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I just started it again this past weekend, so count me in! I love it. :heart:

Down 1 pound from last week. Slowly but surely, team...

It all depends on how much you're looking to lose and how fast. You have to create a deficit of 3500 calories in order to lose one pound. If you're planning on exercising then yes, you should be eating your exercise calories back because MFP already creates a deficit for you. If you're not planning on exercising, then…

Down 1.2 pounds this week. :smile:

I've read it. It's an interesting read, but the part about slaughter houses is not for those with a weak stomach. I read it, tried to incorporate some changes, and took it with a grain of salt. I didn't cut meat out completely, but I did cut it down to about 5 times a week, and red meat only once. I already didn't drink…

I tried it. It made me drink A LOT of water. (we're talking like 17-19 glasses per day) But that's all. I didn't feel any different really and I didn't lose any weight (not that I expected to). I think it had a placebo effect on me because when I was taking it I was more motivated to work out but other than that, I didn't…

I started noticing a change in my waist line after about a week to two weeks. I did 30 days of level 1 and ended up losing about 7 pounds and several inches. Stick with it--your results are right around the corner! :drinker:

2 green/red bell peppers, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped (I use more because I like it spicy) 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles 3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed 1/4 cup chili powder (or 2 packets of chili seasoning, you can use mild…

You're going to find more of us than you think! I'm a full time grad student getting ready to write my thesis and am currently working full time as well. It's hard to fit in an exercise routine but if you want it bad enough you'll find a way! Welcome and good luck!

I've always heard that you need to drink more than 8 glasses, actually. It's half of your body weight in ounces. So if you weigh 150 you should be drinking 75 ounces, and so on. But water has so many great benefits! If you don't believe it, just try drinking your 8+ glasses for one week and see the difference in the way…

Several people on here have lost as much (if not more) than you and didn't need plastic surgery. If you lose it slowly, the right and healthy way, and drink plenty of water your skin will bounce right back. Have no fear and keep going on your weight loss journey!

You look amazing! I'm so impressed by your hard work and dedication, and what a difference 40 pounds makes! Your face looks so much thinner and you're simply glowing. Congrats again!

I used to think that I should give away all of my smaller clothes because once they finally fit again they would be so out of date that I wouldn't want to wear them anymore, and I would deserve a new wardrobe. That was before I realized how expensive clothes really are! Here's the thing: If you have room for the bins of…

Hi team. I weighed in at 283.6 this week. That's down about a pound or so from last week (can't remember the exact number).

Ha! This reminds me of my Gramma's 'Pasta Diet.' ... You walk pasta the fridge. You drive pasta the fast food restaurants. You walk pasta the cookies and cakes and sugary sweets.

Hi team! Sorry I'm late, but at least I have good news! I weighed in yesterday at 284.6, for a 1.8 pound loss.

That's amazing! I can really tell a difference in your midsection. Congrats on your success! Keep up the great work!

I've used both and they taste pretty much the same to me. I use honey instead of Truvia/Stevia sometimes and that's pretty delicious.

I make a citrus and black bean salad with avocado in it. 1 can black beans 1 orange, peeled and diced 1 grapefruit, peeled and diced 1/4 red onion, diced 1 avocado, diced 1/4 cup cilantro 1 tbsp olive oil juice from one lime dash of pepper Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, and pepper together. Set aside. Combine all other…

I've been to Hawaii several times, but only once was I 'thin.' I was in high school, so of course I had that 'I'm so fat' mentality. But the next time I go (which will probably be in about 2-3 years) I WILL BE THIN AGAIN. :glasses: We can all do it! :heart:

:laugh: I'm so glad I'm not alone!

Toast or english muffin with a tablespoon of peanut butter and a banana sliced on top is my breakfast about 5 out of the 7 days a week. It's soooo good and filling and just plain great!

I belong to Fitness USA in Lansing. But we could always go workout on the same days, just at different gyms. Eh? :wink:

I doubt your water intake is the reason for this. It might be that your sodium intake is too high. Trying opening your diary for people to see what your meals look like so maybe they can help.

Is there any way that you could suggest to your daughter that she join MFP as well? I know this is a very very tricky situation because you don't want to infer that she's overweight or needs to lose weight, but maybe you could try telling her that it's not about the weight but more about being healthy. There are plenty of…

I know this is going to sound stupid but are you doing a cool down and stretching after your workout? I've had this happen to me before and it was after I was busting my butt on the elliptical and then immediately jumped off the machine and headed home. I didn't do any cool down or weight lifting or anything to let my…

Are you getting enough water? How's your sodium intake? Maybe open up your diary so others can help you. Don't get discouraged. If you're going to the gym and eating healthy then you're getting healthier even if the scale isn't moving. My dr has always told me that my weight is not her concern, it's my activity level and…

I always pack foods with me when traveling through the airports or in the car. Special K bars, trail mix (be careful with this one though!), nuts, or protein bars can be a life saver. I always keep a bag of almonds or cashews and a fiber bar in my carry on bag when I'm traveling. That way I don't get to the point where I…

Make sure that you're drinking plenty of water. I know that sounds stupid but it really does help to give your skin the elasticity that it needs and it keeps your skin healthy. I know several people on here who have lost 100+ pounds and their skin is not saggy because they did it slowly and in a healthy manner. Good luck…

What's that saying? "Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference." I usually just keep my information to myself. I learned a long time ago that when people spout their "facts" you won't be able to change their mind, regardless of how much information you have to fight their ignorance.…