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The salads used to be much better, however they've changed all the recipes on them and what dressing is available. I don't like any of the new salads or their newly redesigned wraps. They made all these changes to seem "fancier" and "healthier" but the macros aren't any better (some are worse) and they just really…

I'm getting pretty worn out by all the people who see/hear/notice my weight loss attempts or that I'm working out and immediately want to try to sell me the latest and greatest diet/wrap/supplement. I'm sorry, I don't believe in any of that. If it works for you, great. However that's pretty rare and I'm not wasting my…

A combination of stress, I really love food and I'm not as active as I used to be would be my best guess. My diet really didn't change when it comes to how I ate or the quantity from when I was in college (not that it was the best diet though), but all of the sudden I just started packing on weight, so I'm guessing it was…

Yes, but only if you invest in the TapeWorm Diet. This way you can continue to eat whatever you want, no move a muscle and drop all the weight you need! Once you're at your goal weight, just take a deworming pill and you'll be all set. It may sound to good to be true, but it's not. It's just pure MAGIC. My aunt's first…

Currently, my goal is 170. After that, I'll take a look at my measurements/goals and re-evaluate if I want to go for another 20 pounds or if I'm happy. In a perfect world I think I might feel happiest with my appearance back at 140 pounds. However, I have a high stress job with long hours at a desk, a long commute that…

This just about sums it up for me. I thankfully I only go overboard for one or two days, then I'm able to get myself back under control. I just try to move more and watch what I eat for the rest of the time and it works out.

The only one I can stand the taste of so far (given I haven't tried too many yet) is Yoplait 100 calories. Either the Black Cherry or the Strawberry Cheesecake, yum.

Although donut holes are delicious, that is part of why I just eat the whole (blueberry cake) donut. Less than 200 calories. :)

This would be me too. Besides, if I'm embarrassed of my weight, what better motivation to move more/eat less. Of course it doesn't always work like that for everyone, but for me it sure seems to.

I'm in! Name: Sami Height: 5'4" Starting weight (12/1): 198 Goal Weight (12/31): 193 12/8 12/15 12/22 12/29 12/31

Also in for the replies.

I buy whatever I'm in the mood for that also happens to be the least expensive when I'm shopping. Lately I've been buying the SaraLee 45 calorie/slice bread for sandwiches, it comes in several different varieties including a multi-grain option. It's not too high in sugar, has okay fiber, not too awful carbs and the low…

If you ask my mother or a doctor, the answer would probably be no. However, I'm doing this for me in regards to being healthier/more fit and being a better equestrian. My goal weight of 150 on my 5'4" frame is still probably large and my mother would much rather I get down to 120 pounds. I maintained a range of 135-160…

I too need more motivation/support/help staying accountable to lose weight and would love to help return the favor for some of y'all. Anyone feel free to add me. I periodically start this journey, make a decent little headway and then get overwhelmed and fall off the bandwagon for months at a clip. Crazy busy life and all…

This. I was pretty serious from about December to March and lost about twenty pounds (and kept it off). I still have another 25-40 pounds to lose to be healthier and happier but fell off the band wagon as my work schedule picked back up to alternating 45hr to 60 hr work weeks, plus a 45 minute commute. I'm getting back…

Subbing for the responses, because I also go back and forth between binging and having no appetite (or being very fickle with what I do/don't want).

I'm 5'4. SW: 200 CW: 188 GW: 140 I was 140-150 lbs through most of college and felt pretty good about how I looked most days, or at least looking back I like how I looked and remember it fondly. Honestly, I've never been happy with myself at any weight, even when I was underweight in high school. *shrugs* But I think…

I appreciate the feed back! I'm better at staying on task at a gym than doing a home work out I've found. And I might be able to break myself of that with more work at it however at the moment I'm locked into a gym contract until December, so I want to actually get the best use out of it. I do actually like working out at…

We're actually having tacos for dinner tonight in my house. :) I get lean ground beef (97% lean or bison if on sale) and brown it up, drain any excess fat and throw in some chili powder, paprika, onion powder and cumin. I'll also throw in some sweet bell peppers and onion if on hand. Slap it in a small fajita sized…

Genius! I might need to start implementing this to help me get my lazy, sleep loving butt out of bed in time to workout before work. I have these jeans that I bought a size too large (almost two sizes since it's cut big) that I break out whenever I'm really struggling with how slow weight loss is or am having a day where I…

Not nearly enough. I'm a work in progress but I'll get better about it. Currently I'm really inconsistent but I aim for 40 minutes 3x a week at the gym. I also try to hit my daily fitbit goal of 10k steps, some days I hit 20k, some days I barely manage 4k. The joys of a desk job, I guess. On top of that, I try to get out…

Oh my wow! Congrats on your results and all your hard work! At first, when I saw your story I thought "TL;DR" but when I scrolled down and saw your triumphant pictures I knew I had to read it and I'm so glad I did. You are truly inspirational, thank you for sharing your story. :flowerforyou:

I'm 23, 5'4" and looking to lose 45-50 pounds. My SW was 200, right now I'm sitting at about 193 and my goal is to get down to 145-ish. Then I will re-evaluate and decide if I'm happy, need more toning and body recomp or just need to lose my weight.

5'4" SW: 200 CW: 193 GW: 145 Current measurements are: 42- 38 - 48. My goal ideally is back to what it was freshman year of college: 38-30-38, or whatever looks best for me. I will adjust as I trim up and go from there.

I get the nibble box and so far none of the snacks have been over 150 calories, so I have no problem fitting them into my day. After a while I might change just to see what the calorie counter box has to offer.

I just started getting these Graze boxes after hearing about it on here and I am so glad I do! Even when I wasn't sure it was something I would like, I tried it and I have yet to find one I don't like yet. To me, $6 every two-three weeks really isn't that bad. Especially since I don't snack very often and when I do I tend…

^^ This. Generally speaking, I don't take any bites or licks. But on the rare times I do, I eyeball/guesstimate how much was in my BLT and add it in to snacks.

Inconsistency is my biggest issue. One day I'll be excellent, the next day I'll go over my deficit by a little (read under a 100 over), and then the very next day I'm back to under my deficit but WAY over in my macros. Ugh. I really like carbs apparently and need to work on switching them for protein. It's high on my to-do…

I thoroughly enjoy my FitBit Flex, especially the sleep tracking since I have issues sleeping often. I find it to be a great motivator too. The first month of attempted weight loss for me consisted of a lot of trial and error as far setting my calorie goal and macros, but it was also a very stagnant month. In the week and…

Yup, this is pretty much what I do too. I now have small stock stashed in my desk at work of healthy snacks in a 100-150 calorie range as well as some pieces of fruit. So when I'm hungry, I eat something. As for cravings, if I have one, I just eat it. If I don't I know I will wind up binging on it later on. Whatever the…