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I had a hard time at first sticking with 1200 calories, didn't realize how many calories I was actually consuming everyday. I started by cutting things I liked in half. I love cheese so now I only use a half slice instead a whole slice. Bread is a big calorie sucker so I try to either find lower calorie options or only eat…

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I run and I can only eat 1200 calories. I always eat the calories I burn off so I end up eating more than my 1200 calories. In fact it encourages me to work out so I can eat more. : )

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My advise is take it slow. Staying at the gym an hour or more is probably going to make you never want to return. If you don't jog or haven't for a while then I would walk on the treadmill at a pace that makes you work a little, nothing too hard where you get discourage and never want to return but not too easy either.…

Definitely eat your net calories back. I am trying to lose weight and I always aim to zero out on calories and I am still losing weight. Your body needs food, good food, so it can repair especially after working out. I found that my body especially needs more food when I lift weights. If you are trying to gain weight you…

I cook my steel cut oatmeal over night in the crock pot with a little cinnamon, Chia seeds and dried goji berries. The next morning I add fresh blueberries, strawberries and bananas. Love it.

I like clean cut, dark haired, tall men with a nice butt and eyes. Guys with beer guts, tattoos, hairy bodies are not attractive to me. I would never be attracted to a guy that smokes. I think that is it. Oh wait and I love a nice sexy smile. : )

520 days is amazing!! Way to go!! I love this app and it has done wonders for me. Sent friend request.

I plan to work out before the game. We will have fruit & veggie tray, fruit salsa, regular salsa, Mac&Cheese, wings (I won't eat those), roast beef sandwiches, ziti with meatballs, and a bunch of other stuff. I'm plan to just eat a little bit of the things I like. I hate the overstuffed feeling so I will control myself.…

I would skydive. What is your favorite thing to do for exercise?

Great job on 20 pounds, that is fantastic. I totally agree with you that MFP is awesome and life changing. The people I have read about and become friends with on MFP are an inspiration and very helpful in committing to this. My family thinks I'm ridiculous logging in everything I eat but I don't' care it is what I have to…

Great job!! What a great photo opportunity, twice no less. It is really neat to see such a transformation.

I think you are struggling because your probably hungry. Looking at your calories you posted you are actually under the calories you should be eating and with exercise you should be eating even more. Your body needs the calories (not sweets) to survive and build muscle. If you crave sweets eat fruit or something a little…

WOW, way to go. This is a great story and so glad you didn't give up. I think it i important to tell people your story because everyone wants instant gratification and it is important to understand that it takes time. MFP is wonderful!! Users need to understand that they need to make life changes, not diet.…

I don't eat any food that is bland. Just by adding garlic, or other seasonings (onions, basil, Italian seasoning, parsley, etc...) makes a world of difference in taste with no or little calories. There are a ton of healthy, tasty recipes on Pinterest.

Fruit or a crunchy rice roll or nuts and if that is not enough I'll eat lunch early.

Go to GROUPS and look for "recipe swap". Also, go to SEARCH and type in recipes. Another good place to find recipes is Pinterest. I usually do a search for healthy recipes.

Wow, what a great story. That is so wonderful to have the support if your kids. Keep it up!!! My story is boring: As I got older I started gaining weight. I thought I wasn't eating a lot and I believed I was making good food choices. BUT one day I stepped on a scale and I weighed as much as I did full term pregnant with my…

Yes, this has happened to me, mostly when I am cycling and it is annoying. And I thought I was the only one.

WAY TO GO, you look amazing. Keep up the good work.

You just squeeze the pod and eat the seeds inside, DO NOT eat the pods. The bag I bought is microwavable and you don't have to remove from the bag. I don't add salt because it is not needed they are great just the way they are.

I bought the Polar FT4 Heart Rate Monitor, it is good for what I use it for. Price: $58.49 on Amazon but I had to get the ugly color but I don't care about that. Good Luck!

Sounds like you have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I would make an appointment with a Dr since you may be losing important nutrients. They can run test and determine why you are having this issue. Good Luck!!

I say to myself: Is this worth it? Will I enjoy this once I log in the calories and realize I have to run another 30 minutes? : ) If it is something sweet then I usually eat fruit to satisfy the sweet urge. Another option before I grab that "bad" food is to drink a tall glass of water, that will usually fill me up and I…

Congratulations! You look great. I think we will never be 100% satisfied. We are our worst critics. : )

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/forget-steroids-5-fullbody-workouts-for-serious-gains.html#2 I found this earlier on MFP. It looks pretty good. Sample: Monday Exercise Sets Reps Squat 5 5 Bench Press 5 5 Wide Grip Pull Up 3 10 Weighted Sit Up 3 10-20 Good Luck

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No, that is a good idea. I say do whatever helps you!!

I make tuna salad: albacore tuna, add chopped onions, chopped celery and lite mayo, a little bit of salt if you like. I eat with crackers or on a lettuce wrap. So good.