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I think it depends on the person. Your situation sounds like you should be eating back the calories. I definitely wouldn't cut back on working out. There are more benefits to working out than just weight loss. Do you feel hungry all the time? That would be another way to tell if you need to eat back the calories. I think…

http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/40dollarmenu.htm Here is a website that I have used. It has the menu all set up (breakfast lunch dinner). It is all home cooking, and you will definitely need a multi-vitamin, but if you are really on a budget it works. Also livingonadime.com has some ideas. Bountifulbaskets.org has a…

First of all slow weight loss is better than none or going the other direction. Second learn to love your body and it's perceived flaws. That will make your journey more bearable. I can't see the thigh picture, but I am sure they are like everyone's thighs- we all wish they were smaller.

I have a friend whose son has Celiacs and he has lost so much weight. Mainly because she is having a hard time figuring out how to adapt her recipes. So many foods have gluten in them. I don't envy your situation. Here's some ideas. Swanson chicken broth and Progresso broths are gluten free. Progresso has quite a few…

Just don't do what I did- give up. Now I am starting almost all the way over. (Not quite though) I caught myself before I gained it all back. I think it is normal when you have lost so much \, but still have so much to go to feel a little discouraged. Look at your starting pictures. Remember how far you have come. Sixty…

I think most people know what certain body fat percentages look like. I don't understand why post the pictures either.

Glad you clarified that. Anytime I hear my husband won't let me do something I think abusive relationship. Why not just lift the weights, and not tell him how much you are doing. When he sees the results then you can tell him what you did to get there.

I don't think it's true. My husband and I have both had kidney stones, and spinach wasn't on the list of foods to avoid. In fact the doctor says that no one is really sure what causes them.

You aren't alone. I have gained my weight back and I can't use a pregnancy as an excuse anymore. I give up way too quickly, but I start over. I guess we will both have to keep trying.

I don't understand why 1200 calorie diet is bashed on mfp. My dietitian put me on a 1200 calorie diet- and tells me to be sure I eat my calories back when I exercise. I am not hungry, but I do have to make better food choices to stay within the range. Why not eat the amount of calories you think you should be eating and…

I am doing the 1200 calories a day, and if I don't make good choices then I am hungry. Protein with every carb seems to help. I also try more veggies and big salads with chicken or some other protein. I eat 300 calorie meals with 3 snacks in between. I don't workout consistently yet, but when I do I eat every single…

Cottage cheese and fruits- usually peaches or strawberries.

lol Too funny.

Hate the c section belly. I think jeans make it look better. Spanks or other shaper to hold it in. I have also heard that abdominal exercises can help, but I haven't noticed that yet. (I do have a lot more weight to lose). I am still struggling with being ok with the saggy belly. I have decided that when I get to my goal…

If you ever see this again Weight Watchers points are roughly 30-50 calories per point. The formula used to be almost exactly 50 calories per point, but it has been changed. The calorie count for this recipe is 163 per serving.

For frosting I take one 8 oz of whipped cream and an instant pudding mix- either chocolate or vanilla. It makes a real yummy topping. My favorite is Sprite with a yellow cake mix and the chocolate pudding mix.

I don't think you can get too much fiber. I think you may have to increase water if you get too much fiber. As far as I know though it is kind of like Vitamin C whatever you don't need just gets eliminated.

Surprisingly I have found that almond butter and celery usually fix the sugar craving. I didn't think it would be sweet, but since I have cut out added sugar a lot of foods seem sweeter. Also fruit (even though it has fructose) is what I use to get rid of the sugar craving.

Even if he didn't mean it in that way, he needs to know that he crossed a line. It obviously was completely inappropriate and if he isn't a creeper then he needs to learn some gym manners.

My advice is to talk to a doctor/psychiatrist and see if he or she thinks you need medication. It's hard to motivate yourself if there is a chemical imbalance or something physically wrong. Or try some essential oils to see if that helps. Once you are on medication and feel better then you will have the ability to do what…

I am trying to figure out where all of this carbs are bad for you started. Fruits and vegetables are mostly carbohydrates. They have very little protein and no fat., but you need them. Anyway, sweet potatoes are a starchy vegetable. I am trying to get at least the recommended servings of veggies and fruit in, and sweet…

Sorry I can't top it, but I just wanted to say congratulations on wanting to make a change. Going from 64 to 61 is a great start. Good luck on the weight loss.

I like the Enell sports bras, but you absolutely must be a C or larger cup size. They sumply aren't made for the smaller sized breast. I am a 42G and they work very well.

I only know of two people who have done it. I am sure there are more. I only dream of losing 5 pounds a week. (Age and the fact that I am female kinda work against me in weight loss.) Anyway, one of my friends is currently losing about 25 pounds a month- which is close to 5 pounds a week. He averages about 3 pounds a week…

I think the main concern with rapid weight loss is gaining it all back. I think at a younger age you may be able to lose weight more quickly and it would be fine.

That's a tough one because sugar is in everything. (Even added to foods that you wouldn't expect). I would start with changing the taste in your mouth. Gargle with cinnamon or mint mouthwash after every meal. Sweets just don't taste the same. Read about sugar addictions and why it's bad for you. (I just got done reading…

With my first kid I gained like 60-80 pounds. The doctor said not to worry about it- you are eating for 2. Don't worry the weight will come off easily once the baby is here. I think he was trying to be supportive or something. With the next 3 kids whenever someone said you are eating for two, I would think yes, but one of…

First I have to say that I have never heard of the brocoli feeling pain because it had a primitive nervous system, but just googled it. I guess there is a book called the Secret Life of Plants and someone wrote this article. http://www.vegetus.org/essay/plants.htm

Smart. The internet is the fastest way to spread rumors, and people wanting to be helpful and inform others don't check the facts. There is the story of the two striped telanomia spider that supposedly lurks underneath toilet seats. It was started by someone using false details that would easily have been checked and…