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I go with MFP's goal, and eat back most of my exercise calories. When I got down to a goal near 1200, I started to plateau, so I lowered my weekly loss goal, raising my net calorie goal by about 200 cals/day. That seemed to do the trick. But I also am a big proponent of being patient with your body if you know you are…

Encouraging!

Not what I had today, cuz we are out of eggs, but...my usual is: 1 spear asparagus, chopped, 1/2 ounce roasted red pepper slices, 1/2 ounce roasted poblano pepper slices, sauteed in 1/2 T evoo, add 2 scrambled eggs, and cook, omelette style. Serve w/ 1 slice American cheese between 2 toaster waffles. Fairly quick, has the…

This definately happened to me. I think a lot of it is when I lost the first time through exercise, I became fitter at that weight than I had been on the way up. In the year or so that it took me to put weight back on, I was still fitter at those weights than I was before. So my body could bounce back in to some of those…

If you are new, I would suggest starting with just trying to hit your calorie goals to start with. If you find that you are too hungry, look at what you're eating and see if there are alternatives that would help you be fuller longer. Many people on MFP have their food diaries open, and you can kind of look around (feel…

It all depends on you and your goals. Did MFP give you a different amount? I would say 20 pounds in 2 months (especially if you are not extremely overweight) is probably asking a bit much of your body. In general, someone who has that little to lose should be shooting for 1 pound a week or so. That's only a 500 calorie…

Ab exercises for sure. There's lots besides crunches. Bit, just wondering, have tried crunches using an exercise ball? I find that I'm not as likely to try to use my neck muscles when in that inclined position the ball provides. I also use a small exercise ball to help when I do leg lifts (laying down, ball below butt,…

My 9 y.o. is one of my biggest encouragers! He is so proud of me. It's nice to know they appreciate and can see the difference we're making:)

I had to go buy new belts about a month ago. It felt so good! Congrats!

I eat whatever I want, just less of it!

Thank you SO much, everyone! This is why I love MFP:) So much support from people if every shape and size and step in the journey!

Way to go!

I would also suggest that you record your measurements right away at the beginning. Then, if the scale doesn't slows down, you can still see progress.

You can totally do it! Just keep on keeping on:)

Thank you everyone! The support here is so helpful on those days (weeks) when the scalloped doesn't move how you'd like. Congrats on your loss! I have to say, though, I'm not a big proponent of 'jumpstarting' weightloss. I'd say, be faithful and honest in your food and exercise diaries, evaluate whether you are going over…

This. I don't know what you're like, but I can only sustain my weight loss if I've learned how to eat responsibly, not just by replacing food with drinks. Eventually, you'll go back to eating food, and if you haven't learned how to control portions or offset with exercise, you probably won't be successful at maintaining…

It's nice to know people notice the changes you're making. Congrats!

Absolutely! I totally see a difference:happy: I know it feels slow, but one day you'll hit 50, then 75, then 100. It will happen if you just stick with it and know you are making the changes you need to in order to be healthy!

Way to go! Slow and steady wins the race:) Each pound is a victory in my book.

It always makes me feel good when the changes I've made inspire someone else to make changes, rather than just sit back and say "I could never do that." So, congrats to you both!

There are a number of reasons you could be up a pound. If you are on a lower belt notch, isn't that really what you are going for? To be slimmer than you used to be? Sometimes the scale doesn't move, or goes up slightly. These are not highly calibrated machines. If you are being honest in your food and exercise log, and…

Excellent! You look great::smile:

SW: 301. I was around a size 28 (those jeans being tight is a big part of what got my rear in gear) CW: 201.6. I'm now a size 14 5'3"

The way MFP works is net calories allowed. You put in your activity level and other info, MFP gives you a goal that will give you the deficits you need to lose your goal per week. My activity level can vary drastically throughout the week, so I picked sedentary and just log all my exercise, as these are calories expended…

Way to go! Lookin good:)

I can certainly see a difference, but a lot of times people who see you everyday don't notice those changes until you've lost ALOT. I think it took until I had lost around 50 pounds before people started commenting on it. Then it goes in spurts. Thankfully I've hit a new round of people noticing and commenting, because…

Great job!

Awesome! You look great. I know how hard it is to put those before pics up. But you aren't alone:) And you're doing such a great job! Congrats.

I think this is a good idea. I started at 301 pounds, and I had no clue what size or weight would ultimately be my end goal. So I chose 150 (which would be half my starting weight, but still in the "overweight" category on BMI). I had a size in mind (12), but I am already at a size 14 at just over 200 pounds. It has been…

I either just eat half of what the plate of what sounds good, or get a taco salad, with dressing on the side. I only put about half the dressing on the salad, and just take a few bites of the tortilla bowl.