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My fav is one that I got from ALDI - particularly because it does its job and only cost $10.00. They aren't sold consistently, but if you're an ALDI shopper, keep your eyes on the ads and they'll probably cycle it through again. The only thing I don't like, though, is that it only weighs in oz, not grams.

Nope! I'm no nutritionist, but as far as I know, going over on protein is just fine. It keps you fuller and as long as your fat and cholesterol intakes are in check, I'd say keep up what you're doing!

It's a personal decision. There's really no right or wrong answer. For me, I weigh in daily. I feel that it keeps me accountable day to day and I don't freak out if it's up or down a lot or a little; I wait for stable change. Try it several ways, if you try weighing yourself daily and get discouraged, then try weekly. It's…

I can't say I came from a place like yours, but I definitely think that appetites can change drastically. It probably has most to do with what you've been eating. Before on your diet, you didn't mention anything about nutritional content other than calories. Now, especially with the almonds, I'd guess your protein is…

Good for you!

Lots of people will say that eating only 1000 each day isn't that great for you, and I tend to agree. However, if you count exercise calories, I'd suggest doing a few exercise sessions and saving extra calories for the weekend, sticking to your 1200 each day. I've done a mini-version of this if one day is far over or far…

This is a fantastic question. I'm usually over on sugar (fruit) and fiber.

First of all, I agree with everyone. But I have several other things to say that aren't necessarily mentioned. -Depending on your ankle, WALK. If your body can handle it, I super duper super duper can't stress enough how much walking has aided me in my weight loss, particularly in times of plateau. Go for somewhere between…

Pictures help, and so do measurements. My clothes fit the same from my 152 (my starting point) until somewhere around 140 and even then, some of my clothes still fit now and I'm at 123. Don't be discouraged, focus on what you do know and that's that you've lost 22 pounds! Congrats!!

Unfortunately, calories are calories. They count if they come in drinks, too. I'd personally go for a vodka tonic with a splash of lime to keep it low-cal. The next day, you will probably weigh less due to dehydration, but don't be fooled. Count those calories so you don't have to feel bad about them!

Listen to your body. If you're thirsty, then drink! If you're not thirsty but want to drink water, then drink! If you start to feel waterlogged, then stop drinking. I'd just listen to your body and I'm sure you'll be fine. Make sure you have somewhere to go to the bathroom. ;)

Slightly under or over for any goal isn't detrimental. A pound of fat weighs 3500 calories, so don't worry about just some. Personally, I like to look at my diary for a week - if it averages around my goal (1300), I don't worry about the daily differences because each day is, welll, different!

I'm no expert, but I think it depends on a lot of stuff. If you're full and you've been eating regularly throughout the day, I don't think starvation mode is anything to worry about. From what I understand, what people call "starvation mode" is really a series of hormones that are released into your system when you get…

I'm all about tea with stevia. Also, if I'm super snacky, I air-pop some popcorn and measure out however much I want to calorically allow myself. After that...this is lame...if I really want to eat from boredom, I just try and go to sleep! It works!

Coffeemate! Haha!

Kids are kids! They'll wind down...My suggestion (which should be taken with a grain of salt since I have no kids) is to use their energy to get those teeth brushed and PJ's on so when they crash, they don't have time to be grumpy before their heads hit their pillows. (I've been teaching piano for 5 years and I definitely…

It's more than possible, it's probable! I never EVER have seen the scale go down the day after a hard workout, which is super duper discouraging. However, one of my favorite ways to get my body moving without freaking my body out is a nice walk. Not a stroll, I mean a real 3-3.5mph walk for 45-60 minutes. It usually calms…

I'm with you!! The way I make it work is allowing myself my favorite half&half/honey combo, and with each cup after that, reducing what I put in it. I'd suggest a little bit of stevia and almond/soy milk. Skim doesn't seem to be enough for me. Also, i know it's not the same, but I've gotten really into teas lately too. I…

That sounds pretty good to me. If you're worried about being under calories, wait until your next snack is over with and I'll bet you'll be fine. Make it some fruit and/or peanut butter or something and you're golden. Good for you for finding good foods that keep you full and low cal!

Good for you guys for sticking to it! Whether you're eating your exercise calories or not, I'd try switching it up. Sometimes a change does the body good after it's gotten used to something. Also, whenever I plateau, I make a point to go for an hour walk extra each day. It's a time commitment, but it's a fun time to call…

Personally I think it's bologna. Weight fluctuates SO much with water intake and retention, that it's really not possible for weight of fat or muscle to fluctuate that quickly. Don't worry.

I've never done that type of detox, but if you're setting your mind to follow it for a while, do it. It's hard to incorporate multiple diet plans into one day. Despite what some people will say on here, a few days of 1000 calories won't make you go into starvation mode. It WILL however, (if you get hungry,) release…

I say stick with the caloric amounts you're at right now, but switch up some of the foods. Also, try walking. I don't know if you said you work out or anything, but if you can walk for 45 minutes a day (not so hard, believe it or not) I bet it will jump your body into burning those extra calories right up.

So many things wrong with that excuse of a man. I'm sorry you had to go through that. You're a saint for sticking with his verbal abuse for so long - really! You're a fabulous woman inside and out!! I'm 20 too and come from an army family. More importantly, I come from a family of weight troubles and I completely…

I know what you mean. Before this weight loss, I was an absolute PRO at losing 5-7 pounds. But once I got there, it was like I had worked so hard that I deserved a break. Or that I looked good enough already. Or that I didn't need to rush, nothing wrong with taking it slow. Inevitably, I would always regain my progress…

I know the feeling. Unfortunately, some weeks are good and some are bad. There are TONS of things that factor into weigh-ins, like hormones, water retention from exercise (this one kills me because the harder I work the longer it takes to see payoff,) water retention from salt intake in the days before, stress, and so many…

Although our weight loss journeys seem different, (I started at 152 and am aiming for around 120,) I definitely know what it's like to wonder about goals. I'm still not even sure where I really want to be. I say don't worry about that for now; keep it in mind, and just keep working. Keep thinking on it, because you CAN do…

iuangina: 1. I drink loads of water. I'm a vocalist, and whether I'm working out or not I never have trouble getting in 8 or 9 glasses of water, so I don't usually bother to log. 2. This is a good point! I guess the reason I do a bagel/cream cheese is for two reasons: 1. low calories and 2. I'm running between classes and…

Diary now public! I do need to start lifting weights, I'm just not really sure on how to do any of the free weight stuff. And YES my muscles are sore, not by a ton, but I can definitely feel it. Water - I can do that!

I am eating back some. Still my intake is around 1400 or 1500 a day, maybe 1600 if I really worked out hard.