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If you do not know her well, maybe a giftcard to a store where you know she shops or coffee shop where she buys coffee? Unless you know her taste in jewelry and what scents she likes/dislikes in perfume/lotions, etc, I would stay away from anything like that. Giftcards are not as romantic though, so maybe as a last resort.…

Ditto on youtube, there are tutorials on everything!! Plus product reviews.... And people show swatches of makeup colors. It is probably going to be a bit of trial and error to figure out what you like, but it is fun. And you can always use it as motivation to reach one of your goals (5 lbs = new lipstick, etc). It's fun.…

Maybe it is just inexperience. This is my second try on here... I think one needs to try variety of methods to estimate calories. When I first started loading calories, I checked data in several places - the machines at the gym, HRM, also other online activity calculators (not just here on MFP), but only those that asked…

Don't they say 70% of weight loss is diet? Or smth like that.... I am also not able to work out longer than 30 min per day.... (I mean, I know physical activity is very important as well)

Don't get discouraged - continue doing all the right stuff for your body, it is bound to pay off. I was here before and lost 33 lbs, with a loss of 1.5 lbs most weeks, but after I lost 25 lbs, the weight loss became slower, but I still lost smth every 2 weeks or so. I tried to stick to calories the best I could, did both…

Great job! Thank you for the motivation.

Wow, very interesting post. A lot to think about. I never realized some of the things you mention, but they make total sense. I like what you had to say, very thought-provoking. Good luck on your journey!

When I have similar questions (whether to log smth as exercise or not), I think - have I been doing this pretty often and still gained weight (before starting on here I mean)? And if it is a yes, then I do not log it.... Normally I walk some during the day, I would say more than average person, but I have done so for a…

Wow - awesome! WTG!!!!

Great progress!! Yay!

YES!!! great progress! Congrats :):)

Too bad, I was hoping there was one with 60 cals out there :( :):):)

Can you please post exact name etc.... is it lower sodium version or smth? I use the same, but my jar say 90 cal... I am always looking for a better substitute.... Is it flavored or anything? What makes it different from 90 cal one? I would love to find it too....

Can you please post exact name etc.... is it lower sodium version or smth? I use the same, but my jar say 90 cal... I am always looking for a better substitute.... Is it flavored or anything? What makes it different from 90 cal one? I would love to find it too....

How awesome! Hope you find something fantastic to wear (post photos!!). Have fun at the party :)

I agree with everybody, just pick one and stick with it. I weigh myself at home on the scale I bought, sometimes they weigh me at the gym, also dr's office.... Everything seems to be consistent (all scales show I am loosing weight at about the same rate), so I just picked one (the one at home was the easiest choice…

Wow, that's awesome! Great work!

What an amazing post! Enjoyed reading it (and really needed something like this today - thank you!). Good luck in your journey :) :)

That is great! And kudos on your progress! You've done really well!! I remember when we added each other as friends, that number used to be lower and I am amazed to see your ticker today! Yay! Very happy for you :) :)

Thank you very much, everybody, for all the information and suggestions. Wow, I guess I came to the right place to ask the question. Thank you!!

Cool - thank you, I will ask them about it!

Machines or HRM... I know there is a lot of talk about this, but I figure right now I burn about 300 cals in 30 min during cardio. No matter whether I am using a machine or taking a zumba class wearing HRM... It seems to be close to that number for the same amount of effort. So I judge everything esle by that... So I know…

Sorry to hear you had a bad day. I believe things like that do not affect you in the long run if you only do it once in a while. Don't beat yourself up over it!! :) :) Just start fresh again, as you are planning. I have had a few days like that since I started here (4 months ago). Lately, my most favorite thing is Reese's…

Cool idea! And great job - way to go!!

Congrats on your accomplishments, and so nice of that lady :)

Great job! Thank you for the inspiration! Way to go!!

You are an amazing inspiration! Way to go!!

How awesome! Congratulations on your achievements and good luck with the future ones!! :)

Thank you for the tip! You got some cute stuff.

Sodium and fiber for me, I find those the most useful. I agree with everybody about sodium. A few years ago I made a big effort of eating lower sodium foods and lost weight just because of that (that was without exercise even). P.S. Also, MFP gives me a goal of 2,500 sodium per day, but I try to stay at about 1,500.