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Well, I *was* more of an hourglass shape, then I started losing weight and the boobs definitely went first. The hips have stuck around to the bitter end. I suppose that makes me a pear now. /sigh

I looked at the gym's website, and it seems to be more of a bootcamp. You work directly with the trainers at all times and pay based on how many days you're going to attend (and it's expensive!). In that context, I can understand much better why they have restrictions. It's one thing if it's a normal gym where everything…

Can't wait to try - thanks!

I have a huge sweet tooth and that was always my downfall when I tried to make a change to my eating habits. This time I am allowing myself to eat more or less what I want, as long as it's within my calorie budget. I've also found some lower-cal substitutes (thank you Skinny Cow!) that I love and that satisfy my cravings.…

Amen!!!

I have heard people say this before, and it really frustrates me. I'm not trying to be rude, I just don't understand how it happens. It is *so much* cheaper for me to buy unhealthy, processed foods than for me to buy fresh produce. My grocery bill has almost doubled as a result of my new eating habits - and I'm eating far…

25 pounds in just under 4 months.

I can only speak based on my own experience, but after a couple of months of eating at 1200 calories a day, I just stopped losing weight. After seeing suggestions here I upped my calories to 1550 (which is right around my BMR) and the weight started coming off again and at a faster rate than before. I didn't make any other…

Haha, I'm the same way - as I close in on my original goal, all I can think about is setting a new one!

No cheat days here. But I also don't restrict what types of food I eat on a daily basis - if it fits in my calorie budget and I want it, I eat it. Working well for me so far!

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I love this! So true!

Thanks everyone!! I really appreciate all your support! The biggest change I made was tracking everything I eat, and I mean *everything.* I definitely have days when I go over my calorie goal, but I track every last delicious, terrible bite of those days too. And then I feel so bad when I have to track all that indulgent…

I'm 5' 9 1/2", and my goal is somewhere in the 150-154 range. With my large frame size and build, I don't think going much lower than that would be particularly healthy for me.

For those who love it (like me) but are concerned about the sodium, my grocery store sells a no-salt-added variety that is 1% milkfat. There's still some salt in it, but not nearly as much. Of course, it doesn't taste nearly as good plain as the full-salt stuff, but if you are mixing it into things or are willing to add…

bump bump!

I just split up with my boyfriend of a couple years over the weekend. Would be happy to give (and receive!) whatever support I can! I'm determined to not let this derail the progress I have made.

I weigh every day and track using an app called Libra. I don't know exactly what sort of formula it uses, but it shows your overall weight trend as a line on a graph, and the small fluctuations won't cause the line to deviate (the individual weight measurements are shown as bubbles either above or below the line). For me,…

5'10" 166 lbs Waist: 29" (at smallest point) Hips: 41.5" (at largest point)

Absolutely! I bought mine online for about $25, and it was more than worth it. I had no idea how small some "servings" of food were until I started weighing them.

Fat is a feeling as much as it is an objective number. I am technically within the range of healthy weight, but I don't feel good about myself right now, which is why I'm working to change. If I say I feel fat, it has nothing to do with the people around me. I have friends who weigh more than me who I think are beautiful…

Ice cream! Skinny Cow products have saved me time and again. :heart:

MFP Name: emuhawk Real Name: Emily Goal Weight for 03/31/2012: 164 Weigh In Dates: Thursday 3/1:168.8 Monday 3/5: 167.3 Monday 3/12: Monday 3/19: Monday 3/26: Friday 3/31 :

Oh, absolutely - I agree - I don't think anyone should be criticizing others for not doing it a certain way. It was just the judgment in the responses that I was reacting to. I can see how some people might have taken offense, but I saw several instances where those folks then turned around and did the same thing they were…

I'm pretty sure the OP's point was that there is no reason to feel guilty, and that the idea we should feel guilty for enjoying a treat (whatever that may be) is detrimental to the overall goal of living a fit life. Your post implies that the person who "binges" isn't trying to take control over his or her body. I save a…

After a great February, I've hit a big wall and am seeing no progress (or even the dreaded gain) for the past week or so. With that in mind, trying to set a relatively small, but hopefully achievable, goal for March! MFP Name: emuhawk Real Name: Emily Goal Weight for 03/31/2012: 166 Weigh In Dates: Thursday 3/1:168.8…

Let me join the chorus of thank yous for posting this! I'm just starting out compared to a lot of people here, but it was still really helpful to read. My "phase 1" was far more successful than I had expected, but I have recently hit phase 2 and it is really discouraging to see the scale not move (or even go in the wrong…

I'm in the same situation due to a knee injury that is keeping me off my feet. Once I get clearance from the doc I'm going to push myself to try swimming. I agree with others that adding exercise is important if possible. You'll be healthier (not just thinner) and also able to eat more while still losing the weight. Even…

Hey, we're super close! I had the 5K goal last year and met it, but then I fell off the wagon in a big way after discovering that running and my knees don't mix. Working hard to get back on track!

Gender: Female Age: 30 Height: 5' 10" (if I'm being totally honest, 5' 9.5") SW: 180 CW: 172 GW: 150 (maybe 145 if I can do it in a healthy way) NSV goals: find an exercise I *enjoy* that doesn't kill my feet or knees, and make it a part of my daily routine. Running sadly doesn't fit either of those requirements. Going to…