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Everything comes in stages... make sure you're focused on what's most important.. that is, healthy weight loss. My first suggestion is to start looking for low calorie foods that fit your needs. For instance, I found low calorie/low carb tortillas that I use as a bread substitute. I eat them by themselves, or warm them in…

Glad to meet you! This site is no "miracle" cure for weight loss, but is a great way to get support and help hold yourself accountable. I'm no expert, and there are plenty of people who are significantly more successful than I am, but below are my suggestions: 1 - Make sure to fill out WHY you want to lose weight.. your…

Glad to meet you from a fellow Old Dude in NC. I live in southwest of Hickory, NC, but travel every week as part of my job. I managed to add an "extra bag or two" on my personal "carry-on" (my belly) traveling all of the time; and have committed to knocking the excess baggage down a bit. Feel free to add me if you like,…

You are better off asking your doctor or going to a nutritionist... everyone has their own opinion and/or has done their own research. The problem is that each person responding has found the right "fit" for themselves. I choose to eat breakfast because (as someone already stated) I want to begin burning calories first…

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Short answer, It could be part of the problem... I'll give you my take, but I'm just learning... I continue to hit plateaus in my weight loss efforts so I began reading more about the subject... There are at least two ways where your eating habits can hurt you... 1 - if you continue to eat too little, your body will adjust…

I'm just now starting to read about the types of foods, combinations, and impact my diet can have... Ealier, I was just limiting my calories and not paying as much attention to the types of calories I was eating... I've been broken through two plateaus so far, and am sitting on my 3rd... I'm spending a little more time now…

I'd like to join that group, sounds like it addresses the "types" of foods and combinations to eat... is that correct?

I agree with the prior smoker... if I have to have a "nasty habit", it's the one I choose. Besides, it's the best work-out I've found for the 2nd (and previously 3rd) chin I've been trying to get rid of!

I'm no expert, but it looks like you've got a pretty good routine going. Great job starting with a warm-up! That's a mistake many people leave out and it can cause injury. One thing to consider is alternating upper and lower body work outs each day with core muscle groups workig every day. My workouts: Day 1, 3 - upper…

Seeing all of you prance around in your new bathing suits, wardrobes, on vacation, and eating avocados! LOL I've been very satisfied with the progress I've made and the support I've received from MFP... I'd like to see everyone achieve their goals...

Someone else said it already, but I'm sure there are tons of people out there ready to assist you in any way they can! I would be one of those who's always interested in burning my calories between the sheets! Good Luck!

Fantastic job! The transformation is easy to see, but I bet it's even better in person. I assume you feel much better also? I'm looking forward to reaching my goal! thanks for sharing!:wink:

My understanding is that calorie goal you set to lose weight is independent of the exercise; the calorie goal is based on how much weight you want to lose and how active your lifestyle is. If you eat the amount of calories you burn exercising, you will likely stay on the target you set. My opinion is that you may increase…

You look tighter in all areas compared to your first photos... You may not see the weight falling off, but there is a definite difference in appearance. Watching the scale can be frustrating... Keep focused on your goal and look for ways to stretch yourself when exercising, particularly the cardio... changing the cardio…

Keep your head in the game... you're obviously willing to make life changes by using this app and on the right path. Don' t let that get your down; plan on kicking some diabetes@$$.

I've been eating "Full Bars" in an attempt to curb the cravings... probably no different from other products, but I drink a lot of water with them... I also keep carrots and apple slices on hand because I can only eat so many of them before I get sick of them. Not wanting one more carrot or apple slice trumps my hunger...

Add me... I'm looking for support also...

Give yourself a break... I'm trying to drop weight, still need to lose another 20+ pounds... But every so often, I have to have my Meat Lovers pizza... all I can eat. Psychologically it gives me a boost knowing that I can still eat "Taboo Food" or as much as I want periodically, as long as I get myself refocused. I've set…