CarolynKlum

Peanut bar and THEN sushi... split two rolls. The scale is stuck three pounds higher than I weighed on Saturday now because 1 tbsp of soy sauce has 902mg of sodium........

I have seen those videos! I guess I hope to not do something that completely screws up my metabolism -- so that's why I am kind of ditching her plan! Thanks guys - I hope this works!

I'm 5'10 and 148, my goal is 130! :)

Running to me is a double edge sword...It's the best calorie burner, but it's so hard on the body. The elliptical burns slightly less calories because you aren't so self-propelled, but at least it doesn't pound on your knees and joints so much.

I drink an amazing amount of water too. Yesterday, I didn't as much (I had probably 9 glasses) and I was down one pound on the scale, and apparently my hydration levels were the same (my scale tells me that). If anything, it just makes you pee more because the water eventually just has to run through you if you're…

I second the Greek yogurt and protein powder! A really great protein powder I've found that boosts a workout is Hemp protein powder.

Remember: You can't change your hip bones! Jean sizes can only get so small for every person -- your hips and natural bone structure dictates what you wear too!

Thanks everyone, like I said, regardless where we all come from on a scale of progress, I am coming from a place of trying to un-do unhealthy habits in the realm of food as fuel. I know this is a kind of funny metaphor but I have begun to think of my body as a campfire...if you don't stoke the fire it just eventually goes…

That's actually really helpful! I think it's great to try to understand it before I use this tool. But you're right - my calories are at 1200 and I burn around 700 calories from my spin class and toning afterwards (I really enjoy exercise!!) so it just feels SO counterintuitve to eat more...