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I feel you! I love carbs and can't seem to give them up, although I do try to watch my intake if at all possible. Everything I've ever heard about this issue is breakfast should be your biggest (and most filling) meal and then gradually reduce the portion size w/ each successive meal until dinner, which should be your…

Don't get discouraged! No one said it was going to be easy, I know, I've been there, done that. I've been on it a little over a week now and haven't seen any weight loss either but, I do feel better already and actually get full faster so I don't eat as much. The total calories may be a point. Remember, if you exercise,…

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Hi, Sorry to hear about the back issues, hope you find some relief soon. Depending on the issue, maybe some light stretching, walking up and down a flight of stairs, even laying on your side and doing some leg lifts. These are all good. The other thing that might work is some light house cleaning. Running a vacuum cleaner,…

If you would like to enjoy two slices of pizza, have the pizza, because if you deny yourself, you'll just have a tendency to eat that and then some. The easiest way to approach this is to exercise prior to going out to allow some room for the extra calories you'll be consuming. The worst thing you can do is not eat enough.…

I only weigh myself once a week, this way if your weight doesn't chance for a few days, it doesn't get as discouraging. Also, the best exercise is still walking and it's free. If your looking for indoors stuff, I hear the Wii is a great way to get some in. Hope this helps.

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Sounds really good and I love cheese. Will have to give it a try.