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Mine's set for 1360 but I tend to run between 1200 and 1400 calories per day. I've found that at 1200, I don't feel as well later as I do at around the 1360 anyway. My diet's set so I can lose 1 to 1.5 lbs a week without exercise. LOL Not. I need the exercise to lose at all even at that amount of calories. (The product of…

Put the mess up behind you, log it all and get back to it. I know the temptation's all but in your face. If you have to, keep a cupboard and an area of the fridge just for you and don't compromise unless you figure it into your calories for the day. When you fall off the wagon, just get back on, log it honest and get back…

I just print some of my daily journal pages and a couple of reports to back them up and carry them with me.

So much depends on WHY the binge. When I get the urge to binge I drink a big glass of water (sometimes it's actually thirst). If that doesn't satisfy the problem I go for a low fat protein (alot of the time it's because I'm low on proteins for the day) If I'm still not satisfied, I'll look for a "good" carb but by that…

You truly don't have to go into "raunchy" to look sexy, female and wonderful. There's wonderful clothing out there that's feminine and covers what you want without going into "raunchy". A pretty cami and pj pants or boy shorts.... Nice... A feminine nightgown that covers and isn't sheer is sexy without being there either.…

I was told that I needed bladder surgery but that the surgeon wouldn't even touch me in the city where I live because I was dangerously obese. Then to add insult to injury my doctor sent me for a ct colonoscope and the respiratory doctor was asked to do my anesthetic to a followup scope along with the surgeon. I knew that…

You're welcome to add me as a friend. I still have just over 100 lbs to lose but back in February, when I actually started (didn't join MFP till 8 weeks ago), it was over 150 lbs. I'm motivated to keep on till the job's done and then some. I tell people that what I'm doing is a 5 year plan and I'm 3/4 of the way into my…

Good Going! Its a journey worth taking, isn't it!:flowerforyou:

You need to have "that talk" with yourself. Don't you know that you're worthy of being happy, being healthy, and that you're capable of doing what you set out to do? So what's keeping you from it? I don't need your answer; you do. Time to get back to loving yourself enough to get on with things.

A while back the rule of thumb was "8 by 8" or drink 8 cups or 8 oz containers of liquid other than coffee (because its a diuretic). The Mayo Clinic says now that as long as you drink enough water that your urine is clear and very light in colour, you're likely getting enough water or liquids to keep your body adequately…

And now it's Raspberry Extract pills. (The trouble with this new one is that when you quit the pills, you will gain back what you lost)

It's time you had a long talk with your training partner. This means YOU talk, She LISTENS. Let her know both that you find it insulting when she's off speaking a language you don't understand with a trainer that isn't working for you at all and that you're not getting the help that you need from this particular trainer. I…

It wouldn't matter if you were Middle Eastern, pink with purple polka-dots, or striped. Everyone here is here because they want to either lose or gain weight and to be healthy. At least, that's why I'm here. If they're not here for that reason, they're not worth listening to. You're welcome to add me if you'd like.

We all have times like this. Last night I made stir fry. It was awesome and I had to go back for more. More isn't supposed to happen in my life anymore but there I was, chewing and swallowing the extra. There are other times when nothing will satisfy me and I know I'm going to keep raiding in that fridge. The thing is that…

Hi. I'm 56, joined about 8 weeks ago and had lost 40 lbs before I joined. Since then I'm still losing at the pace that's right for someone who has to relearn better habits and has a LONG LONG way to go. This is a "slowly but surely" process and I call it a 5 year plan. I'm doing this with alot of help. I see a bariatric…

I have a problem with kiwis. My mouth will develop little blisters all over the back of my mouth when I eat them. Highly acidic fruit will do that too but I can normally eat anything that I want otherwise. I'm just a carb junky whose trying to get a grip, lose weight and get healthy. Being vegetarian, vegan, lactose free…

When I went through it, I gained alot of weight. When my daughter died, I gained a whole lot more. Now I'm trying to get my health back in order and live the life that I'm capable of having if I work at it. I'm an emotional eater so I get it. But what you have to know is that the calories are NOT your friend. They're just…

I'm betting that drop is just a tiny bit away. You're probably gaining muscle too so don't despair. It will come.

I just say Thankyou, that looks awesome but please take it away because my resolve just isn't really good today. Give it to someone REALLY skinny.

I don't wish you luck. I wish for you to have the knowledge and the stamina to get all the way to being a healthier you. It's a long way to go but you ARE able. You just have to set your goal, stick to living within your macros, and doing what you need in order to be active enough to get there.

OK.... try thinking about this. Are you a good person? Are you worth being loved by YOU? If you get sick are you the one that has to take care of you? Wouldn't you want someone that's loving and confident in themselves to love you and take care of you? Well... you deserve to be that person. Selfish or not, if you love…

Do some yoga, tai chi, march to the beat of a different drum (put on some music and walk on the spot, march, dance, work with a resistance band)

The 5 minute warning is a good thing. Put your shoes, socks on and go. If he's still around when you get done, just let him know that he missed a good walk and get on with things. This isn't about him and his health; its about yours. When he's cooking, just take small portions of what there is. Don't deprive yourself but…

Read everything you can, everywhere you can and learn what's possible. Try going to Ask.com and asking that same question or a shorter version of it and read the top 5 answers that aren't opinions.

On my way to work some days it's a Large Skim Milk Latte from McD's and sometimes between work and aquafit I'll grab one of their apple slices and a coffee to tide me over. LOL You CAN do McD's and still be good or at least... not be real bad.

Since I joined here: chemical additives an american eats in a year but overall in the last 6 1/2 months... just a little over a small bale of hay.

Hi. I have 100 lbs and a bit to lose. My main goal is to lose another 100 lbs. After that there's a bit more that I would like to lose but will take that when it comes and how it comes. Till then it's one mini goal at a time. (Mini being 25 lbs more at this point) I just tell people that I have a 5 year plan and I do. One…

The best thing about good and bad advice; you don't have to take it. We all get advice on diets from almost everyone we meet and what people think we should be doing in order to lose that weight. Someone handed me a copy of that "green soup diet" that went around a few years back. They said they'd lost 15 lbs on it. What…

Get your doctor to refer you to a nutritionist / dietician. They can help you with ideas, what works, and how to plan.

You deserve nice clothes!!!! Just don't wear them to do do laundry or while you're cleaning. (I've ruined lots of clothes that way)