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one year! in at 90lbs (I started at almost 300) - how do I do it? I eat less, I eat healthier, and I move more. it sounds easy, and I hated when people told me that was how to lose weight... but something clicked a year ago - and for me? that's it. I do little things every day - I park further at the store, use the…

I plan the next days meals the night before, so I know what my day will look like. I also have to pack my lunch/snacks for work, and it's easier to do that the night before. it works for me :) I plan out all but around 100 calories so I have some wiggle room :)

welcome! I log every day (usually the night before!) I started with about 140 to lose... so I'm more than halfway there! I'd love to have another friend who is dedicated to making a life change :)

has anyone tried these in plain Greek yogurt yet? :) I've seen them in the store... but I never thought to mix them with anything else :)

unless your family is going to change their eating habits along with you, this will be a hurdle for you. just because the food is there (and oh so tempting!), doesn't mean you have to eat it! you're making this lifestyle change to be a healthier YOU, and you can absolutely do that. keep that in mind as you pass up the…

I'm on my way! I've lost 75lbs and I have about 60-70 to go (I haven't decided on my goal weight yet, I just want to be comfortable) I'm a chicken, so surgery was never TRULY an option. I'd think about it and daydream, but I know I could never do it. I have two friends who had it, but never changed their eating habits and…

you look amazing! keep up the great work :)

I do :) I add lemon wedges or propel packets to my water. not all the time, but a lot of the time. it's helped me drink a lot more (I average 11-13 glasses a day). I used to use flavored water exclusively at first, but I've started weaning off to drink more plain water LOL

MFP will prompt you every 10 lbs (I think it's 10?) to adjust your settings :) for me, I adjust whenever it prompts me to, or I'll forget LOL

I'm sure the "pros" can offer more facts and stats, but for your height/weight, you burn about 2000 calories just sustaining life :) that's before you start doing anything like getting dressed, walking to your car, etc. I'm 5'4" and I started at 298, I was given 1900ish calories to start with! :) so while 2500 sounds a bit…

i add cinnamon then dip apple slices in it :) yum! I'm going to have to try cocoa powder though! I don't know why I hadn't thought if that LOL

1200 isn't right for many people. is that the target MFP gave you? what goal do you have it set for (1lb a week? 1/2 pound a week?) your starting point can affect your calorie goal too. for example, I started at almost 300lvs and my calorie goal was around 1900. I'm at 230ish now and my goal is 1420 for now. if 1200 is the…

welcome! when I started in July I had over 100 to lose... you might be surprised how fast you see results :) looking at 150lbs to lose made me want to quit before I even got started - I can't lose 150 pounds!! that's CRAZY!!!! but..... I could lose 10 pounds. I could lose 10 pounds 15 times even... :) setting mini goals…

welcome! I'm a 36yo single mom :) I had 100+ to lose when I started (I started at 298), but I've made a huge dent! I'd love to share in your journey!

I have several old navy work out shirts that I LOVE! I bought two of the "compression" tanks, and I was pleasantly surprised that they fit so well. I got the 2x (in the plus size section) and they fit. I'm 5'4", 230 and a 42DD/DDD. I found cotton work out shorts at target in 1x and 2x and I've been wearing them since I…

what does MFP give you as a calorie goal? that's what I'd stick with :) or something very close to that. right now my calorie goal is 1420, and I've lost 1 to 1.5 l s a week steadily since 7/11 (when I started at around 1900 calories!) I don't understand why someone would sign up here then totally disregard the information…

I don't add cleaning as excersizing unless it's out of the ordinary. when I spend 3 hours scrubbing the tile floors or doing heavy duty "break a sweat" cleaning - heck yeah I'll add it. :) but that's not often. the regular cleaning (even if it takes 3 hours) doesn't count in my book. but to each their own :)

oooooh! that's be a huge challenge for me! I might have to try it. :) I did step on the scale in march though... but starting tomorrow, I'll do my best to give it up!

but hey - you're aware now! I tracked a few "average" days before I started, and like you, I was shocked to see how many calories (not to mention fat, sodium, etc) I ate every day!! you have a great tool here with MFP, and you've already seen what you need to change. that was a very brave first step - you're off to a great…

I prelog as much as possible. it makes me feel more in control... and I can see how my day looks (for sodium, fat, etc) and tweak it if I need to. I'm still learning though, I think. and right now this works for me :)

hang in there! you're really doing awesome :) its hard when others aren't as supportive as you need them to be - your husband may not understand how hard weightloss can be.

you're off to a great start :) the first step, deciding to really do it, is hard! :)

we have 2 miniature dachshund puppies (8 months old) - milo and Zoe. they are a pain in the butt, but iLife them to pieces. they play well with my son and are the friendliest dogs I've ever met. there's not a person, dog or cat they don't like!

I stopped biting my nails a few months ago and I had similar problems :( I started taking biotin (in the vitamin aisle) and using nailtiques nail protein (it's a clear "polish" and it won't bubble or peel easily). I've noticed a HUGE improvement in my nail length and strength. the skin around my nails is still in need of…

I started MFP at 298lbs on 7/18/11... I cannot WAIT to be under 200!!! I've got about 70 pounds to go till my temporary goal of 170... but I'd love to hop on your bandwagon! :)

it doesn't really matter - just use the same scale each weigh in :)

whichever "diet" that you can do for the rest of your life. :) for me, there's no way I could do no carbs! I'm with the PP - I changed my eating habits. I eat healthier foods, mostly, and less calories/fat. this is something I can do forever... and for me that's the best choice. why starve for 3 weeks to lose 10lbs? when…

I've heard it can boost your metabolism, but I have clue if there's any truth to it :) I've been drinking it in the morning (2 glasses) and any time I go out to eat. I haven't noticed a change in my weightloss since I started it a couple weeks ago. but it's better than plain water so it makes drink more :)

yep - it asks me every 10lbs if I want to recalculate. if I want to do it sooner I'll manually do it. but every 10lbs seems to work for me!

a lady at work brings egg muffins - she got the recipe from pinterest LOL in a muffin tin put in eggs whisked with a bit of milk, then add sgredded cheese, turkey sausage, broccoli... whatever you like... and bake them :) she brings one to work and zaps it for a few seconds. they look and smell delicious! I eat before…