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I think, in all honesty, that everyone is going to lose or gain differently......so really, if you find that you do better with higher numbers rather then lower ones, then go with it. I wouldn't worry as much about what MFP says (they are simply a starting point). Tweak things to better suite you and your goals. I…

Personally....to me: If we are counting it as "hydration" And caffeine "dehydrates" This is a no brainer........don't cheat by using tea, coffee, and soda as a "hydrating" count. Drink WATER! This is what I learned going to school as an EMT.

Thank you for posting this. I've heard others on here say that we can count tea as water, but that concerns me since, as you said, the caffeine in it dehydrates.

Sorry you're getting run through the mill on this one. I'm sure you know that you need to eat healthy. I gained a lot of weight during my pregnancies....60+lbs with each. My first doctor kept giving me the "you're getting fat" speech, which only made me depressed. The second (a midwife) gave me the "be careful, but your…

I also wanted to say that I lost 12lbs before ever joining this sight....so in total I've lost 26lbs. Just take the time each day to plan what you're going to eat and be excited about it. As you go you will find things that work for you and that you truly enjoy. Don't let this be a "beat my self up" time, but a journey…

I agree....never deprive your self of the things you love. You'll only end up feeling depressed and doomed to live life in this body. I decide each day from the start what I'm going to have that day. If I know that I'm going to be meeting my dad at the pizza place for dinner then I need to keep my day low on…

Ya...what she said!! LOL. Seriously...I look at calories as money. If you have a goal for a vacation or a new tv you find a way to save that money and make it count. You weight loss is the same way. Put your self on a budget (your calories) and decide each morning what is really meaningful for you to spend them on. If you…

I'm doing the sexier by Valentines challenge, but I so love the idea of being a Loser!

Hey there......yep getting into a routine with a healthier way of eating (it's not a diet, but a change) is hard. Heck....I'm OCD and ask my self why I can OCD everything else in my life, but not a healthier me!!?? Join the club (oh wait...you did!!) Have a seat, a walk, an app on your cell phone....and log into your ready…

Ok....just had to say that I laughed when I saw the title of this thread..... Most woman (like me) are trying to figure out how to keep the girls! At my ideal 120 I was a "B"....but my booty is all J'Lo!! Guys have told me "baby got back!" Please tell me how to firm the Jell-o....LOL.

Look like my closest so far. I'm just the old girl....LOL.

Ok....there is a lot of postings here. I can't say that I saw anyone (of what I went through) that matched mine. But here it goes. CW: 165.8 lbs GW: 130 lbs SW: 190 lbs height: 5'2'' age:38 (39 next month)

I am truly OCD....LOL. But I have to admit that I am bad at looking at the scale daily. But I don't let it get me down if it's up a little.

Ok....I feel like a dork. In reading this thread I realized that I have been counting my bottles of water as one serving. So I guess in my brain.....20oz = 1 serving....LOL. And to think I was fining it difficult to finish 8 a day....LOL.

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!! If those aren't INSPIRING PICTURES..I don't know what!! You go girl!!!!

Hey there...... Welcome back....have a seat.....it's nice to meet you!!

I'm game!!

This be me and my honey!!

Awesome Chicky!!!! You look great. What an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for sharing!!!

Don't know how to add a picture...darn! :sad:

You ROCK!!! Go girl...you look amazing!! :noway:

AWESOMENESS!!!! What a transformation! Keep up the great work. It's so wonderful to see the changes .....it inspires each of us more to succeed.

I'm with ya!! I went from 160lbs to 128lbs back in 2002, but after a difficult marriage and divorce I put it all back on and then some. By 2007 I hit 190lbs. Now at 165lbs I'm looking to get that last 35lbs off and could really use a cheering squad. At times I feel like it's never going to happen.....and then a big drop.…

Hello Everyone....Count me in!! I'm 5'2" and trying to lose 36lbs. I was 120lbs for so long......now I just want to see 130!!! Looking forward to the support here.