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Thanks for your reply. I really appreciate it. That is what I see. Most of my friends tell me that they focus more on eating clean and try not to go over 1800. I am trying to cut down to a cheat meal rather a cheat day but this Saturday I am not sure ha ha ha. Although as you said, for me cal counting does give me…

As others have said definitely consult your doctor as brain surgery is major...even if you get the go ahead to work out take it slow and build up. 80% of healthy living is what you eat (personal trainer told me that loooooooooong ago and I have found through experience it is true). Still watch what you eat and find other…

Thanks so much everyone I appreciate it.

thanks everybody and you all can do it too and you guys are all amazing

My abs are not that good ha ha ha thanks though! I do aerobic classes at my gym and strength training classes. Many times they do a portion of abs work out. I really want to get into pilates and yoga because a former co worker told me that is a great way to tone. Hope that helps.

TY Again so much everyone. This is why I love this site!

Yep! The pear shape...all the weight stays in the lower region ha ha ha. Thanks everyone I really do appreciate it more than you know!

I just cringe at my stomach but I live in FL where half the population has abs of steel ha ha ha but thanks for your kind words I appreciate it and I wish you all the best on your way to being fit too. YOU GUYS CAN DO IT!

Thanks for the numbers. I do strength training at least twice a week. I tend to add cardio though. I appreciate the numbers but from the research I have done it is suggested add 200-250 cals each week to see where one maintains because 1700 might be correct but since bodies are different that might be too much. I do agree…

5'5 1/2, 157.8 and I exercise 7 days a week at least 90 minutes - mainly aerobic high impact

I appreciate this but trust me I am living my life just fine ha ha ha. I am working on the strength training and the toning but I like the calorie counting because it gives me that structure because what hurts me is that sometimes when I think I am eating healthy it is really too many calories and it took me 8 months just…

First off thank you all for your congratulations. To answer a previous post I eat my exercise calories back, trust me I could not live on 1200 cals alone ha ha ha. I just upped it to 1300 to see how that works out and yes everyone I plan to continue to exercise because I am also working on toning and I love the energy I…

Yeah I was thinking like an extra hundred. Funny how a hundred calories makes dieting more livable ha ha. Thanks you guys!

Thanks a bunch!

Awesome work and I will say the great thing about height is you look skinnier than what you are...I would have guessed 120's ;)

Thanks guys! Congrats to you too! It is hard at times...we can do it!

I am a teacher too and let me tell you there is more time to work out and less stress so the weight can come off easier if you work at it. :) Love vacations

If a baking recipe calls for a little milk use it or a healthy alternative to a pancake recipe

Yeah I tried it and it was gross ha ha ha. Side note. Ask them to keep it out of the house or just have 1 serving. I tell you what gets rid of my ice cream craving...SKINNY COW!! Ice Cream Sandiwches, Bars, cups of ice cream. Mmmmm

Eh I would not have too many because a lot of what is in there are sweetners and those tend to add to belly fat sometimes. Also, I dunno if the carbonation adds to bloating so I would research that. Plain water is better but maybe one a day??

Maybe you are gaining muscle. If the measurements are smaller and some clothes fit better sometimes you need to go by that. If I read the original post correctly you do a lot more muscle workout than cardio. Take the others advice but also a lot of trainers at the gym I go to and myself do not eat carbs at night or very…

It depends on you. For me I have to have a big dinner and a I have a snack before bed so I feel full. I am ok with a small breakfast and lunch but I need to feel satisfied before bedtime. But I try not to have carbs or a lot of carbs for dinner since the metabolism is slower so I do more protein. Gotta do what works for…

Coffee from Starbucks...totally not healthy but gives me the energy I sometimes need to go to the gym in the morning. I need to start weening myself off but right now work is stressful. LOL Bad excuse

Sounds awesome! Glad that worked! Keep it up and you can do it! :)

The previous post said it best. It is what you eat as well. A personal trainer once told me this quote and I have found it to be true: "What you do in the gym is 20%...what you do out of it is 80%" Case in point I was going to the gym daily but not losing rather gaining because I was eating like crap. If you want it you…

Exercise...it adds extra cals to your daily caloric intake so you can eat a bit more and you are getting in shape. Also, start slowly and start weening off certain things such as maybe give yourself one cheat day...so whatever foods that are bad for you have that one specific day and eat well the remainder of the days.…

Get back on it. I honestly was using this site for about 10 months on and off before really being serious. I do not say this to be rude but from experience, when you are truly ready you will stick to it. Little by little. Maybe try a cheat day for now and eat well the other days...that worked for me until I cut out the…

I don't think it is unrealistic but I am not a personal trainer nor doctor. I know I always burn at least 700 or cals a day at my gym but that is because I cannot live on 1250 cals per day and I need more net cals.

Nah not to lose 5 lbs in one week. I mean cut out meat if you want but I would say increase veggies and proteins some where else. It would depends on the smoothies because those can contain vitamins. Just remember as quick as you lost the weight as quick you will put it on.

I agree with the last post. It depends on the day and how I feel. Sometimes I eat all mine back sometimes I do not eat them all back but I would say at least eat some back but you may need to play around with one of these ideas to see what works best for your body as we all lose weight differently.