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I am using a 1200 calorie a day plan on MFP and usually am well under that goal each day.. even before exercise. I have grown accustomed to feeling a little hungry and look at it as my body saying, "Hey, I'm eating your hiney..." lol Seriously though... Go with what feels right for your body. If you are full, stop eating.…

Goodwill ansecond hand shop are your friends. Look for clean well lit stores that are organized and neat. That's a good sign that the clothes you find won't be stained or dirty. If you know how, or have a friend that knows how to sew, you can also have your clothes taken in as needed. I'm lucky enough to have lots of…

First, great job on getting on track to a healthier life! It's alwasy easier if you have friends to support and enmcourage you, not to mention hold you accountable. For me, dropping the weight just took committment and a desire not to feel like crap anymore. I had gotten to the point where I was considered obese, and even…

I had developed a cough that got progressively worse over the course of a few years. Couldnt' figure out what was causing it. it was so bad, it kept me from enjoying the acitivities I love, namely hunting season. I didn't get to hunt a single day last season. Went to see a new doctor on January 8th, 2014 and he told me he…

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been researching while I was reading the responses here.... Looks like Pepperplate.com might be the ticket... I can import recipes from just about anywhere and input my own as well. Plus it will generate shopping lists and I can plan menus by the week...

I'm looking to plan our family meals a week or preferably a month in advance so as to stay within our grocery budget.... Looking at other's folks diaries is all well and good but doesn't put it in a format that will help me plan grocery lists.

Okay, let me try again.. :) Looking for a way to plan my family's meals on a monthly basis that will work with my 1200 calorie a day MFP diet. I would love it to include low calorie meals (Under 500 per serving if possible), and it needs to be realistic recipes for a family's monthly grocery budget... ie no filet mignon,…

I started on January 8th, 2014 and have lost 65 pounds. I was exactly where you are now. I'm 35 pounds from where I would love to be, and feel GREAT!!! I'm a 44 year old mom to two AMAZING young men (ages 12 & 15) and I wasnt able to do much of anythign with them because of my weight... But NOW I can!! Two things... 1. Buy…

Not everyone has a smartphone. If you don't have one, keep a little notebook in your pocket and write down your food intake until you can get on the computer.

I was where you are 6 months ago... You. Can. Do. It!!! I tell everyone the same thing. Get a digital kitchen scale and keep measuring cups and spoons handy at all times. I find that the adjustable ones work best because they you aren't lugging around half your kitchen in your purse! Once you learn how big portions are,…

Yes, that's do-able, but you're going to have to be committed to the process. I have lost 64 pounds since Januray 8th of this year, but it hasn't always been easy. The first 40 pounds came off easy, but the last 20+ have been slower. Don't get discouraged if the scales don't show the same rate of loss as you go, that's…

Iwas the same way... I had no idea how much I was actually eating until I started tracking it. Here's what helps me stay on track (for the most part because, lets face it, we are all human and we slip occassionally. Remember don't beat yourself up when you slip, learn from it and move on... you can do it) I keep three…

I have lost almost 60 pounds since January 8th... eating the same foods I ate before my diet, plus some healthier choices. I just eat alot less of everything. For me, portion control is everything. Read labels and know the nutritional content of your food. I keep three things handy at all times. An adjustable measuring…

Um.... WTF??????

Actually no, I don't give them any cold meds. We focus on preventing colds and other illnesses. My kids haven't been sick for years now. Oh and why take meds for a cold anyway? They usually don't last very long anyway, the colds that is...

Our teeth are designed to eat a wide variety of foods including meat. It's all about balancing how much meat with other food groups. Be smart about your choices and enjoy healthy portions of the things that you like. From a DIE-HARD carnivore.

Sorry folks but we'll just have to agree to disagree on this one... If something has that kind of risk factor, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone whether the FDA, the Pope, or anyone else says it's safe... But I guess that's just me. But Im still not going to let my kids have energy drinks either. Carry on. God bless.

So are you saying that the stuff is perfectly safe then?

Just trying to use an easy to understand visualization of how dangerous the stuff could be... like if he has an unknown heart condition... There are seemingly perfectly healthy kids dying from drinking energy drinks, so how could this stuff be safer if the FDA has yanked it? Didn't mean to offend anyone, just trying to…

Here's a thought... get a revolver, put one bullet in the cylinder. Spin the cylinder then pull the trigger. Pretty much the same odds as taking ephedrine. NO, I'm NOT really suggesting you play real Russian Roulette. But seriously, don't take the stuff. It's really really bad for you. about as bad for you as the bullet.…

Since women's dress sizes run, 2,4,6,8,10,12, 14, etc. I would say it's two dress sizes. They say that every dress size is equal to about 10 pounds of weight, but I think that's subjective because we all carry our weight differently... Either way, you are rockin it! Good job!

Venison burger!!! I make meatloaf patties using deer burger and grill them. SUPER lean, high protien, no hormones, no antibiotics, just 1005% pure yumminess!!!

I'm with these guys, I think you need to adjsut the number of calories you are eating down if you want to lose weight. Maybe try 2000 instead and see how that works for you. Heck I'm right about the same weight as you and losing on a 1200 calories diet, and my progress lately has been slow albeit steady. Remember, muscles…

I don't eat the extra calories I burn with exercise and have lost 42+ pounds since January 8th. Listen to your body, it will tell you what it needs. If you are hungry then eat, if you are not, then don't. Make sure you get a good balanced diet, not just random calories. Take a multivitamin too. Protien is your friend as is…

I'm right there with you.. I rarely meet the 1200 calorie goal. I'm usually around 800 to 1000. But if I'm not hungry, why keep eating? I take a multivitamin and get LOTS of protien, vitamins, minerals etc from what I eat. I just don't reach the 1200 mark. Trust how you feel and if you feel good, don't force yourself to…

I'm a 44 year old mother of 2.... Can't blame "baby weight" cuz they are both adopted! But I know what you mean. Between baseball, soccer, football, archery, volunteering, working, etc, it's so much easier to grab convenience foods that really end up being horrible for you. I have found that keeping that sort of food out…

Ok, so I'm a hunter and I teach outdoor cooking and have been cooking deer meat for as long as I can remember... I LOVE venison. People have a tendency to destroy the meat by abusing it. What I mean is, process it properly, store it properly, and cook it properly.... Low and slow is the name of the game for roasts and the…

Gonna try this... Looks good! One question though... How big is a serving? How many servings does this make?

Folks, FYI, there is such thing as abusive spouses. I don't know this guy, so I can't say. But no man, woman, or child deserves to be put down, called names, or made to feel like they are less of a person simply because they are carrying some extra weight. That being said, If she wants to lose weight, she should do it for…