TheBetterBecky Member

I count all of it. I noticed while trying to lose that if I eat all of my calories from carbs it doesn't budge. The sugar I eat comes mostly from veggies because even broccoli has a few grams of sugar. But even a white bagel can turn to sugar. Just aim for foods with lots of fiber because the fiber slows down the process…

I've lost 132 pounds and kept it off for 3 years. I say don't cut it out. Anytime you cut something out you want it more! What I did was say I can have 3 bites of cake at a Birthday party or if I craved cookies, I ate one. Not every day and not at every meal. You know why? Cause if you try to cut out all sweets you have to…

From experience counting calories only doesn't work. It needs to be healthier too. If you eat a bagel for breakfast, a hamburger from McDonalds for lunch, and a bag of chips for dinner, you might lose weight but it will be slow and your body composition won't be as lean. So, like others said, do it in moderation. If you…

I wouldn't cut out meat unless its a health requirement. I've lost 132 pounds and kept it off for 3 years. Here is what worked for me. You want to eat carbs, protein at each meal. The protein helps the carbs digest slower. See, the one thing you want to remember is that a white potato is just as bad as a candy bar. White…

I think you have to think of it as a lifestyle. It is a must. So, eat healthy, exercise, but if you want a cookie then eat one but only one and move on. The more you deprive yourself and only eat carrots and water the worse you'll feel and then you'll gain it back. Get support also! One friend that can support you will…

I've lost 130 pounds and kept it off for 3 years. You can add me anyone who needs support. I am chatty and love to help! It has been a hard road and I know exactly how you feel. After you lose it too you will have different challenges. For me the new confidence was sooo strange. I felt like I was doing something wrong by…

I don't think you look skinny. I think you look thin but not too thin. The most important thing to me though isn't what you weigh right now it is that you are healthier!!!! Yay! I would listen to your Dr. and try to just be healthy which you are :)

I am wondering if you aren't losing because you are actually gaining muscle which weighs more than fat? Try measuring everything and watch the progress that way. Also, not sure but maybe you aren't eating enough protein for the lifting? Congrats!

I've lost 130 pounds with MFP. Don't give up!!!!

I've lost 130 pounds with MFP. Don't give up!! It's worth it :) I've kept it off for 3 years :)