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Holidays can be a trying time as they all seem to center around food. I start by drinking extra water on the day itself. It helps keep me full so I wont munch. I also make sure there is a fruit/veggie tray so that while others are munching on chips & crackers, im eating apples & carrots etc. Over the last year I have…

I so understand. While my kids are grown now, I work very long hours 7 days a week. So finding time to take care of myself is often a hard thing to do. I think we all have to hit our own bottom before it starts to click. Involve your kids. Bring in snacks like apples, bananas etc. Sit down with them for a few minutes and…

Well come on, lets do this journey together. I got back on the bandwagon in January of this year and had hit my goal weight by May. Life has hit me rather hard the last couple of months and im back up a few pounds. i drew a line in the sand (so to speak) this morning and said...stop it, you can not do this to yourself. No…

One of my favorite websites is called Skinny Taste. She has fantastic recipes, most of which are already in the food diary program here on MFP. My entire family has liked everything I have fixed from that website

Welcome to MFP Meredith. This is a great place to get support and motivation. Try to check in often even if it is just to see what your friends are up to. It will help keep you focused. You can do this

Welcome to MFP. This is a great place to get motivation and support. We all have a journey and they are each different but together we accomplish our goals I will send a friend request

The support here is great and motivational. I find that if I come here often I stay motivated. When im having a rough day and im wanting to blow it, I sign on and see what everyone is up to and it keeps me from going crazy. I will send a friend request

Everyone is different and I do not believe 1 size fits all. So take a look at your numbers and maybe play around with it. some. I found that if I eat what was recommended to me, I would usually gain weight and not lose it. So I eat a little below (not a lot mind you). I try to make every calorie count without totally…

it can be difficult at times but find a pair of sweatpants or a warm up suit that has elastic in it. You can where that for a while but of course that only helps when you are not working etc and expected to dress nice. Also ask some friends who might be a little smaller than you if they have anything they wish to get rid…

Welcome back to your new lifestyle. You are no alone with the falling off and getting back on things. The important part is that you are here now. I joined MFP in January and lost 29 lbs. It has been my saving grace. Im pretty active and try to check in several times a day but it is not always possible. Occasionally I have…

Hi Matt and welcome back. I cant help you much with the Graves disease but I certainly understand the chocoholic thing and can give you some ideas on how to solve that. I found Skinny Cow products such as ice cream, candies etc. They really help curve the cravings without blowing my day. I also keep sugar free jello…

The beauty of it is you don't really fail until you totally give up. You haven't, so you are on the right track. I will send a friend request

You can do this Mike and this is a wonderful place to find support and motivation

You have come to the right place. Having people motivate and support you is the best way possible to stick with it. I will send a friend request

Good for you for trying to make positive change this time. This journey can be difficult at times but it really is worth it. Having supportive friends that understand the challenges helps and this is a great place to find that. I will send a friend request

I will send you a friend request. I had lost all of my weight and have been in maintenance mode but have gained a couple of pounds back. So im trying to get back at it and finish what I started by becoming more fit

Glad to hear things are doing better for you. Welcome back. I will send a friend request.

I don't think I would count anything extra, just know that you are toning your legs and its a bonus

Welcome to both of you. MFP is a great way to find motivation and support as well as new food ideas and of course a laugh or two. I will send you both a friend request

Welcome to MFP. This is an awesome place to find motivation and support. Try to come on as often as possible especially if you are having a bad day.

Welcome to the group. Weight Loss/Fitness is a wonderful journey when you have friends to help you along the way. You will find that MFP is a great way to see what you are doing and how well you are doing as well as find motivation and support. I will send you a friend request

Interesting article and something to think about. I have always believed that everyone is different in what they absorb anyway. For instance, if you are low on Vit D, then your body does not absorb Calcium like it should, therefore, you are not getting the benefits you need. Always good to rethink things once in a while…

I did something sort of like that. My ultimate goal was to lose 2 lbs per week, which was the high end of what they consider a healthy weight loss. I got out a piece of paper and wrote my starting weight first and then subtracted my 2 lbs on each weigh in date. This helped me to see how long it would take and to see if I…

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Good Will, Salvation Army or any other thrift store would be great. I have found some fantastic deals while I was going down. Also if you have a Kohls near you, you can sign up for their emails and you will get coupons for 20% off your purchase. A few weeks ago when I went shopping for new clothes for my trip, I took my…

That is totally awesome. Thank you for sharing your story with us. You will become addicted to Leslie. Her uplifting spirit keeps you going back for more and wanting more DVDs. Keep going, you will reach that goal

That is awesome. She is an amazing women in my book and so are you

I applaud you reaching out for help and information. It is always a good place to start. I wish I knew more about the medicine to give you a better opinion but what I can suggest is that you first talk to your regular physician before going to a Weight Loss Clinic. When a dr concentrates only on weight loss my concern is…

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I lost my weight doing an old WW plan that I had here at the house and logging my food on MFP. It always seemed to look like I was eating under but I know WW has science behind it. The big issue with doing it is that WW allows you to eat anything as long as you stay within the points but you have to remember what they…