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I'm interested in the answers to these questions too :)

I hear you! I hate throwing away fresh produce... I try to buy stuff that can be frozen if I don't get to eat it before it goes bad: Spinach is better for you than lettuce, and when it starts to get wilted you can chop it up and freeze it to use in soups, dips or pasta dishes. Berries, bananas, mangoes, peaches, etc are…

I find that I need to have protein and fat with my meals/snacks. If I just eat an apple...it does nothing for me. But if I add an ounce of cheese and a few almonds I'm satisfied for longer. I find this works for all my meals...I sprinkle chopped nuts on my salads, add protein powder to my smoothies, and try to have eggs…

Thanks for the link. I read it and think that maybe I may have my calorie goal set too low...I have it set at 1200, but usually only net about 900-1000 after eating back some of my exercise calories. I think I will try to net at least 1200 for a week or so and see what happens, if nothing I will maybe try to up my calorie…

My friend got breast implants, and post surgery was given a band (a thick tensor bandage that wraps around the back on top of the breasts, and velcros closed) to prevent bounce. She always wears it working out. I tried it (36D), and found that it is very comfortable and works better than any of my sports bras, so I got one…

So true! Here's someting to ponder...how come the media harps on the weight of the female celebrities, but never on the men? My daughter thinks she has to weigh 105 lbs and be a size 0-2 because she read that Lady Gaga and Paris Hilton are that. But ask her what does Taylor Lautner or Justin Bieber (posters of them all…

I'm 5'7". I weighed in this morning at 144, down from 162. My goal is set at 130. Last time I weighed 130 was when I was 30, and was down to 18% body fat. I was pretty ripped, no one believed that I was 130...people guessed 110-115. So for me, I don't think I can go below 130 without looking sick. That was 13 years and 3…

Grilled veggies (peppers, zucchini, corn on the cob, asparagus are my faves, just spritz on some olive oil and sea salt and grill until browned a bit) Wild rice pilaf Brown rice with carrots and baby peas Whole wheat pasta and veggies...use more veggies than pasta to cut cals, top with tomato sauce Oriental veg mix, fresh…

First, can I just say WOW! Killer arms! Way to go! I took a look at your food diary, I think your carbs are way high, several days your carbs are more than twice your protein intake. Maybe it's time to tweak your macros. I've been very successful following "The Zone" way of eating. It takes into account your lean muscle…

Count EVERYTHING! At least for a few days...you'll be surprised how quickly condiments etc can add up! Now that I have a good idea of the calorie counts of my foods, I often don't log salad veggies and lettuce, tomato, pickle on my sandwiches because they amount to very little. But I do count the margarine, mayo and salad…

I have never agreed with eating back your exercise calories, unless you are marathon training. I alternate between 60 min treadmill and 30 min circuit training 6 days a week, and stick to 1200 calories a day, has been working for me. I never eat back my exercise calories, but I do splurge on a 100-200 calorie treat…

You don't HAVE to do anything. I think it depends on what your daily calorie goal is and how much you are exercising. If you are burning 1200 calories a day through exercise, then you probably need to refuel more than someone who is only burning 2-300 calories a day. I have my calorie goal set at 1200, and I usually work…

I'm 5'6.5" (5'7" if I puff my hair:), currently weigh 147, my goal is set at 135, but I'm really concentrating more on my body fat%. Right now I am at 26% and I'd like to get below 20% so I can actually see my muscles that I am working on so hard! Whatever weight I am at when I get to 18% body fat will be fine with me :)…

I agree, I think these people who go on these shows are very brave and are desperate for help, they don't deserve to be humiliated in front of the world like that. How about a medical scale, with some privacy so they don't have to be paraded around in their underwear?

Congrats for trying to take control Pete, but you gotta change your diet. Chicken and grains is not a good long term diet. Your heart is trying to tell you that. You need more vitamins and minerals than you are getting from your current menu. Yes, apples are fruit, but they are pretty low on the nutrition totem pole. You…

I second the 30 Day Shred. Guaranteed you will lose inches even if you don't notice much on the scale. Best part, it only takes 20 min so it's easy to fit into a busy schedule. Good luck!

It all seems overwhelming at first. Get thyself a digital scale! (I found mine for 10 bucks.) And you need a set of measuring cups and spoons. YES you must measure EVERYTHING, but only at the beginning. You will soon get good at eyeballing it. You really must do this if you are serious about losing weight, how else will…

The Zone Diet is working for me. http://www.zonediet.com/tools/zone-classic

You can do both. Alternate running/dvd days, may be sore the first week but just alter your run if you have to. It will only be for a week or 2 then you won't be sore from the dvds anymore and can really tear it up. I'm currently doing Couch to 5K on the treadmill and 30 day shred dvd on the off days, I use 5 lb weights…

Time to switch it up. Try a "Zone" like diet for a bit...40%healthy carbs, 30% lean protein, and 30% healthy fats. See if that shakes things up a bit. Make sure you are eating back at least half of your exercise calories.

what are your numbers?? To lose one pound = 3500 calories LESS than what you require to maintain. That means you need to figure out what your body requires to maintain it's current weight (here's a good calculator: http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm), then you need to cut 500 calories per day from this…

I hate the gym, don't like sharing equipment with sweaty people. Got a good set up at home. I have a treadmill in front of the TV. I record my soap opera daily, and after work I walk/run for the hour. Last weekend I was unmotivated, but decided to just get on it and walk for 20 min...kids put in a movie and before I knew…

I had trouble wrapping my head around this too. None of us are starving! I stalled at 9 lbs lost for almost 3 weeks, and was feeling run down. Since I added some exercise calories back, I have more energy and have begun losing again. My calorie goal is set at 1200, and I was exercising 600-800 calories daily, netting only…

I have a week like this every month. Yep, girl plumbing sucks. I have found the cramps are better since I've been exercising, but my energy level plummets and I am just plain discouraged and lack motivation. I know better than to even think of stepping on the scale or trying on new clothes in this frame of mind. I have…

Congratulations!!! You look 15 years younger than when you started:) Amazing transformation!

26 lbs in 6 months sounds realistic. That's really just 1 lb a week. If you find that you reach a weight loss plateau, then you can change things up a bit with your exercise and diet. But if what you are doing is working, just keep doing it! Congratulations on your results so far!

Well said. There is more to this journey than just calories in vs. calories out. In all the reading/research I have been doing lately, these are points usually brought up...all in one place.

Good for you for keeping track of your calories. When I started, it was eye opening to see how many calories are in the foods I was eating. Keep at it, and you'll find that you will start paying more attention to the nutritional values and reading labels. When you are grocery shopping, you can make better choices....every…

WOW!! Congratulations to you both! What an inspiration!

Exercise you normally get in your workday is counted for in your profile activity level (sedentary, light, moderate,heavy) You can change your activity level and MFP will use it to calculate your calorie requirements. I wouldn't count the pedometer unless you use it to track actual exercise efforts above what your normal…