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Putting half the meal in a to go box as soon as you get the meal works great! I do that too. Also, look for things that are grilled and ask for all the sauces on the side. Then use only a tiny portion of the sauce - most of the time, I find I don't need any at all. Many restaurants have dinners that are "low calorie" under…
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Congratulations! No matter what you weigh, smile your best smile for all the pictures b/c your fiance thinks you are beautiful. Confidence will make you more beautiful than weight loss. Go to your doctor and/or a weight loss coach and get the best advice you can. Eat healthy, find something physical you like to do and do…
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MFP also doesn't take into account age - I used to be able to eat a lot more, but now if I eat more than 1200 calories/day and fail to exercise, I gain weight - fast. I've had thyroid tests and physicals and I'm very healthy, just hit menopause. But I refuse to be fat any longer - it's awful. Besides, right now, I'm in a…
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I notice that MFP calorie goals are deceptively high. I weighed almost as much as you when I started my latest weight loss program. I've lost about 16lbs in the last 6 weeks by eating 1200-1400 calories a day (but trying to stay closer to 1200 or less) and NOT adding more calories to my daily allowance if I work out -…
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You look good. Instead of trying to lose that last 5 pounds, pick another goal - maybe to run faster or lift more or excel at something physical that you enjoy. That way your focus is still on your health and you still have a challenge.
