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Thank you. I know it is a new day just having a hard time getting out of the funk. I had an awesome support team when I began losing weight in 2012 and it has kind of dwindled down . Tomorrow is a brand new day I am going to get back on track!

I am hoping to get one under $500. Where I live I do not have the option to ride bike outside because I live on a very busy road with a lot of tractor trailer traffic. I have been looking at yard sales, thrift shops stuff like that and have found nothing I like. I want the wheel to be enclosed because I have a nosy cat…

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There are a bunch of us in our weight loss group on facebook who are doing this. We are super excited. Some of us are doing the Scanton Pa and others are doing the Indianapolis Indiana one. We can't wait! It will be our first year doing it too!

I generally am under in my calories MFP gives me 1300 I am lucky if I hit 1000 everyday . For my carbs I generally have between 50-100 a day so my carbs are generally under as well. I usually don't eat it because everyone is always saying how bad it is for you. But I just happened to come across articles saying it isn't…

I started at a tight 24, should have been 26 but I didn't want to go up another size. I am currently at a comfortable 22, but I have a pair of size 20's waiting in my closet for me.....hopefully soon :)

I find working towards a reward helps me. My first goal was to lose 25 LBS. I did that and ended up gaining some of it back between august and September. Now I am getting back on track and once I lose another 25 LBS I am going to go get my hair done. I talked to the lady that does my hair and told her I was going to let…

Drinking 8 glases, and the fruit we did have 3 servings, we did 1 for veggies for 5 servings and today we had one for 3 fruits and 5 veggies

So far we have done Water challenges, fruit, veggie, exercise for 30 min., exercise for 1 hour

No one "diet" plan is for everyone. I personally love this site. It helps me to keep track of what I am eating and it keeps me motivated. I have tried just writing everything down before and it didn't work. If you're not keeping track of the calories eating and making sure you are within your range it is harder to lose…

I have also been trying to decide if I should get a fit bit or if I should get a body bug. The body bug cost more, but I figured it would give me a more accurate total on how much I do burn through the day from what I have read in reviews on the 2.

I have been on Depo for 2 1/2 years and have not had my period since I started it. However my second week of exercising I started. It continued for 3 weeks. I freaked out because of it and called the doctor she said it is perfectly normal for that to happen. She said when you start exercising your stressing your body in…

I am planning on buying something in 2 weeks I just don't know what. I have no idea how many calories I am actually burning each day and I think if I did it would help me get a better handle on how much I should be eating. I have heard of the fitbit, the body bug, and an HRM. Does anyone have suggestions as to which would…

If you are set to lose 1 pound per week and you are losing .75 pounds you are only off a little bit from what you wanted to do. So you are doing well. As others have said make sure you are watching your sodium, eating as healthy as possible, drinking water, and eating breakfast.I was never a breakfast eater before I…

I have helped my parents many times and I have never gotten the money back. I guess I looked at as they needed the help or they would lose their house and I didn't want that to happen. However, Last year when I received my income tax check I had plans for the money, my husband had to have surgery and it was money for us…

My husband is tiny. He eats candy, snack cakes, and chips all the time and never gains weight. My youngest son is the same way. My oldest son is a little "overweight" but the doctor says it isn't anything to be concerned about at this point. I have been overweight all my life if I even think about eating junk I gain…

Since I do not have a gym to go to what type of DVD or wii game should I get to get a good work out? The wii fit is great but I know I am going to need a more intense workout.

I am trying to exercise at least 4 days a week. There are no Gyms near me and I live in a small house so there isn't much room. I am using wii fit I am doing the advanced step for at least 15 mins each time using 2 lb weights in each hand and then also doing about 20 mins of yoga and strength training and then whatever…

If you eat a lot of pasta try the barilla plus pasta if you haven't already. It is better for you because it isn't made with white flour. I don't notice a difference in the flavor of it compared to regular pasta and it is better since it is made with whole grains. I think I actually feel fuller after eating it than I did…

Since I am just starting out on this journey I am weighing myself everyday. This way I can see the fluctuations and when I step back to evaluate what I am doing I can look at my food intake, exercise, and weight to see what I need to change. Maybe once I am really rolling with this I will only do it once a week.

I am using the wii fit. There aren't any gyms near me and I live on a really busy road that makes it impossible to walk. So the wii is basically the only thing I have. I like it. I don't know how accurate the calories burned is. I was looking at the amount of calories burned doing cleaning on here and it is more than an…

I am also new here I joined last year but life got in the way and I quit before I got started. I weighed in last Tuesday at 284. I don't really have issues with pain...unless I have had it for so long I just don't realize it. I do not have pictures of myself and someone had posted a few pics of me on facebook and I could…

Thank You for posting! I found a lot of useful information.

Well that makes me feel A LOT better. I have been trying to figure out how to have protein in each meal without going over without much luck. Are there any other numbers on MFP that are lower than they should be? I am kinda new at the whole eating healthy thing and making sure I am eating enough. I love peanut butter and I…

I have been getting better with the calories as the week has progressed. One thing I have noticed though is that I meet or exceed the protein limit for me. When I try to add more calories I end up adding more protein. I know I have Carnation instant breakfast and I was told you could use those as a supplement. The thing…

I actually have about 150 lbs to lose for me to be at a healthy weight. I am a SAHM of 2 boys ages 10 and 7. I have put everyone else before myself my entire life. It is time for me to start putting myself first and take care of me. I have tried to lose weight in the past with no success. I have people start with me and…

I have been the same way since I was 18 I was working 3 jobs and didn't have time. As soon as I finished 1 job I was off to the next. Most of the time I would only eat dinner, occasionally I would get something when I stopped for gas. There were times where I would go a couple days without eating and not realize it just…

I love this Idea! I am gonna try doing this. I don't know how it will work out for me if people will "like" it or not but I am going to give it a shot! Thanks.

I had joined MFP a year ago but life got in the way and I didn't do anything with it. I have just started an 8 week challenge with some people from a coupon group on facebook. We started on January 3rd. My first weigh in will be on Tuesday. When I weighed myself right before christmas I was 289. After christmas I cut out…