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Nutritionists say that if you are not eating a minimum of 1100-1200 calories a day you are not getting all the nutrients you need. Additionally if you do not eat enough calories your body will begin storing as much fat as it can vs burning it.

that's awesome! you are an inspiration!

Hi Sandy, It's always those last 5-10 lbs that are the hardest to lose. Hang it there because I know you will push through and do it!

Have you ever checked out the Hungry Girl website? She has tons of low fat or alternative recipes for foods people love. She offers weekly recipes were she takes a full fat/calorie recipe and skinnies it down. She also has some tips and tricks for bulking up those packaged microwave meals and making them taste better.

I can't imagine that no eating would be healthy... not to mention the likelihood of a binge to make up for lack of fuel. I would say if you are feeling bad about one or two days of eating, put it in the past and start fresh. Load up on low calorie veggies and lean protein that day after a bad day... way better than not…

I just started on this site a little over a week ago. I'm not that great at staying committed to a workout so I need the motivation and support from a good group as well. I have noticed that cheering others on toward their goals helps me focus on my goals. The exercises that I hate least (LOL) are spinning and weight work…