heathercolem

I alway pay attention to how my clothes fit more than the number on the scale. It's just a number!! Who knows why the weight fluctuates so much? The measuring tape is better. Good luck to you!

Way to go! 8 pounds is great. One thing to keep in mind about weight loss is that you have to burn or have a deficit of 3500 calories to lose just one pound! Most likely you were shedding water weight that first week and now your body is getting to the real work of shedding body fat. It helps to lose weight and keep weight…

Add a slice of lime or orange to your water. You can also add some club soda to a little bit of juice- 1/4 cup cranberry juice (to save some calories) and 3/4 club soda. Add some lime and you have something that's a little more interesting than regular water. Do you like Crystal Light type drinks? You could also add some…

Don't get too hung up on the weight on the scale. Are your clothes fitting better? Do you see some improvement somewhere? Weight fluctuates for many reasons so don't get discouraged.

Instead of focusing on what you should not be eating, focus on making sure you get your servings of whole grains, veggies, and fruits. Also drink your water! I find that when I focus on the good stuff and not on what I can't eat, I do better. Good luck and congrats!

by far, your best tools are some type of weight training mixed with cardio and high fiber, high volume foods. it worked for me after 2 babies! Good luck!

Most likely 1200 calories is already below what your body needs in a day so the deficit between 1200 calories and what you need is how many calories you are burning. Also, exercise will help tone you and allow you to eat a few more calories. It seems counter to your goals to get to eat more calories when exercising, but…