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You can find healthy substitutes on Pinterest or Facebook Nutritional pages. Some of the Vegan sites really help. Take a look at this recipe. Don't tell him what is in it when you serve it. As he starts to lose a few lbs from the diet change, then he might be open to walking with you as well for exercise. Chocolate Chip…

If someone can test your body fat using calipers and the calculations, that is the the most accurate way.

I agree. There is a website I looked at that calculated the goal based on the current body fat %. I can't find it, but it was less than MFP came up with. As long as you are covering your lean mass, you can go lower. 2 trainers told me not to eat back the exercise calories as long as I was eating nutritiously. I am actually…

By all means let her know! It doesn't mean you will chat every day, but she will be happy to hear it and be another friendly face to wave to each time you see her.

I have hypothyroidism. I would work out and nothing would reduce the weight even with the medication. When I went on the gluten free nutrition plan and added kelp supplements, it has made the world of difference. I hope your plan is working for you! You can friend me if you like.

Listen to Monica!!

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Good to know!! I may need to try that at some point myself. Thanks for sharing!!

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You practically told my story in your profile about the weight gain and the exercise. I will definitely look at the link and get with the program. Thanks!

You look amazing!! I definitely want to understand this increased calorie deal, since I am just starting out. I'm not sure if I can see your profile page story ( again I'm new), so if not I will friend you. Thank you for the motivation!!!

Sexy Chick featuring Akon by David Guetta gets me started. Paper Planes by M.I.A., When I Grow Up by *****cat Dolls, and the LMFAO songs are good in the middle. And I just added Like a G6 by The Far East Movement toward the end. I know it is kind of silly, but Barbie Girl by Aqua makes me giggle and sing along to take my…

I'm 42 and 5'4. 3 years ago I got down to 112 which is the bottom of the healthy range. I had extra skin and had a tummy tuck. Between job stress and thyroid I am back up to 150 with a flat stomach. However, all the weight is in my chest, back, arms and rear. At 112 people thought I was anorexic, but I could wear anything…