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By the way, you look fabulous. But you know that, son't you? Keepit going.

Be careful girl. Once you start investing into a new wardrobe it works against your motivation. Buy only a few things as needed and go buy something really nice that you intend on wearing when you are down to your right size. Keep that item in your line of sight daily so that your motivation stays alive. I lost 70 lbs…

Watch the carbs too. Those nasty carbs I think are more important to watch than calories as if you have them under control then the calories will take care of themselves. In 2010 I went on a diet to lost 70 pounds and I did it in 4 months by keeping carbs at 115 on average per day, drinking 8 cups of water daily, staying…

My 3 things: - Steamer bags for microwave -- great for steaming any food just perfect - MFP.com -- if I don't track every day then I do not lose what I need to lose - Salad kits - I especially like the Fresh Express and the ones made by Publix. I buy them only when they are 2 for 1.

I had a similar experience. I lost over 70 lbs between May 2010 and Sept 2010. I live in a Florida community where many of residents head up north during the summer months. When they returned in October they didn't recognize me. They thought my husband was running around with another woman and they kept coming up to me and…

Keep it up girl. You are on the right track. Having lost 70 pounds myself I can tell you personally that there are so many benefits to moving toward the thinner side. I lost my "butt" to save my "butt. Congratulations! You're a beautiful woman.

Try using spaghetti squash. The carbs in pasta is what is killing you.

You forgive yourself fast -- don't beat yourself up -- and get back on that diet horse and leave binge city behind you.

Once a week is what I do -- if I do it more often then that I get discouraged. But once a week always makes me happy usually with good news.

By the way -- losing 4 pounds in 4 weeks is not bad. Don;t beat yourself up for it.

What those carbs -- you can stay within the calorie level but if the carb content is high you won't shred poundage.

I have the opposite affect. AFter exercise I lose 2 pounds but by the end of the day it is back on. When I am dieting to lose weight I do not weigh myself but only oncea week at the same time/day every week. There is just too much variation that can occur within a day to know if you have really lose pounds or not.

When I was dieting last year (lost 60 lbs in 3 months) I also hit the wall and was very confused. I read an article by a doctor that said to get over the wall you need to shock your metabolism. He suggested blowing the diet for one day -- one day ONLY -- and then get back on the diet the following day. I did do that and it…

I am hypothyroid and have been since 1980. I don't have a thyroid gland at all. Don't get yourself locked into the belief that you can't lose weight because of it. That's bull. I know -- last year I went on a diet and lost 60 lbs in 16 weeks. What did I do? For 16 weeks I (1) didn't eat anything made from flour, sugar,…

If the product does not come directly from the ground (such as produce) or directly off the animal (such as fresh meats) then it is processed food. Processed foods vary in their degree of being bad for you. The more additives in terms of preservatives, dyes, and other chemicals the worst they are for you.

I recently lost 60 pounds in 16 weeks. I still track my intake of food to make sure I do not put the pounds back on. Here are my tips. To lose weight fast avoid anything made with flour or sugar. Avoid potatos and rice. Drink 8 cups of water per daily to boose your metabolism. Eat lean meats and fish. Keep your carbs…

I had the same problem and started researching the "diet stall" problem. I found an article written by a doctor who said that when people diet over the long term (and suspect that you have been on a good diet for a good number of days) he said the metabolism needs jolt. He advise to go off your diet for just one day --…

Well you have quite a problem there. I would advise setting some clothing goals such as treat yourself to several new wardrobe items after losing so many pounds. Maybe treat yourself to a shopping trip for select items after losing 25 - 30 lbs. If you are like me you cannot afford to replace you entire wardrobe every time…

Yes, I agree with ditching the flour based breakfast foods. They do not fill you up. Go buy some Eggbeaters (any flavor that you like). make yourself an omelette with 1 cup of the eggs . You can add some vegetables, mushrooms, or shredded cheese. If need a side dish add cottage cheese or slices of tomato. The omelette will…

I have been hypothyroid for over 30 years. Yes, take your thyroid medication first thing in the morning and always wait an hour before eating or drinking any other food. You want that medication to work effectively. It controls too many parts of your body. Also, if you start a certain brand of thyroid medication stay with…

I recently lost 60 lbs in 16 weeks, which I think is quick good for me. I keep my carb limit to around 115 per day avoiding flour, sugar, rice, and potatoes. There were some weeks when the scale did not move despite my good efforts. I had read a doctor's report that said that when you reach a weight loss stall eat high…

Congratulations. You deserve a big hug. This is a major triumph. You will maje your goals if you continue on this path. Keep at it!

I was the fat sister up until a few months ago but now I am the skinny one -- I am one sister out of four. My secrets? 75% of your plate of food needs to have green or yellow stuff on it and the other 25% needs to be protein foods. Avoid all white foods -- all rices, all flour products, all products made with sugar, and…

Yes, I've done the same thing. And it explains why I was able to lose weight fast. I was eating really unhealthy. Now I think twice before any food enters my mounth. It is an eye opener for sure.

I have lost 60 lbs in 4 months and I eat out a lot ( 2-3 times a week). Most restaurants have a heart smart selection and those are usually items around 500 to 550 calories. Avoid anything made with flour, potatoes, sugar, or rice. Go for the green -- meaning non-starch vegetables. Chicken or fish grilled, baked, or…

If you seriously want to take those pounds off fast you need to keep those carbs under control. I recently lost 60 pounds and I did it in 4 months. I reduced my carb intake to around 115 carbs per day. Hard to do unless you like lots of vegetables -- the less starchy kind. I gave up flour products, rice, potatoes, and…

Don't over the calorie burn for doing housework or working in your garden. How about putting on some music and dancing? These are all things you can do in your own home with resources you have on hand.

You can treat yourself or you can leave them alone. If you leave them alone it means that you will lose weight faster. It all depends on what you want to do. I have done both and have lost 58 pounds in 4 months.

Don't be afraid to tell the server exaclty what you would like to eat. I have found that if I stick to lean red meats, grilled chicken, and broiled or steamed seafood with no potato or rice, then I can enjoy a few glasses of wine or beer with a problem. Also, let's say you do fall off the wagon. Don't get discouraged. Get…

I have been using this web site for 16 weeks to lose 56 pounds. I am now about 6 pounds away from achieving that goal. I am not starving myself but I am cutting out rice, flour, sugar, and potatoes and keeping my calorie intake to no more than 1800 per day and my carbs to 115 gm/day. The results are that I have been losing…