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I suggest finding a program at Bodybuilding.com (try Jamie Eason's as someone suggested) if you don't mind lifting weights. I use to think that site is just for bulking up, but they actually have programs for cutting (losing fat). You wont gain any muscle as long as you eat at a deficit. The only way you will ever gain…

Yeah don't worry about it. If you went over your cals then just work a little extra or eat a little less the next day. Sometimes I use the guilt as motivation to do cardio too.

I guess it depends on the protein bars you eat. Most I heard contain lots of sugar. I buy a lot of Quest Bars when it goes on sale. It's got good amount of carbs/fat/protein and high fiber.

I believe this is how it works: Eat at a deficit + weight lifting = lose weight/fat and tone up Eat at surplus + weight lifting = gain muscle Eat at a maintenance + weight lifting = body recomp Spot toning does not work. Your body chooses on its own which fat it wants gone first.

Damn girl! Looking good! Congrats on your success

I weight myself daily purely because I want to win against it :) Weird mentality, but hey it works for me.

My vote goes to Quest Bars as well. I love the banana nut muffin, and even the cinnamon one...and I hate cinnamon. I didn't like the brownie as much until someone mentioned using a microwave, now I love it!

Think about what you're doing and why. My main reason is because I want to do it for myself, and no one else. And do the exercise that you love.

I'm no expert, but I'd recommend lifting some weights. I started out November 2012, and have seen great results. I don't belong to a gym either, but I invested in a barbell and dumbbell to use at home.

You look awesome! After trying weight lifting in January I dumped doing cardio only. I'm getting better results with lifting weights and sometimes hitting a heavy punching bag for a little cardio.

I had this for lunch today. I made it with ground turkey, and it made me really full fast.

I have problems not meeting my protein goal. I have mine currently set to 45/20/35 (carb/fat/protein). Is this okay? I'm trying to lower my fat, so far I've been losing a little bit of weight. Should I change it to 40/30/30 instead?

Yeah, my main concern is mostly if it's safe to put your body through that, but it's definitely great to see that people here actually do a lot of exercise. I always wondered when I'm working out for so long if it's bad for my muscles because I might be over doing it.

I think I might try it, but here is another question. Do I need to get all the equipment at once? They are kind of expensive to buy all at once.

I ate about 1300 cals today. I was going to eat more, but my dinner kinda made my stomach upset. I will try again tomorrow, but thanks for your input guys. This place is a great place to get help.

OMG! You must really have strong will power. My diet problem is I'll be good, and then I'll be bad for like a month. I have a Winco nearby as well. I don't really go there much because it's farther than Safeway, but I will make sure to come check it the next time I shop. Btw I :heart: you doggie avatar. Is your's a lhasa…

Ooooh I've never heard of fiber one muffins. I'll have to look for that. Is it available in Safeway? Also thanks for the tip on the android app. I'll be upgrading my phone soon, and was actually debating whether to get an android.

Does running in place really work? I can't tell without a threadmill how much I burn, but I will try to run in place, so I don't feel so bad. Thanks :)

I'm able to say NO to brownies, but cotton candy? OMG! I just cannot say no to. If ever I see one on sale which is usually in the theater I MUST and I REPEAT I MUST have 1 PRONTO!

Thank you for your support guys. I was lost for a little, and avoided MFP all together. I didn't log my food entry journal, but 2 weeks ago I started motivating myself to get back on track. Now, I've managed to loose the 5 lbs, and also loose a few more. Thank you for all your wonderful kind and supportive words.

Yeah I was wondering if maybe I'm gaining muscle because I look at myself at the mirror and I look skinnier, but when I weigh myself I barely lost some lbs.

:flowerforyou: Ah okay thank you

May 3: 141.4 May 11: 139.8 May 17: May 24: May 31: June 7: June 14: June 21: June 28: July 5: July 12: July 19: July 26: August 2: August 9: August 16: August 23: August 30: September 6: Goal- 125 Well I didnt loose the 4 lbs I was hoping I would do again, but I lost a few. I weighed 138.5 one day, but after that I went…

Wow, I've never had to deal with that. I actually order kids burger at Fuddruckers before too because it's the same size as an adult and fills me up real fast. I do feel guilty everytime I ask for a kids size, so I try to order it only when I'm with my family. I think it's stupid the way they treated you. What do they care…

I haven't touched lasagna since last year! Last night I was so tempted to eat one. It's called eggplant lasagna, but I controlled myself and just got a tea latte which I regretted because it tasted like soap...the one they made anyway.

Thank you everyone! I'm going to keep working hard and hopefully loose more.

Can someone say AWESOME!!!! Cuz that's what you are! Hooray!

May 3: 141.4 May 11: May 17: May 24: May 31: June 7: June 14: June 21: June 28: July 5: July 12: July 19: July 26: August 2: August 9: August 16: August 23: August 30: September 6: Goal- 125 Personal challenge: Work out the whole week, and I did! Woohoo! I lost about 4 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's something I have never…

I'd like to join! I've really devoted myself to getting some exercise and eating right since last week. So far I've managed to loose about 2 lbs. I'll let you guys know my current status on the first check in. Good luck everyone!

Awesome job! I need to loose about 6 lbs to reach that healthy weight.