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I lost 15 pounds in 8 weeks with a similar strategy. Since men, in general, lose weight faster than women, it sounds like you are on the right path. I was on 1200 calories and tried to burn about 300 per day and only eat back 200.

My husband makes amazing soups that are very nutritious. Beef vetable, vegetable chicken curry, chicken and rice with vegetables, cabbage soup. They are all fabulous, but unfortunately, he never uses a recipe or I would share. He just starts cooking and they are always great!

You need to sit yourself down and have a talk, just like the ones you have when you are allowing yourself to be tempted. This time have a honest talk. Don't go to DD - it is a trigger as you can buy donuts and muffins there! Just don't go. Make your own coffee or go someplace else. Remember this is your body, your…

Congratulations! The difference is amazing. You are beautiful and should be soooo proud of yourself for what you have accomplished!

I'm in!! I am reading the final book right now. I love these books and the characters. Jamie is on the money! Wasn't sure about Claire, but am warming up to her because of the chemistry that they have on screen. So far has been very true to the books, so I am happy about that!! Outlander fans unite!

My husband got frustrated with me last week, because I haven't been working out. I was upset, but I didn't argue with him, and said that I knew that he was right. About 10 minutes later, he came back in the house and told me that it was none of his business and that he shouldn't add guilt on top of what I was feeling and…

I just got back from Jamaica - 7 day all inclusive at Couples Tower Isle. It was amazing! I didn't count my calories. I also didn't go completely crazy and stuff myself. I got home on Sunday and went back to my counting and when I weighed myself today, I was only up 3 pounds! I consider this a huge success! My mind set is…

I am by no means an expert, but when I looked up mowing the lawn general in the exercise database, if you did 600 minutes or 10 hours that burns almost 5,000 calories!! I think that you need to up your calories and maybe not do the extra walking at night. You are burning a ton of calories just during the day. Look into the…

Chicken breast grilled that was marinated in a little of Ken's Steahouse Northern Italy dressing, with capreses salad with tomatoes and basil from the garden and cucumbers (from the garden) mixed with fage fat free greek yogurt and dill (from the garden). Delicious and in my calorie range and a glass of wine!

Got out my smallest pair of jeans and put them on and you guessed it - too big!!! I can take them on and off without even unzipping!! Leave for Jamaica on Sunday and won't feel bad about being in a bathing suit!!

Yoplait Greek 100 - May favoriates are the lemon, key lime pie, and mixed berry. They are all 100 calories and have approx 10 grams of protein. They are sweetened with Splenda (sucralose). I love them and so does my 11 year old daughter. They have the stats of just about all the flavors in the food database here.

Hello fello metro detroiter - I am in Roseville. I find that keeping all of my veggies washed and ready to go really helps. I also grill chicken breasts and then store in the fridge and toss with salads or other veggies for a quick stir fry. I also make rice (about 6 cups cooked) and then portion and reheat as needed. It…

Panera - good healthy soup/salad/sandwiches. List all calories and nutrition on their website. They use hormone free chicken. Lots of good stuff.

I'm 45 and wish I had also started sooner to get in shape. I am down 14 pounds with MFP and 22 altogether. I love MFP and it has made things much easier for me! Feel free to add me as a friend. We can do this!! Learn to celebrate the small things and not just the scale. That has really helped me. Keep up the good work.

Hang in there! I looked at your diary and even though I have only been at this since May (lost 14 pds so far), I saw many ways that you could cut calories but increase the amount of food that you are eating. First cut the sugar and whole milk. I like Stevia and it is a natural sweetner with no calories. I would also cut…

Awesome! I was at the beach yesterday and noticed that I didn't have a rash from my legs rubbing together and I wasn't winded carrying all of the stuff back and forth to the car! I totally relate to your post! Keep up the good work!!

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I cried too! My husband asked if should say anything - I said - no, just keep hugging me! LOL

I am about 8 weeks in myself. I have more problems with salty snacks but do like sweets. My biggest tip - Love yourself enough to say no! That being said, I agree with a post below to get pre-packaged small goodies and you get that small bag. They have small bags ofskinny cow cookies and such and just make it work in your…

hummus and cut up vegetables, fruit of any kind, sandwiches (I make breadless ones for myself). Water and healthier snacks, like skinny pop popcorn or pretzels.

You are awesome and should be very proud of yourself and your accomplishments! I am in my second week with 5 pounds lost and it helps very much to see how many people have succeeded! Thanks for sharing.