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http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/obesity/l/aa012503a.htm The first goal in getting kids to a more healthy weight should actually not be weight loss. Instead, the usual recommendation is for kids to just stop gaining weight, and then, as they get taller, they can 'grow into' their weight. **** Although trying to help…

I was 240lbs when I got pregnant w/ my first and gained 21lbs - my dr didn't want me to gain more than 20. :) He was 9lbs 6oz. I weighed 235 within about 2-3 weeks after. I was 260lbs when I got pregnant w/ my second and gained 9lbs - same dr was upset every time I had lost weight. She was 9lbs 2oz. I weighed 245lbs within…

I found some really good info on Calorie Shifting here: http://www.ehow.com/how_4452835_shifting-plan-lose-weight-real.html

Symphony - Giant Bar (the one w/ almond and toffee!!) YUMMY!!!!!!

1c frozen berries 1c milk OR 8 frozen strawberries - unsweetened 1/2 med banana 1c milk

Don't forget 11/01/11. LOL! That's really cool.

I googled Capri Sun and found the nutritional information on Kraft's website. The Capri Sun that comes in a lunchable is the regular size, therefore, would have the same nutritional information. It's only 60 calories! http://brands.kraftfoods.com/caprisun/nutrition-info.aspx?Site=1&Product=8768400107

I think that is a good idea to see that your goal isn't too far. :) The only thing I would do different is to keep your starting weight at the original starting weight. You don't want to discount the progress that you've made so far. :) :) Everytime you reset your goal weight leave the starting weight, it will help keep…

I usually drink a glass of chocolate milk: 1.5c 2% milk 1 tbsp Nesquick Chocolate Syrup 245 Calories!! Or a toasted piece of bread w/ peanut butter and 1/2 banana sliced on top. yummy!! Bread - 80-100 calories 0.5 tbsp creamy peanut butter - 48 calories 0.5 large banana - 61 calories 179 - 199 calories!

5'3.5" I fall into the morbidly obese category and plan on fixing this by the time I'm 30.

WOW! You look absolutely amazing!

I took NyQuil Wednesday and Thursday night. I have been using cough drops (not enough to add too many calories). Yesterday was the only day I didn't drink enough water. I've been within sodium limit everyday, except Monday (only 95mg over) and yesterday (reason for additional water retention as previously indicated). I'll…

I use ground turkey in place of ground beef - so just about anything works. :) Tacos, Spaghetti, Burgers, Enchiladas..... One of my favorites: Hamburger Gravy over Baked Potato Hamburger Gravy Recipe Serves 6 Ingredients Jennie-O - Turkey, Lean Ground, 16 oz. (112g) Mccormick - Brown Gravy, 7 tbsp Soup - Cream of celery,…

Some people will tell you to eat all your exercise calories, some will say to eat half; either way you will still lose the weight. One thing to keep in mind is to ensure that your NET calories is no less than 1200 - your body needs that much minimum to get the proper nutrients. I say, if you are hungry then eat them - all…

Hamburger Helper - Cheesy Enchilada w/ Ground Turkey -- 1c = 267cal Canned Corn -- 1/2c = 60cal

I had a dr tell me to freeze a bottle of water (about 3/4 full) and then roll it under my foot. This way it would get iced and get the "stretch" that was also needed. Good Luck!

Oroweat Sandwich Thins work really well! Each bun is only 100 calories, 5g fiber, and 1g fat. They have several varieties too: 100% Whole Wheat, Honey Wheat, Whole Grain White, or Multigrain. http://www.oroweat.com/Thins/ListProducts.aspx

Awesome! Keep up the good work!!

As long as your NET calories is 1200+ then you should be fine. You can eat some or all of the exercise calories if you are still hungry, but if you aren't then don't worry about it. :)

Shrimp. It's only 100 Calories, 2g of Fat and 21g Protein for a 3oz serving.

I just saw it summer 2010 for the first time and have lived only 30 min away since 1991! Again Congrats!!

Congrats! Can definitely see a difference! Your before pic was taken not too far from where I live! LOL!

Congrats to the weight loss!! The first few weeks, in my experience, always come with big numbers. :)

In my personal experience, some mornings, I can weigh myself right after getting up and going to the bathroom, then weigh myself after taking a shower and drying my hair and find that I weigh less then I did first thing. Sometimes it takes a few to several minutes for your body to "settle" after sleeping all night. So that…

Plateaus happen and sometimes you have to change things up a bit and sometimes your body needs to take a break. Are you measuring inches? If not, you should. Are you losing inches? The fat may be getting replaced with lean muscle (which would weigh the same, but not take up as much space.). Another idea - have you tried…

WOOT!!

When you calculate your goals, choose Lightly Active to describe your normal daily activities and MFP figures in those calories automatically, so you don't put it in your exercise diary 'cause the system already figures that in. HTH.

You can bake some boneless, skinless chicken breast with some lemon pepper seasoning. 4oz for 110 calories! edited to add: another option for boneless, skinless chicken breast is to use shake and bake. gives the kind of breaded texture for only 145 calories (110 for the chicken and 35 for the shake and bake).

Congratulations Emily! You are doing a fantastic job! I really wish I would have gotten started at your age. You are a true inspiration!! Your brother is probably just jealous that you have the motivation to take care of yourself!

I don't always eat all of my calories, but I do eat a minimum of 1100-1200. Eating when I was not hungry is what got me to where I am, so I do not believe in eating when you are not hungry. I took a look at a few of the past few days on your diary and I can make a couple of suggestions. 1. Use 2% or at least 1% milk…