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Yes my net was 1200. I do eat back my exercise calories since I'm already at a deficit at 1200.

Thanks everybody! I haven't felt this good about myself in a loooong time!

I wish I would have measured! But the dress on the left is a size 10 with some heavy duty spanx and the dress on the right is a 4!

This is end of phase 2 so it's supposed to have been 8 weeks. it took me 10 because I repeated a week after we went on vactaion and a week when I got strep and only worked out twice. It's only 30 minutes a day which is totally doable for me...I tried p90x but I was having to get up at 430 to get my workout in before the…

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WOW! awesome job! I'm 5'4 currently 142... I've lost 14 so far. I'm ding Jillian Micheals body revolution. I net 1200 cals a day. I do eat back my exercise calories so total I'm eating 1400-1600 depending on the day's workout. Are you just running? You could try adding some strength training.

The dietician I went to said 20 cals an ounce average calorie burn...

Do you always do the same workouts? If so, Try switching it up. Maybe try eating MORE one or two days awake...sounds counter-intuitive but it has helped me get through plateaus. WWhen I hit a plateau I throw the babe in the jogging stroller and get in a few miles...She loves being outside and it's an extra burn for me to…

WOW! Awesome job!

So funny! I just pointed out to my hubby that I could see mine! I think he thought I was crazy :)

When I started counting I thought of it as a bit "old-fashioned" but it definitely works for me. If for no other reason than it makes me aware of how much I'm putting in my face! That drive-thru meal I thought was a 'healthier' option...almost 900 calories! 3/4 of what I should eat in a day. No wonder I couldn't lose…

it's a good option for people that are gluten free, but every recipe I've seen calls for so much cheese that it is worse than a regular pizza crust. Find a good whole wheat crust recipe and make it as this as possible. A slice of homemade pizza in my house is only around 200-250 calories.

You notice them more than anyone else will. Mine make me really self conscious too. Bio-oil will help them fade over time. Maybe try a spray tan before you go to help diminish the appearance. Have fun and show off that body you worked so hard for!

Im 5'4" and currently 143...My goal is 135. When I'm fit I have a more athletic type build...straight hips, thicker legs...I don't think anything lower than that would be maintainable for me. We'll see where I end up though...the weight has come off pretty easy so far so I may end up lower than that.

I'm the same way! I'm 5'4" and have to buy long jeans! mid-rise jeans come up to my belly button. I carry extra weight in my middle and it drives me crazy

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The moving comfort bras are great! I also love the new VSX bras. They have individual molded cups and Look great...no uni-boob! And they hold in my DD's while running.

^^THis. Added you too...

exactly what I was thinking!

I love cheese. But I've learned to limit it A LOT. I only allow myself 1/8 cup in a meal which is plenty. I probably used 3 times that before I started MFP! They only way I can stick to a diet is allowing myself to eat what I want. But everything in moderation! As far as sodium intake....By reduced sodium broths or make…

I never try to "make up" for a binge...it just makes it worse for me and makes me crave the junk. Just get back to your normal diet. Don't try to cut extra calories.

My youngest is to be 2 in October...I nursed her till about 13 months. I added 500 calories to my BMR and didn't have any problems with supply. It's kind of trial and error till you find what works for you...unless you have a fitbit or something your BMR is likely an estimate that could be off by 15%.

He cuts you down because he knows you're too good for him! You can't lose weight for anyone but yourself. Be the person you want to be and the person you are in other aspects of your life. If you're a leader in your community and in the performing arts, you must have confidence, put that into your health and well-being and…

keep your portions under control and you'll be fine! It's a vacation...ENJOY!

cmmanning...I added you! I started phase 2 monday.

I LOVE the new vsx bras at victoria's secret. They hold in my DD's while running!

I'm 32, 5'4"...I have 10-15 pounds more to go. I am doing Jillian Michael s Body Revolution. Lost 11 pounds in the first phase. I stick to 1200 calories NET a day. I do eat back exercise calories because I'm already a little below my BMR. My diary is open to firends if you want to add me! I'm not the healthiest eater but I…

I just finished phase 1! I lost 11 pounds and went from a size 10/12 to nicely in a size 6! I did not do the meal plan because I have a hubby and 3 kids to cook for and don't have time to cook a separate meal for myself. I stuck to 1200 calories a day and kept it low fat, low sugar, and cut WAY back on soda...I still enjoy…

And it's not nearly as much work to pull that baby on!

I have the FT4...LOVE IT! I don't have to gues about calorie burn anymore (I was severely OVER estimating using MFP's numbers) and it really motivates me during a workout to push harder. Worth every penny in my opinion. The best prices I found were on amazon...