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I like to call it "maintenance day" as I could not successfully maintain if I didn't relax the program once or twice/ week. I feel too guilty if I call it "cheat" day. It's all a mental game. My maintenance days rarely go over 2500 cals.

1 can of tuna, 2 tbspns Low fat mayo, 2 tbspns fresh jalapeño salsa (the kind in the produce section). Mix all together and serve on favorite bread or cracker. I like it on triscuits:)

40-60 minutes. Level8-10. Intervals of 130-150 rpms mixed with short (30 second) sprints up to 200-230 rpms. Incline on 10. Love the elliptical....I do not hold on to anything, just center my weight over my feet and crank:)

What she said.

I used to get this, and still do occasionally, but between making sure that my sneaks are not tight in the toe, or tied too tight, and shifting my weight more into my heals when I am doing the elliptical, I think it has gotten much better. I am a "no hands" on the elliptical person. It is easier to shift your weight into…

Maybe if you are trying to lose every bit of fat for a competition, or some such goal, but for your average person who wants to lose weight, eliminating fruit as a snack or menu choice I feel is absurd. I'm not doubting the science behind glucose metabolism, but let's appreciate fruit for the healthy smart food choice that…

Ok, this may not sound too exciting, but my latest way to soothe the chocolate craving is pepperidge farm chocolate Graham cracker goldfish dipped in all natural peanut butter. It's really good!

Black yoga pants, cami top with buit in shelf bra (I have no boobs), and a t-shirt over that. The t-shirt always comes off and is used for dripping sweat. Sneaks of course. I would be so sad without my stretch fabrics.

I'm 5'5" and I reached my initial goal of 145, then decided I wanted 5 more lbs off for a cushion. However, i am 46 years old, and my body has slammed on the brakes in a big way. Despite sticking with the program, my weight hasn't budged in over a month. I like to think that I have built lots of muscle, and maybe that's…

I like shred it with weights by Jilliain. I got some kettlebells for Christmas and they are a nice addition to my home routine. She uses kettlebells in that DVD. Also, if you have comcast on demand, there are a ton of fitness routines by many different trainers under the sports and fitness category. Good luck!

Me too! I met my goal of 145, now I am flirting with the idea of 135. Being that I am 46 and despite sticking with the mfp plan, the scale has moved very little in the last 6 weeks. Have definitely toned up though, so still cause for rejoicing. Would love to find buddies with this issue. I'll send a friend request:)

I got some kettlebells for Christmas and have been doing some HIIT (high intensity for about 20-30 minutes) at home. Learned workout moves from you tube or on demand fitness tv. Workouts don't have to be a huge time commitment if you do them regularly. It has taken me a while to realize this as I usually spend 1+ hour at…

Could be many things! I wouldn't focus on small day to day fluctuation...you will make yourself crazy. Stick with program and weigh once a week under same circumstances. If you are in this for the long haul (permanent healthy changes) patience will be your best friend:)

I think it has more to do with using different muscle groups (different type of exercise), not so much about varying length of workout. It's better to do different stuff anyway. Keeps it interesting:)

If you have comcast on demand, go to sports and fitness on the menu. Tons of free workouts of all kinds. I also recently bought kettlebells and looked up different exercises on you tube and made my own workout.

Worked night shift all weekend and did not log my food...just too tired. Nights is always tough on my efforts to eat healthy, but I didn't do too badly. I'm pretty much in maintenance mode, so a little loosening of the reins in terms of counting cals may not be such a bad thing. I'm glad to be back on a day schedule this…

Totally my sentiments! Always wondering about folks who just can't eat those calories...not hungry, etc etc. I suppose if your cal goal is 2000, maybe it would be difficult to eat them all, but at 1200-1500, I eat them all, and could eat much more. I also eat most of exercise cals. I always wonder, if you can never eat…

What a change! You look fabulous. You were a beautiful bride too:)

Yes because mfp has already figured in a calorie deficit so that you lose weight. So I think this means that you have added 123 cals to that deficit.

Totally agree. I don't like to say "cheat" day as this seems to imply disregard for food choices. I think learning how to "loosen the reins" as you said is just as much part of the healthy lifestyle as changing less than healthy food habits. It is a hard thing to do. So easy to throw in the towel after one tasty treat:)

I'll definitely join a thread with "Spring" in the title! I am so excited for spring because #1 this has been a crazy snowy winter, and #2, I reached my weight goal in December and I can't wait for new summer clothes. I am pretty much in maintenance mode right now, so I would love to hear how others "maintain". I have also…

Gee thanks guys! I love snow and even I am sick of it! I am jealous of your tropical temps:)

This is such an interesting topic. When I started with mfp, I made a goal of 145 lbs, but questioned if this was attainable and sustainable. Well, it was attained to my delight. But now that I am there, now I'm thinking another 5 lbs lost would be great. This last 5 lbs has by far been the most difficult. Anyway, I think…

Hey! 5'5 164...that was me! Started with mfp at the end of August, and have lost 20 lbs. 145 was my goal, but I'm trying to lose a little more. This has been a great tool , and I feel great. I would be happy to be you friend:)

Shoveling shoveling shoveling again again again (Massachusetts).

If you have comcast "on demand" there are lots of workouts on I think it's called sports and fitness under the main menu. I did Jillian Michaels shred it with weights the other day. I also just started using kettlebells in my living room. You can get cardio and strength training in one short workout. I found many…

The rep must have been selling lipitor. Sorry, couldn't resist ;)

Initially, it was pretty accurate, but as I got closer to my goal weight, things slowed down a lot! Don't let it discourage you. Please refer to your goal # 5:)

Amen sister! I was wondering the same thing myself. I reached my goal of 145 and thought another five would be nice as a cushion. But alas, my body says NO! You are done! I have been doing more strength training, so I'm hoping the lack of movement on the scale reflects some new muscle tissue. Anyway, it is extremely…

Love waiting for Guffman. It's right up there with Best in Show:)