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Make sure you are eating enough and drinking plenty of water and be patient.

My biggest lesson has been learning to eat when I'm hungry. Sounds simple, but I was so used to eating when I was not hungry it was a tough cycle to break. Also, how many calories are necessary to stop from being hungry...less than I thought....before MFP I used to regularly eat 2,500+ calories or more in a day.....

Today we have a dessert/cocktails and ice skating party. I am bringing a healthy snack to eat before the party and will stick to hot coffee instead of high calorie drinks....let's see if I stick to my plan!

You hit the nail on the head! I've found that when people ask "How did you do it?" they don't really even want to know the answer.....their eyes glaze over immediately after asking the question.

My husband does not work out regularly and hates the gym. It's tough to stay in the zone when he's not on the same page as far as daily exercising goes, we did find some healthy hobby we can do together.....hiking! Since its winter now, we're going to try snowshoeing too. It's not perfect, but having some shared fitness…

Me too! I've read that about 1 hour after working out your body absorbs nutrients more effectively, so I think its all about WHAT you put in your body afterwards. Try a small snack like a banana or few slices of turkey if it's not meal time.

Try looking at friends food diaries! I get ideas that way. Workouts are tough, but remember how great you feel afterwards :) Here's a few suggestions on things I eat regularly. I try to eat high-protein, high fiber and low sodium b/c it's what keeps me full on a limited amount of calories Breakfast: 1 egg, 1 egg white…

It's wonderful you're helping motivate your friend, but make sure you get exercise in that feels challenging for you. That way, your heart rate will be up and you'll be gaining fitness and endurance. I know I burn alot less calories walking than running.

I used to drink Slimfast occassionally as breakfast/snack replacement, but found most of the protein in in comes from the MILK. I suspect Special K is similar. Now, if I want a sweet snack with some nutritional chops, I will drink a cup of milk with a scoop of chocolate ovaltine. It's very similar to a lot of those other…

Try baking bran muffins with lots of nuts added. It can be good complex carbs and protein. Just don't bake too many or some might end up casualities of freezer burn :smile:

Great suggestions! I think going to sleep early is the key. :smile:

Try a kickboxing video! All those punches are great cardo.

Great question! I myself am a little suspicious of these as I have a brother who loves to talk about the benefits of barefoot walking/running. I'm curious with MFP community thinks.

Me too! I've seen an increase in my strength with squats, lunges, etc. but not a lot of inches lost yet. I think the weight is still coming off other places.... I would love some suggestions.

Wow you can really tell a difference! You look great!

Try looking at other members diaries as well. I have mine open for viewing! My first steps to eating healthy were switching to mainly chicken, ground turkey and fish instead of red meat. I also switched white rice for brown rice and white bread to whole wheat, multi-grain bread. I cook with extra virgin olive oil (I only…

Sounds like you're taking the first steps! Good luck on reaching your goal!

Truvia, a new splenda-like product, is made from stevia extract and I use it to sweeten my tea. I've also used a liquid stevia extract from the health food store in the past. Like all sugar substitutes, it has a sweet taste that isn't exactly like sugar but you can get used to it. It is certainly less chemical-tasting than…

Push ups, I keep practicing, but can only do 1-2 before going back to "girl" push ups. And don't even get me started on pull ups.

I've been there. I finally decided I had to scale back my schedule to make time for me. If I couldn't get control of my health and my eating NOW, when was it ever going to change? I decided being healthy meant lowering my stress level as well, even if I percieved there was pressure to be "doing more". For me, the right…

Yes! They take the guess work out of exercising. I know exactly how many calories I burned. I can also see the impact of doing interval training and burning more calories throughout the day as a result of my raised metabolism

I do the Last Chance Workout with Jillian which is basically a longer version 30 day shred. What I love about it is that I consistently burn 500+ calories during the 40 minute workout and I typically more calories throughout the day than if I just did the same amount of time jogging.

I love carrots and snap peas dipped in hummus! Just do a serving size of hummus (2 tbs) and a cup of the veggies you've got a filling snack for under 100 calories full of veggie protein and fiber. I also love blueberries in a 1/2 cup of greek yogurt. To get used to the tart taste at first I sweetened it with local honey…

I'm up for it! Let's do it!

I'd like to join too!

I think the key either way is to up the incline on the treadmill (and don't hang on to the handrails) or turn up the resistance on the ellipical. Both are great for variety!

I feel like it's an obsession as well. Even worse is when you are trying to stick to a budget AND a calorie plan. :) Find what works for you, even if that's taking small steps (for months I ate close to 2,000 calories before getting used to 1,200-1,500 calories a day). I really liked the advice I heard on the biggest loser…

most people on MFP suggest not eating your exercise calories, ESPECIALLY if your not hungry

I find that I stay fuller longer if I eat more protein too. I think the MFP numbers are general starting points.

My college forced us to purchase a meal plan. So to avoid over eating, I would only grab a plate (no tray). Then, fill the standard plate with 1/2 veggies, 1/4 protein, 1/4 complex carbs. Snacks in between meals would get me through the rest of the time. It might not be perfect, but my limiting the amount of food you can…