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Welcome to MFP. I have been tracking now for just over a month and have dropped 12 lbs. I won't say it is easy, but if you monitor and enter your food every day (good and bad) and start moving, you will start to see results. You can do this!

From someone who has done WW in the past, I find that MFP is easier to use. No converting to points. You can read, on a package, what the calorie count is and easily add it in as the day goes on. The conversion to points was never an easy one for me to work with. Congratulations on your weight loss so far. Continue up the…

Excellent! See - you can do this! I did WW a few years ago and was successful, but then I didn't want to continue paying for the online service, thinking I could do this myself. I quickly fell back into my old habits. This year is different. I am dilligent about entering my food and I joined a local gym (been years since I…

I will send you a friend request. Surround yourself by people that have similar goals. track everything you eat (good and bad) and all the exercise you are able to do. Set mini-goals for yourself - both weight and non-weight related. If you meet these goals, then celebrate (just not with food, unless you account for it).…

I just sent you a friend request. We have a similar amount we'd like to lose. If you honestly track your food and exercise, you will reach your goals!

Welcome! I have read from others and I find this with myself. The first thing I do, before going to Facebook, is get on MFP and see how well my pals are doing. Facebook can wait, in my opinion. It is really nice being surrounded by people that are reaching for the same thing - getting healthy, getting fit, and taking care…

You look amazing! Keep up the hard work. You can definitely see that you have been committed to this new lifestyle and getting you healthy! WAY TO GO!

Amazing results. Keep up the hard work!

Such an incredible reminder that the scale isn't the only victory! You are living proof. The picture speaks volumes and you look amazing!!! Congrats and thank you for sharing!

Excellent post! Excellent advise! Will refer to this often!!!

You have done an amazing job in just 4 months. You are averaging nearly 10 lbs each month...that is tremendous work! Have you set any short-term goals or just looking at the end number? May help to set a small goal and then reward yourself when you get there (just the reward shouldn't include food!). I know you can do…

You are quite the inspiration! I would love to support you along the way. I'm sure I can learn a lot from you!

Welcome back and congratulations on your new addition. Since you are already a superstar using MFP, I know you will reach your goals.

Welcome to MFP. If you are faithful and honest about tracking your food and exercise, you will be successful. I sent you a friend request and will support you along the way. You made the first step by logging in and posting an introduction. Keep up the hard work. I know you can do this!!!

What is your caloric intake? How about exercise? Are you drinking your water? I know so many questions, but hard to help without more information. May help if you open up your food diary. Just a thought.

Welcome Bob! What an accomplishment so far. Keep up the hard work, I know you'll reach your goals!!! ON a side note, we lived in Scranton and then Bethlehem for about 9 years before returning to Wisconsin. We have very fond memories of our time in PA. The Poconos are beautiful, well maybe not so much in the winter with the…

MFP only works if you use it - not only faithfully but honestly. I have been on this seriously since 1/3/13 and have dropped 13.4 lbs. I know that it will take time and I am honestly tracking all my food intake...good and bad. If you stick to it, you will be successful. Good luck on this journey! Stick to it and you will…

You should be very proud with the results you have shown. Like the others have said, sodium is high and if it is close to that time of the month, you could be retaining water from that. You are drinking a ton of water, which is great. There are so many different variables. Here are a few suggestions: You could…

I am happy you started eating more. I can't even imagine that your body was functioning very well at 1200 calories. You are not suppose to starve yourself. I would stay stick with the 2000 calories if it feels good for you. You can increase/decrease as you go along. You will have to figure out what works best for you and…

I just did a google search and this site came up. http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/desserts/LowCarb_Desserts.htm (there are a lot of ads on this page, sorry) I looked and there were some good recipes here.

You made me smile. Nice NSV! Way to go!!!

you were cute before, but absolutely gorgeous now! Way to go on your weight loss. You are an inspiration! Your hard work and dedication has definitely paid off. Congrats!

Keep up the hard work. You can definitely tell that you have made progress and you can be very proud of that. Way to go and I know you can meet your goals with the dedication you have given this so far.

Incredible transformation! You are so beautiful! Keep up the hard work and I know you'll reach your goals! :)

That is an incredible weight loss in such a short time. Your hard work is paying off. Keep it up! I will add you as well. Never hurts to have more friends to support and be supported by. Congrats!

Officially, once a week, on Thursday. However, since I am newer at this, this past week I stepped on the scale on Friday and again on Monday. Haven't felt well all week and wanted to see what the results were. I will not enter my weight until Thursday (tomorrow).

I would agree with the other posts. You are doing a fantastic job! Keep up the hard work. Just remember, this isn't a marathon race or a diet. This is a lifestyle change. It is about YOU. Don't be so hard on yourself. You are working hard and the results are showing! You might not want to eat under your calories, but hit…

First of all, I am no expert. This is just my best guess with the information you have provided. How many calories you are given to eat depends many factors, including your height and weight, your lifestyle, and how many pounds you want to lose each week. Have you used the tools and that is how many calories MFP has set…

glad to hear there are others like me out there. Peanut butter is definitely one of my weaknesses!

These sound like really good options. I would probably add a side salad just to give me something else to fill up on. Enjoy!!