LilBelieve

^This, most definitely. Once I cut out a majority of the processed foods and meals at restaurants, my sodium dropped significantly.

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Most definitely! :) Thanks for sharing!

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First, congratulations on making that commitment to stop smoking! You will be healthier and happier because of it!! I lost my mother and grandmother both to lung cancer from smoking, so I am sure your family is happy you are making this step as well. The hardest problem, from what I've heard, is breaking the habit of…

I finally know what to call that flab I have around my mid-section. I always thought I was the only one! I'm very interested to hear if anyone has gotten rid of it!!

Absolutely amazing. Great work!

I read an article that talked about when you are losing weight, your body thinks that something is wrong, like a famine or general lack of food, and tries to bring you back to your "normal," whatever weight your body was. It is possible that it is just your body's natural reaction to weighing less than you did. Others can…

Thanks! You have a good point. Maybe I should just be patient. (That is so difficult for me!)

Thanks for the suggestion! I really think it's more of a skin issue, not a diet one; however, I'd love to hear others' opinions!

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I looked into the "free" trial a while back, and just as a warning, they make it very hard to get. Basically, you can get one free box when you buy a 6-month supply or something. My recommendation is to be patient. This is a lifestyle change. Figure out how to go on vacation and eat with your new lifestyle. You will have…

A friend of mine started using Sensa to lose the last ten pounds. 3 months in, and 10 pounds not gone. That's reason enough for me to stay away. Well, that and the cost. Ouch! The hardest time for me to stay motivated was when I first started. It just all seemed like too much work, and I figured that my body would never…

Age: 26 5'2" SW: 236 CW: 210 GW: 140 (Never been this small. Right now it's only a number in my head, but I'll see when I get closer.)

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What has been your average weekly weight loss on your 1700-2000/day plan?

Slight change of topic: What do you think parents/relatives/etc. should say to a child who is struggling with weight? My parents were not good role models in the nutrition department. My mother lost 60 pounds by simply not eating and then for dinner stop by whatever fast food place was on the way home to pick up food for…

Thank you so much for this question! I was wondering the same thing. I lost 15 pounds quickly but have stalled and not lost anything for 3 weeks. I'm routinely eating 1200-1400 calories/day, but I think I'm going to try the advice of others on this thread and "shock" my body. For those who know - how many calories do you…

I just ate at Olive Garden for the first time since joining MFP, and I have to admit that it was a challenge. However, it was completely possible. I ordered a lunch portion (which they do not advertise but will serve to you for lunch or dinner). I was concerned about feeling full, but since I had already been using MFP and…