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My plan includes an allowance for chocolate every day so I never feel deprived. Love my Peppermint Patties and dark chocolate.

I love cow's milk. I've tried alternatives and they just don't do it for me. If you like cow's milk and it works for you, stick with it.

We worked together for several years. Mark and I were both married to other people and got divorced about the same time. He apparently had had a crush on me for years. When he found out I was divorced he swooped in. Dated 5.5 months before we got married. It will be 14 years next month. I also met my ex-husband at the same…

If you are avoiding or limiting carbs you are NOT buying the bread, potatoes, crackers, pasta, cereals, etc. I have found my grocery bill has gone down. Look for sales on meat, stock up and freeze. Buy fruits and veggies in season as you can. Frozen is always a good option for fruits and veggies and it's not that expensive.

You may have the same issues I do. My body does not do well when I eat starches - breads, potatoes, etc. If I forgo them and instead have extra veggies or fruit. It is easier for me to lose on the same calorie count. I am not suggesting cutting our carbs - they are important, but if you can get your carbs in veggie and…

So many people on here say carbs don't matter - it's calories in vs calories out. For most people that is probably accurate, but many of us don't fit that mold. After years of struggling I finally went to a doctor and a nutritionist and found I am sensitive to wheat and many starches. I can eat 1400 calories of lean meats,…

Say, "interesting, I'll look into it. Thanks" If he asks again "yea, I looked into it. I think what I am doing right now is best for me, but I appreciate you telling me about it."

Fill up on fruits and vegetables. An apple mid day is a great way to hold you from lunch to dinner. I take a lunch bag with me every day to work with has lunch as well as snacks - hard boiled egg, fruit, yogurt, cut up veggies with hummus.

We all fall off the wagon. Just pick yourself back up and continue the journey. Good luck.

Do what works for you.

I have the same thing. I learned that there is also fat within the structure of the muscles, but it seems to be harder to get rid off - I always lose in my face and belly first - legs always seemed to be the last place to go. The exercising that is helping me (may not be the right answer for everyone - just stating what is…

Hi - our grocery bill actually dropped quite a bit when I stopped buying so many processed foods. Healthy does not always mean expensive. I have a family of 5 to feed. I stock up on chicken breasts and other meats when they are on sale. I buy fresh fruits and veggies in season. Frozen veggies are great - they keep their…

I have done both and lost with both. The problem is you do not learn how to prepare the right food for yourself. I gained back all the weight plus more both times. You will be much better off making the time to prepare proper meals. My family eats what I eat... Good luck.

Yes. Drink water for now to fill your belly.

My hubby and kids each the same food I do. We are all healthier for it. You will never regret teaching your kids a healthy way of eating.

It's more than just reducing calories - it's also what you eat. Dump all the processed food and sugar. Stick with lean meats, veggies, fruits, and whole grains. You will not only lose weight, but feel soooo much better. Good luck!

Gluten and dairy do it to me. I really have to limit both.

Love mine! I wear it every day. I move a lot more since I have it. I like to meet those milestones. I'll take a walk around the neighborhood in the evening if I haven't reached my 10,000 steps. I may go climb a few flights of stairs at work just for fun if I haven't met the daily goal. My husband finally just got one - we…

People are opposed to Obamacare because for the VAST majority of people in the US the healthcare system is great. We need to fix it for the people it doesn't work for, but not take away what works very well for the majority of people. People are not opposed to fixing what's broken. FOCUS on the ~20% or so that it doesn't…

I personally don't like used clothes. I go to Target, Walmart or Penny's for inexpensive in-between clothes and look for sales at department stores. I feel so much better in proper fitting clothes that it is worth spending a little money.

For me, it makes a big difference what I eat, not just how much. Several people on here will argue with me - for many just reducing calories and moving more lets them lose weight. For ME - I found I needed to cut out most starches (not necessarily carbs) like white bread, white potatoes, rice. I tend to focus on lean…

I totally understand where you are coming from. Not sure if you work outside the home or not. Once I went back to work full time, it was much easier to get everything under control. The hardest job in the world is being a stay-at-home mom. I gained 30 pounds during the 10 years I was home with kids just because I had no…

I work full time with three kids who participate in music and sports. You just have to make yourself a priority. Cut out some of the kids activities if you need to - if you are overwhelmed by them, the kids likely are too. I leave the house for the gym at 5 a.m. (otherwise it would not happen). I cook a bit extra in the…

I limit starches - my body just feels better. I stick with lean protein - chicken, turkey, fish, TONS of veggies and fruits (this is where I get my carbs). I avoid prepared/processed foods as much as possible (can control fat and sodium intake that way). I usually prepare more than I need for dinner and take left overs for…

A multi-vitamin is always a good idea. I take One-A-Day Women's formula.

Me too. I go way over on protein EVERY day. It works for me.

I don't consider that I follow any particular diet. I just eat what works for my body. I feel best when I stick with lean proteins, fruits, and veggies. I sleep better and seem to have less allergy issues and it is easier for me to lose weight. When I am in maintenance mode (as I am now) I do occasionally eat pasta, bread,…

Just be conscious of what you order. For breakfast - don't order eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and pancakes (like I would love to) - instead go for fruit and yogurt or oatmeal or eggs with a piece of whole grain toast. For lunch and dinner just try to stick with proteins, fruits and veggies. Order a small steak with veggies,…

200 sounds PERFECT. My hubby is 6' and 200lbs - very healthy and looks damn good too!

He's likely getting the awareness at school. At least in Texas the elementary schools really stress healthy choices and proper exercise. My boys have also asked if they are fat, I just told them no - they are perfect, and dropped it. They haven't brought it up again. Good luck.