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Ugh....tall people problems. I know what you mean I'm 6'00''. It is hard to tell at first. I began in October and was losing weight then alot more rapidly but it took time to be able to notice. I guess my first comment came around Christmas after I'd lost prob 30 something pounds and people began to ask if I had lost…

I agree. In my post when I was saying "does it work? Yes and No" I only meant that the medication would be appropriate for some people. If you don't care to change your eating habits and be successful, then it's prob not best to take the medicine. And I'm with you, in that, the only side effect I ever experienced was dry…

Thanks for the post. I get them too. I figured it was due to exercising prior to breakfast (I like to work out on an empty stomach because having food in my belly makes me feel nauseous. ) However, mine usually go away after I eat and drink more water afterwards.

1.5 lbs is normal and 13 lbs in a couple months is a great loss! MFP is good because it helps you lose weight at a reasonable pace. As you lose, your calorie allotment will adjust slightly and you should continue to lose at about the same pace. It may not be as fast as you'd like it, but it is healthy and has a higher risk…

I'm torn on both sides of this argument. Is phentermine safe to take? Yes and No. Does it work? Yes and no. I began dieting and changing my lifestyle in October 2014 and went the first two months without phentermine. I was losing weight but struggling horribly to maintain a deficit in my calories because I was so hungry…

She is awesome! I bet that is the same thing that guy behind her watching her deadlift is thinking! This was an awesome thread to read through. I'm going to find it back when I get my "beast mode" pictures. Just started lifting heavy a few months ago, went from 37 % body fat in October and I'm down to about 29% now.

Anyone else get tired of hearing "when are you going to stop this?" or "let's do dinner, what can you eat?" Really? I'm grown. I can eat what I want. I've just chosen the healthier options and don't be weird when I ask what brand of dressing you use so I can count it toward my calories. And i'm not going to stop! I enjoy…

Wow, You have done an amazing job! Your goal is well within your reach if you want it. You've already proven to yourself you can lose 200 lbs and while this last 40 or so may be tough, it's certainly not impossible. I have to keep telling myself that too, as I am 6' and currently about 195 and would like to see 150-160.…

Thank you all for the advise. I know it takes time, I just wasn't sure exactly how long. I guess I will just keep hydrating, moisturizing, lifting and losing slowly and hopefully my skin will follow. And some of you guys crack me up with the responses to a suggestion of heavy lifting. I lift, and I lose. Somehow no, I…

Thanks everyone. I forgot to add to my OP that I do at least three days of lifting and cardio each week. It has aided significantly in my weight loss journey to this point. No need to put down others suggestions and no, I doubt I will put that much muscle on but it has helped. Thanks for the reply of the SO of the surgeon.…

Hi Amanda! I started at 250 lbs and I'm currently at 197 lbs. Some months I did not do lifting as a form of fitness and just did light cardio. Other months, I've spiked my cardio and lift heavy and the last three months I have focused more on my form rather than weight loss. Each month, I weigh in, take pics and take my…

This is my thirty five pound difference. I have a long way left to go before I can begin just maintenance, about fifty more pounds is what it would take just to get me out of the overweight category.

Also about having young children and working out, I found that the morning helped me because my husband works evenings and so the morning time is most often the only "quiet time" I have. Maybe the more reason I consider this time my hobby now :smiley:

Hi Kristin! I absolutely despised working out 6 months ago, especially in the morning. So I started walking/running in the evening. I was exhausted after work though, and I just wanted to come home, fix dinner and relax. Two months ago,I changed to working out anywhere from 3-6 times a week now in the morning instead. The…

I started back with MFP on October 17 2014 when my son was 14 months. Breastfeeding a baby was no longer an excuse to eat all the time because my son weened a month prior. I began my journey at 250 lbs when my dr told me I had hit a weight that was concerning. My back problems were horrible. I'm 218 now, a long way still…

I've heard about the flaxseeds and chia seeds but haven't been able to find them. Are they in the typical grocery store or do you have to find them at a certain health foods or vitamin shop? And what isle? I understand the water too. I keep my 32 oz cup full each day and have completely given up all other drinks....except…

Thanks guys. I changed my diet up a bit yesterday and the day before from just eggs for bfast and replaced with oatmeal and a nature valley protein bar and added in a veggie. Yesterday, I went a little over on my calories but all the above got things moving along and I've began losing again. Not to mention the energy boost…

Fiber one has some yummy chocolate covered protein bars. They have a later of caramel in them too. :smiley:

Since switching to a healthy diet, I've actually found I'm spending les at the grocery store. I generally do my shopping at walmart and for a family of three I spend anywhere from 60-80 dollars on a normal week. Before I was spending over 100 dollars a week on junk foods. I typically purchase the same groceries and find…

I've seen people post on here both ways. Most argue that you should eat them back. There was an article I read on MFP Facebook however that said a personal trainer or maybe it was a nutritionist suggested you do not eat all of them back because there is no exact way of knowing how much you are burning and you could over…

Have you tried alloy? I haven't ordered pants from them in years but I remember they had a wide range of sizes and very long inseam options.

So glad someone posted for tall ladies! I am 6'00" at my heaviest, I was 267 and a tight size 18. I dropped to 220 to a size14 and then I got pregnant and packed it all on again. Started this back up in October at 250 and I was a loose size18 and dropped to a 16 around 235-240. I'm back to 220 now and I'm still in a size…

Awesome transformation. And I agree....out of all the fad diets out there it really doesn't have to be that difficult. This app works!

I nursed my son for 13months. Our bfing relationship wrapped up in September and I began MFP in October. I don't know about you, but while I was bfing I was hungry CONSTANTLY. All the weight I took off during delivery, I packed bak on. After weening, my appetite decreased significantly and once my son got to sleeping…

I switched to Michelin ultra or miller lite beer and vodka with crystal light for a while and logged it. The problem was, that I never felt like working out the next day and when I was drinking, I would get hungry. So I haven't drank in over two weeks. Not that I would say I "quit", I'm just enjoying my healthy choices…

I agree. I have a 17 month old son and my husbands work schedule is opposite of mine. So I have a jogging stroller I use when my husband is not here to watch the baby. I also purchased some dumbbells and resistance bands to aid in my strength workouts here at home when the baby is sleeping or playing outside with me. It's…

One hour of Zumba this morning, followed by 45 min jog/walk (3 miles) with my 18 month old son in the stroller this evening. 57 degrees, beautiful day for it!

I haven't had a soda since October. It was difficult at first but now I feel better. Not as bloated and stuff. Personally I picked up the little squirt bottles of the fruity propel stuff to add to my water and it's good and apparently has b vitamins. You can also try hard candy if a constant sweet tooth is an issue. I keep…

MFP has readjusted the calories twice for me so far. About 100 calories less each time

Thanks! I've never thought of it that way!!!