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There's a powdered peanut butter called PB2 you can get online (just google it) that has only 45 calories in 2 tablespoons. I use it instead of real peanut butter to flavor my smoothies. It tastes wonderful with a fraction of the calories.

Most of the information I've read is that alternating is the key. That is, use a more moderate pace for a few minutes, and use maximum speed for a few minutes. That's supposed to strengthen the heart and speed up the metabolism in walking. I assume it would be the same on a bike.

My goal is 140. I managed once 2 years ago to get to 145, but just couldn't get the scales to budge after that. I should add that I'm 68, and my metabolism has slowed to a crawl. If I were a lot younger, I'd shoot for 130-135. I have a medium frame.

You look amazing! Great job!

Hooray for you! What an accomplishment!

I like MFP because of the strict personal accountability. If I keep track of my daily intake, my "mistakes" show up very quickly. At the end of the day, or even of a meal, I can see exactly where I took in too much fat, too much sugar, too little fiber, etc. It really helps guide me in meal planning. It also makes me…

Another factor to consider is age. I'm in my late 60s. My BMR is 1200. My 40-year-old daughter's is 1800+. I have to exercise 2-3 hours a day to get my calorie burn up to 1800. She routinely goes well over 2000. You have to do what works for you and your own body.

I really love cucumber added to green smoothies. They add a real fresh, light taste to them.

If you wear a Fitbit, it will track all your calories for the day, no matter what you're doing. Then you don't have to separately log your exercise - it will automatically be factored in for you.

You're not eating enough calories. Isn't that what you always wanted to hear? At least 1200 per day. And if you're exercising that much you can add up to MFP's suggested 1350 easily. You'll notice a change in the way your clothes fit around 10-12 pounds. You're eating healthy - just add more nutritious calories.

Actually, you're doing fantastic! You seem to be averaging 8-10 pounds a month, depending on exactly when you started. The plateau thing, while frustrating, is very normal. If I were to recommend anything it would be to up the exercise time, and also change things up a bit. Instead of just walking, alternate with a little…

Wow! What a transformation! You're a real motivator. Now how did you do it?

It really depends on how you're built. It shows up in my face and arms very quickly, so people usually notice at 8-10 pounds. But some people lose it elsewhere where it's not so noticeable.

I completely relate. I wonder if it's that "yin and yang" thing where we want the opposite of what we just had. Here's a weird suggestion that usually works for me: suck on a menthol cough drop. It has just enough sweet, and the menthol gives you that "brushed my teeth" feeling so you don't want to keep eating.

Great story! Thanks for sharing.

I haven't read all the replies, so apologize if I'm repeating somebody. I understand that muscle weighs more because it is denser. So a lot depends on the exercises you are doing. If you're alternating muscle building and cardio, you're doing fine. But if you're doing mostly muscle building and toning, then you'll lose…

I know you have 10 already, but I'd love to join. I'm already walking that much routinely, but accountability keeps me going. For example, I already have in 3.65 this morning at 8:00 am. My daily goal is 5 miles.

I love it! It makes me much more conscious of the effect of what I eat during the day. If I go overboard, I eat more lightly at night, or I exercise more to make up for the extra calories. As to the syncing with MFP, you DON'T have to log activities on MFP if you have a Fitbit. The Fitbit will automatically track the…

I really like this approach. If it works for alcoholics and drug addicts, it should work for us food addicts. Thanks for the suggestion.

Shakeology - Greenberry, with added wheatgrass powder and chia seeds and frozen raspberries.

Fantastic! You are doing a great job. The photos speak for themselves, and I'll bet you feel as great as you look.

Oven roast at high heat (400-425) with a little olive oil, garlic, and a touch of lemon. I love it, but it is an acquired taste.

I can't speak to the actual science, but basically it means that your body, to protect itself from starvation, slows down the metabolism in order to preserve itself. That means you won't lose weight as rapidly, because your body is hanging onto the fat in order to keep you alive.