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Normally I don't address issues like this, but I am this time. To the person who listed all the benefits of being fat. Here is one benefit you haven't listed: health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer and heart attack. So you need to add that to your list.

Eat a lot of protein and but down on carbs especially at night. If you eat carbs, it should be morning only or at the very least morning and lunch. Try adding more vegetables and fruts as well. If you are not eating right, the amount of calories is meaningless.

If you love to dance, Zumba is one of the best ways to exercise and have fun. You will loose inches if you put your all into it. I have!

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At Zumba Class a lady in the back had on a sweater, dress pants and dress shoes and was trying to do Zumba! Needless to say, she did not last long. Oh yeah, her boyfriend or husband in jeans was trying it too. He lasted all of 10 minutes.

Totally disagree. I once went on the Atkins diet. I lost a lot of weight. But as soon as I was able to start eating regularly again, I not only gained what I lost and then some. You deprive yourself from so many things, so when you are allowed to eat it again, it is like an alcoholic having that drink. I have been losing…

I was on diaretics for a long time. I ended up getting deyhyrdrated. When I went off of them, it was like detox for my body. My legs swelled up really bad. But little by little it calmed down. I now drink a lot of water and watch my sodium.

I like unsweetened Almond Milk, Silk or Blue Diamond, and Protein Plus Special K cereal. Sometimes it is gluten free Rice Chex.

When my son was young, a repairman came to fix our TV. This was back in the 70's when you called a TV repairman. The guy had real long hair tied back in a ponytail. Like I said...back in the 70's. My son kept saying, Mommy what is that lady doing with our TV? As quiet as I could, I told him it was a guy not a lady. He took…

I am a photographer. During a shoot, it is physical especially weddings.

Why not "The Stripper"!

Add to the list chick peas, avocado, shrimp and imitation crab.

Sometimes it is water retention. I started retaining water when I was in my 50's. Bagels, biscuits, lunch meat, cheese and pretzels have a lot of sodium. Drink a lot of water and try cutting down on the sodium. Are you tracking sodium? That helps keep me on track with that. Also mix it up with both your meals and exercise.…

Pilates and Zumba. Both are good for the abs and other troublesome parts! :bigsmile::smile:

I now use smoked paprika instead of brown sugar. Less calories and I found out now I can taste the potato more. If you need to add fiber to your diet, sweet potatoes have a lot of fiber.

Try some Zumba DVDs. It is a fun way to exercise!

1. Joined MFP 2. Joined a gym 3. Ate healthier

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You sound like you are a perfect size for your height. Most people who tell you that you are too thin, dare I say it....are generally overweight. You are proud of yourself and you should be. Stay focused and don't let anyone keep you from maintaining what you accomplished. :flowerforyou:

Not a good idea to post. No wonder this country is going crazy.

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I sure did. My daughter is the one who got me started on MFP.

Not at all. Two bottles are even better.

I put in general aerobics for my Zumba. I love my Zumba class. You will literally dance your butt off. :bigsmile: I have lost weight but not just with Zumba. It is MFP and exercise on a whole.

Party Anthem by LMAO, Born this Way by Lady Gaga and Scream by Usher.

I have a lot of them too. The one that sticks in my mind was when I was walking down the sidewalk as these two guys who were standing on the corner obviously were checking me out. So I start putting it on swaying my hips thinking I must really look hot today. Just as I go close to them, I slipped and fell. I didn't get…

I did WW some time ago. I lost the weight and gained it back. While WW is good, it does not track individual items like protein, fiber, sodium, sugar, etc. I retain water. So tracking sodium has greatly helped me. So on WW, I could eat a bag of pretzels and still stay under my points. But on MFP, my sodium level would be…

I track sugar too. I use Splenda blend in my coffee. It is better than straight Splenda and you don't use as much. Plus it isn't in packets so you can judge what you use. I do use nothing but Splenda in my ice tea. Fruit has become my candy. Yes there are sugars in fruit but nothing like what you have in cookies, cakes,…

Zumba class, elipitcal trainer, pilates, weight training and walking.

Right outside of Pittsburgh, PA. GO STEELERS!