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Its so funny-- I feel like I found the "golden ticket" or something. Ha!

Thankyou magundis!

Surprisingly, I have been doing this only since Christmas. It has just fallen off. I think it is because I went from consuming around 3000 a day to 1200-1600 a day, and adding a 20 minute run 4 times a week. So far, no plateaus, but I think when I hit it I will add in strength training and up to a 30 minute run. Also, a…

Yeah!!! Thank you all so much for your support! I dont think I could have come this far without all your help and motivation. I still have 15 more and I think it will get a little tougher. Good Luck to you all-- we CAN DO IT!!!! Melissa

I am in the same boat-- In addition to eating all my calories and losing wieght that day, I also have realized that if I dont work out as hard, or at all, and stick to just my 1200 for the day, I lose it quicker. Not to say this is the healthiest way, but it is working.

:grumble: Hey everyone- I am a bit confused. If my BMR is 1580, and I only eat 1200-1300 calories a day, is that how I lose weight? Or do I need to eat up to my BMR and no more than that to lose wieght? Or do I subtract a certain amount from my maintenance calorie intake weight to lose weight safely? (I know, so many…

I still do my cheat day once a week, but like songbird says I think it is psychological. Last night was my "big night" to eat out. Funny thing was I could barely eat half of what I used to eat, and my stomach actually cramped up from all the grease. In the beginning, my cheat day was the day I looked forward too all week,…

Hey everyone- Does anyone know if there is a good calorie or a bad calorie? I mean, if I have 400 extra calories to eat for the day is it okay to have something normally bad for me, like a cheeseburger or cake or do I need to stick with the fruits, veggies and such? Thanks!

I am new at this, but absolutely love the lean cuisines and the smart ones from weight watchers. Lean Cuisine even has full size pizza's. I, like you have little ones, and really dont like to cook a big meal every night. Check out your local Wal Mart frozen food section, seems like they have a huge variety. I have not…

Yeah!! We are almost the same! I started at 187 and today am at 177. WOW! CONGRATULATIONS! I hear you about the weather-- I finally broke down and bought a treadmil. Running is my favorite exercise. I have the 10 seasons of Friends and try to run to two episodes three to four times a week. Its fun, and the TV keeps my mind…

Ha!! I wish that cute little thing was mine! But, its not. I have a 7 year old and a 5 year old. TThe left over weight from them is what I am trying to lose (that is also hidden in the pic-- thanks by the way to all of you for the nice compliments!) But I see everyones point. I will stick with this routine and go for it!!…

Thanks so much! I guess your right. I am probably over reacting big time. But thank you for putting it back into perspective. I usually dont lose weight this fast. Maybe I should market what I am eating and turn it into the new fad. Ha!! No, seriously, thank you!!

Okay-- I need some help. I am apparently the cover girl of the messages concerning not getting enough calories and losing weight too fast. Here is my dilema: I started this website 2 weeks ago. I work out about 3-4 times a week burning between 300 and 500 calories. My BMR is 1580. BUT, I kept my calorie intake between…

My cheat day once a week is my motivation to keep going the rest of the week. I love it, and I dont feel deprived during the week. Once it comes, I usually eat whatever I want, but find that I really cant eat as much as I used too. So, I feel even better about it!

Oklahoma City here! Closer, but not close enough I guess. Good Luck to you!

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma!

You can do it!!! GOod Luck!

Maybe I have a different view than most, but here is what I do to keep myself on track. I give myself one day a week to eat what ever the heck I want. For example, Monday- Friday I maintain a 1200 calorie diet (or whatever I need based on my BMR versus exercise for that day) I take a day off from the gym on Friday, and…

This is week two for me. I weighed 187 when I started really, really watching what I ate. Today was my first weigh in and I am 182. My goal is 155. Good Luck to everyone out there. We can do it!!

I am on day 4 of the mini meal plus exercise routine. My daily intake is about 1100-1200 calories. I actually eat 6-7 times a day. I absolutely love it!!! I have so much energy and am not getting that sickening hunger feeling all day anymore. My friend has been doing this for the past 8 months. She lost 56 pounds. She is…

Good Luck to you too!! I am also in Oklahoma, (OKC area) what about you?

When I lived in Alaska there was a store called Skinny Ravens that would actually put its costomers on a treadmil to check there walkig/running foot path. From this they would find shoes that woul fit your foot based on how your pad landed when you moved, I got the best pair ever from them... I have heard other retails…

Thank you for the warm welcome!! I am so excited to be here.

Hi everyone!! I am tired of false starts, its time to get serious!! This looks like my ticket to a better me. Woo Hoo!!!

Good Luck!! I feel the same, just joined and on my way!!