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  • I did Atkins - lost 30 lbs, gained back 50. It's not sustainable. South Beach is a little better because they don't cut out ALL carbs. You have to find a balance that works for you and stay with it. Keep in mind that once you get to the weight you want to be, you have to maintain it without gaining back. That's why it's…
  • If your size has decreased but your weight has gone up, you've converted fat into lean muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat and also kicks up your metabolism so you'll burn even more fat. Your measurements are more important than the number on the scale, be happy!
  • Yes, it's work, but it should never become torture. Start out slow with things like walking and follow your calorie amount here on MFP. Cut out junk foods and sugary processed snacks in favor of fresh fruits and other unprocessed foods. Switch from soda to water and juices (100% juice with no sugar or corn syrup added).…
  • Really only 1 thing makes you lose weight and that is YOU! When you're finally ready to stop making excuses and get down to it, the weight will come off - because you'll have the commitment to quit fooling around with fads and pills and make the life changes that will get rid of the fat.
  • I tried Stacker 2 years ago. Lost 15 lbs but also couldn't sleep and felt wired all day, plus after I stopped taking it I gained back 30. No more of that crap for me!
  • Do you mean you use 1/4 of the whole thing or 1/4 CUP of the whole thing? Either way, all you need to do is figure out how many servings the whole recipe adds up to, then enter that in the recipe calculator where it asks how many people it serves. Then when you add it to your diary put that you had 1 serving and it will do…
  • You start just like you started the first time. Take today as your starting point and do it as if this is your first day. We all fall off from time to time, beating yourself up for it just perpetuates a bad pattern and may even give you an excuse to continue eating poorly and not exercising. Signing up for the class was a…
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