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I never have an extra 600 calories that I am trying to eat before the end of the day. What is your daily calorie intake?

It depends on if your body is producing too much cholesterol or if it is your diet. If it is your diet you can control this. You might want to see a nutritionist. They will tell you to stay away from processed meats, like salami, ham, bacon, sausage. Watch your red meat intake, don't eat too many eggs, cheese or fatty…

I floss and brush my teeth after dinner. My signal to myself that I am done eating for the day. I won't snack if I do this.

I hate feeling hungry so I tend to have a full plate at dinner; salmon, broccoli and tomato. Big salad and protein for lunch, oatmeal with fruit for breakfast.

Understand that once you hit around 150 you may only lose a half a pound a week.

One day at a time...if you eat poorly one day or two or three...don't beat yourself up. Just start again and again. We've all been there.

Your profile says you joined on Feb 5th, that's less than two weeks ago! Maybe you are eating too many calories and maybe you are not burning as many calories as you think. How tall are you and what is your weight?

Oatmeal with blueberries and pecans. Oh and coffee with low fat milk.

Good job on losing 7 pounds! You should be proud of yourself. It's a slow process, but one pound at a time and you will meet your goal. I am now down 5 pounds and very happy about my progress.

A realistic weekly weight loss for your height and weight would be 0.5 to 1 lb per week. Once you hit about 150 pounds, you will lose 0.5 lbs a week with calorie deficit and exercise. It's not a race, be patient with yourself and make healthy eating habits that are sustainable. If you don't, you will just put the weight…

I am back after not having logged on in over a year. Snacking at work, working out less, over indulging during the holidays have added 14 pounds to my little frame. Today marks one week of eating mindfully, walking, hitting the gym, drinking less. At this rate I should lose a half a pound a week. Glad to be back!

If I am really hungry before bed I will eat an orange or a banana. Then I floss and brush my teeth. It's my reminder to my self that I am done eating for the day.

Congratulations on your 55 pound weight loss! You must be very proud of yourself. Maybe you have hit a plateau and need to adjust your caloric consumption?

No it really isn't. I live here and like any city, don't leave anything in your car. Don't believe all the bad press.

I'm 5'-2" and weigh everything, workout most every day and I only lose about 1/2 pound a week. Over the past five months I have lost ten pounds. Remember, it's not a race to drop weight, it's about changing your habits, your movement, your portion sizes. You've got this!!

Low fat mozzarella cheese stick or turkey sticks by Chomps. High in protein, low in calories.

I'm wearing clothing from my closet that I haven't been able to wear in a couple of years!

Be patient with yourself and trust the process. You didn't gain this weight overnight, it's not going to go away overnight. My tip is don't think of this as a diet, think of it as changing your habits for life. You've got this!

If you don't reach your weight goal, it will not be a waste of money, because you will still have an amazing adventure in Peru!

You don't have much weight to lose, so I would say that losing 3-4 pounds in 45 days is a lot! I only lose a half a pound a week when I am working out and when I am watching what I eat. If your periods have stopped, my guess is that you are under weight. What is your height and weight?

My mini goal is to fit into my favorite jeans without a muffin top. :)

You start by logging in one day, stay within your goal. You also start by going for a walk around the block, then another, and another. Don't starve yourself, eat healthy but watch your portions. Each day becomes a week, and then a month, and then 6 months. If you mess up one day by over eating or not moving, don't beat…

Forty pounds in a month is extreme and unrealistic. Four pounds a month might be more realistic. Good luck on not smoking, get out and walk whenever you have a craving.

Two pounds a month, that sounds about right. Good job!

I think of 'detox' as a treatment for helping your body end its addiction to drug or alcohol abuse...cabbage soup just won't cut it. That said, the soup looks delicious!

You need to eat more and be patient in your weight loss, it's not a race, it's about changing your habits for life.

Take your measurements, My Fitness Pal has a check-in for this. I think you will be surprised how your body composition changes over the next several months. I'm lifting weights and my weight loss is slow as I only have 12-15 pounds to lose, but I am noticing the inches drop and noticing that my clothes are fitting better.

You have not mentioned your height and your weight, so I don't know if you are close to your target goal or not. I have 10-12 pounds to lose, so a half a pound loss a week is about right. Keep doing what you are doing and let us know how how it's going in another few months.

Don't fast if it leads to binging. Eat. Eat protein, eat fruits and veggies, these foods will make you feel full. You are learning how to eat again, be patient with yourself.

For me I have to eat to not think about food all the time. I eat the right foods to lose weight, lots of veggies and protein so I feel full. I also drink a lot of water and tea. It's about getting back into a healthy life style with food and movement again. Don't starve yourself.