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I'm thinking of checking this out, but it sounds hard. Is it ok for beginners or more suited to routine and hard core exercisers?

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Thanks for the great info in the posts here. :smile:

Oh yeah, the Fiber One 90 cal brownies are good too. And, to me, they don't taste dry or like "diet" food. Even my kids like the Skinny Cow and Fiber One products, so that says a lot too! :smile:

I love chocolate too. I try to find things that will satisfy and not be too excessive in calories. That way, I don't necessarily have to wait on a cheat day, but can incorporate it into my daily calorie count on the days I eat them. I really like the Skinny Cow ice cream products. They taste good, satisfy and are low in…

Great info. Thanks.

Hey, I'm in the same boat as you and actually for this upcoming weekend also! I so know how you feel. I've just started MFP, and have been having some progress this week. While I look forward to getting away too, I'm also afraid of the eating aspect. Most everything that we'll be around will be local eateries. I've been…

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Interesting. I'm new here and at 1200 cals too. Will have to see how it goes.

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I've learned that things have a lot more sodium and sugar than I thought. Also, I've realized that the calories add up very quickly.... I was shocked at how many calories I could consume between breakfast, lunch and mid-day snacks even before dinner time (even with the "healthy" snacks I had been eating). I now will cut…

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QUOTE: "I have heard that people add them on as they lose weight as a reminder of where they have been and not to go back. " I like this adding them idea a lot too! As I think on this concept, it could also be a goal to "earn" a bracelet for every 5 or 10 pounds lost, depending on your weight loss goals (especially if you…

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I like this adding them idea a lot too! As I think on this concept, it could also be a goal to "earn" a bracelet for every 5 or 10 pounds lost, depending on your weight loss goals (especially if you invest a small 10k , 14k or sterling silver kind) huh? And if you gain the 10 pounds back, you have to take it off as a…

Great news. This will be very helpful

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Sounds like my hubby.

Sounds like my hubby too.

Great topic! I can so relate. I have the same issue and struggle with my husband. Also, I'm 5'1, he's 6' and every extra pound on me seems like 5. He doesn't gain as easily and when he wants to lose it falls off him! At least I see others are dealing with the same thing too. I appreciate all of the advice given here.

Before MFP, I would plan meals occassionally and when I did, it really helped and I felt so organized. But I stopped and started winging it again. Now that I'm trying to get more serious with my weight loss efforts, I know I should start planning again. And it definitely helps to have the calendar on the fridge when the…

Great ideas. I would love some healthy crockpot recipes too! :smile: