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smiley01x
smiley01x Posts: 93 Member
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so, got on the scale this morning. up 2 pounds. i will not give up, but here is what i thought about....if calories in - calories out is how you lose weight, then how come someone like my sister (who is a twig) can eat anything at all and not GAIN weight. I mean, she doesnt count calories, but i am sure she eats over the calories she would be allowed. its just frustrating thats all....is there something more to losing weight than just counting calories? do you think genetics play a part in this?

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  • CharityD
    CharityD Posts: 193
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    Yep! Genetics play a role in our metabolism for sure. Seems unfair, doesn't it? :cry:
  • godroxmysox
    godroxmysox Posts: 1,491 Member
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    Definitely genetics...my sister is the same way! One really important thing to remember is that just because you're skinny does not mean your healthy....keep up with what you're doing; it will take time, but if you do it right, you WILL see results =) Good luck
  • MayMaydoesntrun
    MayMaydoesntrun Posts: 805 Member
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    I'm sure it does. Are you exercising? I can watch my calories and go under my goal and not lose weight if I don't exercise. It's sucks but there you go. I gained 3 lbs back this weigh in. That sucks too but I'm not going to let it get me down, motivates me even more!
  • smiley01x
    smiley01x Posts: 93 Member
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    I'm sure it does. Are you exercising? I can watch my calories and go under my goal and not lose weight if I don't exercise. It's sucks but there you go. I gained 3 lbs back this weigh in. That sucks too but I'm not going to let it get me down, motivates me even more!


    YES! i exercise 5 days a week! total of 6 hours! just frustrating, but i will not give up! i have given up so many times before and this time i will push forward!
  • godroxmysox
    godroxmysox Posts: 1,491 Member
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    Definitely genetics...my sister is the same way! One really important thing to remember is that just because you're skinny does not mean your healthy....keep up with what you're doing; it will take time, but if you do it right, you WILL see results =) Good luck

    Oh, and feel free to add me if you'd like =)

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