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2 things. 1. Frozen yogurt. Tastes the same with half the calories. I always thought of just regular yogurt when I ehard "frozen yogurt," never realized it was basically just healthier ice cream. Think Red Mango, Froyo, Orange Leaf, etc. 2. My wife buys 190 calorie cups of Edy's ice cream - butterfinger, caramel, etc. Not…

What I personally wonder about this "starvation mode" is how anorexics get down to 70 pounds and you can count every bone in their body. I'm not 100% that I believe starvation mode exists - but I don't necessarily believe that it doesn't, either.

Exactly what you guys are doing. Use averages. That's what I did and had tremendous success.

METAMUCIL. My colorectal doctor has told me multiple times that using metamucil is about the healthiest thing you can do for yourself. I HATE TO GET GRAPHIC, but don't push. Trust me. Then you'll have to get to know a colorectal doctor (hemmorhoids). It's not fun. Metamucil...softens your stool, and makes you regular. If…

Blah, blah, blah. Yet another "nutrition expert." I will tell you what I tell everyone else. I am healthier than I have ever been, proven by blood work, and I drink a ton of diet soda. I continue to maintain my weight of 185 at 6'1" tall. 2 years in a row I got blood work telling me I was at risk for heart disease because…

I am so sick and tired of seeing this argument used every time diet soda is mentioned. It's a bunch of crap. If you actually read the article, it says that its "link to weight gain" is because people who drink diet soda often think they can eat more because they saved so many calories drinking diet rather than regular…

I like turtles.

I have never done this - I've always trusted the packaging - and had tremendous success in my diet. I wouldn't put too much thought into it :)

YES, absolutely. In fact, many people on MFP will tell you that even nutritionists and dieticians say you should have a "calorie spike" one day per week. I had one free day per week for 16 weeks and lost 55 lbs. Treat yourself - you're doing an excellent job. Oh, and I'm sending you a friend invite :)

What's wrong with eating pizza? I eat half a pizza from Domino's for a meal every week. If it fits in our calories, why does it matter? A large slice of cheese pizza from Domino's is like 220 calories.

My wife is 4'11. She was at 140 and over about 6 months she lost 25 lbs down to 115. She definitely cheats a lot more than me though lol.

Yes, do what Kksd605 said. If you can eat 1200 calories and you aren't feeling exhausted or sick or like you are starving yourself, then you're fine. I lost about 3.5lbs per week, losing 55lbs in 12 weeks. I got my blood work done and I am in the best health of my life. I know this because of how I feel and because of…

Eat it in moderation. I changed many things, like eating turkey instead of cow and pig - but I never deprived myself of junk food. You really do have to have will power. I understand it's hard to look at a bag of donuts and not eat it, but if you are serious about weight loss, you won't eat it.

I ust noticed my signature says im 207 - I'm actually 185 now :)

I forgot to mention one of my favorite parts - I dropped from a sz 40 waist to 36!

Healthy Life white bread - 35 calories per slice!

Ah my bad - I meant 280 calories for 2 sandwiches, 420 for 3! Good catch :)

People talk about portion control because they were eating terrible foods. In other words, I can still eat french fries, as long as I get a small that is 250 calories instead of a large that is 600. If you are eating low calorie foods, it doesnt matter what portions you eat as long as you stay within your goal. I eat 1510…

I'm down about 30 pounds currently (in only 2 months), havent worked out at all. You can tell MFP that you are not going to workout and you live a sedentary lifestyle and it will give you a calorie recommendation.

One last bump!

Bumpin' :)

I still drink a ton of diet soda, and have drank it constantly ever since I started dieting in May (down about 30 lbs!) - so I dont buy in to the whole aritificial sweetener thing... BUT, I have given up, pretty much, pork and beef, simply for the caloric content in comparison to turkey. I eat turkey burgers, turkey brats,…

Same for Fazoli's - and I love Fazoli's (and would take it ANY day over Olive Garden which I hate with all of my heart).

Thanks guy! I'm going to drop it as low as I can today after the bad night I had last night!

A lot of people, myself included, had celebrations today/Saturday.

lol - funny you post this. My wife tonight said "I see you checking yourself out" because I was looking down. I noticed a few days ago that my stomach doesn't hang over the belt any more, it's actually BEHIND the belt!

You women make it awfully hard to compliment you! :)

I am fortunate to have a wife who decided to start being conscious about what she eats as well, but in your situation, it is best to continue down the road you are on. I suggest buying less bad foods, enough so there is only enough for the unhealthy eaters, and buying good food with the money you save from the bad food. I…

If I'm not on MFP forums or my food diary, I'm talking about my diet or talking about the MFP forums! lol. My wife is going nuts but I think she likes the progress I'm making.

You're right, you dno't look at all like the same person. Congrats man!