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Hi, Trying to get back into MFP to help me loose 15-20 lbs needed to be fit. Would love to make new friends and help them along their way too.

I’ve been off for a while and as a result some of my former excellent mfp are a bit quiet these days as they are not active in mfp. Would love to update the list with a new crowd of awesome mutually supportive pals. Sarah

Hi there - I’d be happy to be your mfp buddy - feel free to add me. Cheers, Sarah

Hi there - I’ve been on pause with my weight loss for a while with some elder care issues but I’ve decided it’s time to get back at it. Would love to be your supportive mfp friend. Feel free to add me. All the best, Sarah

Just get right back at it. I was on a cruise for 11 days ate what I wanted - « gained » six pounds and a week later it’s gone. Was likely mostly water weight from salty foods. A one day 2400 binge won’t last and wasn’t enough calories for s true 2.5 lb gain. Hang in there.

I have huge calves - I've lost 40 lbs and my calves have hardly shrunk - I feel your pain. I long for tall boots but a pair that fit are few and far between. I am going to lose another -15 or so, hoping that calves will shrink but I think i just have big big calves. Sorry if you are part of my club in that respect ;) there…

Lettuce leaf shells make them a little more mainstream. I sometimes use a boston lettuce leaf, ground chicken with taco seasoning, tomatoes, peppers, onions, a little sharp cheddar and cilantro cream (non-fat greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, splenda, salt) and they are SO good. You can eat quite a few of these as long…

I think something might have been off. I love sweet potatoes and cook them quite a bit. I have almost lost 40 lbs in the last 7 months and haven't stopped myself from eating healthy foods like sweet potatoes. I'd do another try with a cooked one when you get a chance. Granted, some sweet potatoes get really big, but 645g…

What an amazing success story. Congratulations on your fantastic success!!!

Hey There, I'm in the same boat as you, other than my bf (who was away working for several months while I lost 30 lbs) and my sister no one has commented on my weight loss. I've lost 30 lbs (and I'm 5'3") and have about 25 left to go. I really think that it's noticeable and I started to get discouraged that no one noticed.…

Hi All, I'm just new to the team but happy to add support as I can. Getting back to logging and hoping that this will start the losses again, although happily I've maintained while on hiatus (mostly due to wicked work/travel schedule where I wasn't prepping my own eats). Just started learning to "run" this year, into week…

Because I have joined a Y lead 5 k training pgrm the couch to 5 k didn't work (the internals are a bit different) but I've downloaded an app (seconds) for interval training. It provides for a warm-up, low intensity intervals, high intensity intervals and cool down and lets you listen to music while you do it. I think it's…

I don't use recipes for much other than inspiration but feel like I'm in a bit of a rut. I recently purchased the Flavor Bible but was wondering if you had any other tips for those of us who love to cook, are adventurous but need inspiration - without buying a cook book. Any sites that help with those of us who are this…

I make curry by tossing stuff together but did NOT know that cornstarch tip! This might just be gold. Thanks!!!

Breakfast for dinner is always my idea when I'm too lazy. I can also really enjoy zucchini noodles with tomato sauce (regular noodles also fine but I've developed a love for zucchini noodles in almost all of my noodle dishes). I also keep frozen salmon on hand. Toss a piece of salmon on tin foil, mix a bit of grated…

I have been cooking about 95% of my foods since starting MFP, I use the recipe builder and sometimes simply enter a random bunch of ingredients that go into a curry, stir fry or other meal that I'm making - but I AM always impressed by how easy it is to use the bar code scanner :) I just find that I have a big appetite and…

I am also only 5'3" but if I did the conversion right you are about 149 lbs? That's not huge, I started heavier than that and I'm still a nice bit away from 149 - in fact, 141 is my current goal (that should see me in size 8). I might keep going - we'll see. The point is that you are only 8 lbs away from being in the…

Lots of ideas here that I do. two others that are yummy are: Chickpea salad - rinse a can of chickpeas, add a diced onion, 2 diced tomatoes, a cup or more of chopped parsley, make a dressing from fresh lemon juice, a bit of zest, a grated clove of garlic, a pinch of salt and I use some splenda. Depending on your calorie…

So far, this time losing weight I'm doing pretty good and I am also eating pretty much whatever I want. I have eliminated a few foods due to my thoughts that I'm a bit intolerant to them (ie they make me feel blorfy) but otherwise I'm enjoying plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, lean protein, grains and things like Cheetos,…

My brother-in-law said, "did you get a tapeworm or something?" I actually thought it was one of the best compliments I've received :) It should be noted he does really enjoy teasing me - but I felt complimented by his acknowledgement of my weight loss. I do agree that people will tell you that you are "wasting away"…

In addition to all of the above I also make low fat turkey sausage patties when I want a special breakfast (I know that I just cannot eat one piece of bacon and feel satisfied). When I first made them I was gob-smacked that you could make tasty, lowfat, homemade sausage. lol I make everything else, no idea why that didn't…

The above answer was very accurate, thorough and well said. I'm about three months into this and have been trying to do all of those suggestions, I am not 100% there but close and I have to say that advice is golden. I hope you give it all a try.

Glad you are back, I find the support and encouragement part of MFP is just fantastic. Not giving up is the key, you can turn this around starting right this minute, don't focus on gaining back, just look forward, and even if you have other setbacks it's okay. This is part of a lifelong commitment - step by step you'll get…

That is such great progress, you are doing such a fantastic job!

Feel free to add me, I am no every day and love to give a bit of support. I am targeting losing about 35 more but we'll see how much more / less I need as I get there. Hoping that you are having an great day!

So happy for you, you are doing great!

I get an hour, we have a gym with showers on campus :)

I've wondered this too, thanks for posting it :)

What a great story, definitely handsome either way but you can see how happy you are in the "after" photos shining through your eyes which makes you look great. Your very inspiring story sums up how so many of us feel, grateful to MFP for the great tool and community which I assisting us in reaching our goals.…

Be happy about a loss - may not be as fast as you like but as the weeks and months pass by it will add up. I know it's hard to totally adjust to not eating processed foods so maybe try adding some non-processed foods into what you're already eating (like carrot, celery, pepper sticks) with lunch. A piece of fruit for a…