BobbiTracey

So hold on, are you saying to stay at restricted calorie intake when you reach maintenance level instead of eating more calories to maintain?

You've got the right idea my friend!

I went to diet coke or sprite zero for a while, but then ended up giving it up altogether in favour of water. It does get easier with time, but either limit yourself or go cold turkey. It definitely does get easier so give it time! :)

People who chew with their mouth open! Not only does it make them look like a cow chewing grass but it's disgusting!

There are *some* things you can get away with measuring, and I don't measure all my foods and I still lose heaps. I just think that not measuring food as much as you can leads on to 'cheat' eating, and your logging will be inaccurate without proper food portions. Definitely try to measure as much as you can. It's not very…

Zumba is absolutely fantastic! I've got a pretty hectic schedule at the moment so I try to fit in a least 15 minutes a day and it seriously is brilliant! You can do it in such a small space and it gets your heart rate up in no time! I really love it :)

That's fantastic haha! Pretty much EVERYTHING these days supposedly gives you cancer or some kind of other illness. If I spent every day worrying about what could kill me I'd have a very sorry existence! Live life to the full and enjoy the things you love! :)

New Zealand! :)

Amazing eyes! :) x

Totally agree. I don't care too much about sodium either unless it's in excessive amounts. Might be a bit expensive to buy your own meats but would definitely be a good reduction in sodium if you are greatly concerned about it :)

Chips and dip! I used to sit there with a whole packet and look down and it's all gone. I missed them like crazy when I first started but now I am glad to be rid of them!

Can't wait to lose mine too! I'm hoping once I get to my goal weight they'll disappear overnight A girl can dream right? ;)

Absolutely gorgeous! :) x

I work at a McDonalds and I believe in some ways they are trying to make the switch to healthier alternatives. If I'm working a long day and am forced to eat at work I'll grab a crispy chicken wrap instead of a burger, which I think fills you up more and is really tasty! I definitely try not to eat there, being around the…

I can't follow the conversations. [/quote] Yeah I get you guys and thanks for clarifying it for me. No, I don't believe that weight loss is based purely on day to day figures, but I think having an accurate tally of calorie intake/limits per day is important. In my opinion (and to clarify for some people who don't get it,…

I LOVE It...to be 19 years old and know everything...wow...I'm in awe of you![/quote] Wow, haha let's pump the breaks for a minute! I have never once claimed to know everything, and as the older, more knowledgeable person you should be the one guiding me if what I believe does turn out to be incorrect. This is only what I…

did you realize that the exercise goals were weekly also, like the food goals?[/quote] Food goals are daily. That's why we have daily calorie limits etc. It's to measure you calorie intake on a day to day basis. That is how MFP works. Yeah, you might have a graph that displays how many calories you have consumed per week,…

Many people eat less during the week and eat more during the weekends, "saving" those calories for the weekend so they end up at goal on average for the week. As long as you aren't being extreme about it, there is nothing wrong with that approach. You do not need to eat to a daily goal. I myself eat to a weekly goal and am…

I agree. It's a meal out and it's a treat, go out and don't worry too much about calories if you have been good throughout the week. However, I would not recommend that you 'save' your calories through the week because unfortunately it doesn't work. You have a daily calorie limit, and the whole purpose of having a daily…

Yeah, sure would! :)

I preach the gospel of Zumba! Seriously, it's like the workout from heaven all in the comfort of your own home! It can be pretty intense and takes a bit of getting used to but it's quick,easy and it gets your heart rate up super fast :)

Don't know how you do it but good for you! That's a lot of restraint! :) Today I passed on grainwaves chips which are one of my favourites! They are calling me from where they sit in the cupboard :(

Have a read of this article, it gives some good information about signs if you are healthy or not depending on your poo. This article is definitely not crappy! (oh they joys of poo puns) http://wellnessmama.com/13023/poop-normal/"]

Mine's open to friends only and has been open since I joined. I like getting feedback from people on my friends list and having other people see what I eat helps me keep on track :)

22 maybe? :)

False! 11 toes? Hahaha xD TNP is a gamer

Full marks for the Harry Potter reference! :drinker:

Holy crap, abs to the max ^ :D

There are some threads that people post which are so idiotic and on these it's hard not to be arrogant haha, but most of the time people are just being unnecessarily mean.

Congratulations! I would say go and celebrate with a beer but I suppose that's not appropriate haha :D