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  • I never want to go back to the unhealthy me, so I do plan on making these changes I've made permanent! I will plan a maintenance program and stick to it. I feel like working out is a part of my life now. And even when I reach my goal, I will maintain my healthy eating habits. No more half a large pizzas or big ole family…
  • Oooooh, I must try this...thanks! I'm thinking natural peanut butter will work???
  • I love it! I'm on day 9, and with reassurance from my heart rate monitor I average 400 calories per workout. Now I am not pushing myself as hard as they do in the video yet, but still I feel thoroughly worked out when I'm done. I'm beginning to see and feel changes already and I feel myself getting stronger. That's not…
  • I love my Polar FT4! Just bought it yesterday and it works great...on sale at Sports Authority now $79.99 :-)
  • I can't even look at that sandwich without gagging!!!
  • So true IngeSnethen, when I allow myself treats (Godiva) I go overboard (the whole box)! So I must stay strict until I reach my goal. I'm rethinking my cheat days as well. Because I've indulged in my favorite fattening, unhealty treats for so long it's robbed me of my confidence and I've stopped living. But counting every…
  • I think it depends on what your eating. Are you eating 1200 calories of junk or nutritious foods? That's a problem I was having, I was staying under all my numbers, but I was eating a lot of junk as well. Also, are you working out? If so, and if you are not eating your exercise calories your body may feel like you are…
  • My Saturday morning cleaning sessions are serious, about 2-3 hours of nonstop moving so I count those. I clean the whole house from top to bottom! But any other small cleaning tasks I do through the week I don't count.
  • Fellow food lovers is right! Welcome to MFP, I've found it to be a blessing for me. I was eating about 3000 calories a day before this site, waaaaaaayyyyyy over my caloric need. The support system here is amazing! Welcome, and friend me if you like :drinker:
  • OMG! I really needed this post today. I got some discouraging news and I had my favorite comfort foods on my mind. I grazed a little, but I managed to control myself and stay just under my calorie goal for the day. Go me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :bigsmile:
  • Welcome to MFP! Yes this site is great, full of positive energy and encouragement...good luck to you and yes, YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!! :bigsmile:
  • Thank you all for the encouraging words...I knew I came to the right place when I signed up, but you guys confirmed it. YOU ALL ROCK!!! :flowerforyou:
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