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The Freshman 15 is based on carbs & other unhealthy choices which were the staples of cafeteria food back in the day. Modern colleges offer healthy options. Eat those. I was skinny in college because I walked everywhere & took the stairs to classes. There were plenty of opportunities for exercise. Even when we went…

Learn redirection. When you think you want to eat, do something else. Start with having a glass of water. Then get up & go for a walk or rearrange your closet. Another tip is to brush your teeth. Very little tastes good post toothpaste. Get the cookies & the kit kats out of your house. If they are not there, you will not…

Do drink water before you eat. Pack some low cal snacks in your house & get rid of the fattening ones. That way when you are hungry you eat a piece of fruit instead of a piece of cake

I gained 25 pounds after getting married. Ugh. My husband insists it's because he's so sweet. What has helped on this journey is better meals & more exercise. Playing with your spouse brings you closer & burns calories. A win, win.

MFP gave me 1200 calories. I can't live on 1200 calories. So I exercise & eat them back. If I don't eat them back I get dizzy which certainly isn't helpful

Ask for the dressing on the side. Most restaurants will make you broiled chicken or grilled fish without sauce if you ask. Perhaps check out the buffet at a near by grocery store. I've been grabbing lunch from there just to have a piece of chicken for the protein. If you walk to the store, you sneak in some extra exercise…

To the extent that I know there will be alcohol on the weekends I suppose I plan my cheating, but no I don't plan to cheat I can tell in advance when I will go over by 1000 calories -- for example on the 4th of July; at a reunion & this up coming Labor Day with all the BBQs. I try to balance out the food with extra…

Do you really need porridge and a banana? Pick one not both. Can you eat half the burger instead of the whole thing & supplement with some veggies?

This site actually makes things pretty easy. It's based on the idea that if you eat less, you will lose weight, even without exercise. Follow the directions in the stickie on the getting started thread but don't stress about it. Watch your portions. Drink the water. It will help you feel full. Many times when you think you…

On the weekends especially at a party I drink alcohol. I try to make sure I dance in a vain effort to balance things out; I'm still always over. This is supposed to be a lifestyle, not a death sentence. Moderation is the key. 1-2 oreos won't kill you especially if you have stopped eating the whole bag or even 1 sleeve /…

I'm not going to switch. I need the honey for the good things it does for my allergies. I was just commenting that I was bummed about the amount of calories but then Alatariel75 pointed out that it's not 60 calories per teaspoon; it's only 21. It's 60 calories per tablespoon (even though MFP says teaspoon) rainbowbow --…

After the 1st week the scale said I lost 1 pound. I'm now down almost 9 & am starting to notice. My clothes are looser & I no longer hate my stomach in profile.

You did it. You made the most of a bad situation. Good for you. Now you're back on track.

You do. That is why you have to set up MFP correctly. There's a link on the getting started thread that explains it better then I can. First you figure out how much food you need to just be -- to stay at the exact same weight. I think they call it your TDEE total daily energy expenditure. That's your "normal" calorie…

Stay out of Tesco. Invest in a cooler / lunch bag. Bring what you will need throughout the day with you in properly portioned containers. Keep cold water handy. If you don't have to be confronted with the temptation it will be easier to resist.

You probably can't lose 14 pounds in 4 weeks. At best you can lose 8. Keep your food diary on this site not in a notebook. Log everything. Do weigh / measure it. You are probably eating more then you think you are. What they mean by eating back your calories is this: If you are supposed to eat 1200 calories but you…

I drank a lot of regular soda for years. About 10 years ago I started giving it up for Lent. It was always hard & I didn't always replace it with the best things -- usually sweet iced tea, or fruit juice mixed with seltzer. The only diet soda I can tolerate is Fresca so that got mixed in. Once Lent was over I was back on…

I'll give it a shot. I've been managing 1 pound per week so this will require a bit more oomph. There is a group which formed a week or so ago, called lose by October. It's kind of the same thing.

I shared your fears but have learned that at most gyms, nobody cares. People don't want to socialize. They don't care what you are doing as long as you aren't in their way. People are very self centered. Focus on you & even if some rude person is staring, you will never know.

I often eat a granola bar for breakfast. Other people swear by overnight oats. You make a batch over the weekend. A piece of fruit is also a good choice. Lunch -- make extra for dinner & take that.

Fortunately I'm not struggling.

Coming here is an excellent start. Begin by logging what you consume -- that's everything -- food, drinks, snacks, condiments, spices etc. You will be shocked at the calories. You will also have your eyes opened about portions. Cut out the empty calories -- soda & booze are the biggest culprits. Drink more water. Make…

Let some of it go. Seriously. It's not going to be an exact thing. It should, but it won't. Read labels. Tweak what you find. Don't get hung up on exacts. For example, yesterday I had an ice cream sandwich as a treat. I read the label & knew the calorie count which is what I care about more then the macros. Anyway as I…

Sometimes you feel hungry when you are actually thirsty. When you feel hungry drink a glass of water before you eat anything. Then see how you feel. Have filling low cal snacks on hand for when temptation does strike. Try changing when you eat or how frequently. I can't do only 3 meals per day on my 1200 calorie diet. I'm…

Because you will feel better about yourself & life in general after going to the gym. Laying on the sofa will have the opposite effect.

You can buy egg rings. I just make an omelet & fold it small

I don't have kids but I do eat with my husband. He eats what I make. Most of the time he just eats more of it. The beauty of MFP is that you can eat whatever. You simply learn portion control & balance. For example, we're going out to dinner tonight. I know the portion will be too large & that like most people I eat with…

Give yourself some time. As long as you are happy with the progress you have made on the app -- & starting IS progress -- don't push yourself until you feel comfortable. Yes, you will eventually need to know this info to accurately track your progress but if it's gonna make you that upset, don't do it right now. Another…

Your body needs fuel to work out. Try only eating back half if you like. It's a personal choice. Remember, faster isn't always better.