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Something I started doing is keeping a little notebook. If I really want something, I write it down, write the calories, write what I had instead, and write how many calories I saved by doing that. It helps me really visualize how much I would have been eating I'd I had whatever I wanted

There's no way to do targeted fat loss, but you may find that ab workouts to tone the muscle under that area may make you feel a lot tighter and fitter! Even though it's your lower an region, find YouTube videos that target your whole core (you need to keep your muscles balanced!). Pairing this with cardio and other body…

Yes! I spend about that every month on healthy foods for both me and my significant other. For protein, eggs are a great lower cost option, and chicken is always a go to. It's cheaper than most meats, but can still be fashioned into a huge variety of dinners. I keep huge bags of frozen broccoli in the fridge, and have that…

Same here. Yesterday we held a housewarming 'make your own pizza party' with friends. I budgeted calories all say, ran, walked extra (total run/walk distance was 9 miles) and thought I'd be okif I logged after and just ate in moderation during. At the end, my estimates say I'm 500 over maintenance without any walking added…

Sugar free pudding, sugar free jello, and sugar free Popsicles are all delicious and pretty low calorie! Sugar free jello is 10 calories per serving. Sugar free jello is 60 calories per serving, and sugar free Popsicles are 15

How long has your weight been at a stand still? It may not be a plateau.

The first two weeks is the hardest, in my opinion! Keep on chugging along, at least until it's a habit! You got this.

A stone by the first of July is pretty ambitious, but it depends on your starting weight. If you are obese, two pounds a week is reasonable. It will only happen if you stick to a thousand calorie deficit every day. Generally, this means no drinking. If you have a day when you know you're drinking, figure out how much you…

Not quite the same deal, but I'd love to be friends and motivate each other! 5'6", just got to 68 kilos :) I've been having a maintenance week this past week, but I'm getting ready to jump right back in to my weight loss goals!

A good tactic for you may be to plan a meal in advance and bank calories for your occasional reward meal. That way, there's no need to be guilty because you're still in a deficit, and you can still have something awesome. Let's day you have a special meal once every two weeks. If you want to eat at a favorite restaurant or…

Overall, it sounds like you're on the right track! Did you choose half a pound a week when you were making your mfp settings? A pound a week may be too much for someone your size, with so little to lose. The most important thing is how you feel and if you're seeing results (after giving a few weeks for your body to…

Little different, but similar: I use slim fast, but not as the basis for my diet. Like, maybe I sub lunch with a slim fast shake when I'm on the go or whatever, but I don't do both meals a day.

Same thing with me! I'm horrible with stress eating. I did a good job for the first 3 years, but year four saw 30 pounds of weight gain :( Started constant logging with mfp one year ago today. Now I'm down 35 pounds. Hoping for 10 more before I start my second year of grad school!

Thanks for the tips! I've been hesitant going back to thrift stores or goodwill because jeans I've gotten there in the past often have worn on the inner thighs. Maybe it's time to try again! Thanks!

I have "maintenance days" every now and then. On those days, I let myself eat my maintenance level of calories, knowing I won't lose any weight for that day. It's a good system for me, because I know I'm not going backwards but I don't feel so restricted. :smile:

Not certain, but part of the extra weight loss could be due to cold weather. Your body needs more energy to maintain its temperature in the winter, so many people increase their calorie goal in colder months.