I think I'm going to like this site... I lost a lot of weight a few years ago and maintained for a while but have gained some back and have be trying to get back on track, so here goes.... I do best when I COUNT CALORIES so I love this part of this site. As I read in someone else's post, different things work for different people and you have to do what works for YOU.
Breakfast: Cottage cheese 100 cal
coffee with 1/2&1/2 100
lunch cottage cheese 100
cinnamon toast crunch cereal 400
dinner salad w/blue cheese dressing & olives 400
cinnamon toast crunch cereal 400
tea w/milk & sugar 60
total 1560
When I was REALLY successful I was on 800 calories or less a day and burned 700 calories on the elliptical. I lost 40 lbs in 3 months at the onset of the fitness plan. I'm working full time now and will be happy to stick to 1000 cal a day or less and burning 500 calories on the elliptical or a 3 mile walk at least 5 X per week.
I can't wait to feel like I'm sparkling again!