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Led Zep box set on shuffle! Always makes my run go faster.

Well, for the first time in 15 years I am off all of my high blood pressure medication, and its completely due to my weight loss. I never thought I would ever be able to stop taking that stuff! In addition to my looking and feeling better, it gives me motivation to keep the weight off.

I used to need to put cream or half & half in my coffee but when I decided to lose weight I figured I would try and save the calories from the 3-4 cups that I drink per day by eliminating the cream. It only took me a week or so to get used to drinking coffee black and now I actually prefer it that way with 2-3 packets of…

Sorry. I can't seem to get the hang of posting pictures. I'll try again.

These are my before and after pictures after losing over 85 lbs and hitting goal!!

I've completely cut out half-n-half and milk in my coffee because I drink several cups per day and the calories add up. I've gotten so used to it that I don't even miss it anymore.

I really appreciate reading about your experience and seeing the charts because it hit home with me. I've had been heavy my whole life (I am a 49 year old male) and have been up and down on diets 20 pounds at a time. For some reason, this time, for the first time, I finally succeeded at taking all the weight off. I wish I…

Scrambled egg with extra egg white, 1/2 slice of american cheese, 2 strips of turkey bacon and a cup of coffee. I stay under 300 calories and watch carbs for breakfast, so I stay away from oatmeal even though I love it.

That before/after picture is a great idea! I donated my closet-full of clothes to Big Brothers/Big Sisters but kept one pair of pants (which fit me like a potato sack) to remind me of how big I was and as inspiration to keep the weight off. [/quote] I did the same (except it was GoodWill), but I do have 1 pair of pants I…

I donated my closet-full of clothes to Big Brothers/Big Sisters but kept one pair of pants (which fit me like a potato sack) to remind me of how big I was and as inspiration to keep the weight off.

You mean it was all just a coincidence that my weight loss happened at the same time I began paying close attention to what I ate and started counting calories? I was duped!

I jumped up my calories at once but increased my aerobic exercise. I re-set MFP goals to lose 1/2 lb per week and I try to stay within that calorie number. If I go over I know that I have some wiggle room with my exercise, but I know to taper back the calories for the next day or two. No weight gain since hitting my goal…

Fear of gaining the weight back is my great motivator. Since hitting my goal a couple of months ago, I continue to log my food everyday to stay within maintenance calories range and run 4 times a week. The reward of bonus calories from exercise is also a great motivator because it lets me maintain while eating more.…

I was recently told by an old friend that "you looked more handsome when your face was fuller." People tell me all the time not to lose more weight. I don't take it as mean spirited. I think it comes more from their shock at my appearance at a healthy weight after being used to seeing me very overweight for so many years.…

Are diet soft drinks better than water? If that's what your really asking, then yes and no. It certainly isn't better for your health, chemically,than water. But there isn't a single credible scientific study that I have seen yet that demonstrates that it is harmful when used in drinkable quantities (not one million times…

Black with 2 splenda. I also love Starbucks dark roast with sugar free hazelnut syrup. Since I drink at least 3 cups a day, I wanted to avoid the calories and carbs from cream and milk, so I started drinking it black and got used to it very quickly. Even after reaching my weight goal , I haven't gone back.

Not to be contrary to everyone else, but I see nothing wrong with a "kick start" to whatever long term plan you have. Especially if that will be part of your motivation to succeed. Limiting yourself to 3 days of about 1000 calories and 50 carbs or less for the 3 days won't do you any harm. Just make sure you drink plenty…

1/4 of a slice of cheesecake factory low carb cheesecake with some berries and 2 Tbs of light whipped cream washed down with a cup of green tea.

I eat 1/4 of a slice of Cheesecake Factory low carb cheesecake with lots of berries almost every night for dessert with a cup of tea and its under 200 calories. That does the trick for me!

1. Half n Half and milk 2. Carbs (limited to 25 or under per day) - no white bread, pasta, rice, potatoes ever 3. Red meat (not totally cut but reduced to one 3-4 oz serving per week)