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Yes, it's not bad to have a cheat day once a week if you've been doing good. You can bump up your calories by a few hundreds. Like if your daily weight loss intake is around 1,200 - 1,300 you can eat about 1,400 - 1,700 calories. That's in range of maintaining weight so you won't gain weight. But if you're trying to lose…

Yes, it is true that you gain all the weight back more easier if you eat under 1,200 calories. If you eat under that, your body is practically in starvation mode. To lose more fat, you should eat around 1,200 calories - 1,300 calories. That's a good healthy range. Drink plenty of water and try to exercise as much as you…

I agree with the above. When you lose weight, some people notice but don't say anything about it because it might be rude. Hang in there, you're doing great! Don't give up!

Hi welcome to MFP! (: I looked at your profile and I'm a bit concerned that your goal weight seems to be 100lbs. If you didn't know already, that's an extremely unhealthy weight for someone at 5'6. I understand you need to tone, but you don't need to lose 26 pounds for that. Toning is just working on getting some muscles…

That's awesome! And its great you met some people on here that lives near you. You guys can help motivate and exercise with each other. (:

You should try the 30 day shred! It's a workout you do for 30 days with three types of level, 10 days for each level. In the end, you get great results and lose a bunch of inches. There are some post around with other people doing the 30 day shred and you can join in on one to help get motivated. (: I also had a problem…

OMG you look great!! Congrats on getting to your goal weight! I'm trying to get the bikini body too. You're so inspirational. (: Thanks for sharing!

You can try the P90 workout. It's a workout video with different circuits you do for 90 days and in the end you get great results. Just do some research on P90 if you're interested. Don't forget to eat healthy and at least 1,200 calories a day and never give up. Good luck! (:

Awesome! Welcome to MFP, we are very supportive. (:

Not necessarily. If you eat it too much like 5 bananas a day, yes it will lol but one banana and some nuts won't do anything to you. Citrus fruits will help you lose weight though

You can try keeping a water bottle next to you. But then that might make you need to use the restroom more lol

You look great! Congrats on getting to size 10, that is a huge success right there (:

oh my goodness! All the before and after pictures are so inspiring and amazing! You guys all look great. I just need two more days of level three and I'll take my b/a picture. I can't wait! I suggest the 30 day shred to anyone. It's a great twenty minute workout and you feel great after. (:

Hi Logan! It's great to hear you're going to start a healthy diet and lose weight, joining the rest of the MFP people. Lol Some important tips I suggest is that you should start doing other workouts too. Such as going to the gym or starting a workout plan, do workout videos such as p90, etc. Explore a little. Also, you…

That's completely okay to rotate between the 30 day shred and going to the gym. But don't work too hard, and take a rest day sometime. Like once a week. You need it to let your body rest and let your muscles repair itself and grow. Good luck on getting rid of that muffin top! (:

Yoga is a good exercise. You're relaxed, stretching, and burning calories. Doesn't burn a whole lot, but it's something to do. There should be some yoga videos on the internet such as youtube and exercisetv.tv. I do the yoga videos on exercisetv lol You can also work on abs and toning too. There are a bunch of videos for…

When you weight yourself, make sure you took a crap and pee. Weight yourself first thing in the morning, because that's when it's more accurate. Your body needs time to adjust to the changes. If you weight yourself in the middle of the day, chances are that it isn't accurate because of the food you ate and everything. So…

Hi there! I too am not a vegetarian, but I do love veggies. Here are some great recipes I found that's vegetarian. Well I'm positive they are lol Here are some I found: 13 CALORIE HOT COCOA! simply add 1 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder (like hersheys), two splenda (or other sugar substitute) packets, and 1/4 tsp vanilla…

Nope you do not need to eat back all the calories you lose but be sure to eat at least 1200 calories a day. So you're doing great and good luck on getting to your goal weight. You can do it! (:

:O oh my goodness.. you look amazing! Such an inspiration! I hope I can take a before and after picture soon and hope to see a huge difference.. hopefully lol

haha the picture is funny and cute! I always feel so disgusting when I binge on unhealthy food. I feel all fat and I just feel the need to exercise and whole lot to make me feel better lol. But I just love food soo much! I remember when I use to think losing weight was impossible for me because the love I have for food.…

Wow such great results, you look awesome! So inspirational and great job on sticking with the 30 day shred haha. I'm on level 3 day 5 of the 30 day shred and I think about quitting it all the time but I don't shockingly lol. I can't wait to take my before and after picture! But I fear that there won't be much of a…