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Thank you! People that weigh and measure accurately please add to the database and make it better. Two things I went and bought when I joined: scale and measuring cups, spoons, etc. Now I try to weigh and measure everything.

I'm trying to learn to do strength training. Feel free to add me :flowerforyou:

I'm surprised that no one here is telling you what you really need to do! Change it up! You aren't loosing weight because you have acclimated to the exercise and calorie intake. Your body is really smart this way. So switch it up and trick your body. Not only should you fluctuate your calorie intake throughout the week,…

What you eat is more important. 1200 is enough if you are eating HEALTHY food. My goal is 1200 a day as well. Lot's of lean protein, veggies, and healthy carbohydrates like sweet potatoes and brown rice. 1200 calories of bad food will leave you still feeling hungry. It's that simple. I would recommend logging your exercise…

Hi! I'm 31 and have the same weight loss goal (20 pounds for now but 25-30 eventually). Please feel free to add me and we can help each other get there =)

Don't log for the day....you can always back log it tomorrow. Another thing to consider, which I think makes everything easier, is to eat the same thing every day. If you eat the same food, you know how much you are eating, and it's easier to stay on track. Not everyone can do this because they need variety, but if you…

They both should be on the "throw away and never buy again" list. Peanut butter isn't good for you. People that are allergic to peanut butter are actually allergic to the fungus that grows on it (true fact! =) Almond butter has more amino acids, fight heart disease, and doesn't spike your blood sugar like peanut butter…

My goal is 1200 too! I try to exercise every day and then I eat back some of the calories to try to get to the weight loss sweet spot of -500 deficit total. Honestly, eating the same amount of calories every day will cause you to plateau eventually. I like to switch it up as well as do different things at the gym, it helps…

What's your price range? Garmin and Polar are the best brands. There are some really amazing new ones on the market but they are $$$. For your first one, I recommend a women's polar with chest strap.

That sucks. I can see how frustrating that could be! My best friend was put on anti-depression medication that caused a lot of weight gain. It made her even more depressed. We started hiking and signing up for races together. She quit the meds and lost the weight and is now looking for healthy ways to find joy. I have no…

If you really want the right caloric intake then consult a nutritionist or your doctor. Also, I've found that switching up caloric intake and workouts gets better results. So maybe your partner does 2000 Monday, 1500 Tues, 2100 Wednesday, 1700 Thursday, 2000 Friday (because it's Friday!!!) and then 1700 over the weekend.…

Eating "mini-meals" works for some people but not for others. If you are trying to speed up your metabolism then it's a really great way to do it. Not to be a huge nerd about it...but I use my organizational skills to plan, organize, prep, and keep on track. I have a color-coded excel google doc that I use to plan out my…

Don't weigh yourself when you are on your period. Just focus on eating right and drinking lots and lots of water. I always weigh 5-8 pounds more once a month for a few days...Don't worry about it. Don't get on the scale. It's lying to you anyway =)

I don't eat back the calories I burn at the gym on the weekdays, but let myself eat more on the weekends if I burn it off at the gym. Those numbers are just estimations. Everyone's body is different and burns at different rates. I find that it's good to keep your body guessing with higher calorie days and lower calorie…

Set one goal a week and only one goal at a time. Like for the first week give up fast food. Then the second week, add a new goal like going for an hour long walk after dinner every day. Too much at one time is hard. My goal this week is to drink enough water every day. Good luck!

Here is what you NEED to do...PLAN =) Plan your meals for the week. Make it detailed. Count up the calories. Buy a scale, measuring cups, ziplocks, and tubberware. Dedicate a day for planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and preparing. I like to measure out everything and make each meal ready to go for the week. All week…

Quinoa is great for gluten-free people (I'm not but love eating it anyway). My best friend is Peruvian and that's what everyone eats for breakfast there! Check out these receipts: http://www.buzzfeed.com/deenashanker/ways-you-never-knew-you-could-eat-quinoa-for-breakfast (Sorry there are receipts with eggs. Just skip those)

I have the same goal: 125/130 and 5'6" I know I can do it because I've done it before. Now I have a 9-5 office job and gained 20 pounds. Please add me

Yes, please! Just starting...again today for the summer. Kinda late but I think I can do it...Would really like to drop the 20 pounds I gained from my first 9 to 5 office job!

"Whether you can or can't, you're right" - Henry Ford

Glad to share! This last New Years, I was totally not over a break up that happened a few months before, but went to a house party anyway. Didn't even put in earrings and just wore my favorite black tee. Anyway, I met someone at the party that night. He was in the same space as me and just getting over a break up. We both…

It's a comment on not eating clean like other people have said, but the whole concept of "clean" eating isn't a new fad (like most people marketing their diet books want you to think). Eating clean means eating food. Real food. Food that grew in the ground and may still have dirt on it. Most people around the world eat…

Hahahahaha! That's funny. I thought it was a 10 second rule and 15 seconds for anything with chocolate in it!

Ok, I realize this advice may be extreme but hear me out... Try Bikram Yoga! Yes, it's really hot and sweaty. Yes, it's really hard and 90 minutes long. Yes, you will want to die during it for the first few weeks. BUT... Bikram Yoga will fix your knees!!! After running for 10 years (long distance), my knees were shot and I…

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900 calories of real food would have made you loose weight. But eating cardboard bars made your body think that there is a famine and it needs to not only to store the calories but also make sure you don't burn anything. You shocked your body! If you snack on vegetables with low sugar content every 3 hours and eat 4 oz of…

Also, if you are interested the Sedona Method is really good for this. I would be happy to share more with you if it sounds like something that you would want to try.

I have some advice that help me do 1200 calories a day: 1. Drink lots of water (2 large glasses before you eat) 2. Eat an apple before you eat. http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/weightloss/2008-01-08-no-hunger-diet_N.htm 3. RAW BROCCOLI !!!! It has natural chemistry that sends signals to your brain telling you that you…