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[quote=Anonymous]Calorie counting worked for me, but only if I did two things.

(1) I had to use a digital kitchen scale to weigh everything.  Yes, it really was a pain.  But even when you are eating healthy foods, at such a low calorie level of 1200, eating a medium versus a large apple made a difference.  I know, I know.

(2) I had much more success eating an AVERAGE of 1200 calories over each two day period.  I ate 600 calories one day (with lots of salad, no fat dressing, steamed veggies, fish, broth soups) and then 1800 calories the next.  Back and forth, back and forth.

This technique allowed me to eat a few things I wanted that were outside of 1200 calories and also be able to have a lunch out with friends now and then and so forth.  I did truly try to keep my calories healthy on the higher days ... no twinkies and icecream!!

1200 calories a day is very low, but you can keep your metabolism from ratcheting down on you by using the every other day technique.  I went from 125 pounds to 103 pounds using this method ... it was SLOW (8 or 9 months).  And for those that will criticize my weight, I am barely 5 foot and small framed, so relax!

Good luck and keep your food as healthy as possible!![/quote]

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