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Just a thought, when you're preparing your meals, are you weighing your food so you can get an exact measurement and calorie reading? It's easy to over / underestimate quantities so you may actually be taking in more than you're accounting for. If you are measuring everything, you'll have to share some of your recipes…

That's amazing! Congrats!

Hey Penny! I'm an Aussie, so in terms of the interweb we're practically neighbours!!! MFP is one of the best things I've ever come across. I've lost 17kg so far...and that's been over a period of about 6 months. Good luck and enjoy MFP :smile: -Nancy xx

What are the cravings that you're fighting? I have used a few techniques. One of my vices at the beginning (even now at times) was hot chips / potato fries. I just had to picture how many calories are in the serve and work out if it was really worth it. Something else is substitution. Seeing what I could fill the gap with.…

I am plateauing. I have lost 17 out of the 24 kg I'm aiming to lose and they say the last few kilos / pounds are the hardest to shed... But I've been weight training every 2-3 days. Building muscle is meant to help you burn more calories at rest. According to a few exercise calculators I've been looking at, doing moderate…

Mine would normally last 5-7 days... But regular. That phantom period us EXACTLY what i am talking about. In fact, I'm still feeling somewhat bloated... And the phantom came on Friday.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one! On Friday, it was like my 'friend' didn't come for a visit but decided to send a text. If it stays like that all the time it'd be great. But i kinda liked knowing what my calendar was. I'm not on the pill so can't blame it on that. I'm curious about the fat cell / hormone thing. When I…

Hi Jen, yeah, I've had the Eatwell's before. It's nice on the BBQ but you're right... it DOES need tomato sauce. All the meaties that have had the Sanitarium Not Burgers have been pretty satisfied with them. You may have to try the big supermarket like Coles or Woolies. I think the IGA's I've been to have had them too.…

Thanks Samantha!!! You'll get there! Next goal for me is the 50's. I haven't been there since primary school (I think).

Thanks ladies :-) Yeah! Go the metric system!!! :-)

Look at you! Sexy Mumma!!! You look FANTASTIC!!!! Congrats!

Hey Daribear! Congrats! You've take the first step to changing your body and your life. If you stick with myfitnesspal the results just speak for themselves... and I'm sure if JB does pop out from a corner, he'll like what he sees =)

Hey Zoe and Joey! my name is Nancy. I'm 26 and I have been overweight since I was 5. My weight has fluctuated like a roller coaster for the last 9 years. I tend to take it off post break-up and then gain the weight when I'm in a relationship. I took off 14kg (about 30lbs) 3 years ago... and I've been in my current…

I love deep fried tofu with its crunchy skin... but obviously this isn't the healthiest way to cook the stuff. I find the most successful and light on calorie way to cook is just using canola oil spray and frying it on the pan. Just shake it every minute or so and give it a few mins on each side. I used to marinate my tofu…

Good on you for getting back to it, Sara! I've been pudgy for most of my life (pretty much since the age of 5). I began MFP in November last year. I lost 6kg (about 14lb) and then put it all back on over the silly season of December - January. I'd been sporadically using it since then but now I'm totally committed to…

Thanks for the warm welcome Rob! :smile:

Interesting!

Hey Jen! That's awesome that you fit back into your skinny suit pants! Congrats! I had a similar experience the other night when I tried on a pair of jeans that I'd bought about 3 1/2 years ago. I'd only worn them once or twice back then. I thought I might wear them when we were heading out the other night so I asked my…

Hey guys, this is my first post! I'm also in Sydney and not loving the constant cold and rain. However, I'm NOT feeling ravenous... but at the same time I'm eating more hot/warm foods than the salads and sandwiches that I was eating in Summer. Could this be the key? I work in a kiosk at a shopping centre, so there's no…