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Cool! I work for a check collection service in Data Entry Been there 10 years. Likes: The Job itself is easy...Supervise! Go figure! DisLikes: Ummmm my whold department is women! There is only one guy. The Drama is a bit much. I lay low though..I manage.

I concur...I'm always over on my protien...it's not bad at all.

Weekends are only a test of your will. Show the "weekend" where it can go! Oh..and I wanted to add that I try to drink 2 cups of water before each meal of the day. Helps me eat less and feel full. I do this so that i can at least get 6 cups of water on Satruday and Sunday because it is hard for me as well. Good Luck guys!

It's all mental...anything that you lose is great! Depends on how much you want to lose. I think you should celebrate every pound. I've lost 20lbs in 5 weeks and I can't really tell but other people can. It's because we look at ourselves everyday and until we see a drastic change we still look the same. It's will get…

One word. KARMA...I believe in it and therefore I would not and have not...

Bananas? If you seperate them from the bundle when you bring them home they tend to last longer. Sausage...When i bring it home I seperate what I'm going to use and freeze the rest. It's okay to cut the "rolls" in half and freeze the rest. There is no help for the milk. Just buy them by the 1/2 gallon..And, yes you can…

Words...hmmmm I have a lot! One thing I can say is that your diet is going to be what you make of it. If you are ready to take the journey you've come the right place. This site is home to many encouraging and inspiring people from all over the world. I've lost 20lbs in the past 5 weeks. That's when I started my "new…

Welcome to MFP...I hope you open your circle to more than just folks in your area. There are really a lot of encouraging and inspiring people on here that may not be in your area. Nonetheless....just want to say Hello, welcome and good luck!

You're gonna have to do what works for you. I don't eat mine back and I've lost 20lbs in 5 weeks. I would try it both ways for a couple of weeks and see what happens, that way you will know. Because what works for someone else may not work for you. Good Luck!

I agree...you're gonna have to eat more. I have 1600 as well..but I average around 1200 and I've lost 20 lbs in 5 weeks. You can do it!

You're gonna have to learn what works for you. I'm alloted 1600 calories..but average maybe 1200. But I started 5 weeks ago and I've lost 20lbs. So, do a trial run and see what happens. Remember....you have to eat!

Well, I will never adjust my expectations regardless of what people write..Or what "STUDIES" may show. We must do what works for our bodies. No one can tell you what that is. I don't care how many folks they tried this and that on. And, I must say that everyone is not going to lose at the same rate and it may be harder for…

Well welcome aboard and good luck!

The stuff you read in the books (i believe) are quite misleading. I don't think every 5'2" person is healty and looks their best at 125lbs. I set my goal to where I look and feel my best. I would look sick if I was 125lbs. Oddly enough..when I was 215 I was fine as wine and as healty as a horse and I stand only 5'3". Body…

Eat more protien...eggs for example make you feel full longer. Find veggies that you like and keep them handy for quick snacks if you have the urge...Just Say No! Carbs are like crack! Good Luck! I personally don't eat very many carbs at the moment but I feel full all day. If you "must" have them try to eat them for lunch…

We are in the same boat...I'm making a change for me and my little one. I have a long road to go. So we can take that journey together if you like. Good Luck!

Yeah...and it's cheaper to buy family packs of meat and split them up in freezer bags to save room and not cook so much if you tire of foods quickly. I bag my chicken breast 2 to a bag..easier to defrost..

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Well, you've taken the first step. There are so many great people here on the same journey as you and we are all very supportive and honest! Lets Go! We all can do it.

50 lbs down! Good job! What's your secret?! :happy:

Stock up on good snacks. Fresh fruits and Veggies. If you know you're gonna cheat...at least you can cheat with good snacks. It's hard for me too. But, It will get easier the longer you do it. Try to get yourself on a schedule of eating and that should help too. good luck!

Well I think you need to set small goals...not so small as to where you are rewarded for every pound lost. anything lost is great though. So, it depends on how much weight you want to lose. I'm a heavy hitter. I would like to lose 100 lbs. But to make it look less frightening I've decided to break it up in quarters. so…

Good luck you guys! Feel free to add me!

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Good job on taking the 1st step. It's alwasy the hardest. You are not alone, this site is so very helpful and you're right..not judgemental at all. So, lets go for it!

Great! What did you do? Less calories more exercise? Just curious. And your pictures didn't load

I have about 90lbs that I would like to lose. But, I was once told that I should break it up into like 30 at a time so as to have a reachable goal to celebrate along the way. So, perhaps that would help you guys, because when we look at the big number it's so discouraging you know. Good Luck Guys!