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Focus on eating mostly real food, not processed food. This will be more satisfying and help you stay full. Here is a 1,200 calorie day that is satisfying and realistic. It assumes someone works outside the home and eats out for lunch like I do. I try to focus on getting a good balance of carbs, protein, fat and fruit or…

One more thought but not for you to answer here. Is she on any medication? Certain medicine can really impact weight.

I'm about her same size and I maintain at 1500 to 1700 calories per day. My goal is 1200 per day and I lose on average 1 pound per week. Bodies don't lose evenly though each week. Sometimes I lose a little nothing or very little in a week and sometimes over 2 pounds. Women's bodies especially hold water weight at times.…

I've had success in the past with both Weight Watchers and Jenny Craig. I got sick of the Jenny Craig food after a few months though. I think a Weight Watchers is a great program for someone trying to lose weight for the first time and for the long term. I'd only recommend Jenny Craig to someone with a small amount of…

I like the exercise part broken out because it's good for people to know that they may retain water when they first start exercising...instead of thinking they are gaining muscle which is a common misconception.

I think this is great. Only thing I'd add is something about sodium on a short term basis will cause the scale to go up. People don't realize how much sodium is in certain foods that don't even taste salty. I'd recommend people drink more water to flush the sodium.

I don't see a problem with it as long as you are eating nutrient dense foods like what you said you are eating. Those will make you feel more full than a bunch of processed carbs. Since I know this won't be a popular comment, what I mean is that eating 1450 calories of nutrient rich foods will be better for him than eating…

Most people lose a larger amount in the first week because you may be losing water or lowering inflammation. Don't get discouraged if the scale says you've lost very little in week 2. Keep track of it over the long haul on average because water and hormones will affect your weight as well. When I was diligent on weight…

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About 10 pounds per size for me.

I drink, but keep it to Fridays and Saturdays only. To keep on track today, I've already planned out my meals and drinks for the rest of the day (and kept a buffer for an extra piece or pizza or glass of wine). Friday night is also pizza night in our house so I try to plan ahead by eating less calories Monday through…

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Flying makes you retain water. In a couple days it will probably reverse itself.

L4-L5 bulging torn disc here (with a touch of spinal stenosis). I have also been told not to run or to do anyting high impact. I'd recommend stretching your hips and hamstrings every day and also incorporate exercises to strengthen your core. You probably did too much too soon with your walks and upset the nerves. That…

Try chia pudding. Chia seeds with almond milk and then something to flavor it (stevia, cocoa, fruit). Let sit and it gets thick. Tons of recipes online.

I'm 5' 3.5" and my goal is 120. Goal used to be 115 but not sure that will ever happen.

My goal weight is 120. My lowest ever was 123 and I was not too skinny at all. I used to want to get to 115 but am trying to be realistic.

I'm looking for friends to help motivate each other as well.