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Me too! My user name is VC1015. I just switched from a fitbit and it's weird not having any connections!

Hi all, I hope you are still reading this. I plan to start my first Whole 30 on Friday, May 1st. I need all the support I can get, and I can't sit and search for the Whole 30 groups...can someone invite me or add me to one please?

I dropped 20 pounds in 6 months by paying attention to what I eat and when I eat it. I still allow myself to have some sweets throughout the day, but I have modified what those are. I have found that a huge protein and fiber breakfast lasts me all morning until about 12:30. I eat almost half of my calories for breakfast,…

I am a student and I work at a school. My budget is about $200 per month for a family of 3. I buy frozen vegetables and fresh fruit. I buy the fruit when it is in season, and the veggies will stay in the freezer forever. I buy turkey sausage and sometimes kielbasa because it is pre-cooked and I can freeze it. I will also…

You could also research how many calories on average those poses burn and create your own exercise.

"Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody." -Kid President "Speak in such a way that others love to listen to you. Listen in such a way that others love to speak to you." -Anonymous "Strive for progress, not perfection."

^^^Lol! Glad to see people with a sense of humor :D I anticipate maintenance. I have maintained since July, but I still have 20 pounds to go. My difficulty comes with inactivity. I work for a school and usually log 7500 steps every day just walking around. MFP usually gives me about 300 extra calories for this, but we will…

My NSV was tonight. I just danced for 45 minutes and did not feel like I wanted to die afterward. AND I was able to do it without a break! I also had one last week where I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror at work and thought I was actually pretty!

I am not a doctor, and I'm not an expert, but I've logged on every day for almost a year now, and I noticed when I was eating 1400 or 1450 I was losing consistently. 20 pounds in 6 months. For the past 3 months I have been averaging 1800 calories a day and maintained. I still have about 20 pounds I want to lose, so I am…

I find that when I drink more water throughout the day I am less hungry. I remember a nutrition class I took at University which informed me that the thirst mechanism in our bodies is actually inefficient. When you are thirsty you are already dehydrated. I was also told that when we are hungry, we should always drink a…

I made this for dinner tonight, and it was fabulous. It was simple, and the crock pot did all the work for me. http://myfavoritethings-miranda.blogspot.com/2012/04/easy-slow-cooker-split-pea-and-ham-soup.html?m=1. I added extra celery and carrots. It is also full of veggies and ham, so low carb and super filling. 1 cup is…

The most important for me right now is to teach him how to eat healthy. My mom never cooked when I was growing up, so we had a ton of instant meals and fast food. She also eats when she is depressed or stressed out. She can eat a whole box of cookies in 2 days. Since my son just turned 2, I am trying to introduce him to…

You could order ala carte options. How about a plain grilled chicken breast, a side of black beans, and a side of broccoli? Most restaurants will let you do that without any problems. Then just track those items individually. Might not be as tasty, but you can still hit your goal.

My XL shirts are now too big, and my size 12 pants are fitting much better!

I was also confused. I went to my doctor. He didn't have anything helpful to say except: go see a dietitian. So he referred me, and I went. It was covered under my insurance as a preventative visit. She sat down with me and went over my goals and we discussed what has worked for me in the past and what has not. She also…

One of my coworkers has a smoothie every morning before work and she loves it. She is able to stay full until lunch time (when she eats a salad with meat on top). She has lost close to 30 pounds now. I also enjoy making smoothies when I have time, but lately, microwaving an egg with some chopped up veggies is all I have…

Thank you all! I will definitely look at the studies posted and the websites suggested. There was smoke in the air today from the Yosemite Fire and I also have not been getting quality sleep, so I'll start with those things, as well as paying more attention to the TOM. Goodnight!

I can see it. :)

I sent you a request! Anybody else who wants to add me can. https://www.fitbit.com/user/26LHLD

Carbs Protein Fiber Sugar Fat Mostly because my mother is pre-diabetic and I learned many of my eating habits from her, so I try to watch the refined sugar intake. I also lose when I go low carb, so I try to eat more protein and less bread. If I can get my fiber early in the day, then I'm not as hungry throughout and I…

Everything that Trog said. And a few more things. I used the MFP 1200 auto set up a year ago and was starving and not losing weight. I was frustrated and cranky and couldn't figure out why I was on a plateau for 4 months. So, I went through my health insurance preventative benefit and enlisted the help of a dietitian. We…

Remember that you did not gain it all at once, so you don't want to lose it all at once. Weight loss is a marathon. You have to constantly work at it and think of it as a lifestyle change. With that being said, try taking your measurements. Are your pants looser? Do your shirts fit better? Muscle weighs more than fat, so…

Go to Pinterest and look up 10 minute workouts. You can do 10 minutes in the morning, 10 minutes between classes, and 10 minutes before bed. That equals to 30 minutes a day of exercise. Another tip is to park as far away as possible whenever you drive. I heard something on the radio the other day that was the fun fact,…

Hello! Welcome to MFP! I did weight watchers and ended up gaining weight as well as loosing money! I too wanted to cry when I went to the meetings. I have been using MFP daily for over 200 days, and I love it. HOWEVER, I did notice that I had no idea what my goal should be or what my daily intake should be etc. So, I went…

Another thing you can do is check with your employer. Most companies offer a wellness program where you can go on hikes or walks, or do other things with coworkers. Some even offer monetary bonuses for hitting a goal or for losing weight. (Heavy people mean higher insurance rates). Since most of us spend as much time at…

I was raised to love it from the beginning, instead of taught to believe there was always something wrong with it. Right now I want to make healthy choices more often than not, and I would love to feel confident in a bikini.

I definitely think hormones play a big role. When you lose that weight, your body works more efficiently. Also, your energy levels go up and your confidence boosts, whether you notice it consciously or not. :)

^^^this. I think having a goal weight is better than a goal date. I realize that for some people it helps with motivation, and if you are one of those people, then maybe it will work for you, but I have also found that you need to use things other than the scale to determine if you're where you want to be. Muscle weighs…

I start with an uncovered pot filled with hot water. Then I place the eggs in the hot water and turn the heat up to medium high. I set the timer for 8 minutes and let them cook. Then when the timer goes off I turn off the heat and move the pot to the sink. I fill the pot up to the top with cold water and let them sit until…

^^^ This exactly. He said everything I wanted to say. The only difference is that I do not have the scale. I would like to get one though. Also, I made an appointment with a registered dietitian and we put together a plan for me to follow. I adjusted MFP to match the plan. It is working really well for me. I got all of the…