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I love anything Danskin as well! So comfortable.

Logging all of my food is a great first step for me, even when I don't feel motivated to exercise at all. I love seeing those green leftover calorie numbers at the end of the day, knowing that today, even if it's only today, I met my goal! It may take a little more time at the beginning, but MFP populates a list with items…

I resisted eating a second breakfast of waffles while co-workers ate them (and they smelled delicious!), and resisted eating some salty, crunchy dark chocolate treat my boss brought in to share. Self-control is tough for me, so this is a win!

I dislike vigorous exercise, mainly because I get way too sweaty and my skin gets bright red. :( So I bought a stationary bike, set it in the living room, and pedal lightly (10 mph) while watching an hour of television. It feels a little "lazy," but I've done it daily for a few months now, it hasn't been hard to stay…

I love milk chocolate, but once I start eating it I don't want to stop. So instead, I now keep a bar of extra dark chocolate (70% +) and allow myself two squares when I need it. It's under 100 calories, and dark chocolate actually works as an appetite suppressant for me. With a salty craving, I eat a dill pickle -- it's…

I have a stationary bike at home, and when I really want ice cream (my go-to dessert), I enter it in MFP, and bike until I've burned off that many calories +10%, just in case the number is a little off. It's been working great so far! I know I could lose faster without those extra calories in the evening, but I'm doing…

Yup! Even a trainer on The Biggest Loser agrees with you: http://www.hngn.com/articles/10384/20130819/healthy-diet-better-exercise-weight-loss-tip-biggest-loser-trainer.htm I want to exercise because I like the energy and stamina it gives me. And, I like to eat a few "fun" things to keep myself going, but make sure I burn…

I had lost 13 pounds originally in my first few months, but then we ended up moving across the state and starting new jobs. It was so much change at once, and I simply stopped tracking calories and stopped almost all exercise. I gained back 10 pounds of what I had lost, and decided that was enough! Now I'm back and…

I do the exact same thing; eat around 1600 (otherwise I'm too hungry during the day), but exercise to 1200 net. It seems to be working really well for me, although I'm looking to lose more like 30-35 pounds.

I was feeling really tired each day, and then I started doing a light workout for 30 minutes in the morning: riding a stationary bike at approx. 9 mph, medium resistance. Now I feel like I have a lot of energy each day... and on days that I skip (like today), I feel so drowsy. I can definitely tell the difference!

Exactly. But beyond that, I think you can say, "I love you, but I'm not hungry and if I eat more right now my stomach is going to hurt for the next few hours." Even she might feel bad pressuring you after that!

Have you tried adding more protein and fiber to your diet? They keep you full for longer, which is key to eating less for me! Make sure you're full in the morning, as that will have a huge effect on your snacking for the day. Also, don't completely cut fat out of your diet; fat is good for you, and helps you feel satisfied…

Have you considered looking for another form of exercise that's more enjoyable? Dancing, aerobics, a social sport, like soccer, softball or volleyball? Don't give up!

Yay, another WoW player! :) I have a similar story: I was doing great over the winter, and lost 13 pounds... then I gained 9 of them back and recently started getting serious again. Here are some things that helped me: 1) Pack a lunch, or healthy snacks. You may be on the go a lot -- it happens. Just wake up 10 minutes…

-To fit into size 8 (US) non-stretch jeans -- stretch jeans would be cheating ;) -To lose the muffin top look -To feel confident and attractive in summer attire (tank tops, shorts, modest swimsuit, etc.) -To walk up a steep hill and not feel winded

Are you still eating any fish? I believe salmon has a healthy amount of iron. Also, there are studies showing that you have a harder type absorbing plant iron than animal iron. If your only iron is coming from plants, try to eat one-and-a-half times the daily value. And like others have said, consume known high-iron foods…

Same for me!

I want to second others and say that you're showing your courage and dedication by asking here for advice! I would ask you to consider adding more protein to your diet, if you're struggling with overeating some days. When I have protein for snacks, instead of just carbs, it keeps me full for longer and I don't get to the…

At 13 lbs. lost, I went down a pant size and bought some new dark jeans. People noticed and commented! Of course, I felt very confident in them so that may have been it. :) I gained some of that weight back over the summer, so now I'm working to get those (and more) off.