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One of the past contestants has spoken out to some people about how filming a "week" on the show was sometimes more than a week so it would look like they lost more. She also talked about how they would not drink any water or anything at least 24 hours before weigh in, and they would try to dehydrate to be able to stay on…

Thank you all so much for the positive feedback! I know it was always helpful for me to see other MFP members who posted their success stories who had similar stats as mine...So glad that this helps inspire others, just like I was inspired by so many other MFP members!

I started doing a mile "run" everyday about 2 months ago....I struggled and pushed to do a 15 minute mile 8 weeks ago, and I had to walk a good part of it. Even though I never push myself too hard (I don't want to injure myself or get shin splints) I am sooo surprised at how quickly I got stronger and could jog more…

When I had problems with co workers bringing in temptations and sitting them there in front of me, I had a really hard time with it...I couldn't say no all the time, but what helped me was sipping crystal light whenever I got the urge to take a cupcake or chocolate chip muffin that was sitting on the main desk. I also…

I use avocado! :)

elemental8181, Thanks for the tip :) When I am on track, I do try to stick to as low processed carbs as possible...I think it's a great habbit to have. but I am also a huge chocolate fan, so I tend to eat trail-mix that has chocolate pieces in it like every day, and I have calcium supplements that are dark chocolate. After…

Thank you for your ideas! That last part about the iron made me chuckle :-D But I think you may be right .. I do think I suffer from a bit of SAD, and I have totally forgotten the wonders of taking extra vitamin D. I have in the past and that does help in some ways. I think this, along with possibly readjusting my calories…

You have no idea how much it means to me that you took the time to look into my info to see what I might be having issues with. I will definitely be looking into my numbers and TDEE and seeing if I can readjust so that I don't feel like I am starving all the time! Thank you for the encouragement!!

Thank you sooo much for all the outpouring of love and support as well as all the information! I have been really busy today, but I am going to take the time here to thoroughly read though, process and put some thought into some of these tips and thought provoking ideas!! I just can't thank enough...Thank you so much for…

I understand what it is like to be a binge eater... It's hard to ALWAYS feel hungry even when you know your body should tell you that you are full. The only way I can do it, is to make sure there is NOTHING in the house to tempt me, and sometimes I do have to start over...and start over...and start over, because I mess up…

My little girl just turned 2 (she is also my everything!) . My husband and I are planning on having another one, but I, like you, want to get in shape before I put my body through that again. I don't think I had gestational diabetes, but she was a big girl at 8lbs 12oz when she was born at exactly 40weeks. She is SOOO…

What helped me was eventually changing my mind-set when I was ready...instead of "oh crap I messed up, I'll start again tomorrow"....I had to change to "oh crap I messed up, I am going to start again in one minute." I still struggle with throwing all the work I have done out the window when I messed up once, but that new…

this was my snack today: Tomato slices with organic red lettuce topped with tuna mixed with avacado.

Here are some of my recent meals :) Chicken Salad Lettuce wraps made with avacado instead of mayo Gortons Haddok and Artichokes&Asparagus One of my new favs! Curry Turkey Meatballs (made with apple and onion!) SO GOOD! would be great with spaghetti squash and a little sauce :) Boneless, skinless chicken breast cut up and…

I sometimes put in 125 calories depending on how hard I push myself on the step boxes. Combined, the steps add up to about 15 minutes of Step aerobics - low impact type cardio. And I read somewhere that lifting weights burns about 8 calories per minute, so you can probably add about 120 for that. I usually don't count it…

I use those crystal light packets that you mix in with a bottle of water. When I get bad cravings I can drink as much as that as I want and it gives a sweet taste to fulfill and take away the craving and it's only 5 calories. I love the raspberry lemonade flavor and fruit punch. It's been tremendously helpful in coping…

In our small town in Upstate New York, we seem to get married and have babies in our early 20's....It seems like dozens of girls in my graduating class have done it this way. Most of us all say we'd like to be done by 30! I was married at 23 and had my daughter 12 months later.

It seems to be working for me! :) I've lost 14lbs so far :) I eat 6 small meals a day to keep my metabolism up. LOTS of veggies, lean meats, and fruit. That way I feel more full because they are low calorie foods and I can eat more of those foods. I am usually hungry enough to eat more than 1200 though so I make sure I do…

For me, reducing carbs and upping protein makes me crave sweets more. I can't seem to live without chocolate...so I make sure I save enough calories to include sweet things during the day. Like trail mix with m&m's and chocolate covered raisins in it, and at night I will often have a chocolate milk. Another treat I have is…

I read somewhere that It is easy to focus all your weight onto your toes when using the elliptical without even realizing it. The pressure on the front of your foot can disrupt blood flow to your toes. Your foot should roll through each step, heel striking first, roll through the middle, and push off with the toes.

I stopped watching last week because of Conda and Kim! I'll try to watch again next season..but as for this season The casting directors and producers should be ashamed...if next season isn't more positive then they will have lost a viewer permanently.

Chocolate covered Oreo Truffles!!! they are ToOoO GOoD! :smile: