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Same here. Since September, which I think is about 20 weeks, I've lost about 20lbs. I eat around 1800-2000 calories a day and I am happy with my rate of loss. I am recently recovered from breast cancer and after 2 years of vigorous treatment, I am all about being kind to my body. That means no aggressive calorie cuts,…

The last horror film I saw that was truly 'scary' was the Exorcism of Emily Rose. Nothing too impressive since. The odd jump scare but nothing that gets under your skin. I remember watching the omen when I was younger, now that's horror. They just don't make films like that any more. The exorcist was another one. Stuff…

Shouldn't you be eating ABOVE your BMR?

Amazon sell them, they're called portion control plates :)

This is a good idea. You can actually buy plates that have sections marked for each food group so you can eat a balanced meal but you dont overfill your plate. I can't remember what they're called. I'll go have a think and get back to you :D

Include the kids in your activity. I'm a single parent and my kids and I walk alot together. I also do yoga at home, when they were smaller I practiced it in the evenings while they were asleep. Ana Brett Kundalini Yoga Flow Bootcamp is a really good DVD, it's tough but it will definitely give you a good hours workout. It…

Meditation, a warm bath and a chamomile tea. All good for you :)

Struggle and hunger and not being able to eat enough? Sounds awful. I'd get a new plan

I don't like people telling me what I can and can't eat, I prefer to make my own choices. And all that low fat nonsense gets on my nerves :|

Exactly...and it's made even easier again with the barcode scanner. Best. Thing. Ever. :D

I think if it was just the one glass she wanted to fit in, it wouldn't be so much of an issue :)

I'm so sorry for you, a parent should never have to bury their child x

I've had to cut out alcohol entirely, unless I'm going out or it's a special occasion. It's not just the calories in the wine for me, it's the craving for snacks and junk food it brings. Drinking affects my appetite massively, not just at the time but the next day as well, plus it makes me lethargic. It's just not worth…

Save enough calories for a snack or just go to bed earlier?

Therapists don't tell you what to do. They talk with you and look at the reasons why you do what you do and why you feel/ react the way that you do. They then help you to find other ways of dealing with stress/emotional triggers so that you become the one who is in control rather than someone who is controlled by their…

I have one of these for my golden retriever but he's so stubborn, he still tries to pull against it. He's a nightmare, it's a good job I love him <3 >:)

Ben & Jerry's Phish Food is my favourite ice cream ever. I have to make room for it every now and then :p

Great loss so far. Congrats! I am looking for more friends who have open diaries and log daily so feel free to add x

Glad to hear you're doing good friend

Same

Roller Derby sounds like massive fun!

Oh i think I have a Jillian Michaels DVD somewhere, 30 day shred. I might try it again, I remember it being quite effective and short, which I appreciate in a workout DVD lol

What kind of exercise are you all doing? I mainly walk/hike and do yoga... Sometimes aerobics. I tried kettle bells late last year and hurt my back doing swings... Now I'm terrified of them :D

If you can eat more do it! I walk everywhere also, nobody wants to see me driving :s I find eating too low leaves me lacking in energy and feeling ill. Food is fuel :)

Great loss! I'm a shortie too. I started on here properly in September last year and since then I've lost 21lb eating anywhere from 1700-2000+. Like you, I'm happy to lose slow and steady... I want to eat in a way I can maintain for life

So good to see all you ladies who are eating well and losing well. While I love my MFP pals, it's pretty lonely being practically the only one with an open diary showing numbers over 1200.

Your body is struggling. Eat a healthy, balanced and varied diet.

Bumping this to find more ladies losing on higher calories ... :)

Just keep ticking them off the list, soon you'll be looking back at it all in the rearview mirror. Oh and don't be too stubborn, you need your calories! :D