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Think about what you want to be. I was that fat girl running. Now, I'm the skinny girl running. I have finally gotten to a place where someone calls me skinny. Besides, you don't know "those" people anyway. Who cares what a bunch of people you don't know think?

Hi. I'm a Weight Watcher. I attend the meetings every Monday, but I hate the Points Plus and Smart Points. So, I changed over to tracking with MFP years ago, still using the 8 healthy habits and other tips I get during meetings. I weigh in monthly because I'm now lifetime. I need the accountability of the group, and to be…

No. However, healthy choices and organic foods should be affordable.

This happens to the best of us. I had lost 84 pounds. My mama died, and I gained 60 pounds in less than a year. That's going from a size 4 to an 18. It was very embarrassing, even though I was in a depression. What you do is acknowledge where you are, set a goal, and develop a plan that will help you be successful. You are…

You really need to get an accurate account of your physical activity. MFP tends to over estimate your activity. You need a heart rate monitor or activity watch. When I used to use the calories burned activity from this site, I was extremely surprised in the difference once I learned what I was truly burning.

I don't eat my exercise calories. A lot of times MFP overestimates the amount of calories burned per exercise anyway. For an accurate account of calories burned, get a heart rate monitor or FitBit. I have lost over 60 pounds using MFP.

http://www.fat2fittools.com/tools/bmr/ I usually use this tool to start with. I think it is a better tool than MFP.

Thank you.

I am a Weight Watcher repeat offender. The reason it didn't work for me in the beginning is because I didn't follow through with the staples of the program, like journaling, attending meetings, and following the plan. This time when I began, I made up my mind to do what the program said do, and I have lost over 60 pounds.…

You can do too much damage with a cheat day. Have a cheat meal once a week. That way you don't just lose it and binge, but there is some control. I have a cheat meal schedule every week. I don't always use it, but I have it to look forward to just in case I am having a weak moment.

I drink flavored coffees. Right now, I'm loving Caramel Macchioto by the 8 o'clock brand. I add some Caramel Macchioto by International Delight, sweeten it with Splenda, and I am one happy child. Start experimenting with some of the flavored coffees and creamers. I don't like regular coffee, but they are heavenly. Another…

Make sure you are eating enough protein. Also, eat more low energy density foods (http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/pdf/r2p_energy_density.pdf).

Awesome job!!! Thank you for sharing your story. It feels great, doesn't it? I've lost 60.

I agree with the post from eeejer. Smoothies seem like a good answer for you if you don't add sugar to it. Fruits are good; however, some of them are very high in sugar. I have figured out how to make some veggies taste pretty good. Do you truly hate ALL veggies? I'm asking because sometimes there are recipes that we could…

As a woman, many times our weight fluctuates. While it is good to weigh everyday, especially during maintenance, many times watching the scale everyday can sabotage our efforts because of the disappointment when our weight fluctuates. If at the end of a week, it is going up reviewing your journal would be wise. However,…

See if it works for you. Try eating a few if you are hungry. If you are not, I would leave them alone. It really depends on your body. Eating them doesn't work for me, but I know it does for others. I would try eating some of them for a week to see how your body responds.

Outstanding job!!! You should be very proud of yourself! You did it, and you WILL reach your goal!! Go, girl!

When I was losing, I weighed once a week. Now that I'm maintaining, I weigh everyday. I only weighed once per week while losing because the body does fluctuate. Sometimes, the scale would depress me. Sometimes, it would go up when I thought it shouldn't have, and that would discourage me. Early on in my weight loss…

If you have problems with cholesterol as I do, margarine.

What about a protein bar? Will that make you sick?

60 Pounds down! It took a year and a half, but I did it!

I went through this after losing 30 pounds. My plateau lasted 2.5 months. It wasn't until I increased the intensity of my workouts that I lost weight. I would sometimes walk 20,000 steps per day, but I could walk and talk on the phone at the same time. Once I started jogging, (3 - 10 minute intervals, eventually 45 minutes…

I looked at your diary. Although the fats are pretty high, many are healthy fats. I don't know your height and weight, so I don't know how many you should be eating for your size, but for me, 1900 calories a day is way too much to actually lose. One day I saw your goal was in the 1900s and another the 1500s. You may want…

Thank God, I only have 1.2 pounds to make goal. It has taken 1.5 years to get here, and I did it using MFP. I can definitely help motivate you.

Hi. I don't think it is possible. That is a lot. If you did, it would probably be an unhealthy weight loss. You probably will do better to have a weight loss goal as opposed to size. Take your measurements and weight. This is your starting weight. Also, take photos of before, so as you go along, you will see the small…

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I've made spaghetti squash that is great. Here are two recipes I made up. Spaghetti Squash Au Gratin Cut the squash in half. Scoop out the seeds. Take about a tablespoon of olive oil and rub both halves with it. Season it with salt, pepper, and whatever else kind of seasoning you like. place them halves down on a baking…

Sounds great. However, to each his own. Different people try low carb for different reasons. I tried it because all of the other ways were not working. You are 23, so your metabolism is probably pretty high. Mine used to be when I was your age. I could drop weight just like that. However, now......not so much. It takes…

I did HCG last year with the 500 calorie diet. I lost very quickly, and as soon as I began to eat carbs, I gained the weight back plus some, so you are very wise to ignore that part of the diet. I lowered my carb intake to jumpstart my diet. I have gradually added complex carbs back into my diet with an occasional splurge…

Hi. I'm 47 years old. I'm 5'2 and I have 36 pounds to lose. I weigh 171. I'm a Weight Watcher. I weigh in every Monday. I would love an extra layer of accountability.