make it work now so I can make it work when I get to maintenance.

Two weeks is not that much time. Just be patient and tighten up your logging by confirming that you are using accurate MFP entries. If you don't weigh everything using a food scale, I highly recommend you get one.

If you are gaining, that means you are eating a surplus of calories. To lose weight, it all depends on eating fewer calories than you burn. Do you measure your food with a food scale? Are you using accurate entries in MFP?

Look up chicken with snow peas. It's awesome and not too bad on the calorie count. Really no "no no's" since you can eat whatever you want that fits in your daily calories or weekly average. But if you're meaning high calorie? Then avoid anything fried.

This was exactly what I was going to say, because it happens every time I increase my exercise. I know the scale is just going to be a contrary *kitten* until my body gets used to the change. Be patient and continue doing what you're doing. You'll be pleasantly surprised after a while.

Go to your doctor and rule out any medical issues.

Here you go: http://www.calculator.net/ideal-weight-calculator.html

I highly recommend the food scale, too. It's a game changer.

At 5'2", 1200 calories sounds right as a goal before exercise and then you can eat back 50% of your exercise calories. As for food, calorie counting makes it so easy -- nobody is going to tell you no or that you have to. You can eat what you want, when you want -- as long as it fits your calorie and nutritional goals.

Some of the entries on MFP are not accurate. I recommend double checking them with USDA data. I also highly recommmend weighing everything on a food scale.

I will eat over my calorie goal sometimes but I always log it. I don’t consider living my life cheating. And because I have the data, I can easily see if my weekly average is on track. Live it and log it.

@suzan06 has it right on for the shopping. The only thing I'd like to add is your comment about the frozen dinners. Frozen dinners -- those are expensive and high in sodium compared to making your own meals. I highly recommend batch cooking or cooking with a plan for multiple meals. For example (and this strategy is my…

It's not all about the scale. It's about cultivating eating habits, possibly exercise habits, that you can continue forever. I would be starving if I went any lower on calories, so slow progress it is! My exercise mantra is "something is better than nothing" and that gets me off the couch (because nothing is what I did…

How long as the weight loss stopped?

I know I look the same because I still have my "apple" shape. I'm 5'2", and I've lost 22 pounds out of my goal of 75. Only a few pieces of clothing are now too big. But I do feel better. It's easier to lean all the way over for one thing. Plus, I have gone from Obese II to Obese I on the BMI chart. While I don't have my…

This is a lifestyle for me, so I still log on the weekends. I will likely go out to dinner or lunch at some point on the weekend, so my calories will be higher, but I plan for that by being a little under all week. The day may be over my calories goal but the week will average out just fine. I find the data to be so…

Woo-hoo! This is awesome!