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You could even do a yummy blt..for even less calories...if you use your bread 70 cals bacon 60 cals lowfat hellmanns mayo 15 cals for TBSP... lettuce and tomato are about 15 cals..and so satisfying...you dont feel like your dieting at all!! As far as your plateau sometimes changing things up a bit boosts your weight loss into gear. Try cycling your calories and doing some different workouts..sounds like you have done great so far..keep up the great work!!

I put in your stats using cc's burn meter tool..It says light activity which basically is your everyday activities..walking around, laundry , housework or whatever job you have if its not all that physical..it says You burn 2020calories during a typical day. Remember that this estimate is based on your body weight, height, age, gender, and your average level of activity. That is the amount you burn every day just with your day to day light activities..now depending on your exercise each day you have to add that in..so lets say a typical workout you burn an additional 500 calories..you would then eat no less than 2020 calories that day to give you a deficit of 500..500x 7 days is 1 pound lost. If you want to aim for 2 pounds a week you need a deficit of 7000 calories per week which would be 1000 a day..I always have my activity level set at light activity and add my workouts in as I do them..it is easier to gauge. So my overall response to you would be if you are not exercising at all then eat no less than 1520 calories a day if you do exercise , depending on your workout of course eat no less than 2020 a day and you should see the weight starting to come off again and you should put an end to your yo-yo ing because you will be eating a satisfactory amount of food..remember to utilize the tools here at cc because as you lose you have to adjust your intake again to accommodate your new weight until you desire to go on maintenance. Best of luck to you..I hope this helped you a bit :0)

Although I agree with the other posts it isnt great to lose weight quickly but if you feel the absolute need..stay close to nature in food choices..lots of fruits veggies and whole grains..lots of water and jogging and or power walking mixed with a little circuit training should get you going pretty quick..and is also good to continue on with these things as well to be overall healthier..afterall isnt that the main objective along with feeling good comes looking good!! Best of luck to you!!

Wow..so glad to have stumbled upon this post. I was doing great lost 20 pounds working out with a trainer came to cc everyday logged all my meals and my exercise diligently..I was in 7Th heaven..felt so good about myself in SO many ways! Then it started I was getting tired of weighing my food and counting every little calorie and little by little I let myself slip..I was always a thin person until I had my kids..I could eat whatever I wanted and not gain an ounce..so for me to have to watch and count and make this my lifestyle was very hard..I may even resent it a little. I often question thyroid or some other medical underlying issue..I guess maybe just to have something to blame..but all in all it is me. I over eat..I enjoy food and wine too for that matter..I don't want to feel like everything in my life is a chore especially my food and exercise. Well I now have gained back all my 20 pounds lost no additional thank goodness and I am back on track for the most part..slow start but a start none the less. I lost 3 pounds this week which I am sure is mostly water weight. I did go out to dinner with my husband last night and went a little overboard but I'm hoping the rest of my week acted as damage control. I sit here this morning knowing that I will continue back on my journey because I just dislike feeling like a failure. I dislike the way I feel when I go out and my clothes are not fitting correctly and I am self conscious. Those feelings are my motivator. I just need something to keep me going ..that extra push here and there because lets face it..losing weight is a job. It is nice to have people around that help you along and give you support. Thanks to cello for posting this and thanks to everyone at cc for all the support. I cant wait to hear more stories and more tips to get the weight off and keep it off for good!!

gi-jane..chili peppers, prunes and kiwifruit?? Sounds like a stomachache in the making..lol..does it help with morning bm?

It is soooo nice to know I am not alone in this..I love this website for this. You can talk to your friends or your significant other but nobody gets it unless you go through it! Yesterday was a good day ended at 1020 calories for the day ..I know thats low(did not work out) and the damage I did over the weekend I could use a low day like that. I am going to the gym this morning for a group session..my gym stinks in the way of classes but I am going to find something because I do need to be with people and be made accountable or I just dont go..if I only have to answer to myself its not that bad. I love food and wine and I had it under control just like xxtccxx said I had no problems keeping my calories in check and not feeling ravonis but since I stopped counting I am just hungry all the time..strange how that works. I guess somewhere in your mind you let it happen??

