suarez73 Member

OMG people! Relax! I don't eat processed food or canned food. I have not eaten meat since 1985. If I eat an extra 10 calories who cares? If I read that a cup of carrots is 15 calories, I add 20! I maintain a philosophy of "If you biye it, you write it". You are all missing the original post. I was bummed about losing 1 lb…

I eat "clean" foods and use measuring cups. Nothing frozen or prepared.

Ok, as I've stated, these are numbers provided to me by different sources. Thanks.

Thanks for your feedback, comments and suggestions!

From what any kickboxing, boxing coach has ever told me, as well as literature etc. that's what it states. I didn't make it up, it's what I've been told. I've burned 400 calories doing speedwalking on a treadmill in an hour. This is way more intense.

Try kickboxing and you'll see.

I feel satisfied and if I'm hungry, I eat. I haven't had any negative side effects either.

No, I don't use a scale or anything.

Thanks everyone for your feedback. I guess I just needed to hear it and look at the overall picture. :)

Thanks, I think you're right...

That's what I was thinking as well. No, I'm not eating my exercise calories back. Overall I guess I have achieved a lot in 3 weeks...Thanks!

I had the same loss before and it is partially water but also fat. You shocked your system and will have good results the first week. You won't lose 7 lbs every week but it's a good start. Keep being positive and continue doing what you're doing! Good for you.

Could be not eating enough or caffine deficiency. If you drastically changed your eating habit, that would be a good indicator.

Squats! Best exercise for a bigger booty!

I've been "eating clean" for a while now and I feel so much better. It's difficult to eat clean at most restaurants and that can be challenging, especially if you don't eat red meat or poultry.

I'm 1200 a day! :)

I've recently started back on MFP and am also looking for some buddies! Add me and let's all motivate each other.

I agree. I'm not much for FB or any type of social media but I do like MFP. I find it encouraging and motivating.

I've noticed both the scale and my clothes fitting a little differently. I notice subtle changes on my body. I think it depends on the person.

I experienced the exact same thing! It's so easy to get into bad habits. You have to do your thing and remember that you are an individual.

Ohhhh! It makes me sad to read this. You never need to justify yourself to anyone. Be who you are and work on yourself for you. Everyone else is secondary. If your man is going to be upset with you, he is not helping you. I hope you find it in yourself to be happy with yourself and if you want to feel better, do it for you!

Thank you! I'm definitely going to try those. I love thai food and am excited to try the thai coconut fish. :)

Congratulations on being a new mom! You can do this. One day at a time.

That's a great outlook! I feel the same way.

Same here. I just started adding friends and reading posts. It makes it a little better.

We all get discouraged, it's frustrating. I need some motivation sometimes but have a lot to give as well. It's easier if we have friends to share with. I'll definitely be your health buddy!

I understand the difficulties and I think everyone understands where you're coming from. My weakness is salt and greasy food. It's OK to have a little bit of sugar once in a while but moderation is the key. Remember you are doing this for your health and if you didn't have cravings you wouldn't be human! I eat the Special…

I never thought I could get back on track, eliminated unhealthy foods and wine! Lots of exercise! I never thought I would feel this good again!

I'm back and have started losing! Feeling good but I would really like to have some friends for encouragement and accountability. Feel free to add me. Can't have too many friends or too much support!

I'm on the same journey! Looking for friends to take this journey with. Let's motivate each other. We can do this!