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^^ This. I understand MFP gave you a goal of 1200 calories per day. I'm on the same plan. I'm not going to get in to the debate of whether you eat back your exercise calories or not. I do sometimes and sometimes I don't. That being said, if you are falling under your 1200 BEFORE exercise, that's not good. Your body will…

Haha! I now make cauliflower buffalo bites at least once a week so I can get my buffalo sauce fix. What a strange thing to love so much. Next time I'm in the mood, I'll try it on my eggs! Good idea!

Yup! I was vegetarian for years and it ended about 7 years ago. I gave up meat again for Lent this year. I then started reading about the current factory farming system in the US and was officially turned off! I like how I feel meatless :) I'm not saying I'll never ever ever touch a piece of meat again in my life, but at…

Damn, you've already lost 102 pounds! That's awesome! I'm with some other posters in that I don't record my sugar anymore. I do, however, record my sodium. To me, sodium hurts my body more than natural sugars do. Although I'm also not a big sugar eater at all (with the exception of some daily fruit). When I had my wisdom…

This sounds good! Sometimes I CRAVE buffalo sauce. Weird, right? I don't eat meat but subbing in meatless crumbles will work just as well. I bet this would be awesome on a Arnold's Sandwich Thin (100 cals) or even in a wrap! Thanks!

I'm hoping to reach my initial goal by Christmas (hopefully a few weeks before when I'm in a wedding). That means 15 more pounds by then to reach the 65 pounds I started trying to lose!

Yup. I'm in the middle of the 30 day shred. I've noticed it's just helped me tone up my core, thighs, and arms more than spinning alone was. I need to start thinking of a permanent strength training solution but the 30DS will do for now.

I spin 3-4 times a week. It's tough but it works so well for me. That and I started doing a Jillian Michael's video 3-4 times a week. That helps me tighten things up.

Ok, no oatmeal. I get it. But before you yell at me, have you ever tried "refrigerator oatmeal"? You can find recipes on theyummylife.com. It's quite different than the normal gruel oatmeal most people eat (myself included). Otherwise, my standard breakfasts are: 1) 100 calorie English Muffin with 1/4 c egg white and wedge…

Wear shorts! I've long suffered through summer in jeans and other long pants because I hated the size of my thighs and all the wobbly-ness that went with them. I'm still about 20-25 from my ideal weight (technically only 15 from the original goal) and I bought two cute pairs of shorts to rock this summer. I've even worn…

Does he make his own dough? If not, the best thing to do is look at the nutrition facts on the dough (or calculate them if he makes it from scratch). Start by determining how many calories of dough each serving is. Even though it's square, does he cut the pizza into 16 little squares? If the entire serving of dough was say…

After watching Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead I took on a juicing challenge. I did it for just about 3 weeks. While I dropped at least 15-20 pounds, it all came back within a few weeks of going back to "real" food. None of the 50 pounds I've currently lost are due to juicing. They're all from eating better and being more…

Yesterday I did Day 1 of Level 3! And oh man, is my middle back sore today! I've really been pleased with the results from this program - in inches. I'm not as worried about the exact number of pounds but I have lost at least ten pounds since starting (that's in conjunction with a 1200 calorie vegetarian diet and other…

My understanding is it boils down to calories in/calories out. Or, more simple, a caloric deficit. If MFP is telling you 1400 calories a day will allow you to lose 1 or 1.5 pounds a week, that is without cardio. So, weight loss is possible without cardio. That being said cardio (or any workouts that burn calories) will…

Baltimore here. Came on with the intention of losing at least 65 lbs. I'm already at 47....just keeping on!

I'm not the biggest fan of peaches but this looks really good! I'm always looking for light summer (meat free) sandwiches!

I'll definitely keep that in mind. Everything I had to give away was basic and not super dressy.

That's a smart idea. I did keep a pair of jeans that were one size up for those days I might fluctuate a lot. However, I bagged up all the 12-16s an sent them packing. I'm currently in an 8 (10 in petites). I guess I feel like if I ever need those 12-16s again, I'll have to buy them. And, it will be my financial punishment…

Vegetarian here too! I also experienced the adult weight gain. I was so sure it was all going to fall off after college. Part of my decision to give up meat revolved around the really terrible things I would reach for when I didn't have time to make my own meals or I just couldn't be bothered to. Feel free to add me! I'd…

It's amazing how much space it freed up too!

Seeing a photo of myself is was got me motivated to really lose the weight for good this time. I barely recognized myself. Sobering, to say the least. Now I'm better about pictures (20 more lbs and I'll really like them). I still don't like being stuck on the end of the group in a shot. Haha.

I cook for one all the time. I usually just reduce a recipe by half and bring the other half to work with me the next day. Otherwise, I make quick dinners for 1. For example (I don't eat meat): I'll take 1 Veggie Patch "chicken" cutlet, put 1/2 c of tomato sauce of choice on it with a little part skim mozz cheese. The…

Fixed it! Way to go! 70lbs in 5 months is awesome!

Veggie Patch's Falafel on a Flat Out wrap with spinach, red onion, and tahini yogurt sauce. I have some cherries to snack on later!

Massive apologies for the dirty mirror. I had no idea it was that spotted until these pictures uploaded big!! Ick! I know what I'm doing first thing when I get home tonight!

The first pics in the black swimsuit are me vacationing in Kauai, Hawaii in October 2011. I had let things get out of control (again) and was so displeased with how I looked and felt. I am 5'4 and was around 200-205 in these pics. I started taking a gym regimen more seriously in late January/early Feb 2012. I also track my…

I found this recipe online (on pinterest as a matter of fact) and I tried it out with spicy cauliflower bites. I'm a ranch lover but I avoid it now because how terrible it is. This recipe lets me do my dipping and I don't notice much of a difference. I think everyone needs to play with the recipe to get his/her level of…

My favorite salad is one I make up at home (including the vinaigrette). Red leaf lettuce goat cheese blackberries spiced pecans green onion blackberry/honey/balsamic vinaigrette It's so amazing. I can't get enough of it.

A bikini, for sure. I haven't worn one in over 8 years. Also, shorts. Since I'm shorter (5'4), I feel like shorts make my legs look terrible. 20 more pounds and I think I'll be singing a different tune!