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Everyone is different and like you I felt like nothing I did was ever good enough. I spent the better part of the last 10 or so years above 200 lbs and finally at 211 said I am sick of working my butt off and eating less than everyone else and decided to get medical help. I waited so long because I just new my doctor would…

My TSH is normal but my free T4 is really low so my doc started me on a really small dose of Synthroid and he also said I have mild insulin resistance. So I am taking Metformin every day. He told me to follow the South Beach diet and I have but I feel like I am getting an unhealthy fear of all things sweet and starchy. I…

Lindt brand 85% is really good! Especially if you have done the South Beach Diet and haven't had many sugar carbs.

congrats :)

I think exercise cal's are based on a general rule of thumb for each exercise. HRM may help you better calculate calories you burn specifically for you. Personally I find it hard to trust exercise calories and I don't exercise so much I think it makes a difference if I don't eat the extra but if you exercise a bunch it is…

Honestly I would set a tast of everything aside and tell yourself you can have them once all the rest is given away and eaten. I like to cook and bake alot and if I have left overs they go to the neighbors and to work before I can have mine....otherwise I end up justify one more and one more :)

Thanks that sounds really good.

I am on my second week. The first week I lost a quick 10 lbs which I am assuming part of was water weight. Anyhow I have been diligent in doing everything perfectly and not straying from the allotted calories and sometimes I am under. This week I have gained 1/2 lb so far but trying not to focus on that until Sunday my…

I like to do the subway salads and put 1/2 cup of cottage cheese with so I don't need dressing. I also cook up a bunch of hardboiled eggs on sunday to use for breakfast during the week and may use one on the salad. But for non salad days I will use a 1/2 package of instant vegetable harvest Uncle Bens rice and 1/2 a…

I have been a member of both programs and they were good. However, I got tired of spending the money and MFP offers the same things. Teaching you to track what you eat, getting the most out of your food, and the message boards are a good way to relate to others on the subject. If you need face on face group support WW is a…

I am making myself get involved on this site so I get a sense of belonging. I think it will help me hold my self accountable as well. Good Luck!

I would look for some type of bean salad and the best bread is probably roti (whole wheat naan). You could put the bean salad on some greens and do a salad and then have some tandoori or lamb. I think most of their veggie dishes have a bunch of ghee (clarified butter) so very high in calories also stay away from the…

Those situations are so hard especially if they sneak up on you :) Now I plan in my mind every meal ahead of time and I include something I am really looking forward to in the future so I am less likely to stray. Good for you for putting the past behind you and facing the future with a positive attitude.

I am new as well :) Love how easy journaling on here is! Good Luck!

I usually weigh once a week and I do it first thing in the morning when I am stripped down. Sometimes I weigh every morning well aware that I can easily fluctuate 2 lbs from water variances but it helps me focus on my eating that day. I think about what I am going to eat while I put my make up on so I am mentally prepared…

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