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What about fish? I usually eat fish when I eat out. If you get it grilled or broiled with lemon- its a healthy choice.

I have always purchased Proform exercise equipment. As a matter of fact I have a Proform Eliptical machine that I need to sell. Its brand new and only used a few times. I need to make room in my house. Do you live in NJ? I will sell it to you for a good price.

I eat a low carb diet but I allow myself the same amount of calories as someone following any other kind of diet on this site.

I gave up bread, pasta, and rice. 3 things I thought I could never give up! I'm so proud of myself. And I feel so much better. My next big step is to drink only water and green tea. I like to challenge myself a little at a time until a good habit becomes permenant.

good for you! Keep up the great work!!!

sounds interesting. I would definitely try overnight oatmeal.

I would like to start using free weights. I bought a bench for my sons and they never use it. I was thinking I could use it. But I am not sure of what size weights I should start with. I have never used weights before and I don't want to hurt myself. Anyone have any suggestions on how I should start off?

WTG! Keep up the great work!!! I am looking forward to hitting that magic number one day also!

I think it really depends on how much bread you have been eating and what else you have been eating. I stopped eating bread, pasta, and rice because I am diabetic and I found dropping these foods really helped me with my insulin levels, but everything in moderation and when you do eat bread- if you eat whole grain bread- I…

Thats great! Congrats! I am half way there to getting under 200 and I can't wait to celebrate that mile stone. Hearing stories like this really gives me encouragement! Keep up the fantastic work!

Thanks everyone! I never heard of TDEE before. I've hit plateau's in the past and never knew how to get past them. Now I have a much better idea of what to do when I hit a plataeu again. You guys are the best!!! I learn so much from this site.

Very inspiring!

ET by far is the best in my opinion. But a Christmas story is the one I must watch every year!

Yes, your face is much thinner! Good for you!!!

I do the same thing. When I am depressed I eat. its a bad habit I formed many years ago. I find talking to a friend and or going out and doing something fun helps a lot. Keep busy. If exercising is not the thing for you to keep busy- then find something fun that is. Music always picks me up. Of course you have to ensure…

Excellent work! You look fantastic!!!!

Definitely weigh yourself in the morning and don't do it every day. I like to do it once a week.

I will send you a friend request. You will find lots of great friends on MFP. We all help each other especially when we are down. I lost my husband to brain cancer 6 months ago and believe it or not- making friends on MFP has helped me feel not so all alone.

It happens, but so long as you get back in the game- you're a winner! Don't be too hard on yourself. Just remember you are not alone.

I agree with my firends here that have replied to you. I eat 6 times a day, but very healthy. It helps keep me satisfied and keeps my metabolism going. Also, I enjoy staying logged into MFP throughout the day keeping in touch with my friends I made here. They are all so encouraging. Its very important to keep active. That…

Congratulations!! You look fantastic!! An inspiration to us all!!

You may not be eating enough. If you are burning 1000 calories and only eating 1200 calories- your body is in staration mode.

Excellent! You look fantastic!!!! Keep up the great work!!

You are stunning!!! Just beautiful!!!! And an inspiration to us all!! I am planning on doing the same thing next year when I hopefully will be much much lighter than I am now! Keep up the great work!!!!

People will try all kinds of crazy things to get a quick fix on weight loss. I used to try all kinds of crazy diets until I realized there is no quick fix. This was a fun article.

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This is great! I lost a Bald Eagle! LOL Didn't even know I had one.

open your food diary so we can see what you have been eating. You should have lost some weight by now. You are either eating too much or too little. Are you sure you are measuring everything properly? Are you drinking enough water? Don't give up. You most likely just need to tweak a few things in your eating habits. I am…

I would suggest staying away from the noodles, rice and fried foods. Stick to veggies, fish, and chicken without too much sauce. Eat slowly. Stay away from desserts- eat fruit instead. Not as much fun as eating everything you love but you'll love yourself more when you weigh yourself next time and see you didn't gain any…

Hi- didn't know there were so many 50+ women on here. I'm so glad to join ths group! I'm 52 from NJ and looking to meet other women my age fighting to get their fitness back! My goal for July is to continue exercising at least 5 days a week and to lose at least 1lb per week. Any other NJ women around? Would love to meet up…