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Ha! Taste... as long as they are better (more protien, more fiber, less non-food items)! Good one! And yes, I use butter when I'm below calorie count. Otherwise Pam. Butter makes everything better!

Yep, except fewer calories, more fiber and protein, less fat and chewy and warm, not crispy. Same idea though. It didn't seem negative to me, just a question. :)

Eat real food. Eat less and move more. I do not cut carbs, I don't do cleanses, I just watch what I eat, eat more real food and make sure I move! Walking/hiking is my favorite and something I can keep doing. It's a lifestyle change if you want to keep it off and stay healthy so start slow and change little bit by little…

This...I started with the computer and it's harder, but the phone app makes it much easier. I plan what I can eat by how much I got left!

Don't quit! You can do it. You look like a great person and it just takes time. Just set your goals low at the beginning and let your body and mind get used to it. I'm so the person that wants to lose it and quickly, but slow and steady wins the race. Also treat yourself! Try a mini goal to cut out something and reward…

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Just don't put it down. You don't add, it won't add.:smile:

Totally agree with a lot of the people here: There's some controversy on whether to eat exercise calories or not. If you count your lifestyle as active (work on your feet, walk a lot, lift things, etc.), I would just eat the "extra" exercise, like going to the gym or a workout. But I put my lifestyle as sedentary and then…

There's some controversy on whether to eat exercise calories or not. If you count your lifestyle as active (work on your feet, walk a lot, lift things, etc.), I would just eat the "extra" exercise, like going to the gym or a workout. But I put my lifestyle as sedentary and then count going for a walk, bike ride, workout,…

I've done that, too. Usually I think I gained more than I did (although sometimes I lose!). It's okay to gain, too. Just get back on track and you know where you have to go.

I lost almost 40lbs overall (5'6"), but 22 here and it's great to keep me on track. Just knowing what you're eating and exercising is a big part of the battle! Here's before: and now:

:happy: And drink water and eat things with fiber!

Be honest with what you eat (which includes using a scale), but have fun with it. No deprevation - enjoy eating!

Totally do it and totally lost weight by doing it. I mix it up some with Wii Fit and lifting weights at home. To me it's something I can do to maintain and will be able to do, most likely, decades from now, too. I'm not into the extreme, or even partially extreme, stuff because 1) I don't want to do it, but 2)because I…

I assume you meant a 500 calorie limit for drinks...which is fine. Here's a website I found that gives a lot of suggestions. The 3rd page is the keeper! http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/low-calorie-cocktails

Good job, rawrxamberx - You can do it and ARE doing it!

Me! I love seeing these huge success stories, but I'd love to see and hear more about the 10-30 lbs that people have to loose!

SW in December - 166 SW on MFP - 160 CW -145.3 GW - 140 UGW - 135 5/4/12 - 144.6 (-.7 lbs total) 5/11/12 - 143.3 ( -2lbs. total) 5/18/12 - 142.6 (-2.7lbs total...on my way!) 5/25/12 - 142.2 (-3.1lbs total...I'd be happy with 3.5lbs total by June 1) 6/3/12 - 140.4 (-4.2lbs total) Oops, forgot. I did 4.2 lbs! Hurrah! Only .4…

Thanks for passing it along...looks great!

SW in December - 166 SW on MFP - 160 CW -145.3 GW - 140 UGW - 135 5/4/12 - 144.6 (-.7 lbs total) 5/11/12 - 143.3 ( -2lbs. total) 5/18/12 - 142.6 (-2.7lbs total...on my way!) 5/25/12 - 142.2 (-3.1lbs total...I'd be happy with 3.5lbs total by June 1) 6/1/12 - total!

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Haven't been keeping up exactly, but only a couple of days behind. Start of week 4...let's do it! Got up to my highest of 50 at the end.

SW in December - 166 SW on MFP - 160 CW -145.3 GW - 140 UGW - 135 5/4/12 - 144.6 (-.7 lbs total) 5/11/12 - 143.3 ( -2lbs. total) 5/18/12 - 142.6 (-2.7lbs total...on my way!) 5/25/12 6/1/12 - total!

I eat Larabars, which are few ingredients and good. I have the same issue, but this keeps it a little a bay (especially if you eat half now and half later in the morning). Also, pretty easy overall!

Thanks...hope you all like it. I love ranch and this seems the best way to "get" to eat it in my diet.:happy:

I also submitted it to the recipe file under "Light Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing." FYI

SW in December - 166 SW on MFP - 160 CW -145.3 GW - 140 UGW - 135 5/4/12 - 144.6 (-.7 lbs total) 5/11/12 - 143.3 ( -2lbs. total) 5/18/12 5/25/12 6/1/12 - total!

You're still doing well...10 lbs is nothing to sneeze at. However, me and one of my friends found out if you don't eat 1200 or more (like everyone else is saying) you tend not to loose, or can't keep it off. Up your calories and make sure you eat at least 1200 a day. I eat back my exercise calories, too. I'm a much happier…

SW in December - 166 SW on MFP - 160 CW -145.3 GW - 140 5/4/12 - 144.6 (-.7 lbs) 5/11/12 5/18/12 5/25/12 6/1/12 - total!

I'm Katie and I did 30. I could've probably pushed myself more, but I wanted to start on Week 1 and take this slowly (I have a busy two weeks coming up)...Did Day 1, Day 2 tonight...boy I could feel it the next day a bit. Means it's working!