Hi first things first welcome to the site I am sure you will find it to be very helpful in so many ways like all of us do! As far as "treats" I allow myself one whenever I want..within reason of course. I add it into my calorie count..but like some others here I watch more closely during the week and allow a little more wiggle room for the weekends. I too am a chocoholic...so I find having some hershey kisses or m&ms around help..I measure them out into appropriate portion sizes in snack bags so when I want it..I know I wont go overboard if it is already premeasured. I also find so many of the fiber and cereal bars to be helpful...south beach has some new fiber bars that are just delicious..and special k has the bliss bars which are fruit and chocolate..very satisfying. Light ice cream..is also good if you measure it out. Baked chips or 100 calorie packs are great too.The key is moderation and you will be fine...and if you have to have that slice of pizza or burger ...be accountable..thats what matters!! Enjoy and good luck on your weight loss goal!!

Thanks so much for the coupon...very thoughtful!

Thank you for all your replies..I have been on the diet rollar coaster ever since my first son was born 12 years ago! I cannot seem to keep my weight under control..I know some people will hate me for saying this but I never had to diet or exercise until I had children...now I look at chocolate and my thighs grow larger. I just wish there was an easier way..I plan out my meals at the beginning of each day but farther ahead than that would be difficult since I have three kids and the day seems to change as it goes on depending on thier activities. Once I get on a routine I tend to stick to it..I guess all in all it is about moderating what I eat and trying my best not to go overboard!

Thank you all for your replies...I replaced the batteries and weighed in again..and low and behold the problem was resolved and it showed the 6 pound gain..ugghh..I also did as another poster said and tested with free weights..I was hoping it was wrong. I also use measurements to gauge myself and I have also gained inches ..checked that yesterday. I have been slacking on my workouts and my cc-ing. I know if I get back to logging my meals I will get back on track ..it just becomes so obsessive that I need to take a break and enjoy life..but not 6 pounds worth...lol. My weekends are the hardest..all those football parties..I will be bringing those veggie platters with me this week and only one bottle of wine :0). I am also donating my childrens halloween candy..that isn't helping at all!! Thanks again everyone..I am still welcoming any ideas to get motivated..

Hi all..I have to say that I too have struggled with this issue and still do to some degree..I have finally battled it through to lose 20 pounds with the help of a personal trainer..but I am sabotaging all my hard work right now by binging and just telling myself tomorrow is another day and I so far have managed to maintain my weight loss for about a month now without it going back up drastically. I think what it comes down to is somewhere in your head you are comfortable with the way you look at least enough to let the reigns go..with the mentality that you can do it tomorrow..I think the best way to handle it is to decide ..Am I comfortable with my weight as it is ..or should I really lose the weight once and for all?  I think once you commit to it you will lose it completely..but you have to fully commit. I don't know if this was much help to you..maybe take a picture of yourself and compare it to what you could look like..maybe that would help. Best of luck to you!

It is so nice to know I am not alone....I know exactly what I am doing because it has been a vicious cycle for me too..the past 6 years I have battled with my weight. I was fortunate enough when I was younger to not have to watch what I ate and now in my mid thirties and three kids later that is just not the case. I did well today..went to the gym and ate well...tomorrow I will try to keep it up..I feel good today and I will carry that with me into tomorrow..one day at a time..right??

I am with you all here..what makes it worse for me is when I don't exercise I eat worse also..and more! I become more and more lazy and then I feel like crap... I know that this is going to sound absolutely crazy but I actually feel like I can feel the fat growing back on my thighs! I have been in a HUGE slump and I have vowed that tomorrow I am going to the gym no excuses..BTW  yesterday I burned my hand badly on the stove so today's excuse was I can't lift weights to day so I can't go....obviously I could have gone and just ran or done the elliptical but it was easier to wallow in self pity and stay home.Tomorrow is a new day..good luck to everyone!

I feel like I just wrote this post!! I actually did write a similar one in the motivation section. I have been out of control..I decided to go on maintenance last week for a short term to give myself a break , I can't stop eating and I also cannot get myself to the gym or to even workout ..a walk nothing! I ate sicilian pizza today for lunch and just had spaghetti and meatballs for dinner with a glass of wine..I feel like a bloated pig! Tomorrow I am going to the gym and I am eating better..I guess the only advice I can give to you and also myself is just carry this feeling into the next few days to push back to the right track. Good luck to you and to me :0)

Yup..invest in a scale it will save you alot of guess work. Also there is a tool on CC used to convert grams to ounces or ounces to grams or what have you..It is under the foods tab..then click on unit converter. Also what proud2bme said those are general easy ways to measure out your foods if a scale is not an option. Good luck to you.