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I guess I am really fortunate. My husband has always been supportive of anything that I do. When I started this weight journey, Larry ( my husband) was right beside me, even though he does not need to lose weight. He is 5'11 and weighs 168 pounds. But he would sit beside me and help me with my diary to give me ideas. I…

Well guys, How did you post your before and After Pics. I have lost 22 pounds and in Maintenance, not sure how to post pics

I love my blueberries, high in Antioxidants I watch Dr. Oz Show and he said they are very good for you. I was reading my prevention magazine and it will fight radicals in your body and also protects you from Cancer and helps your Brain Function. Also love Strawberries in a Strawberry Smoothie

Yes See A Doctor. I have bad knees and they were popping. Turns out my meniscus pad in my knee was torn. If you ignore it, It can get a lot worse.

I have been in Maintenance for 2 weeks. I am adding my calories Gradually. So Far, No Weight Gain Good Luck

I have been a vegetarian all of my life. I do not eat meat of any kind and I do not eat Fish . I eat vegetables and Fruits and Dairy. I love my low fat Yogurt. For Protein, I eat soy, love MorningStar Farms. I also eat peanut butter.

Thank you for Posting. I joined MFP May 1st. I started at 170 Pounds, then I lost the weight and got down to 148 pounds, my goal weight. Now I have lost another 4 pounds, I weigh 144 pounds. Did you have any trouble figuring out your calorie goal I have gone to a couple of sites to figure Bmr and TDEE I am 66 years old and…

I have been making this Dip for over 1 month. I really like it. I use OIkos Plain Yogurt that is just as good. Calories are: 16 Calories for 2 Tablespoons.

I was the same way. Wanted to lose this excess weight. I have lost 21 pounds and now I am at the weight I was 25 years ago. I feel so much better and I have so much more energy. Down 3 sizes and went from 38 waist to 33.5 waist as well.

I have lost 4 inches off my waist and 2 inches off my hips My pants are really loose, This fall going to need to buy smaller jeans as my jeans now keep falling off of my hips. Keep pulling up my slacks. No more stomach hanging out there under my clothes. I have given away alot of my clothes to the thrift store because they…

Go to Fitness Frog. They have some awesome calculators. That is where I went to figure my Bmr and TDEE. Also My RMR/ I am at maintenance and needed also some direction.

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I second that. I love Mexican Food but need some good lunch Recipes.

I just started Maintenance about 2 days ago. I found a thread to calculate your bmr and TDEE for your calories. I am also sedentary. I walk about 30 mins a day for 7 days a week. I went to Fitness Frog and there are calculators for your BMR and TDEE. Then when I got my calorie goal, I minus 200 pounds. I have 1343 calories…

I went to Fitness Frog. They have some great calculators for your Bmi and TDEE Then I deducted 15% for my calorie goal, it was pretty close to MFP Good Luck

I weigh every morning before I drink any water. I get up and go to the bathroom and weigh. I do not get stressed about it. I just want to know if I gained 1/2 pound, then I look at my Diary to see what occurred. Like maybe taking in too much sodium

Thank you for your suggestions. Thats what I thought I will start increasing my calories a little bit at a time. I did my Bmr and TDEE, for what calories I should have.

I just got to Maintenance. Do you weight every day? I think I can maintain as I now know about portion control

I just joined maintenance. Going to have to try and find my balance I plan to weigh every day. I will continue to log as well Any suggestions for a newbie

I eat low fat greek yogurt with 1/2 cup blueberries and 1 tbsp of reddi whip. Keeps me very satisfied. I have this as my bedtime snack every night.

I was on weight watchers on and off and got so confused with the point system. I love MFP, I have been on MFP since May 1st and lost 20 pounds. Feel Free to Add me.

I am 66 years old and have lost 20 pounds. My husband does not share my diet or exercise. He is underweight, so he does not have to worry. Each morning I go for my walk, he sits in the garage and waits for me. He helps me with my logging with my diary. He is happy I have lost the weight I have. My husband is 70 and has…

I have 1/2 pound to go, I have lost 20 pounds. On to Maintenance, but I will be logging everyday. You can add me as a friend. They say maintenance is the hard part

Go to Fitbit Group on Community. We have Fitbit Group there, someone may be able to answer your question better.

It may be a little too soon. I have a constipation problem as well, I take 2 tsp of Benefiber twice a day. That has eased my problem and I have now lost my weight. I also eat yogurt twice a day.

Thank You for letting me know. This is all so new to me. Don't want to gain my weight back.

I am having trouble eating enough. I typically eat around 1150-1200 calories. But I am now walking more and it says to maintain my weight loss, I need 1400 calories. Is anybody having the same trouble as I cannot eat that much. I think my stomach has shrunk Any ideas for me

I am 66 years old and I do not work out because of health issues. Can you get too much protein, I have read that you can and your kidney cannot dispel it. I have tried the Special K shakes. Would like to try the protein powder but don't know if it would be good for me, since I do not exercise much. I walk 30 mins a day.

I am getting my Fitbit tomorrow at Best Buy. I may need help setting it up as well Please Add me.

I am 66 years old. I have lost 20 pounds and I met my goal weight. I am losing 2 more pounds just to be safe when I go on Maintenance. I have lost 4 inches off my waist and all of my clothes that was too small for me, now fit. I have given away all of my fat clothes to Charity. My Success Story is now my husband says HI…