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Aw, I'm glad to hear that things are changing for the best! Continue to keep us updated :heart: by the way, you meant 1300 calories a day, right? Not week? Unless you meant your burn :laugh:

This! Always measure inches, not weight. Many MFP users do not measure weight until after they've lost some clear inches, because muscle puts on more pounds than fat. Good luck, you'll be fine!

This thread made me laugh & smile so hard. I wore lingerie on our 3rd anniversary. We showered together before going out to eat & I changed into it in front of him. I even had him help me put things on. It kept the anticipation up all night -- pun not intended :happy:

For some reason, I thought you were talking about this man: thisman.org (Follow the link please)

Oatmeal made with water, containing bananas, raisins, & cinnamon! I only have it three times a week, but it's my FAVORITE breakfast. I eat egg whites with toast & veggies on other days. :flowerforyou:

I always spend $30 a week on average for my groceries! So, this is not a problem for me :laugh: I get: -- 1 bunch of bananas, a bag of apples -- raisins -- 5 Greek yogurts for the week -- eggs -- tomatoes & mushrooms -- two bags of salad -- oats & I get by just fine, unless I need to buy refills of things that have run…

Don't be afraid, try it for a month. I would suggest using each of the coming months to decrease from 1900 until you find your ideal spot (1900 December, 1800 January, 1700 February, etc.) I just increased mine & like many others, it was the best choice that I ever made. You have to add strength training or else you won't…

I haven't measured myself (Day 24) because I won't have a tape until tomorrow, but my arms & legs have gotten muscular, my stomach is smaller, & my jeans are getting loose! I love Level 3, it's so much more of a workout than Levels 1 & 2, I wasn't challenged by them! Glad to see that you did well, congratulations :heart:

Eat a net of 1500-1600 calories every day & your pounds will fall off. If no changes after 3-4 weeks, go up to 1600-1700 net. You will be amazed at how quickly your body will use the nutrition to reshape itself! Good luck, & don't forget to strength train or else you'll have trouble getting to your goal. Take care of…

Follow Dan's 'In Place of a Road Map'. I just started eating >1200 (net 800) recently & feel a difference. Eat 1500 net & see how it feels! Adjust every month based on how it feels; no changes, try 1600. Still none? 1700. If you have nothing at 1800, go to 1400 net -lowest-. Better yet, 1450. Good luck! :heart:

When my fiancee is around (once 1-2 years), we go out to eat nearly every day. We've made it a goal to find healthy-choice restaurants & cafes to go to next visit! Of course, don't forget that it's fine to indulge. How many cals are you on a day? Hope you've been using Dan's guide! Have fun! :heart:

Just add something small that has a lot of cals: nuts; PB to fruit; cinnamon to your breakfast; more veggies at dinner; etc. I'm the same, so that's how I've 'bulked' up my foods without overeating. It's helped a lot!

This made me cry. I am so happy for you, happy for your family, happy for your life. It makes me feel so . . . proud. Nothing makes me feel better than people taking control of their health & doing what is best for them. You need to get this on TV, seriously. Write letters to TV shows, do anything. You truly are the…

I'm on Day 24 today! I've started 6 Week 6 Pack (42 days) & am going to alternate with No More Trouble Zones & Banish Fat Boost Metabolism. I'm starting Ripped in 30 in January. Good luck with Round 2! :heart:

Yesterday! I've been doing net 800-1100 for a month (misinterpreted MFP's system). I told myself that there was no physical way that 1200 could be enough, even if I felt satisfied by dispersing food. I bumped to 1750, read IPOARM, & got ~1400 net! I'll have a better goal starting tomorrow when I learn my TDEE & BMI. :heart:

Nothing since school's in session :bigsmile: once the semester's over (two more weeks!) going back to hardcore 100%ing on Final Fantasy 12 (I've been doing this now for about 4 school breaks; it's a very long game on 100%, but so worth it) & alternating between that and Uncharted. I also plan on playing Banjo Kazooie…

How do you manage to keep carbs so low? Do you eat very little fruit? I eat a lot of fruit; it's the only reason that I go over my carbs daily.

This happened to me when I was 16. I started eating Cheerios & bananas (these became a staple to my diet until I gave up cereal a few weeks ago). I did not eat ANYTHING like mayonnaise, hotdogs, other things with fat. I ate as lean as possible & stopped eating fried foods altogether. I also started exercising at that time.…

What was your caloric intake & macros like? I think that I should focus on strength training more than cardio!

You are so amazing. I have no words. I actually feel proud for you, that's how great it is. Fantastic job . . . Definitely going to show my family members to inspire them. What was your caloric intake & macros like? Great job again :heart:

So happy for all of you with RA in the thread! That is so beautiful. My mother has some issues herself & I'm determined to prove to her that her weight loss can really help fix a lot of them. Definitely showing her this thread. Thank you so much! Best of luck & wishes to you! :heart:

Your photos are so inspiring that I legitimately started tearing up. Thank you for making my day. I was feeling really down & this completely picked it up for me. How long did it take to get to your goal on healthy eating alone? I'm also at 1200 calories & it feels it's more than enough for me everyday. I exercise about…

Controversy by Natalia Kills is the greatest workout song to hit the planet. Scheisse by Lady Gaga is also amazing. Don't judge -- listen to it & prepare to work the **** out. :wink:

I always use bananas with raisins or apples with cinnamon! :heart:

I just finished Level 2: Day 16! Not as bad as what everyone says, though I'm hoping that I have real results. My biceps & legs are more toned & muscular, & my stomach seems to be a bit flatter, but not as flat as I would like it. Doing 6 Week 6 Pack afterward! Good luck to all of you, you can do this! :heart:

I'm 20, I'm game :heart:

Constantly reminding yourself that you can always eat another serving the next day! :heart: & distributing my food throughout the day into small meals as I do now :smile:

I'm starting this on December 5th when I finish the 30DS! I'm very excited for it. :heart: How do you log it into MFP, though? Circuit training, like the 30DS?

I'm not anywhere close to having kids right now (at least 10 more years), but I have thought about this before. No calorie/ macro counting until 15-16 (aka moving from general intramurals to fitness & team playing), but they will -always- be eating healthy in my household & making the right food choices from birth on.

1. To become a greater & beautiful belly dancer that holds myself with grace, poise, & serenity. 2. To be as physically healthy & strong as possible, going beyond my goals in terms of fitness. 3. To delve myself into Middle Eastern culture & history to understand the context of belly dance. 4. To do everything I've wanted…