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I don't call them cheat days, but on Saturday is my day to enjoy some of the things that I do like. I plan for them so that I don't go crazy. I may have a breakfast taco with a tortilla and cheese that I would normally not have during the week. Then I'll wait until 3 or 4 to have a nice meal that I would normally not have…

All I know is that when I stopped drinking regular Dr. Pepper, I lost 30 pounds. Then when I stopped drinking Diet Dr. Pepper and Diet Cokes and cut out artificial sweeteners, I also lost 10 pounds. It probably depends on how much you drink it. I was addicted to both and had about 5 or 6 a day. It prevented me from…

Best of luck. I can say that since I stopped drinking wine during the week and limit it to the weekends, I feel much better and finally starting to lose weight. I also had to stop keeping it at home and only buy it on the weekends. Even drinking a couple of nights, I still manage to put on 3-5 pounds over the weekend and…

My law firm is based out of Atlanta. Does that count?

Cut out diet drinks and artificial sweeteners and started drinking water with lemon and tea. Also, limit carbs (pasta, rice, breads) and sweets. Save those for the weekends rather than having them every night. Dropped 10 pounds very quickly by doing this.

When I was on Ideal Protein, they had me eat a protein type drink, pudding, etc. before going to bed. I like to eat my last meal between 6-7 and try not to eat after that unless it is a light snack (almonds).

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Great advice here. I did a similar list two months ago when I first started and posted it on my desk. It was very similar to yours: -Drink 8-10 glasses of water each day (I'm up to 80 oz. a day now) -Cut down on diet drinks (cut them totally out along with artificial sweeteners) -Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per…

I was on Ideal Protein in 2012 and lost 30 pounds and kept most of it off until I started going back to eating the carbs, fruits, and cheeses that I love. It does work, but it is expensive. I loved the way I felt while I was on it and you will get very lean. If you are going to pay the money, be sure to follow it exactly.…

I understand your pain. For some of us, we have to always watch what we eat or we will gain weight. I lost 30 pounds in 2012 and slowly put back 20 pounds of it in a year's time. The minute I get confident and think I've got this and stop weighing and watching what I eat, the weight starts creeping back on. Just this…

Chocolate protein shake this morning to try to lose the weight from a weekend filled with barbeque, potatoes, sweets, and too much wine. Back on program today.

Welcome to MFP. You are welcome to add me as a friend. I sent you a request. This is a great support group. Best of luck with your weight loss journey.

Ater my divorce, I got on Match.com and one of the first dates I went on made the comment under his breath, I normally don't date fat girls. I acted like I didn't hear it, but it gave me the motivation to lose a lot of weight and date a lot cuter guys than him.

You look AWESOME! Thanks for sharing your journey. Keep up the great work.

SW: 175 CW: 165 GW: 145 by Chrismas! 08/25: 165 09/05: 10/03: 11/07: 12/05: 12/24: 145 GOAL WEIGHT! !!

I've been on every diet known to man since I was about 30 years old. I have even worked at most of those places. Two years ago I lost 30 pounds and was looking pretty good. The problem was as soon as I stopped eating their products, I gained it all back. This time when I saw a photo of myself and nearly cried. What…

My 40th birthday was my best ever. I remember my ex-husband surprised me with a red Z28 Camero in the garage. Then the following Saturday I had a surprise birthday party where everyone wore black and they had a male stripper. That was a fun birthday. I turn 60 in October and celebrating with my husband who is also turning…

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I mainly drink wine, but on occasion I like to make Michiladas with 1/2 light beer and 1/2 Zing Zang or V8 juice over ice. Top it with a celery stick. It stretches the beer and very refreshing in the summer.

I sent you a friend request. Congratulations on the new baby. If you make the commitment to help your wife with the baby, you will get in shape quickly. Taking care of a new born is a lot of work. Think of ways you can help her out like cleaning house, cooking healthy meals, doing laundry, running errands, changing…

I had never heard of that and had to look it up. What are you making?

Walking has helped me lose weight too. It also helps if you have an energetic pup that likes to walk. She is like a fast treadmill and I get my workout morning and night along with several times on the weekends. I don't have to worry about going to the gym because she is waking me up with leash in mouth saying get up and…

I save my baked potato for the weekend on my cheat day so I can add a few goodies to it. During the week, I have been adding a half of sweet potato and that has been nice. Potatoes aren't bad, it's all the extras that we put on them, but that's what makes them so good.

I use to have high blood pressure, but finally got off meds because I lost some weight. Need to keep dieting or they will put me back on them. Still on anxiety meds, but have cut down to 1 a day instead of 2. Getting healthy does help you get off some of those meds and you feel so much better.

Hi Rich, welcome to MFP. I know that is scary to think about being diabetic and injections. You came to the right place. There is lots of support here. I sent you a friend request. Best of luck in your weight loss journey.

Welcome to MFP. We all have those moments that tell us that's it, I've had enough. Mine was about 40 days again when I saw a picture of myself and just cried. I managed to put on 30 pounds overnight and couldn't wear any of my clothes. This is a great group for support. Try not to think about how much weight you have to…

You might try Beyond Diet. I did it for the 14 day accelerated plan and you just follow what they tell you to eat and you lose weight. They have a website too, but it was not user friendly and I ended up still logging into the MFP. I eventually got tired of the same foods and started eating what I want and logging on MFP.…

Welcome to MFP. It is a great support system. Please feel free to add me.

In the last month, I finally said no to diet drinks and artificial sweeteners. I was drinking 4-6 a day and putting sweeteners in everything. I feel so much better and lost 10 pounds right off the bat. During the week I stick to my plan of no sweets, low carbs, and healthy eating. On the weekends, I splurge a little and…

I know how scary that must have been. Good for you for cutting them in half. I lost my sweet mother because she smoked from the time she was 13 years old. She even quit for several years, but started back again. She had heart attacks, strokes, and a massive stroke that took her. It was awful and enough to remind me never…