[bethFromDayton]

Originally Posted by aasshhlleeyy

I am calorie counting now.. Using MFP. It is working, but idk if I can get to goal doing that. A friend of mine calorie counted at 1200 per day and dropped 100 lbs in a year, but it looks to me like she's gained 75%+ of her weight back.

People do get to goal using MFP, similar apps, and just plain calorie counting. As long as you're eating at a deficit, you will keep losing weight.

However, if someone stops calorie counting and resumes eating the way s/he did prior to losing weight, s/he'll gain weight back. There's no getting around that with any weight loss plan--we have to change our long-term eating in order to keep off weight we've taken off. I've lost this same 30 lbs 3 times. I didn't gain it back because I continued with changed eating habits--I gained it back because I returned to prior eating habits.

If what you're doing is working right now, I'd stay with it. If it stops working (or you are getting burned out and want to try something else), then try something else.

You can also incorporate protein shakes as an occasional measure and see how you like them. Would they make a good meal substitute a few times a week? Perhaps every day for breakfast? It doesn't need to be an all or nothing thing.

[Daimere]

Can you post that link and what about pre and post workout supplements what you suggest about that?

http://www.andersonsimplediet.com/program
It's just 2 entrees, 3 shakes, 5+ vegs/fruits + 200 minutes of exercise (30 minutes a day, he likes walking in the book since everyone can do it for the most part).

There really is no suggestion from the program on pre/post workouts. I personally try to do a lighter snack/shake (or whatever earlier) and then heavier after because I can't exercise after eating big meals.

[Tibbits2u]

Originally Posted by aasshhlleeyy

Wow! You are amazing! What type of snacks and frozen meals were you eating along with your meal replacement. Do you know what your daily calories were on a plan like this?

Thanks ! sorry i didnt check back sooner my wifi is acting up big time ! i am eating between 900 and 1100 calories a day, snack wise i was eating special K or slimfast snack bars depending on whatever was on sale at the time. shake wise i was using wonderslim, because i liked the fact it could be a shake or pudding but you could really use any of the low calorie , high protein shake mixes, you just have to look around and see whats available in your area. for frozen meals I really like the new healthy choice cafe steamers and the lean cuisine salad starters but sometimes i'd settle for smart ones as well, I'd buy whatever was on sale ! as long as it was low calorie it doesnt matter all that much. I've never been one to worry about "eating clean" or keeping things "low carb" to me thats just not substantiable . i don't like to micromanage stuff or cook.

[sacha]

Even if you aren't nursing, I'm sure you are tired from birth and sleep badly - do remember to take care of your nutrients first. Your body needs to heal. I would not recommend such drastic measures this soon after birth, just IMO.