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1200 is way below what you need, so you will lose all the weight you want if you stay at that number. To go any lower would be silly because cravings would get intense and then you will be dreaming of food. lol.

Yay, if you have the extra $$. Nay if you can't even afford the bills you already have.

Wow. You must feel good. It sounds like you're not in any discomfort, so your body is probably thanking you for it. That's great that you decide to make a change! :smile:

Hi there. It's so nice to hear someone w/the same thing I am going throughl. I am drinking ensure to fill in the gaps. However, you mine as well be drinking gold. (it can be pricey.) I also noticed there are so many diet foods that I used to buy unintentionally. I now buy nothing reduced. Since it's hard to fit in all…

I can relate to not wanting to work out at night. If I were you, I would do my best to choose a low calorie dinner like fruits and veggies and a fried egg or something. Then, the next morning I would work on a plan for the day. I would double check my calories to make sure they are high enough for a realistic life. I would…

You already have one subscriber. I love youtube. :smile:

I would say, put the scale away and enjoy your pickles and ice cream. I absoloutely loved being preggers and I also ate oranges a lot. lol.

120 is a good goal for you. You are a positive thinker, that's half the battle right there! :smile:

So happy to hear you are nursing. I nursed two children and it's been a while, but I was overweight at the time and managed to lose weight while nursing. I did walk everyday, but I did not count the # I burned and subtract it and all that. If I got in an exersize for the day great, if not no stress. I think only you can…

I wish I liked smoothies because they are so healthy. If I did have to have one........... 1/2 C Pineapple Juice 1/2 C Orange Juice Strawberries and Blueberries Vanilla Yogurt 3 Baby Carrots Ice Blend till Smooth. Add extra Juice if needed. :drinker:

You look great. If the weight keeps melting off naturally. I would say get to a healthy # on your chart. That is just their way of saying "you look amazing and I can't imagine you any better than you already are." Take it to the next level girl!

I've never heard that. Before I do anything, I mention it to my grandmother or an elder. If they have never heard of it, it is simply fabricated. Go back to what was working for you before. I am not sure what you are preparing for, but don't be a nervous wreck. Get yourself straight and try again. :smile: And, it is very…

Cereal. Keep some milk in your fridge and bring your favorite cereal in a tupperware. It's easy and has a variety (I love raisin Bran). If you miss something warm, just make coffee or tea on the side.

I knew I shouldn't have opened this one. Who cut the cheese? :laugh:

Easily. Beer is extremely light. Just don't drink more than two ina day, even if they are light. :drinker:

I keep my freind list exclusively women because it's embarassing enough to show them the "skeletons" in my daily food diary. They are all really funny and supportive. I have deleted one girl because she was bragging about losing weight when she was underweight.

Hi there, I think that is too drastic for a young person. I think small, healthy changes will make a bigger difference. Like adding some fruit and veggies to your snacks and meals. Everything in moderation, so maybe add an extra glass of water to your day ( in addition to your meals.) :happy:

Good Question. It sounds like you chose the Low Carb diet. Definately have a book on hand with recipes and inspiration. If you are not losing weight, then your carbohydrates are too high. Most of the effective weight loss stategies start off with no or very low carbs in order to put your body into a ketosis mode. Again,…

I Will be at two family visits........Typical morning cocktails, keish, fruit salad, and I usually get one or two candies from my kid, that is called "tax" got to teach them early. Happy Easter everyone! :flowerforyou:

Just Don't buy Walden Farms. I accidently grabbed it since it was on sale & it is diet PB. It is horrendous.:smile: I can't gain a lb and I eat the real stuff. lol.

I have two sons, however I am raising them solo. I brought them to the movies (no school on Good Friday here) And we all got a BIG fuzzy hug from the Easter Bunny at the mall. Gotta love your kids. :smile: (mine are 5 & 7)

That's fantastic!

If you like baking, then why not try the sugar free brownies. There are a ton of healthy dessert recipes now using stevia and splenda. I have also heard a lot of people who make their own protien bars. I know it entails oatmeal and I think they are sweet. :smile:

I think it's consistancy and writing down each day what it says you will weigh in 5 weeks. After 5 weeks if it's not working, you need to switch it up. Try something new. A new exersize regimen, or a new diet. Or anything. But stay consistant for five weeks with one thing and see how it works. People either Change it up…

Great Job! I have been thinking about starting to walk since the weather has warmed up. You have made a huge transformation in a positive way. :heart:

I agree with the young lady who eats fruit. I have tried the higher protien macros, but I found that if you stay within in the general numbers on MFP, you will have a healthy, enjoyable diet regimen. :smile:

See how it works out. If you break throug the plataeu, then you discovered a new weight loss tool for your body & could even schedule one in every so often. But, if you find it only hinders your progress (emotionally & physically) then I would take a drive, bubble bath, chat group or chew gum when the urge/thought is…

Sour Cream, Salsa, Fresh lettuce and Tomatoes. And some tabasco sauce or Jalapeno Peppers. Good Idea, that's on my menu this week too. :smile:

You made a great Choice! 1200 is less than what a child eats. I think we are on here to manage a lifestyle, not a quick fix.

Go to Goals. Press Change Goals. Two options come up Guided Plan (reccomended by MFP) or Custom Click Custom and customize your Macros. As for the muscles...... you can figure that part out.:smile: