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That is the best when someone notices all of the hard work that you put in! Congrats :happy:

I typically do, I am at 1300 calories and feel like I need a few more to get my meals and snacks in...I also am afraid if I don't eat some of them my metabolism with slow down too much

make sure you log what you do it, I try to follow: no white flour...only 100% whole wheat, brown rice, wheat pasta etc...(when buying wheat breads and such look at the ingredients list and if it says "enriched" but it back, you want it to say whole wheat flour :) eat your colors...this is much easier said than done, but…

I don't know a lot about it, I do know several people that drink diet drinks and stuff that love it...I however see a fitness coach/nutritionist and she says to stay away from it! If I want something like that I just have small portions of the real stuff...I also stay away from high fructose corn syrup :)

If you are not eating enough calories you will not lose. I too have struggled, I gain super super easy and it sucks! I "started over" 2 weeks ago and have added lots of friends on mfp and visit daily! The support and accountability really keep me making the right choices. I will add you as a friend :) make sure you journal…

I have been trying to figure out what NSV means too! lol

bake a sugar free yellow cake ( pillsbury I think) after it cools cut it into small pieces and layer it in a triffle bowl with light or fat free cool whip, instant sugar free pudding and blueberries/strawberries...very yummy and pretty :)

Thanks! That sounds yummy :smile:

I have a nutritionist/healthy life coach that says I should limit my sugars to 25 per day...however dairy (not ice cream of course lol) and fruit/veggies do not count in that 25...

You are doing really well with your protein and sodium intake! My fitness coach says that these are two of the most important things...I would agree that you need more fruits and veggies though and maybe one shake as a snack :) I am just starting over and added you as a friend for inspiration!

I am going to use this HALT system in the coming weeks...we have 2 camping trips planned with groups of friends, and when we camp we eat A LOT...It seems that the entire trip is based around food! As soon as we are done cleaning up from our enormous breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, french toast, biscuits & gravy…

Happens to me too...I try to wriggle my toes and concentrate on keeping my heels down...I won't go more than about 20 mins because of it

Im in the same boat! It will work just stick with it!!!

I am a returning MFP member...well I actually never left, I just don't do it 100% of the time lol! I am starting over though...I am trying to add as many friends as I can to help stay motivated and on track. I see a fitness coach weekly and all of the things on MFP are pretty much what she preaches and she is very…

I think all beans are good for you, especially fresh! I have no idea how to cook them (mine usually come out of a can lol) would love for you to share your recipe :) I love cornbread and I think in moderation it is fine, I always buy the packaged kind though...it's the Krusteaz Natural Honey Cornbread...super easy to make…

I did the same thing...I am starting over too! I just went back and deleted all of my old weights so I don't feel like I have to back pedal :) It's a new day and anything is possible! I am adding friends to help stay motivated and instead of going on FB a couple of times a day I am coming here to keep my motivation going…

Wow! Congrats on the success! It is motivating to hear success like yours :) I am 5'1" and am 155, my goal weight is also around 125...I feel like I am never going to get there...when you were doing the Shred, were you also watching calories? By adding friends, you are able to check out what others are logging in their…

What is PCOS? I have a VERY hard time losing weight no matter what I do, not sure exactly what is going on... I am going to send a friend request to you...I think being accountable and seeing what others are accomplishing will help us stay motivated and be more successful! Good Luck to you :)

I am new also, I am sending you a friend request :) I also have the iphone and did not realize they had that update, thanks for sharing! I used to have an android and Loved that feature! I am hoping to add lots of friends on MFP to have a little bit of accountability and make better food choices!

Congrats on the weight loss! I have been struggling to lose at all! I hear the last 10 is the hardest, well I think the first 10 are just as hard lol. I am trying to start over and would love support as well :) I will send you a friend request!

I know how you feel! I am only 5'1 and have had 2 kids, with being so short, my stomach stretched A LOT with both of my pregnancies. I think that no matter how much weight I lose I will still have a tummy :( I just accept that I will never have a bikini body and am completely o.k. with that...I too would not consider…

I feel the same way! I get soooo sick of counting calories, especially when I don't see results! However I am trying really hard to see it as a lifestyle change and just know that it is part of my life...I think if you are maintaining, you do not have to journal 100% of the time, maybe give yourself 2 days off per week :)…

I love foil dinners :) Just put chicken breast ( or meat of your choice) in a piece of foil and add whatever veggies you like ( this is nice when you and your family like different things, each one can be customized to your tastes) my fav in there is carrots, potato, green beans, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms...wrap in…