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The first the rule: Calories output (metabolism, exercise) - Calories input (food/drink) equal to 3500 is a pound of weight lost. The ratio of muscle to fat lost changes with the amount you exercise. Without exercise your body will burn both muscle and fat which will bring down your metabolism over time. Think about a…

I had to look it up, too "Non-Scale Victory"

My first thought was that you need something with a lot of protein to use as a base and greek yogurt came to mind. (I often eat Fage 2% for breakfast). A quick search I found this - I haven't tried it - but it looked like a good place to start: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1461029 I would avoid…

Your body will burn both lean and fat when you diet. From what I've read with just diet you will generally lose 60% lean/40% fat. Adding exercise will help keep up the muscle mass – and more protein in the diet helps to some degree. When you get to 135 – keep at it – you will likely still be 20% fat and 80% lean. Lean mass…

Tea - Green, Fruity, Black, Iced or Hot Also keep in mind that a glass of water is 8oz of water. Most glasses and mugs, in my kitchen anyway, are 12 or 16oz. For pasta what works for me is starting standard portion - 1 cup dry is around 200cal depending on shape/brand - it is really a good sized portion but also very easy…