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I was just stating that telling someone, as you did, to drop their calories even lower when she needs to love nearly 70 pounds is a horrible idea. Depending on your starting weight, 1,200 isn't the magic number. Which is why I gave an example of how it 1,200 is not the magic know all number. If you dont eat ENOUGH, you…

What an amazingly overwhelming amount of responses already!! LOVE IT!! I've got some GREAT new ideas thanks to everyone! Does anyone else compost - since we are on the topic? We throw all veggie and fruit scraps into a garbage container and then put it in our garden. It was fun seeing some of the different plants we didnt…

I do NOT recommend a 1,200 calorie diet. I can tell you from experience 'less' is not better. I gained 10 pounds last year eating 1,200 calories. I eat in the 2,000-2,400 calorie range now, plus weight train and exercise, and am seeing MUCH better results.

You are incredibly over in sodium everyday. You are probably bloated all the time, which will make it so you arent seeing results in the scale or the clothing. I struggle with this too (especially the last couple weeks), but it DOES make a HUGE impact!!

Weight Training and Protein Shakes will probably be a huge help to you so you dont lose muscle. Also, the more muscle you build, the more your metabolism kicks in during rest (IE anytime you arent working out).

Which one did you get? I have been shopping around for one, but I dont have a lot of people to ask as many people I know do not purchase these - it seems.

While I agree that multiple meals is a great way to go - Sadly, if you eat all your calories in one meal, or all your calories through out the day - Your body doesn't actually care. Its all a numbers game, really. While I agree that processed foods are crappy for you - If they are within numbers and macros, they will…

I make something similar to this very frequently. I used ground turkey in mine (use the right seasonings and you dont even need cheese or sour cream) and long leaf romaine lettuce so it has more form and crunch. Glad you found this recipe. You can make a lot of things lower carb this way.

I like this answer. I second it.

What a great recipes and not high in fat for all the cheese! I have some laughing cow wedges in the fridge, I will definitely be trying this sometime.

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The book 'CLEAN' has a GREAT Miso soup recipe that I have made several ways. Personally, I found a Barley Miso Soup is what really tickled my fancy. I'll try to see if I cant get the web address I used for you.

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Did you 'track' in high school? I know I sure as heck didn't. I've ready what you said and couldnt disagree with you more. Do you realize how many calories are in half of those bags of chips and other 'high school' foods? I think you need to stop comparing yourself to the 'high school' you and start getting yourself to the…

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Not a chance in hell. I'm not married, but I would never ever do such a thing to my bf. I am completely against cheating. It makes me so angry. If you dont want to be with someone - then dont. Dont put the person through such emotional mental damage.

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Thats my arm about 2 months ago. I should update, as it is SO much sexier now!! Yeah - thats right. I said it. SEXY biceps!!!

LorinaLynn - FANTASTIC results!!!

Lift, Lift, Lift!! Lifting was the best thing for me in reference to weight loss!! Have I lost a lot of weight since starting lifting? No. What is SO important to remember is that taking measurements and progress pictures is a HUGE self esteem booster!! The more muscle you have - the higher your metabolic rate (IE - the…

1 Answer: Yes - I would. Currently, my boyfriend and I are only a mere 10 pounds away from one another (he is still heavier - but full of muscle...I need to step up my game). If a guy is smaller than me, thats ok. However, I am only 5'0 - so this doesnt happen frequently. 2 Answer: Oh - well read answer one. I dont think I…

I've been doing the same lifting exercises as my boyfriend uses for his tennis training (he has gotten AMAZING with less than a year under his belt). The women in his co-ed league have already started inviting me to join them for summer games!! They have urged me to join a tennis competition this summer in a local…

I'm a drinker. I am part of a Beer Tour (second year in a row - I have a jacket to prove it!!) and all! I probably go out and drink 3-4 nights a week. Typically, I only drink 3-ish drinks. However, I am ALWAYS adding the amount I drink to my diary. Giving up alcohol from my routine is not something that will change, so I…

The HR major is telling you to go to HR.

Food for thought... When I first started this journey, I ate the NET 1200. Want to know what happened? I gained 10 pounds. Yeah, great idea. At the moment, I am eating a total of 2400 calories (or try at least - its hard). I've lost about a pound a week. I have also started doing P90X and weight train with my boyfriend. My…