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One thing I will say that helps a lot is to not eat the same exact things every day. You'll get bored with it very fast. I like to have at least 3-4 different variations of each meal so that I can mix it up a bit. Also, I don't eat anything besides my 3 meals a day other than an occasional low-calorie treat in the early…
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It takes a deficit of 1000 calories PER DAY in order to lose 2 pounds in a week. This site will not allow you to put a more aggressive goal than 2 lbs per week b/c anything more than that is considered unhealthy. I also don't believe this site will ever recommend a daily calorie count of less than 1200.
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I too found this through downloading an app to my phone. I just began posting, but have been using MFP (shooting for 1200 calories per day) since June 20th. I quickly lost my first 25 pounds, but the last 3 pounds have been much slower. I want to lose at least 30. I am approaching my high school graduation weight of 170.…
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This is a GREAT point, and it is sometimes obvious things like this that we overlook. If my kids have junk food in the house I have to work hard to avoid it. It's tough. Also I have found that it helps to have some alternatives...some treats that aren't SO bad, that I can reward myself with every now and then (assuming I'm…
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Happens to just about everyone at some point. Don't sweat it. Just try to focus on the rest of the day...and start off on the right foot tomorrow.
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I actually finally do weigh what I weighed in high school. It's just that it is proportioned a bit differently than it was then. Also, for the first time in several years I am even 12 pounds less than what it says on my driver's license.
