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I think personally that its hard to get over the idea that to lose weight you need to eat less or starve. It is a lesson that has been ingraned in us from years of media and mis-information. Yes we are also told to eat healthy and excercise but the education is just not as thorough but the media and social aspect always…

It would help if we could see your diary. how is your salt intake? water? are you measuring your body? somtimes if you gain muscle it can keep the scale steady or rise, but the inches could be dropping. are you on any meds like anti depressants or hormonal birthcontrol? I personally had weight gain isuses from the AD's and…

Thats too bad that nobody has spoken up, perhaps they have noticed but dont want to or are afraid to say anything. Pepole can be very self aware and sometimes when a person sees someone losing weight it makes them feel bad about themselves(they may not even be fuly aware) not doing the same and they feel shamed and dont…

Any family gathering is hard, especially a funeral. It is hard to greive and not eat. Keep your chin up and get a good cardio in, the exercise will help with the emotions. Stay strong.

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well said, I second this!!

Scales dont hate you, but they can help with the ugly truth. I was more than shocked when i stepped on and saw my ugly truth It was all I could do not to cry at the drs office. Thats why im here. I HIGHLY reccomend setting you MFP goals, and logging your food honestly. I dont eat back all of my excercise calories. I also…

I just started, but after reading alot of suggestions, Im going at my own pace(still pushing myself of course) I started on level one, I follow anita, she is the easy version, I found after about 6 days Im following Natalie, the harder version(very cool), Im still struggling with push ups, I stay on my knees still and im…

Im not saying this to get any one paranoid or worried, just a bit of perspective, I have a coworker that had a heart attack and his daily max limit is 600 !! I dont have high blood pressure or any other conditions that im aware of, so I take the daily limit MFP set and try to stay under. I dont always, I do go over from…

You are a healthy weight your BMI is the same as mine and my end goal is 120, I think you need to focus more on building lean muscle and toning than losing lbs at this point.

Both give great suggestions! Im on 1200 and I find that protien is key, dont worry about it going over, the setting for Protien is a bit low on MFP. watch the salt intake and make sure that you are not eating empty calories. Your body will adjust just give it time dont give up. I drink a LOT of decaf tea, I find that…

Bored eating is one of the worst! I know people say its emotional eating but for me its bored eating. keep busy. a busy mind and busy hands will help. I have heard the saying "Idle hands are the devils playground" enough times to figure out it also applies to eating, my hands are very invloved it seems.... I have taken up…

Took me a while to figure this one out myself. I cut caffiene out altogether!! it is a "pep" rollercoaster and can for some people like myself lead to crashes and sugar cravings. it is also addictive and one of the addictions is to feel tired to want more.... I also had to figure out if my energy issue was due to what I…

Do some research on "slimfast" and its specific artificial sweetners(google will get you to the studies). many studies have shown that consuming fake sugars while trying to lose weight can have the opposite desired effect. while it works for some it dosent for others. The artifical sugar can cause your body to be tricked…

Ive read alot on here about proteine being too low and I agree, you can reset your daily limits if you want to, I dont bother I just ignore when my protienes go in the red, as long as nothing else does I personally feel its fine. I do try to keep my calories as close to 1200 as possible. I dont worry so much about the…

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YES, your face, your arms, your tummy! good for you keep up the good work.

VERY good point.

wow good for you! Your looking fantastic. I know personally that 40 lbs makes a huge difference. for a little fun and perspective go find something that weighs 40 lbs or a few things that toatl 40lbs and pick it up. THAT is how less you weigh. Its neat to realize when you hold your loss in your hands.

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I second the Proteins!! Also try smoothies, a great way to get lots of good calories while getting fruit and fiber in a delish drink.

Happy holidays. You will be amazed with yourself, making positive changes and decisions will only help with your outlook on life. Exercise will help with your metabolism and emotions too. stay strong and figure out what in life causes you strife that makes you eat, once you sort it out you can work on fixing or eliminating…

Its up to you, I add my excercise at the end of the day after I have finished eating and loging my diary. If it adds more I ignore it. However it helps on a hungry day when I want a bit more....

Great advice! i would add some protien to the pre party snack or meal. eat a good breakfast that day too. I made it through 4 weekends of parties on both weekend days without any trouble. just because there are treats there doesnt mean you have to eat them. chew gum or take a big travel mug of tea or two, keep that in your…

my 5 year old son seceretly putting his wooden train set traffic signs on the christmas tree because they are red and white....

14lbs is amazing!! special needs or not Highschoolers are can be vain and judgemental. its the age and hormones, I would try to set the mindset that they do NOT live in "reality" not for at least 10 more years... try not to sweat it, I dont know what you look like, but I can tell you this, You are not ugly because you are…

1) When is the best time to exercise, before or after a meal? that depends, for me at least an 1/2 to 1 hour after a meal or snack, to make sure I dont get tummy upset. If its before a meal or snack, I find i lack the energy to really push it. aparently it dosent matter what time of day either ( I already posted that…

and you shouldnt!! but keep track anyway its a good way to stay focused. so what if your over a day or two! but you dont have to over do it either, be strong and dont dispair!! staying honest with yourself is the best thing to do, dont leave the day empty or short just because you might feel bad. dont feel bad just accept…

I dont understand, people keep saying NO they are going to long in they are going enjoy their famly etc... how excactly does taking 5 mins to track your day cause you to not be able to enjoy your family and holidays. Stay strong people! you dont need to over do it to enjoy the holidays, moderation is key, after all over…