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I'm a big sweets person too, so I really want to be careful around the holidays too! I try not to deny myself anything, I just try to balance it out with the rest of the day. It doesn't always work, but I do my best to make up for it by being more discplined the next day. I also have learned that having too much around the…

I think it depends on how close you are to your goal as well. I can only speak to my own experience. As I got closer to my goal weight, the weight loss slowed a bit...often times only losing a few pounds a month. I had to switch up my workouts to challenge my body instead of doing the same workouts every day. I also don't…

I have mostly used the scale and judge by the fit of my clothes. I try not to overdo the weigh ins, but it helps that I only weigh myself at the gym. It's a big motivator to me to keep going!

I was curious, so I took a look at the website. I think the estimate is high. They gave me 2600 calories to eat. I typically eat 1500-2000 calories a day. I don't know that I could continue to maintain my weight loss with the extra calories. I am pretty much at maintenance now, so I probably do have days that I eat 2600…

For my last 10, I naturally limited my carbs...but, once I lost the weight, I was able to add them back in...of course, in small portions. I was completely paranoid about eating pasta, bread and potatoes. Now, I have those in small portions on occasion. I agree with keeping up high energy workouts. Continuing to challenge…

Hi Lana! Welcome to MFP! Feel free to add me...I've been here since January, and I can honestly attribute much of my weight loss success to this site! Lots of support and resources!

Hi Carrie! Welcome to MFP. This is a great site for support, information and resources. You'll be successful...best of luck to you!

If you know the restaurant you are going to, check out their menu online, if possible. You won't believe how incredibly helpful is it to view the nutritional information prior to making a choice! I find that I do so much better when I have 2-3 options even before going out and then I decide based on what sounds good! Best…

Welcome to MFP! I've been so happy and successful with my weight loss and this site has sooo much to do with my success! Feel free to add me as a friend....

The only suggestion I have also is a good bra...it can do wonders for the sagging twins...not much else is possible that i know of...age and gravity is cruel, but at least you can look good in a decent bra! Best of luck....

It does make a difference on the scale...that's why I choose to monitor my sodium with my food intake. I've noticed a lot of people don't do that and wonder why they are having trouble losing weight....It may not even be the calorie intake, it may also be the huge amounts of sodium their body is retaining...

I gave up eating cheese, which I LOVE....I do cheat on ocasion, but normally don't buy it at the store or add it to any meal eating out... :(

I would agree with everyone above in eating back some of the calories...if you are hungry, eat healthy options and see how it goes! I rarely eat all my exercise calories, and I have been consistently losing weight...less now that I am closer to my goal...

sugar free fudge pops! Great summer treat with only 40 calories! :)

I am always hungry right when I get home, and I tend to snack before dinner. The only thing I've done is to find healthier choices...like snack on a few carrots sticks or celery while I wait for my dinner to cook. Some days, it's easy and some days I feel like I've eaten two dinners! :) Hang in there...see if finding a few…

Good article...I agree with all 10! I do my best to try and follow all the advice they gave...especially when it comes to planning and being prepared. I often put in my meals prior to going out so that I don't make wrong choices when I go out to eat. MFP is a great tool for that! :)

I wouldn't classify myself as a runner, but running is a part of my workout routine. I've lost 39 pounds since January, and running has played a huge part in it for me. I've never been a runner before, so the workouts are REALLY tough for me. I did the couch to 5k program, and I ran my first 5k on May 21st in 36 minutes.…

All I can share is what has worked for me. It all depends on how you feel after you workout. Are you exhausted and are you giving 110% for your activities? It's about constantly challenging yourself...for example, when I get comfortable with my run, I increase the speed just a bit to keep me working (or you could increase…

I've followed my own pattern of eating my exercise calories when I am hungry and if I'm not, I at least keep to my base calories (I try not to leave more that 300-400 calories left). If you try to go too low, your body thinks you're starving, and will hold onto the fat. I've lost 39 pounds as of today, and it's worked…

My workout partner has been on this HCG diet, and has had similiar weight loss success as previous posters...she has lost 12 pounds with aspirations to lose 14 more...Personally, I think it's a quick fix idea and I have NO DOUBT in my mind she will re-gain some of the weight. Being on the 500 calorie diet, you have no…

I keep sugar free fudge pops in the freezer for a treat! They are only 40 calories, so if I feel like having two, I can! :)

Slow and steady on your weight loss....AWESOME! MFP is the best....continued success to you! :)

yep, yep...bike shorts are a must if you plan to be on a bike for long rides! I learned my lesson too in the cycling class....an hour on a bike is tough!! :)

Plateaus happen...I've gone through that with my weight loss too...hang in there and switch up your exercise a bit! Challenge yourself physically, and you'll see the scale move again...be patient too...weight loss takes time, and you aren't always going to have big weight loss weeks. I agree with previous comments about…

I used to be so proud of my legs, but these days, I'm diggin' my sculptured shoulders! I've added swimming back to my routine, and I'm LOVING THE RESULTS! :)

It depends on how much you are exercising. If you are way below your calories, you probably need to eat higher calorie snacks/food like nuts or avacado. I try to keep my calories at 1500 regardless of how much I exercise. However, when I'm hungry, I eat! I don't think there is any need to "make" yourself eat...just choose…

I used to say that working out twice a day fit that definition...however, I do have two days a week that I do cardio in the morning, and then lift with a friend in the evening...I think everyone should define their own limit. I also think you have to listen to your body...if you truly need a day off, TAKE IT!

I'm digging the sugar free fudge pops myself...Only 40 calories! :)

Depends on whether or not you have the discipline to stop at a few bites. I would definately bring healthy popcorn as a backup if you can't seem to stop with a few bites! :)

Well, my method is to weigh myself on the same scale, and just accept that I may be a few pounds heavier due to clothes. I weigh myself at the gym, and of course have clothes on...but, take my shoes off and anything else I can strip down to! :) Personally, I don't change my weight numbers when I weigh in, except I try to…