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Thanks everybody. Based on the number of votes I am taking those cals to bed.

I'd take a few days off from exercising if I were you.

I aim one a week, I've seen a lot of experts write that slower is better. Fortunately or unfortunately depending how you look at it. I've actually lost two, though. If your finding your goal to tough go to 1? You've probably been too heavy for a long time, and you want to maintain your goal weight for life, so the losing…

bw 190/ bf% 23/ fat 43.7lb/mass 146.3 bw 166/bf% 18/fat 29.88lb/mass 136.12 = Up your protein. You are losing mass quicker then body fat. This we have discussed this before. Your diet and possibly lack of weight training is causing the loss in body mass. Unless you want to lose body mass but then it leaves you with a…

Start: 190 pounds - 23% body fat Now: 166 pounds - 18% body fat Goal: 155 pounds - 12% body fat

Great job. I can tell by all the posts you have that you are seriously committed to your goals and I know you will have many more successful milestones in your future.

Welcome James. You'll break through that plateau if you stay committed. Great idea to change things up. You'll get lots of support at MFP. Be sure to add friends for additional support. I will be your friend if you add me.

I agree with everyone's suggestions, but if you really want the mickey d's. A regular hamburger and small fries is only about 500 calories, and surprisingly is enough food to be satiated.

I'd pray for that girl each night that she continues losing weight, that she gets healthier, that she becomes content with her body and the bodies of thise around her. I guarantee your resentment will go away. Remember she is not losing weight to upset you, she is trying to feel better about herself. This isn't a contest.…

I have been under my calorie goal since I joined MFP. I always exceed the basic calories I am granted, but I don't eat all of my exercise calories. I have not been tired, cranky, or sick, so I don't agree with you.

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Welcome George. This site is great.

Golf, walking, carrying the bag, is my main form of exercise since it is the only one I like. Tommorrow will be my fourth day in a row. I am addicted. Was a little tired today after 18 because I had a weightlifting session beforehand. I don't play for that long, the most I've burned is about 1300 calories.

I agree with Roulette's advice but would also add that in order to gain weight you must consistently exceed your calorie goal. Your body will continue to be in a catabolic state (breaking down) if you aren't meeting your calorie goal. You probably have a fast metabolism, so you may want to add a couple hundred clories to…

I've been chunky for years. I don't care how long it takes me to get lean, because I intend on staying there for the rest of my life, so however long it takes will be a blink of eye compared to how long I was fat and how long I will stay there. Many studies have shown rapid weight loss leads to regain. This is about…

Welcome and congratulations on coming here and deciding to make some positive changes in your life. MFP makes weight loss simple. One thing I would recommend to new comers is asking others to be your friend. That way they can see your status updates and offer encouragement. I will be your friend if you'd like to send me an…

Welcome and congratulations on finding MFP. There is no such thing as spot reduction of fat. In other words abdominal exercises won't make you lose fat from your tummy. They will cause the underlying muscle to get bigger, which means if the fat is still there, your gut may poke out even more. However, strength training all…

Welcome and congratulations on finding MFP. Here you can find great support and accountability if you want. Please get some friends, so they can see your status updates and offer encouragement. You can send me a friend request if you'd like.

Slingblade.....mmmhmmmm

Thanks for the replies, ladies. I think I will take the suggestion of asking her if she wants to lose with me next time she says she is fat and also ask her why she feels the need to call me anorexic next time she says that. I feel better and realize she is not trying to be mean on purpose.

I love blue diamond wasabi and soy almonds. Not low fat, but good fat. Beef jerky is low fat, high protein. I also like triscuits with cheese and hummus with pita. And oh yeah, if I'm at home. Grilled cheese sandwich on 35 calorie bread

i agree with rae. what's the hurry? This is a lifetime commitment. as long as your losing your on the right track.

Sounds like you don't need to stop. If you like beer, there is a place for it in a healthy diet. Your under your calories. Just avoid those nights where you had three. At that point it will lower your inhibitions and the next thing you know you'll be at Mickey D's at two in the morning. And also remeber its empty calories,…

You can do it. Those pounds will come off the way you eat and exercise great job

Food can be an addiction and like other addictions it can only take one brief period of inattentiveness or rationalization to fall back into an unhealthy cycle. It can be extremely difficult to break the cycle again. It is not your fault that you are an addict. Do not feel bad that you did what comes very naturally to you.…

Awesome you look hot. Even your tats look better.

I gain weight all the time. The important thing is that over weeks or months, I lose. Fluctuations in water retention will play tricks with you. Do not be discouraged if you are doing everything right and the scale reads higher. I also weigh naked at the same time on the same scale, but the trend over time is what you need…

Just set my diary to public

Awesome results

I just posted a similar question about fat. I have to think if you are going to be over in any one category, protein is best.