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Love it for protein shakes! I use it with Body by Vi Sweet cream mix, Silk almond dark chocolate milk, and the PB2 - totally a Reese shake! It's also great mixed in with vanilla greek yogurt to make a dip for apples, etc. I'm not a fan of just using it to replace peanut butter - the texture just isn't right for that -…

Remember that as you work out, you are building muscle, which is more dense than fat. That's why it's important to measure as well, or trust how your clothes are fitting. It's all progress!

45 in just a week or so and re-committed to being active daily on MFP. I've been successful in my fitness journey, but some health issues resulted in a minor setback. I'm a Midwesterner - love boating, photography, and music. Empty nester, but bad at time management and putting myself first. When I'm committed, I'm…

Best idea yet! Love it

It's tough to stay healthy on the road, but you can do it! Baby carrots are my best friend! Lifting prayers that you stay safe and focused. Go Chiefs!

In my experiences, most people asking that question are asking out of a little bit of awe. I think MOST people think they need to lose weight, and when they notice a difference in someone, they intend that question to be a part of a compliment. There will always be the haters, but I think MOST people mean well. I agree…

There could be many reasons. Some things to consider? Did you reduce your calorie goal too drastically? Are you making healthy food choices even if you are staying under your calorie goal? Are you staying adequately hydrated? Have you had a physical recently to ensure there are no physical issues like thyroid, diabetes,…

I've lost over 100 pounds, and often get the question, "How did you do it" Secretly inside, I'm thinking, "duh" But I instead say simply, "Diet and exercise" After my answer, there are two types of people. The first type simply say, "Oh" and that's the end of that topic of conversation. Those are your quick fix people, who…

Amen to that! I hate even watching when they are on the treadmill or elliptical with no incline or resistance just reading a magazine or something, while I'm chugging away up, up, up hill. Even though I know I am burning more calories, I still just to slap them!

One of my biggest regrets is NOT having a full body shot at my heaviest! It's easy to say now, but back then i would rather have teeth pulled without anesthetic than be in front of a camera. Even if you have to take them with a timer, and put that memory card away in a safe, take before shots, and at least monthly pictures…

That's fantastic and a GREAT NSV! You don't realize how you miss things like that until the day you realize you CAN'T do them - and it's such a great feeling getting them bacK! My biggest NSV to date was when I was able to move from the Plus sized section of the store to the Misses section. I sat in the dressing room and…

I had a similar experience when I first starting losing - it's like I was melting! How are you figuring your calories burned? I'd bet you are actually burning more than that 400. The heavier you are, the more effort it takes for your body to move to do anything. The more effort, the more calories burned. I hate to say it,…

What a fun site! Thanks for sharing. I've said no to 4,828 glasses of wine or jumped rope for 21 days straight. Sure puts it in perspective that makes you feel proud!! now, I have 1029 Taco Bell tacos to go or walk 2,011 miles (makes me want to get on the treadmill and walk for 28 days!)

Feel free to add me - I'm on daily, and my diary is open.

The only magic formula is diet and exercise. It's a little more than simple math, but it's calories in versus calories out. Be aware of your food choices - choose nutrient packed foods - no "empty" calories, try to eat at home as much as possible. As for exercise, try cardio at least 3x per week for at least 30 minutes. If…

I'm on daily, and love lots of friends for support. I've been on this journey awhile (although not always on MFP) I love to share tips that have worked for me in hopes to help someone along the way, and I love to hear tips, tricks, the good and the bad from everyone else. I'm 44, with over 100 pounds lost so far ... if you…

I agree that variety is good - on many levels. Your body will adapt if you don't change things up, and it will become more difficult to achieve your goal. I don't know if you are an app user, but there are some great fitness apps out there that help you plan a routine, and mix things up. Jeffit is a good one - even has…

I agree - one of the best posts ever - you've got this figured out, and are going to do just fine!

I only have one pic from at my heaviest - I would do ANYTHING to avoid being in front of the camera! But - I do have one on my profile - check it. Retrospectively, I wish I did have a full body shot at my heaviest. I still have about 40 pounds to go, but I've lost over 100 You can do it!

There are many benefits for me. I don't push myself on my own like my PT pushes me, so I actually will get better results from the same routine. I also have a tendency to get stuck in a rut, doing the same exercises over and over, because I get comfortable with them. I use a trainer 1x per week (now, in the beginning I…

All great answers. Basically, by eating under 1000 calories per day, your metabolism slowed and your body was hanging onto the calories in preservation mode. You also didn't specify what type of calories you were eating. It is a numbers game, but quality of your calories matter, too

Double 4's and 50 pounds to go! Feel free to add me - I log religiously and am on every day!

Moderation with both. I understand you are saying you have to focus on one or the other - but it's kind of hand in hand. If you are choosing the right foods, you can usually have larger portions. If you are choosing the "less friendly" foods, your portions will have to be miniscule. I find that I want to go for the "right"…

For me, 2000 steps average one mile - I'm 5'8 and take reasonably wide steps

One of the best posts I have read on MFP! Great info, and so very true

Have you had a gallbladder ultrasound, HIDA scan, or liver function tests? I just had mine out a couple of months ago, along with my appendix! Sometimes the ultrasound or exam can be negative, but the actual function of the gallbladder is failing, which causes an overall feeling of, let's call it death, instead of the…

Country style boneless pork ribs 1 box reduced fat chicken broth 1 bottle Allegro hickory smoke marinade Combine and cook till pork falls apart. (If you can't find the Allegro marinade, use another smoky marinade, or even a bottle of smoky barbeque sauce. Super easy and super tasty!

Thank you for sharing this story! I'm tear-y just reading it - I can't imagine how inspiring it must have been in person, and to spend time together in prayer.

I have this same struggle. I usually try to incorporate a banana at breakfast or morning snack, and often put half an avocado into a salad with dinner, or use it in a salsa to accompany fish or meat. Half a baked potato topped with spinach and sun dried tomatoes. Homemade sweet potato fries - brushed with flavored olive…

I use Proti- Diet for smoothies. If you get one of the fruit flavors - (Mango peach is my favorite) add 1/2 cup lite soy milk, a serving of vanilla flavored greek yogurt, blend with some ice - you have something I would put on par with Smoothie King, etc, with almost 30 grams of protien. Sometimes I add fresh fruit…