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You look fantastic!!! You and I are built similarly and are around the same height (I'm 5'3"). I'm starting at 234 lbs and want to get down to around 130 lbs ultimately. You're really an inspiration! Can I add you as a friend on here possibly?

that website is amazing, thank you! and walking is also a great idea. thank you all for your help!

I'm in Stratford! :happy:

Hi! I'm also a pescatarian, and you're the first other I've found on MFP! friend request on the way! :happy:

I'm always looking for new friends on MFP! friend request on the way! And don't worry, you'll be making jaws drop in no time!

I recently moved back in with my mom, whom I love, but is completely frustrating sometimes. She's slightly neurotic, has horrible ADHD, and constantly complains. She's funny though, and I honestly do love her with all my heart. But some days it seems like if it weren't for my two giant dogs I'd go completely insane! I have…

I'm glad I'm not the only that thought this was a good idea! Every time I watch The Biggest Loser, I think to myself, "I should really be working out while watching this!" But, I'm currently saving for my exercise equipment and just do my exercises outside...where there is no TV. Hopefully, I'll have my elliptical in the…

I figured it would be impossible to tell haha I think I might just consider it a little extra work done and instead of logging it, just give myself an extra 100 calories to eat today. I will definitely do some research on heart rate monitors to see what the deal is. Thank you all so much!

welcome to the site! you're right, we ARE all in this together. MFP is a wonderful place and has fantastic tools to lose weight and get fit. I hope you enjoy it!!! friend request on the way :happy:

Hi and welcome! friend request on the way. :happy:

My boyfriend is also my best supporter. I am pescatarian (formerly vegetarian, formerly vegan) and have finally found the most comfortable and healthiest way to eat for my body through pescatarianism. My boyfriend is a big meat eater and loves pulled pork and hot wings, but he is always up for eating anything vegan or…

When I cook salmon, I usually take a piece of tinfoil, spray it with some nonstick spray, then place the salmon fillet on the tin foil with a little minced garlic and oregano, then fold over the tinfoil so the fillet is covered and bake it in the oven at 350 degrees for about 10-15 minutes. You can also use some smart…

If you can find one, try and get something that doesn't have caffeine. A lot of diet supplements contain caffeine because it temporarily elevates your metabolism, so you might have some trouble. If you're looking at a supplement and you don't understand what an ingredient is, make sure to always look it up before buying…

Yes it is! And it's a little under $2 for a package of 2!

Hi Kieran! Welcome to MFP!!!

welcome to MFP! I'm sure you'll love it here.

You may be losing weight in other areas, like your legs and your arms or even in your face. Also, you might be gaining muscle mass. The tight pants might be from water weight or another kind of bloating. I've felt the same problem. I've lost 8 lbs in the past 3 weeks and my pants still seem to be fitting me normally, some…

I'm not, nor have I ever been, a foreign exchange student, but I would be more than happy to be your friend and help support you through your time abroad!! Friend request on the way :smile:

I'm sorry you have to deal with such horrible news. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts! Just take things slow. I don't think now is the time to focus on your eating habits, but more on yours and your family's emotional welfare. Keep your chin up! Everything has a way of turning around. :smile:

Congrats! That makes me a little jealous haha! You're definitely inspiring me to work harder. I've lost 8 lbs in the past three weeks, but 6 lbs in two!? Way to go!!!

That sort of thing happens to me ALL the time. I'll go throughout the year and have at least 3 or 4 instances where I just don't like something, or I start to love something again. When I was younger, I also had this habit of only wanting to eat one specific food every day. At one point it was eggo waffles, then lasagna,…

I'm also wondering the same thing. does this include after you exercise and your calorie goal goes up? should you eat the extra however many calories you just burned off after exercising, or just stay around the original calorie goal?

welcome! friend request on the way :)

It's not only 2 lbs.....it's 2 POUNDS!!!! That's a big deal for me and I'm sure it's a big deal for other people on here too. If you're having trouble snacking on things that don't give you energy or aren't filling enough to hold you off for an hour, try eating something with protein. I'm not sure if you'd like this (most…

welcome!!!!!! this site is wonderful and I hope it helps you on your way!!!

I just started on this website and your story is a true inspiration! I've had a hard time with stress in the past week (since I've joined MFP), and counting calories has been hard for me. But hearing a story like yours today has really encouraged me to do better and keep on track! Thanks you so much for sharing! P.S. You…

welcome! this site is great and i hope you find it very helpful! I've only been a member for a little over a week and i've already lost 7 lbs! if it works for me, it can work for you too!

Thanks to all of you, I seem to be a little less worried about my excess protein intake. I am only consuming at most 13g over the 48g that is suggested for my diet. If it's true that I have to consume close to 200g of extra protein to do my body damage, I think I'll stick to what I'm doing for the most part because I'm…

If you want to up your protein intake, try getting Tofurky deli slices. They're vegetarian/vegan, have tons of protein in them, and they keep you full for a long time. Who says vegetarians can't eat sandwiches anyway? lol

This site is wonderful and I hope you enjoy it! :)