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I weigh every morning. It keeps me on track. If i'm up a couple pounds I don't freak, I try to figure out if I ate a high fat meal, too much sodium or if I've been off my game for a few days it keeps me in check. Every day weigh in doesn't work for everyone. The daily up and down can be stressful. When I first started I…

Thanks!! I definitely need to go clothes shopping! I cleaned out everything that was too big out of my closet, and it's almost empty now, but you're right... i can't keep walking around in big clothes. It's not flattering and it makes me feel frumpy.

25 pounds is a big deal and If you are fishing for compliments then go for it!! Here's one for you, YOU ARE FABULOUS. Fish away sweetheart!! It took about 45-50 pounds of weight for anyone to say much to me. I think it might make other people uncomfortable to speak up about another persons weight, especially if they are…

sugar free Rockstar! It's not as bad as regular Rockstar, but water is the better choice!

I think the most effective thing I have done is change the quality of foods i'm eating, not the quantity. I eat very clean and whenever I get hungry. Also instead of killing myself with hours of cardio, I switched to mainly resistance training and it's amazing how it's changed my body. I eat my extra exercise calories if…

I appreciate that.. thank you. A lot of effort and lots of setbacks... but never gave up!

thank you thank you!!!!!!

ugh.. fail. sorry to waste your time.

picture not working.... trying to figure this out

I've always like weight watchers best. It's seemingly more flexible and I love the social aspect of it. That said I have to say the reason so many people have been off and on all these programs is because they are not exactly maintainable for the rest of your life. Who really wants to count points FOREVER> ?? yes, it can…

Thanks for this very useful info!! :)

best idea i've ever heard. I'm at 71 pounds, so I think i need to go get three tatoos this week!!! LOL Good luck sweetie!

Thanks everyone for your input. You gave me a lot to think about. I just got my day started and weighed myself and came in 1.4 pounds down...since Wednesday... so I guess something is working right. Oh.. and I had no problem getting my butt off the couch this morning! Have a beautiful Monday MFP!!!

1 egg, 1 egg white fried on half of a sandwich thin, greek yogurt, raspberries and a large cup of coffee!! yum!! so simple, yes a bit plain, but it works for me so well!

i thought the same thing too..but don't want to nag on you for eating so low calories. unless you are a tiny person, i don't believe that is very healthy. But seriously...i'm in no place to nag. As long as you are feeling good and not starving all day long.

if you check my profile and my pics, you'll see one of me in a bathing suit... i was over 200 and it took tons of courage to put that pic up, so I give you tons of props and pats on the back for that!! It's a long road, but stay strong and you'll do great !!!

YAY to you!!!! you look fabulous!!!

great question. I guess someone thought it sounded good and others followed. Including me...obviously. I put my Carb percentage at 25% of my caloric intake and it has me at 83 g a day. I think that's more my speed. My problem is not eating a bunch of bread, pastries, pasta, rice or potatoes. It's the other very healthy…

cool.. thanks for the info. i'm trying to figure out if I can really do this long term. I love veggies and I eat them a lot, so having to limit them really doesn't sit well with me. but one way or another I'll get to my goal... RIGHT???

are you eating 20 grams total from all carb sources, or just refined carbs? I had a bunch of veggies with my dinner tonight, and I couldn't believe the amount of carbs in them. That's not the same...right??

I'm actually not following any fad diet, or any type of specific diet at the moment. just something I heard in a podcast.

I heard it in a podcast. They said 50g was best for maximum fat loss

hahahahahahaha you guys crack me up!!! I love you all!!!! hahahahahahahaha

B12 is only effective when used by someone whom is already b12 deficient. I just wanted to add that. It seems when one person says something works for them, people want to think it will work for everyone, and that's not the case. I was put on b12 after radiation for thyroid cancer. My metabolism was shot and I was a tired…

Yes.. that is a great idea. you should make it an entire outfit, add a shirt and cute cardigan over if you have the $. I have a pair of size 6 jeans that I can't wait to get in to. I'm an 8 right now, but started out as a size 18, so the thought of getting into those size 6 jeans just thrills me like nothing else!! Good…

ok... so should that be my daily calorie intake? will i lose weight that way, or do I need to eat less even though it's not recommended? MFP has me at 1200 a day. That is in order to lose 2 pounds a week (which is not happening by the way). I'm doing something wrong here.

I'm laughing so hard right now I think I produced another stretch mark!!! freakin hilarious!

I don't have a scientific answer for you. I'm not a numbers person and don't know exactly how many calories you should be eating... but I do know you should NEVER GIVE UP. Don't do it. Just keep swimming. (i have three kids, I often make references to disney movies) LOL Have a beautiful day and keep going. :)

after 3 kids, I don't think I'll ever have a flat tummy again... but a girl can dream right?? The pics are motivating... I agree!

Ya'll made me smile!! DId I just say Ya'll?? I'm from CA, we don't say Ya'll!! hahaha.. ok at least I'm laughing now. I don't know any of you, but you are all really the greatest support EVER!! Thank you