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It's not fun, but I think cutting out sweets is the most important thing I did when getting to my goal weight. For me, the less i have them, the less i want them, and I really wanted to get out of the habit of needing something sweet every day. Now that I'm in maint, I'm playing around with small amounts of sweets, but it…

5o to 60 grams. I don't worry about fats too much, because I know I only eat healthy ones for the most part. When I was trying to lose, I worried more about keeping my carbs down.

I'm so used to practicing at home, I'm not sure when I'll get back to a studio. It just seems really time consuming and expensive now! These are some of my favorites, I have a big rotation http://www.amazon.com/Bryan-Kest-Power-Complete-Collection/dp/B0001WTWYC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336074286&sr=8-1…

I try to just give things a really big sniff and then walk away. Just remember that the donut is in your mouth for like 20 seconds, the calories are forever.

I have a feeling you are underestimating your portions a lot. I saw a half teaspoon of maple syrup, of you look at that measuring spoon, it's TINY! I am in maintenance but I still measure out my cereal and milk every day. I would also cut out as much sugar as possible. Its not fun, but it works.

I would try to eat really light earlier in the day, that's what I do if I know I'm going out big in the evening.

I've been maintaining at 133 - 136 for a month. I am really happy, but I did kind of lose my boobs and bum.

I've gone from a 10 to a 4/6. I literally ($$$) can't afford to lose any more weight, I have nothing that fits!

The weight comes off more slowly the lower you get. Hang in there. :)

- Find an exercise that you enjoy - Cut out as much sugar as you can - Use caffeine to get through hunger - Lots of water

So, if eating less of the same foods isn't working, how about changing things up. I PROMISE you if you give up fried foods and sweets, you will absolutely lose weight. I'm not saying it's easy, but it works.

I felt the same way about my curves a bit, and then I realized I was criticizing the one thing that MIGHT be lesser now than it was before. I think it's just our nature to be critical. I think you need to take a good look in the mirror and be proud of what you've achieved. If you truly thing you'd feel and look better with…

Thanks for the help. I am really happy today because I realized I've been in my maint. range - 133 - 135 for a full month. I actually dipped below that one day, so that scared me into adding another 50. I'm up to 1500 now. MFP says I should be at 1660 for maint. We'll see if I'm able to get up to that or not. It usually…

^ This. It's not easy, AT ALL, but it works. And eventually, you'll stop caring about that stuff.

Definitely stick with the exercise. I had good luck with eating some, but not all of my exercise calories, but everyone is different. And make sure you aren't overestimating how many calories you are burning, some of the MFP numbers are very high.

There has not been one day where it wouldn't have been EASY for me to go over.

For me, it's natural sugar only, and not very much of it.

This DVD is amazing. I actually have OBLIQUES!!! http://www.amazon.com/Weight-Loss-Pilates-Kristin-McGee/dp/B001HZ4K7G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332796361&sr=8-1

I highly recommend wearing sneakers when doing those type of workouts, your feet and legs really need the support. I also love to work out barefoot at home, but I ended up getting hurt, and found out that the lack of sneaks was the culprit.

Congrats! Best of luck with maintenance! I just started and it's tough to find the right balance, but I am SURE you can do it!

When you do drink, I'd try to stick with something like straight vodka, you don't want to have a bunch of empty calories WITH your booz, you know?

Me too. I can give up a lot, but NOT CARBS.

I was / am scared too, so I'm doing it gradually, an additional 100 calories a day, and then I'll go up another 100 next week. Good luck.

I find most of the site's calorie counts for exercise high, but for yoga I find it low. I change the 151 calories it give me for 55 minutes of yoga to 200. I figure it's power yoga, so it's more vigorous, but its at home, so its not hot. I think if I were you I'd go with 300 for a 75 min class.

Try to find something you love. I did the 30DS on and off for years with no real body change, hated every minute of it. Then after almost hurting myself I started doing yoga. I do it every single day and love every second. Also, getting back in the routine is the toughest part, once you do that, you'll be fine!!! Don't…

Stick with it, sometimes your body needs time to adjust to change. Look at all these tickers, it is possible!

I lost a lot, probably all I had gained and a little more. Then I stopped paying attention and started gaining. Ugh! This is all 6 years ago. :) YAY for breastfeeding, SO SO SO good for both of you. Just remember, the first month is REALLY hard, hang in there and get support.

Think Thin or Zone Perfect bars.

This is very interesting. I'm not really trying to lose, just maintain, but increasing my calories is stressing me out. I've upped from 1200 to 1300 and I'll take it a week at a time. I'm not a body builder like a lot of the members here, more a yoga girl, which isn't a big calorie burner.

I don't suffer from this, but I know people that do. I think you should definitely talk to your doctor about it. Good luck.