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I went under Technical support and found a post were someone mentioned how to change this. So I went to do it and when I brought it up it had the correct amount... Weird. I did leave both bananas on my diary for proof. Is there something I'm missing or did someone go in and change it?

Wow.. your right. I just checked the 2 separate entries. The one with the asterick is the one thats double the calories, it also has 3 confirmations. The one with no asterick is the correct amount and has 90 something confirmations. Do the confirmations mean someone has double checked the amount and agrees? I'm thinking…

I had decided to skip the crackers. LOL I tried a really yummy dip at work and was going to buy it. 60 cal for 2 TBSP but the crackers I looked at were not so healthy looking. I love the idea of making my own. These sounds good, both recipes. Thank You!

Wow! Thanks TeaBea. Alot of great different ideas. My husband will appreciate the pole dancing idea lol. I have never heard of weighted hula hoops sounds fun. I will be looking into all of these. I appreciate the ideas.

I can go to the gym I just prefer to do something that doesn't feel as much like I'm working out. I know it sounds weird but I want to enjoy it. I can run, I just need to be careful about the impact. It causes pain, and then my knees will start to lock up or give out. So I just prefer less impact. I do realize dropping…

I agree with this. Plus you need to drink more water. Don't starve yourself this should be a lifestyle, not a diet. Good Luck

Anyone have any thoughts?? LOL

I might have mislead alittle, I don't run! LOL More like I slog and then walk. Thanks for the advice I will check out some of the sites. This 10 k is in alittle town and I haven't heard of any running groups, but I think I would rather train alone for awhile. Especially in the shape I'm starting out. And unfortunately it…

I started out just MFP told me for calories, 1200. It worked and probably would have kept working for awhile. But then I started reading alot of posts on here and listening to how others are doing. Someone recommended finding out my TDEE and eating 500 less calories. Most people seemed to think that 1200 was too few…

Congratulations on coming up with a plan. Thats over half the battle I think. Stay strong and you will get through it. :)

I think I understand kind of how you feel. I gave up cigarettes about 10 years ago, and recently started again occasionally. But I've stopped again and hope it sticks this time. But now my problem ( 2nd problem really lol) is alcohol. I can eat farely healthy most days. But I am having trouble giving up alcohol. I don't…

I just upped my calories from 1200 to 1460 ( i think ) tonight. I decided a slower weight lose would be better for me. And it should help me from messing up on a day to day basis. I will send you a friend request and we can lose together.

I received a friend request from someone, I'm not sure who. But I think it came from this post. Unfortunately I accidently declined it. Please resend. I didn't mean to decline

Send me a friend request if you want. I am always looking for any support I can get. This is a tough journey so its nice to hear how others are doing, both the good and the bad. Good Luck with your new life.

Please add me as a friend if you would like. I understand some how you feel about the frustrations of watching your husband lose faster. My husband doesn't even have to diet and he loses alot faster then me. I'm happy he doesn't have the same problem as me. But it still angers me that I have to work so hard and he doesn't.…

Please add me if you would like. I have been doing this for about 2-3 months. I take steps forward and then back. And I am always looking for anyone to help encourage me and that the little things I do might encourage them.

I love beer, but I like light beer. So it is alittle bit easier. I refuse to give up alcohol, this is my life and I want to live it. I'm glad there are people out there that have similiar obstacles. I would love to be friends and offer each other support if your interested send me a request. Good luck in your journey.

I have been doing this off and on for a bit longer. I have lost 11 pounds in about 2 months or so. I am always looking for new friends and any encouragement I can get. Feel free to add me if you wish. Good luck! We can do this.

Wow thats amazing... But if thats your arm you have alot more muscle then me. LOL I know I couldn't go anywhere near that amount. But It does show how weight and height shouldn't be all we use to decide.

Thank you for your input. I changed it to losing 1 lb a week, which I noticed this site recommends. Must have missed that at first in my hurry to lose weight lol. It upped my calories to 1460 a day without excersize. I will give this a try for a couple of weeks and see how it goes. Friend me if you want, I always like the…

I took phentermine a couple of years ago. I lost weight and had alot of energy and I lost weight. However, I did not change what I ate I just ate less. So when I stopped taking the pill and I hadn't changed my eating habits I gained it all back plus some. They will work, but sometimes not worth the side effects. And you…

I agree with this! Unless someone asks your advice. There are a variety of ways that work for weight loss. What works for 1 person might not work for someone else. Just do what works for you to the best of your ability and let others do what works for them. If they ask your opinion that is different.

I will not give up my beer. Luckily for me I like budweiser and stuff, and not the dark beers. My favorite beer is Michelob Ultra, I like the taste and 1 bottle is only 95 calories. I just make sure I have it in my calorie allotment and if I don't I still log it and learn from it. I think if you try to give up things you…

Just what I needed, Thats amazing. You look great and I love the attitude. Thanks!

I am also 43, and my weight gain came when I quit smoking. Since then I have been down and then back up. Its frustrating. I have been trying to do this more sensibly this time. Trying to change the way I think and eat forever and not just to loose weight. We just have to remember we can do this.

I agree, I don't see a difference. I took before and 30 pics, and plan to take pics every 30 days. I have been told there is a small difference but I don't see it. I think its because we are watching all the time for the change. LOL It happens so slowly so we get used to it. I also took measurements at the beginning and at…

Michelob Ultra is 95 calories (my favorite beer), Budweiser has a beer that is 55 calories (the name has 55 in it, but don't remember it exactly). I agree that you only turn 21 once. Enjoy and just try to make good choices. If your out try not to eat and drink together unless you plan ahead. Atleast for me my willpower…

I agree, I haven't given up drinking. I have beer or wine most nights and I'm losing. I have tried to cut back on mixed fruity drinks when out. They are to hard for me to know how many calories and stuff. As long as you are in your calorie range you should be ok, but everyone is different

1200 is not as bad as some people think. I have been doing it for a bit, obviously some days I go over and others I'm alittle bit under. I have found that it helps me alot if I plan my days ahead. Then I have an idea of what I can eat. The hardest part for me seems to be when I'm traveling. Good Luck.

I have a friend with this as well. She tries to go for a slow walk everyday. Somedays she has a hard time getting going, but she just takes a shorter walk those days. She says she almost always feels better afterwards. I hope you find something that works, the pool idea sounds good. Good Luck and stick with it.