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Read this previous post. It has great information. I'm going off of a suspicion that you need more than 1200 calories/day. This will help you determine the right caloric intake for you. I apologize in advance if you have followed this method and have calculated the correct amount of calories, and you *truly* are only…

I don't like the term "cheat" anything (meal or day). It makes me think that I'm doing something wrong. I try to plan all of my meals and fit in whatever food(s) I want during the day. If you are always in a deficit during the week, one cheat meal, depending on the size, could erase all of the other days. Every Thursday,…

Thanks for sharing this!

WTG! You look awesome!

Um, no.

Very clever! Must gives this a try.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions I'll have to pick some up when's go back to the store.

http://www.runsforcookies.com/2012/01/difference-between-motivation-and.html

+1 Also, there is a difference between motivation and determination. There's a good blog article that talks about this. I will try to find it and send you the link. Remember, you need patience, willpower, and commitment. If you have that, use this app correctly, and read / research information, you'll be a success. Good…

^^This. Also, take raw chicken breasts for instance. The serving size is measured as raw. Even though you lose size/weight after its cooked. Not fair but, if you want to be most accurate, raw is the way to go.

Meatballs with broccoli cups. Yum!

Cream cheese chicken taqueria and Mexican corn en

This was last weekend's meal. Pinterest inspired. Cream cheese chicken taqueria and Mexican corn.

Thanks for sharing. I was going to ask this question until I saw this post.

I weigh every morning. I log it only weekly (Monday mornings - keeps me accountable for the weekend).

Hi Kristen! Thank you for hosting another challenge. I'd like to join.

I tried the salt + vinegar and sour cream + cheddar chips that were good (S+v was way better and I'm not a fan usually of that flavor). The BBQ ones left a weird after taste. I didn't care for that one as much. I've never tried the bars but happy to see many places I shop carry them. I'd prefer to try them before buying a…

Hi! I'm 38 (even though in my head I'm still 29..hehe)! I'm looking to shed a few pounds. It would be nice to have some active friends. Most of mine ditched me after I went on an 100-day MFP hiatus. SW: 193, CW: 189, GW: 140(ish).

+1; grocery stores either mark down after 7:00pm or first thing in the morning. Plus, http://greatist.com/health/44-healthy-foods-under-1 (hope the link works)

Awesome job!!

Congratulations! Very inspiring!!

I've never had this happen with either; coconut or almond flour. I agree with PP; experiment and see how your body responds.

Homemade lunchables ritz crackers, crispy pepperoni (I microwaved them), cheese. Also bacon I fried from this weekend. Mostly protein and left me fuller than usual.

I weigh almost every day. Mostly because I know my weight fluctuates 1-3lbs. It would drive me a little batty to weigh only once a week and not see the scale budge. For me, weighing more often let's me gauge it better.

+1...especially on the mindless snacking that comes along with it. If I'm running low on calories, I'll grab a light beer instead (Corona Light = 99 calories). Usually, I have some sort of spirit while I'm making dinner. Just my thing.

Calories In, Calories Out

It depends on the person. I don't always meal plan, but when I do, it helps a lot. I dread hearing, "I don't know" when I ask, "What do you want for dinner tonight?". I'll come up with weekly menus, but if we're supposed to cookout and it's pouring rain, I just switch meals to another idea. I usually meal plan Saturday…

^^This. I've had to face that fact lately, and it's not so appetizing (no pun intended).

^^This. Especially the article. When I drank shakes, I used to buy the Silk brand. The caloric content attracted me (because I was using such a small amount). I've never purchased unchilled milk. Just doesn't seem right, unless I'm getting it straight from the cow's udders. :wink: To each, their own. Good luck. :smile: