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In the book, "The South Beach Diet," the doctor/author recommended a teaspoon of Metamucil 15 minutes before each meal. It's made of psillium, which is simply a very high fiber grain. I am like you. I eat a regular meal and I'm okay, but later in the evening I get the munchies. I have modified the doctor's advice and I…

I agree with the poster who said there is nothing she wouldn't give up to lose weight. However... I loooove chocolate and every now and then I'll treat myself. If my weigh program is working like a clock and I am moving toward my goal I may on rare occasion get a small candy bar. But every morning with my coffee, I add a…

Welcome, Damien. Keep coming back!

Way to go! You are an inspiration. I started in March too. I'm a 5'8" man and initially want to get down from 195 to 175. I'm more than halfway there. Last time I checked I was at 182. Just 7 pounds to go. I will keep going, and you do too. You are so close! Congrats again.

Hi, Kait. I know it's not Saturday but I haven't checked in for many weeks. I moved from Northern California to L.A. My current weight at my last official weigh-in was 182, down 11 pounds from my starting point.--Jim

If you have room in your home or garage, how about a stationary bike? You seem to like biking. You could listen to music or read or watch TV, and not have to worry about trucks or other vehicles hitting you. And you can buy one that tells you the exact distance you've biked, making it easy to calculate your calories. In…

I'm in. American. And thanks for the fun motivating challenge! We'll all win by participating, no matter which side wins. But, of course, go Americans!

Thank you, Poorgirleatinghealthy. I DO love this site too. I agree with you that it's awesome. Good luck to both of us!

Thank you, Carmendu. Your encouragement is much appreciated. I've lost 3 pounds so far and I see you've lost 8. Right now, that seems like a huuuuge accomplishment. Best of luck to both of us. And I will take you up on your offer to friend you. I only have 3 myfitness pals so far, and the more the more encouragement we can…

Thank you, Arewethereyet, for the encouragement. Good luck to you, too!

It does seem to go slow sometimes. I've been on MFP for a little more than a month and lost 3 pounds. That's great, but not the amazing losses some have. Like you though, I'm not trying to lose a lot -- 20 total would be fine with me. You and I, we're moving in the right direction. Hang in there! You're not…

I weigh myself in the nude. That way I know there is no variation in clothes weight.--Jim