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I'm really thinking a big part of it for me is mental as well. :embarassed:

I have it on 1, but I will cut back to less than a pound a week after next month. We're going on vacation at the end of July, and I want to at least be able to get into a bathing suit by then without horrifying the other hotel guests. :embarassed:

Thanks for suggesting Jamie Eason, I just looked at it, and I think I will try it. Here's to Phase 1, Day 1!!!

Okay, help me understand. Is everyone saying it is actually better to substitute the cardio with lifting??? I have limited time, so I need the best bang for my buck. (I'm over 35 too.)

I hear that! I'm sorry, I just can't go cold turkey. I'd rather cut food somewhere else, and save a few calories for alcohol. Lots of restaurants have skinny margaritas (which I love) for around a 100 calories. Saving room for 2 isn't that big of a deal. Otherwise I stick to mixed drinks without juice or sugar mixes. I…

Okay, I haven't read the books (I know, I know, flog me now...), but do the seasons conincide with the books? Is book 3 season 3? I think I heard that they were considering splitting the books into two season each. I just have to know if Book 3 is the all time shocker, if I have more "Book 3" to come in the next television…

Hi! You can add me too! I'm just getting started. This is my day 5 of MFP. I had our third and last child in 2008. Right after I had her, I was highly motivated, hired a personal trainer, and made huge changes to my diet. I lost all but 10 pounds of my pregnancy weight (having gained 80 pounds). FIVE years later, I still…