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I never really thought my clothes weighed much. Then yesterday I weighed myself wearing just a tank top and undies, then right away I took them off and weighed again. The difference was 0.5 lbs. For JUST a tank top and undies. Clothes actually make a real difference.

I am 32, 5'2" with a current goal of 50lbs to lose. I started out at 230 and I'm currently 200. I want an active MFP support group that keeps me coming back here for more than just logging my food/weight. I have joined various groups in hopes there would be an active community and so far I'm finding it lacking.

@Hearts_2015 I bought a small oxo handheld one. All manual but a good starter piece. For that one I steamed them in the microwave. I did another one last night with plum sauce & cabbage. That I fried/steamed in a pan.

While most of the people commenting are right, elimination is generally a recipe for disaster... But I'm with you! If I derail it takes me a long time to get back into my healthy routines. For me a cheat day turns into a cheat week, and so on. It snowballs and gets UGLY fast! Its a nearly impossible mindframe to…

I've never heard of anyone else that strains their yogurt before! I'm glad I'm not alone :) I have never heard of labneh before, I strain my yogurt for a lower calorie cream-cheese type spread. I have added the whey to smoothies before but unless I'm in a smoothie mood (not often in the colder months) it tends to go to…

I just bought one and used it for the first time too! I did zucchini with meatballs and spaghetti sauce. Even my zucchini-hating Dad enjoyed it!

My son used to be horribly picky. He is 9 now and he's gotten a lot better, so there is hope! Our best healthy swap has been popsicles. I stopped buying store bought ones and blend my own fruit, veggies & yogurt together. Then I add chia seeds to thicken. Carrots mask well in darker berries. He also loves smoothies. I make…

Adding you! I was MrsHunter on CC

Hi! I'm Becca. 32 y/o wife & mom in Northern Alberta. I'm new to MFP, I'm a former caloriecount.com member and they are shutting everything down. I've lost about 30 lbs and aiming to lose another 50 over the coming months. With any lucky I can lose the bulk of that before bathing suit weather! Regardless of time frame, I'm…

YES!!!! I've barely given in to cravings even when they're extreme. My husband will literally take whatever it is out of my hand and not let me cave... which is helpful but also very frustrating. Even more frustrating though... despite the will power police, I still managed to gain 5lbs back, overnight. I am not even…

I have a "no logging" day once a month (the first of each month). I don't necessarily "cheat" as I still eat gluten free and smart food choices, but I don't restrict either. I don't plan out what I'm going to eat that day and it tends to results in a bit of a weight gain but it is resolved fairly quickly. I find it takes…

Some healthy foods are healthy, but not designed for weight loss. There are certain things I reserve for days I know I'm going to exercise a lot, and some that I just don't really go there until I reach maintain weight status (yet to achieve that). Basically anything containing dates, coconut oil or avocado are reserved…

you can add me too! I'm 5'2" with 51 more lbs to lose. I am a busy working Mom and not interested in plans or programs either. My goal is a lifestyle change that leads to the weight loss and a happier healthier me, and my family too!

I'm on daily, logging and reading and keeping myself focused. 51lbs more to go!

Alberta!!

Definitely lettuce! I use it as sandwich, and hamburger bun replacements. My kids even like it, they call romaine lettuce filled with meat & cheese "healthy boats with cargo"

HI! I am adding you :)

Oh my gosh I am so glad to see some framiliar names. I was MrsHunter on CC but that name was taken here :( GASP how dare they!!! I am liking things here so far, but adjusting to a different log style was not a happy moment for me... I used to log everything in grams and almost all items do not have that option over here...…

Me too Me too! I have 40lbs to lose to make it to my first goal weight, then re-assess from there but probably another 30-40 after that! Its a long road ahead but nobody's going to do it for me :)

Some days I exercise just so I have the extra calorie space to eat more. Some days it matters and some days it doesn't. If you are eating healthy and satisfying your body then there's no NEED to eat the extra calories if you don't want to. It just means you'll lose weight a little faster than you'd planned when you set up…

You can totally do this! In 2016 I lost 30 lbs by counting calories, watching my sugars and eating gluten free. I didn't work out at all. Then I gained too much of it back! This year I'm looking to lose another 40 with the same 'program' (loosely used) plus a bit of exercise (also loosely used)

Me too! I'm hoping to have it all lost in 2017. If I can get it in before my 33rd birthday that would be great, if I could get it in before swimsuit weather that would be even better! So far 6lbs lost (3 before I started this site)

My priority focus is on calories. Secondary are carbs & sugar (I try to keep them low/in check) And my third is iron, I try to keep it up if possible (damn near impossible)

I'm originally from BC but living in Alberta now!