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the title of your thread. Like i said, it hasnt worked for me in the past, so i am of course basing my opinion on my own experience. Maybe some people can, maybe you are one of those lucky ones ... I am not so lucky, so i have to lose weight the hard (and healthy) way Read some of the success stories, all the ones i have…

It is simple, if you set your profile on MFP to sedentary without taking credit for workouts, you eat back your exercise calories. If you included the exercise in your calorie goal calculations then you don't, other wise you are double dipping. If you don't eat back your exercise calories you might be creating too high a…

Cutting calories alone doesn't work for me, don't care about what the math says (and I am an engineer!!!!!) Luckily, I eat fairly healthy most of the time, and even more now, and I don't like fast food. The missing piece for me was the exercise and I seem to have that down now. I do have a piece of chocolate everyday, my…

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

Went on a 27.6 mile bicycle ride this morning with my husband, and it felt soooo goood!!!!!! My furthest yet, last time we went out we did 22 miles.

I would totally donate to this!!!! So sorry for your loss, but so glad you found a good friend to keep you going. Your story moved me to tears. CONGRATS on such an amazing job

You do look really great right now, not like 225 at all!!! The only problem area I could see is the legs, and hips, thats where I carry my weight too, so I would guess thats where those pounds would come from as you don't have that much to lose on top. I think you would look great anyway. My goal at the moment is 150 lbs,…

Its not real, unless you manage to eat 11,900 cals last night (3.4x3500 cal/1lb of fat)

Congrats on your wedding!!!!!

27.6 miles today, it was AWESOME And the Odometer on my new bike now shows 100 miles ;)

As much as I love zumba, I don't think doing it alone will do it. For that matter, I think any exercise alone wont do it, at least not for me. I trained for a 5K and completed it, something I though I would never do, and not lost one pound. I have read here that weight loss is about 90% diet and 10% exercise, though you…

I am 5'5", I carry my weight on my bottom though, I was size 12 (US) at 165 lbs, now that I am 154, I can fit into size 8 and my size 12 fall down. But to me its really not about the size, different brands have different sizing, and more important than size should be fit, although yes, I have refused to buy stuff in a…

In january I took naked pics of myself in preparation for plastic surgery (boobs), it was a major shocker and that was my turning point. I felt so bad about myself at that point, I knew I needed to do something.

It always amazes me how much younger people look after losing so much weight. You look great, congrats!!!!!

Do it, I did it and feel soooo good ;)

This is how I have lost 12-13 lbs, I know for me cutting calories alone doesn't work (or maybe I have quit too soon). This time around I cut calories, cut carbs, cut dairy, so my diet has been mainly lean protein, veggies, and 1 piece of fruit a day, PLUS I am exercising 5-6 days a week. For the first time in 35 yrs I am…

You look so pretty and happy!!!! And I love how you put it, its a life long battle, and unless you change your lifestyle results wont stick. Congrats on your great journey, and thanks for sharing, such an inspiration!!!!

Wow, some amazing progress in this thread, love it!!! You all give me hope!!!!

so glad you are getting healthier, you look great!

I would just target 100 g of carbs whatever the source, although I haven't tried the Net carb route, and yes, lots more protein Good luck!

I think its kinda jumping the gun to adopt this "new" strategy based on one pound loss!!! I know this wouldnt work for me, but to each their own, you can always try it, and if it doesn't work then at least you know what not to try next .....

I was going to say exactly this, try to get at least 100 g of protein/day, and lower carbs to less than 100g. And yes, up your exercise, I am a working mom of two and I find the time, I workout during lunch time, 30-45 min, take a quick shower and have a quick bite, if I can do it you can too. Do it not only because it…

I have cut out bread, pasta, rice, cereals and potatoes from my diet as of 9 weeks ago. I was addicted to them, but once you push through the first week, you don't miss them anymore. So my source of carbs are veggies and fruits. I did introduce just this last week something called carbquick, that you use in your recipes…

most restaurants would have salads, or grilled chicken and veggies, or grilled salmon Or even a steak is a good option. Just skip the bread, fries, and all the bad stuff.....

I know its really frustrating, it seems like the closer you are to your goal the harder it is. I don't have that much to lose either but its always a struggle. This time I am having lots of success lowering carbs and cutting out dairy, I did that for 8 weeks and now I am bringing back the dairy, and in 3 weeks upping the…

That looks like more than 23 lbs lost to me .... you are looking so good, and the more important thing is that your body will thank you in the end, not only with a nice reflection in the mirror. Keep it up, lots of good stories to motivate us all around here

Up your protein, to at least 100 g/day, it doesn't seem like you are getting enough. Track your sugar as well, and try to keep it low. Maybe don't eat out that much, or try to pick healthier choices And lots of water

wow, AMAZING!!!! I can see your abs, I want to be you!!!!!! ;) What have you been doing, how long????

wow, you look like 20 yrs younger!!!!! (the dress didn't help, sorry, LOL) and thats awesome about SHAPE magazine, whoo hooo!!!!

I would say listen to your body, taking a little break might be just what you need. And yes, being anemic could totally explain you being fatigued, time for some steak ;)