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We've all been there before. Perhaps making smaller, more attainable goals would help you stick to it this time. Some ideas: 16 oz water each hour, substitute 16 oz water every other time you normally have a soft drink, a walk for 20 min the same time every day, measuring everything will help you with your portion size,…

I think we can all identify with your daily calorie goal and hunger, so don't feel alone. May I make a couple of suggestions of things that have helped me? I don't ignore hunger but address it right away. My snacks are high protein such as a hard-boiled egg, a Tablespoon of hummus or whipped peanut butter, a Weight…

Looks a little like my chart. :blushing: Fellow scale-obsessed buddy:tongue:

To be honest, I am not over 100 lbs. overweight. I copied/pasted the link for a friend who is. However, it is very difficult for me to lose weight especially now that I am 60, hypoglycemic and hypothyroid. But I am a motivator and sometimes need a motivator. MFP has been so helpful to me. K

You go, girl!!! You are already beautiful . . . but the best is yet to come. Making this a lifestyle will mean we all will never have to start all over on this journey again! My best to you! (I was actually on this group page to copy/paste the link for a friend, who is over 100 lbs.) Kay

Kudos to you for deciding to try the natural way of weight loss. Neither way is easy, and I don't have any prejudice for those who decide surgery; I just believe it is much healthier the natural way and learning a lifestyle of eating and exercising. I do not have over 100 lbs. to lose but was checking it out to email the…

Been there ~ done that. I log my food, water & exercise everyday. I weigh (probably too much :blushing: ) at least weekly & measure at least once a month. I was so discouraged in August 2013, I donated all my smaller size clothes. However, in Sept., I decided to give it one more shot and give it 100%. The weight hasn't…

I live in Port Charlotte too. Kay

Hi! I would be glad to be your MFP. I am very big into motivation and believe we need one another. I want to be honest though, I am much older and don't have much weight to lose, but weight loss is slow for me. Kay :flowerforyou:

I totally agree with you. I always keep some nuts in my purse, in my car and at work. I have found peanut butter or hard boiled egg or hummus are quick fixes ("whipped" peanut butter goes down easiest). I take Chromium Picolinate (inexpensive and avail wherever supplements are found) help me as well as speed my metabolism…

Hi! I'm much older than you, but it appears that we are up against the same battle. I am now trying hard to be proactive and eat before my blood sugar drops, which allows me to eat more sensibly. I eat something every 2-3 hours. It may be a stick of Weight Watcher cheese, a Tblsp. of Peter Pan "Whipped" peanut butter, a…

Congrats on your fab weight loss!

You can add foods by "creating" them and typing in all the info found on your can/pkg label.

I am on 1200 calories a day. I have hypoglycemia and have to eat often, but I have learned to eat just enough to level my blood sugar. I lose weight slowly but average at least a pound a week. You can send me a friend request if you would like. Best to you! K

Frequent snacks are very important, such as 8 raw almonds or pecans, a Fiber plus granola bar, a spoon of whipped peanut butter, cut-up an apple in advance to nibble at work or traveling and a small can of V-8 (veggie) juice are things that I have found to be helpful. It is NOT how much you eat, it is what and how often…

I am a non-traditional breakfast eater, so be prepared :-). I know these are corny. *Sometimes a teaspoon or two of Peter Pan whipped peanut butter on a banana (or a spoonful of it without the banana). *If I have a rotisserie chicken or any type of meat, I warm up a piece in the microwave. *Although hot cereal is not my…

Kudos to you for every day of your determination, sacrifice and hard work. You are half the man you once were :-) You are an inspiration. I will share your link with a friend who has a lot to lose (and as you know, it is hard to see the end result when there is so much to lose). Have you tried switching your diet plan? For…

Hi! Congrats on your new job. You have a lot on your plate. Kudos for your enthusisam. Perhaps you could listen to the Word/teaching on tape or at least Christian music on your phone/tape player while on the elliptical. Sleep is important . . . for your health, efficiency at work as well as losing weight; so you are smart…

I feel that I need the protein in my diet that eggs, peanute butter and lean meats offer. I always feel better when I eat them and stay away from the carbs. (Not that it is for everyone.) I use olive oil. I wonder if coconut milk would offer the same weight-loss? I sure like it. Congrats on your weight loss.

Congratulations on working so hard for 30 days. That is quite an acomplishment! Keep up the good work. Next year at this time, you will be able to look back and be glad that you stuck with your program until the end and see that it was worth it all. I found some websites that break down the calories for things as simple as…

Hi, I eat PB frequently to keep my blood sugar stable. I have found that Peter Pan's "whipped" peanut butter not only has less fat & calories, but it is light. & fluffy and can be eaten with a spoon. The secret is to take a spoon full, close up the jar , put it away and go DO something. :-) You have have your peanut butter…

I don't think your goal is unrealistic if you diet senseable. I'm 5'6" and 57 years old, and some tell me that my goal weight of 130 is not realistic. My short-term goals are two pounds per week by drinking lots of water, a high protein/low carb diet, exercise & vitamins. My experience has been that I lose weight in my…

Absolutely! And wearing our favorite clothes again!

Me too! I take a piece and put the rest away. I make myself let a small piece melt in my mouth and savor the flavor. How did I miss this decadent flavor before when they were popping into my mouth? I like your food choices being connected to exercise. That's a killjoy. :-) Another motto I have that I repeat when I…