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I feel your pain sometimes just plain water doesn't cut it. I count my sparkling water it doesn't have any sugar or sodium and the carbonation is a nice change and I can stay away from the diet pepsi.

Don't be so hard on yourself. You need to just take it one day at a time. It is an adjustment like anything else. I have been doing this for 80 days or so and I have days that I am starving and some when I don't feel like eating much. I just try and eat some protein at every meal because it makes me feel fuller longer. It…

I talked to the trainer at our gym about this very subject. She said the key is to strength train and not to lose weight to fast. When you lose slowly your body has time to adjust and your skin can snap back or reform to your new body. Bulding muscle with strength training is very important you give your body the muscle…

We all can relate I only went one time last week. I am going to make sure I get there 3 times this week. It felt so good yesterday to be there. It really makes a difference!!

I don't think that is unrealistic. My plan is set up for me to lose 1 pound a week and I usually lose 2 to 3 pounds in a week depending on my eating habits and exercise for the week goes. If I have a really good week the weight falls off. But with all the holidays I am happy with 1 pound a week.

You really need to eat the right amount of calories your body will go into starvation mode and start storing anything you put in it instead of using it as fuel. How is your exercise routine? You didn't mention it! If you start eating the right amount of calories and get in some good exercise at least 3 times a week and…

I would love to do this I am at 187 and usually weigh in on thursdays. I want to lose 20 pounds.

I have found that you have to balance your carbs , fats, and protein. I try eat protein at every meal it helps me feel full longer. Also the more fresh vegatables you can eat the better. Don't expect to lose the weight quickly!! It is not healthy to do so and your body doesn't respond the way you want it to if you do.…

I would pay to have a trainer to give me a work out plan!! It is so worth it, I am lucky that the gym I go to offers this. Every 6 weeks she gives me a new plan. I am not sure I would like it one on one every week but once every 6 is great for me.

My husband and I are 46 and loving life. Getting Healthy for a long and prosperous life! We have a 3 month old grand daughter and can't wait for all the fun that awaits.

I agree with you , I would have a hard time doing what a trainer told me to if they were overweight. I would ask to talk to the manager or owner of the gym and explain your concern!! It is a very valid one. My trainer at the gym where I go is worried about her image as a trainer because she just found out that she is…

I think we all are searching for our Skinny Self !! I have been hiding mine for a long time. I have 6 children the oldest being 22 and the youngest being 10. I have been using this site for a couple of months now and have lost 20 lbs. I also understand about how hard it can be after a certain age, I am 46. When I started I…

I just have to respond. I to have been having a chocolate craving. I was in the grocery store after working out last night and just had to get a chocolate bar!! I know I gave into temptation but I ended up with the special dark chocolate it had the least calories and I only ate half!! To my surprise that was satisfing!!

I have only been doing this for a couple of weeks! It has been my experience that you don't have to eat all the calories you are given for the day. If you are feeling satisfied and not hungry and are eating less carbs. and more protein I think you will be fine and happy with the results. On the day's I exercise I don't add…

I would love to join in to at 200!! Lets get thin together!!!

We have some friends who have tried it but I don't think they stuck with it very long! I have never done a program like that but I do know you want to start off slow and build up to what they want you to do. You want to be carefull not to hurt yourself because that will set you back even further. Follow the program and the…

WOW P90X that is a great program!! You are right you can'[t just diet and then go back to your old habits!! It is definately a life style change. I think that is what everyone on this site is going for a life style change!! I have been doing this for 1 week and have lost 5 pounds. We are just being aware of what we are…

I am glad we are doing it together too!! In the past we have each at different times been modivated to lose weight but never at the same time. It gives us someone to be accountable to. But it is sad that date night is at the gym sometimes.

I think alot of people feel this way! I am a night owl so I have this problem to, protein really makes you feel full longer. So always have a good portion of protein at your last meal of the day. I also find that if you have a hobby or something to do with your hands it keeps your mind off of being hungry!! I knit while I…