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Don't shop hungry, have a list and stick to it, and stick to the perimeter of the store only (if possible). I've been tempted a couple of times at the convenience store to buy a package of Hostess Cupcakes or mini chocolate donuts, but then I pick up the package, look at the nutrional label, sigh and put it down. It's…

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Congratulations on your first step in changing your life! Nutritionists will always tell you to keep a food diary. I always thought it was too time consuming and tried every diet out there. Always had some success, but ALWAYS gained the weight back. I came full circle when I bought an iTouch (cheaper than a month of…

I have pretty much concentrated on calories and it has worked for me. While I do eat healthier than I use to, during the summer months it's hard for me to pass up an occasional burger, beer, slice of pizza, or decadent dessert. Be aware that when eating too many calorie dense foods (those that contain a large amount of…

Are you sure that the doctor didn't maybe leave his 10 lb wallet in there?! ;) I had mine taken out last year and it's the best decision I ever made. The previous 2 years, everytime I had an attack, they (and I) thought the chest pain was my heart. But thanks to my new (and brilliant) doctor, she was able to figure out…

I tend to feel this way if I don't get enough protein in my diet. I have started eating egg white salad sandwiches on lower calorie bread. -3 hard boiled egg whites (48 cal) -1 TBSP Fat Free Mayo (10 cal) - 2 Slices Light Italian (80 cal) - and whatever misc spices I tend to add that day (138 cal, 15g protein - total) Not…

Hi and welcome! This is a great site and the people here are very helpful. Sounds like you already tackled one of the steps towards health and fitness: exercise. It's great to hear you say "I love excerising and the way it makes me feel!" Exercise is the difficult part for me. I've tried all different kinds of workouts and…

I am an evening snacker too. Since I know this, I try to eat lighter during the day leaving extra calories for the evening.

South Beach (low carb) worked for me for a while (I saw results fast), but I couldn't stick with it. I like carbs way too much. Now I've stopped worring about how fast the weight will come off and just try to weight a little less each month. Don't give up everything that you love. Eat your favorites every once in a while,…

Great to see you found MFP. I started on LoseIt! too and don't have anything bad to say about it. Just like MFP much much better. As far as a stand-alone-version for your iTouch, they are getting ready to submit it to Apple soon. I am currently using the stand-alone Beta version and it works great! Database is a little…

I bought a Schwinn recumbent about 10 years ago and love it! Haven't had one problem with it. Bought some cheap brand before that and it fell apart within a year. See if you can try out a fluid trainer somewhere, maybe a local bicycle shop. I almost went this route but since my Schwinn won't die, haven't had the need.…

A week is such a small and volatile window of time. I have noticed that if I compare last Friday to this Friday, I lost zero pounds. But if I compare last Saturday to this Saturday, I lost 1.5 pounds. And Sunday to Sunday I get completly different numbers. Amazing how by just shifting the window one day makes a hugh…

For me it has meant changing my time frame reference. Instead of worrying about "will I be 1 pound less next week" or "my weight has gone up since yesterday!" I am looking more long term. No more diet, just a lifestyle change of eating healthier and eating less. Obsessing with what the scale says everyday just breeds…

FIrst, wecome to MFP. Sounds like you already have the hardest part figured out. You maintained your weight for the past year. For me, the most important step in losing weight is tracking ALL of the food you put into your mouth. My iPod / iTouch has made tracking my food a whole lot easier since I have it with me all of…

No sure about tortillas, but for pasta I really like "Ronzoni" Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Blend Pasta. Not a big fan of most of the wheat products I have tried.

I'm male, 6'3", 268 lbs trying to loose 2 lbs a week.. MyFitnessPal calculated my requirements to be 1730 calories a day. You might want to try recalculating your calorie requirements.

Great job and congratulations! Good job pushing thru the stalled weight. I've been there and it gets frustrating. People think it's strange when I tell them I am looking forward to being "overweight". I've got 28 more lbs before that landmark. Keep up the good work!

Hi and welcome to to site! As far as I have found, there isn't exactly a weekly report that shows total under/overs, BUT... If you go to the Food tab on the webpage, on the bottom of the page of your food diary is a "View full report". You can look at date ranges. You would just have to figure out the daily under/overs…

http://www.webmd.com/diet/apple-cider-vinegar

I wanted a Home Gym but it's just not in the budget. So I recently bought a set of resistance bands (ripcords.com). I skipped the workout DVD since there are pleny of resistance band exercises online. I stumbled on this site the other day (Buzzle.com). They see to have ton of short articles about a lot of things.…

Sounds like you are doing everything right. You might be right about switching up your workouts. From Shape Magazine Online: Continuing with the same routine will help you maintain your current muscle tone and strength, but to get stronger and reshape your body, you have to add some variety. "Increase the weight, sets or…

I'd track your sodium intake for a while. Also, the more water you drink, the less water you will retain. Your body has a dehydration defense system when it comes to water. When I first increased my water intake, I was running to the bathroom every hour! But my body eventually got use to it and the restroom trips are back…

It's probably water weight fluctuation. From day to day, it can go up or down a few pounds. Even though I weight myself every day, I pay more attention to my weekly progress. Last week I lost 0 pounds, but the previous week I lost 3.2. So in 2 weeks I averaged 1.6 pounds a week. By doing it this way, I can see that over…

The Mayo Clinic has a short article on the South Beach (low carb) Diet. www.mayoclinic.com/health/south-beach-diet/MY00499 And here's a Daily Nutritional Requirements Calculator on CVS's Caremarx site https://www.caremark.com/wps/portal/HEALTH_RESOURCES?topic=macronutrient

It is all up to you on which numbers to worry about . As for me I am mainly watching my calories. If there are certain things you are concerned about, like cholesterol or sodium intake, then watch them. And adding more fiber to your diet is always good for you. Again, it's all up to you. This might help you figure out your…

Until you get use to tracking your calories, try pre-planning your meals and snacks for the next day. If you write it all down before hand, you can see where you need to make changes, or shift things around BEFORE you eat it.

I like to read the recent posts everyday. It reminds me that I am not the only one trying to lose weight.

Great. Now I'm hungry!!!

I'm new here too (1st day). I have been a life long yo-yo dieter. Lost a lot of weight, and gain a lot of it back. Even though this is my first day here, I started dieting again 2 months ago by watching my calories. This website and the (iPhone and iTouch) apps really do help! For me the apps make it easier than caring…