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Yay for you!!! I don't know where the money goes either! If you find it let me know...I'm 10 months smoke free and just as broke as when I smoked!!!

That's what you're supposed to be shooting for. However, I've discovered over the last 5 months that My Fitness Pals "Calories Burned" for the exercises listed seems to be high. I try not to eat back all of my exercise calories. I have days that I go over, but I've lost 35.5 pounds since the first of the year, so I think…

I weigh everything except liquids, then I use a measuring cup specifically for liquids. It has helped tremendously. Good luck!!!

I'm having a hard time understanding why people think it costs so much more to eat healthier food. Since my husband and I started eating healthier in January of this year, I've cut my grocery bill by about $100 every 2 weeks, so $50/week. I buy fresh veggies and fruit, lean, good quality meat, whole grain bread and low fat…

I've lost about 30 lbs and 1 whole shoe size.

You look amazing and you keep me isnpired every day!!!!

I started at a 46 DD in January and I've lost right at 30 lbs. I'm down to a 44 D, almost into a 42 C. I was a C cup in high school and I've been at least a D cup all my adult life. I am WAY ok with going down to a C, I just don't want to lose much more in the way of cup size.

For someone not used to eating like that, that much cabbage and bok choy probably has you really bloated and gassy. I agree, you should probably ease into it. Good luck!!!

^^^^ YES!! I do this too! I'm making a pot roast today! The whole meal, meat, potatoes, carrots and onions cost about $20, BUT it will feed all 5 of us twice with some left over after that! And I buy good quality meat and veggies. You CAN make healthier food, cheaper than you can eat out. As for fruits and veggies being…

I'm sorry, but I have to disagree with you on this. I've cut over $100 a month off of my grocery bill since we stopped eating so much junk food. I just bought groceries for 2 weeks for 5 people for $183. I buy lean meat, fish, chicken, fresh veggies, fresh fruit, and I get healthy snacks too. My fridge, freezer and…

I've been doing this for a little over 3 months and I've had some awesome results. I've lost 29 lbs so far. I will be 40 this summer, and I finally got my butt in gear to get this weight off before it gets any harder!! I'm sending a friend request...I've had some awesome support on here.

I just started C25K today. I'm hoping that along with eating healthier foods, the running will help get me in shape. I'm really looking forward to better stamina!!

We have an Aldi discount grocery store and I buy almost all of my fresh fruits and veggies there. Plus whatever snack the kids have for the week. I buy most of my meat at Sam's Club and very little at a regular grocery store. I've cut about $150/month off my grocery bill. Oh, and the produce at Aldi is amazingly good.

Mine was when my husband and I were talking about his father passing last summer. Sometime around the first of January this year, we were talking about how awful it was that his dad died at 64 of a heart attack, because of a crappy lifestyle...eating out almost all the time, or eating 3 homemade cheeseburgers, or 2-3 pot…

Thanks everyone! I am very excited about the success I've had. It's way more than I've had in a LONG time! I guess it's just right this time!

I would also like to join if there is still a spot!!! I just found this thread!

Everything he said!!!! The biggest help for my husband and myself has been cutting portion sizes of "regular" food. And please talk to someone about you seeing all food as bad. I think that will help tremendously!! It is a slow and steady process. And it's not terribly easy at first. Good luck to you, and feel free to add…

Turkey burgers cooked on the George Foreman grill, with lettuce, tomato, cheese, onions and pickles, with MAYBE some fries. But probably not. I'd rather have a soda than fries, lol!

Really? I had never heard of it at all until today, and you've seen 3 different ones? That's weird. I Googled it and found some really interesting stuff out. I bet I start seeing more of it. That's how it usually happens, you never hear of something, and then Bam! it's everywhere, lol. I have a friend who's children have…

I am always looking to learn new things. I think people should always be trying to learn new things!! And I don't know why anyone would not want to eat fruits!!! And if you can stomach the vinegar, more power to you, lol! Lemon juice is really good squeezed on to steamed broccoli and cauliflower, and spinach. And it's also…

This is one of my fave breakfasts or dinners. You can put the scrambled eggs on a whole grain tortilla, add a little low fat cheese, and you can use egg substitute like Egg Beaters too. Have you tried the microwaveable steamed veggies? They usually wind up pretty soft, and they're still really good for you too.

I had never heard of someone allergic to all raw fruits and veggies, so I looked it up. Very interesting. It's one of few "true" allergies. You should be able to eat the fruits and veggies if they are even slightly cooked, to where they are a little bit soft. Frozen should be fine too. Good luck. And thanks for teaching me…

GOOD FOR YOU!!! I'm 4 days from my 8 month mark. It really does get easier from where you're at. I quit cold turkey last July 16th. I sitll want one sometimes, but I realize it's not worth it. It hasn't bothered me, being around people smoking, up until just a few weeks ago. I went to get my hair cut and the girl cutting…

I'm on day 8 of level one. It's taken me nearly 2 weeks to get here though. I've been sore, sick, and TOM so, I'm not getting there as fast as I want to. I made it all the way thru from the first, but it was darn hard to do. I think for most of us, taking a break every few days is perfectly ok. I plan on going 3-4 days in…

Here is a link to an article that may answer your question. I am in no way saying that I think it's a good diet to follow, but it should answer your question. http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/logout/news_features/lowcarbdiet.htm

Awesome! Just keep on! I'm 7 months and 15 days smoke free. Feel free to add me.

If I eat it or drink it or chew it, I count it. Even the no calorie stuff. And especially the high calorie stuff.

I think they think it's a waste of time because it doesn't get the super fast results that cutting out entire food groups does. It takes time and effort and dedication to your health and well being, and it's not a quick fix. That's what so many people in this world are still looking for, and those of us on here, really…

I use Stevia in the raw in my iced tea, and I like it way better than Sweet n Low, Equal or Splenda. Now if I get too much in the tea it has a bad aftertaste. I use 2 packets in a 22 oz glass of tea and it's fine. The other sweeteners give me headaches, but I haven't had any at all from the Stevia In The Raw. I've also…