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I've been juicing for years and just had to guesstimate at first based on various data base entries. I got it close and now know the calorie content by instinct. Juicing transformed my health, because I would never eat veggies otherwise. I usually blend half the pulp back in and toss in some greek yogurt.

* Sunshine * Sugar * Salt I would die without these three items.... :p

You can do this. and you're in the right place.

You can lose weight drinking diet soda or any processed soft drink. If mere weight loss is your goal, eat/drink whatever. For optimal health, you might consider other alternatives like green tea. I just trust what I make and prepare myself more than anything that comes canned, boxed or in a package. Some of us are just…

^^^TRUTH If you want to become the best version of yourself, compound strength training is a must. That's just nature for both males and females. If you have different goals, cool! :) To each his/her own...

I remember losing 5 pounds that first week. OK, so I have 100 pounds to lose....divided by 5...equals...uh...33 - no, uh, 20! So, in 20 weeks, I'll be at goal weight! REALITY CHECK! It took 2 years... :* And the good news is that I kept the weight off going on 5 years now. NO YOYO DIETING OR REGAIN! MFP encourages us all…

Instead of feeling depressed, be inspired to just be your best at any age. My progress on MFP does reflect peak fitness and optional health, and I am in my 50's...

I worked with two ladies who would plan a diet on the upcoming Monday, so on the preceding week-end, they'd get together for a few final, huge meals like a guy eating his last night on death row. On Monday, they'd be starving themselves on seaweed wrapped tofu, carrot juice and other such loathsome "diet" foods. Right…

Well, I had a solution, but you won't like it...lol :)

OUCH! This was my sin early in my journey. 20 Minutes Walking The Dog = 1200 Calories Burned Chinese Buffet = 600 Calories :o HELP! Why is this MFP thing not working? And of course, I had no medical issues, so please, if you think you might need to be evaluated by a Doc, do so at once!

BINGO! And it's free of charge... :)

Exercise is not required if all a person desires is mere weight loss.

:o OUCH! That's not it at all. Please re-read the thread. There is sound info here. Good luck...

Well said!

This was AFTER I lost my weight... I was out on a run in shoes and shorts, and a lady friend of my mother stopped to "ask directions", because she was "new in town"....even though she lived there for over 20 years... B) I could feel her eyes crawling over my body....and not once did she recognize me.

Yep, this^^^^ We really don't know what those supplement companies put in those potions they call "shakes". When I see protein bars and powdered shakes, I see candy. At least with whole foods I know just what I am getting, because I choose every single ingredient.

YEP I juice Kale, then blend some of the pulp back in and mix it with greek yogurt, cottage cheese, fruits and stuff.

We have all been where you are, and nobody is a failure for failing. The road to success is paved with the stones of failure. So long as you're still in the fight, keep punching, and it's not over. You're only a failure if you quit. NEVER QUIT! Good luck to you, and thanks for posting. :)

My initial weight loss was fast - 5 pounds down in week one. That's mostly water. At some point you settle into something slow, steady and lasting. MFP recommends around a pound or so lost per week. Remember, it's not a race. Fast weight loss and a crash diet usually mean fast weight regain. I lost 100+ pounds over 2 years…

Wow, and wow - THANKS! <3

Wonderful progress!

My experience has been that long aerobic sessions have that "fat burning zone", but once you stop the activity, then what? I once heard a bodybuilding guy call it the "Muscle Burning Zone"...lol So, aerobic training is fine, and added strength training and HIIT have effects on fat burning while a body is at rest. Maybe…

The best revenge is to just live well and be happy. :) Best of luck to you in this journey. One quick suggestion: consider thinking of your weight loss as something steady, slow and lasting. Don't rush; it's not a race. MFP recommends about a pound or so lost per week. Fast weight loss is seldom a result that sticks. Don't…

Sometimes we need to try things and just see. :) Meatless never really did anything for me. I just accept that nature is designed a certain way, and for us to live, things must die, including animals. That's nature. You don't get around that. We're all killers of either plants or animals. Most of us kill both. I did cut…

Welcome back and best of luck! <3

haha - trick question IT ALL TASTES LIKE DIRT >:)

If I told what was in it, you would not even try any...

You find out people's heart when you either fail or achieve. I have learned to accept this.

I tore a hamstring and never missed a day of exercise. For 4 days straight, I swam, then gradually began other activities while under the care of my doctor who is himself a fitness freak. See a medical professional, and resolve to do something in the form of a safe, effective bit of lite training.