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Hi Collstab, So, you joined a gym. Have you been working with anyone there to monitor your progress? My gym has something called a Healthy Start program, where they weigh you in and measure lots of things, like percentage of fat and muscle, and your flexibility, and even how hydrated you are. A few times, the trainer I…

I love the beautiful simplicity of this analysis. You might be right.

OOO, I LOVE this cell phone idea. I am going to remember that.

I hate to hear everybody here trashing the parents. You can put your heart and soul into raising a thoughtful, caring child, but you can only do so much, and sooner or later, they will do stupid and thoughtless things. 12 is a tough age, when kids are done with wanting to impress their parents and their teachers, and all…

OMG, your mother-in-law? I am sorry to hear that. That is way worse than having it come from a stranger. You can tell off a stranger and walk away. The MIL you have to deal with your whole married life. I hope the husband stands up for you!

My nutritionist recommended NOT eating the exercise calories back when I plateau. It is really really hard. But maybe you should try that. Do you eat breakfast? I never used to eat before I exercised, and now I know it is important. Your body needs to wake up and start burning calories right away, even if it is only a few…

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Sorry, was trying to quote PhilyPhresh.

I think this is a good point. Low-fat seems like a good choice when you are dieting, but you do need some healthy fats in your diet.

If you have already lost 43 pounds, then I think you know what you're doing. You already have so much success. My body occasionally seems to take a break from losing to just kind of rest where it is. Then I start losing again. It's like it just says, "Hold on a minute! Let me hit my reset button!" If you really are…

This such fantastic and thoughtful advice. I agree with this!

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So proud of you for this exciting accomplishment. And you are teaching your kids that you can do anything if you put your mind to it! They will thank you one day for being an amazing role model.

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Omigosh, what an inspiration you are!!! I am so proud of you for taking care of your health this way. What an accomplishment! You must feel wonderful. A little anger works wonders, doesn't it? While losing my own weight, I have done my best to remind myself that it is about health, not just about looks, but I have to say…

Hi, MFP is a great tool, but can I suggest something? I recommend seeing a nutritionist, even if you only go once or twice. They are trained to help you determine exactly the best way of eating so you lose a safe amount of weight while eating the proper number of calories for your body. They can give you advice that you…

You are doing something amazing. You hit a number you weren't sure you would ever see again. It is emotional. But you are in the driver's seat and in control. Feel wonderful! Feel proud!

OK, first try this recipe with tuna from a can. If you like it with tuna, try it with a different kind of fish (fresh tuna?). Cook the other kinds of fish first, then add to this recipe. Start a pot of water boiling for spaghetti. Chop an onion and a stalk of celery well, sauté in a little olive oil in a LARGE sauté pan…

Maybe you are in too much of a routine. Sometimes you have to sneak up on your body and surprise it with something different, both in food and exercise. I absolutely SWEAR by the elliptical. I have lost 30 pounds, and most of it has been from the legs and butt... that is where the most noticeable difference is. I know…

SUSHI. Why? I don't get the appeal at all. Dill pickles. Horseradish. Grapefruit. Corned beef. Black licorice. Coke ... and pepsi. The smell alone is gag-inducing.

Yes, I have lost 27, am plateaued, and have been feeling this way, too. You know what helped? I went to the store tonight and tried on clothes, and was able to get into things I never could have worn before. I am not going to buy those, because I am not done yet, but seeing the sizes on the clothes really helped me see…

Thank you for being a skeptic. Also, WOW on your weight loss! Very impressive.

I agree. She probably knows she has put on weight. Most people are their own worst critics. Don't make her feel even worse by pointing it out and making her feel unattractive. I agree with the non-verbal route. Tell her you'd really like to learn salsa-dancing, and would she like to sign up for classes? Most women would…

In a restaurant, what if you were to divide your food in half as soon as it arrives and ask the waiter to pack it up to take home? It wouldn't be in front of you anymore, and you wouldn't feel like you were wasting it, because you could have it for lunch the next day. Restaurants always give you way more than you should be…

How can you change the percentages? I can't find that in my settings.

Cut up an avocado and slice about 4 celery stalks. Open tuna pouch and Fage 0%yogurt. Mash avocado and then mix everything together. Add cayenne pepper, some curry powder, mix it up and serve with crackers and cherry tomatoes.

I think your air of desperation does not seem to fit your weight and height, which are in a perfectly normal range. I think you might want to consider the possibility that you have an unrealistically harsh self-image, and look into why that might be happening. Sometimes the mirror lies. Eat healthy food in reasonable…

Ha, ha, I thought you were going to tell us to pour some in our hand and paint our cheeks or rub it on our arms or something. I could NOT figure out where you were going with this!

Wow! So proud of you!

And guess what? You don't AT ALL look sausage-y! Great work!