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Race day!! Just squeaked under my goal pace. Great event!

I copied this into a note that I could reuse because there are so many PCOS threads, so my apologies if you've seen it before. – I've had PCOS for 25 years, but only figured out how to handle it last year. Short version of what works for me: 1. Set to 1.5 lbs/week. 2. 150g carbs or fewer. 4. 45 min of sweaty exercise, 6…

Tai chi is probably a good idea. It's slow and controlled, so there's lots of time to get the motions right. I bet you could also talk to the instructor ahead of time and let them know that you learn best when left to your own devices. You could also sign up for private instruction if there's a form of martial arts you'd…

They use pine straw a lot in NC as well. I hadn't realized that I didn't see it any more when we moved north.

I easily retain 3 lbs of water after eating lots of sodium, and it takes 2 or 3 days for it to settle back down.

Sounds like a good plan.

Why all the exclamation points? So much drama. Just make better decisions next time.

Bodies are weird, and weight loss isn't linear. I won't lose anything for days, and then 3 lbs down in one day. It's normal.

I think this should be the first response to most posts.

This bears repeating.

SW 248 CW 208.8 One pound at a time, and I'll get there!

I swear I thought the title meant you wanted us to tell you about our pet fish. I have a betta. :) I can't persuade anyone else here to tolerate seafood, so my intake consists of tuna, sardines, and the occasional sushi or fish and chips.

Oh no! I'm sorry, but that's very funny. :) And good for you for getting your courage up to ask!

I turned the long-term goal into a short-term one. My attention span is about three months, so that's what I work with. Fitness goals are achievable in that time frame: races and challenges, personal bests for speed or weight lifting, etc. and then the eating plan becomes a support for the goal. The more weight I lose, the…

No cox, unfortunately, but I had a trial run with my coach last week and ha e a solid plan. Some steady state today, maintenance calories, and then rest. Very exciting! Excellent! I'd suggest that you go to the Concept2 website and find the technique videos. Gym trainers aren't always clear on the details. Enjoy!

@AnnPT77 - Yes. Is it time to panic yet?

I just add blueberries, a little vanilla, and Truvia. In the morning, I top it with some sliced almonds. My daughter likes it with chopped apples and cinnamon.

Do whatever exercise pattern and type you'll do most often and will enjoy. Just weekdays is fine. Alternating is fine. :)

On the topic of commenting on weight gain vs. loss: My sister once said, "I'm sorry to have to be the one to tell you, but you're OBESE!" Am I? You don't say! Thank you SO MUCH for telling me! I had no idea, even though I live in this body every freakin' day. "And I'm worried about your kids. You couldn't possibly be…

You are awesome and I applaud your determination. And I'm grateful you told the staff about it. If we don't say anything, it'll never stop. Those girls should be ashamed of their behavior, and you can be proud of yours.

I think it's interesting how different people describe food. Over the last few months, I've seen the word "real" to describe "whole/unprocessed/organic," and "anything you want", and everything in between. I'm never sure where I fit. I do tend to eat mostly from-scratch foods, because that's what's "normal" for me. I was…

Other than water, we only keep plain milk, brewed/unsweet iced tea, seltzer, and Diet Coke at the house. We also keep bottles of unsweetened lemon and lime juice to add as flavoring. The only one who likes the diet soda is limited to one per day. When we're out or when they buy lunch at school, they can have what they'd…

I bonked for the first time two weeks ago. I was doing a time trial and suddenly realized I had come to a dead stop. I was just sitting there, and I didn't even realize I'd stopped. My lesson learned was to increase my calories and plan my pre-workout snack better.

Eating fewer than 1200 cals a day does make it difficult to reach adequate nutrition levels. In addition, many MFP entries don't include full nutrition data, so your numbers may or may not be correct. Just something to be aware of.

Apply your critical thinking skills. Are you counting calories? Do your drinks have calories? If yes, they should be counted.

I've got a Plan B (bike on indoor trainer), but I needed to row, darn it! :) All kidding aside, I do actually need to row. I have a race on Sunday and I'm going to have to miss one of my last two workouts. *Displeased*

You can learn. Just start trying. Evidence: Dinners at our house this past week included homemade mac and cheese (made by 20-year-old son), veggie pizza (made by 13-year-old daughter), and beef and bean burritos (made by 11-year-old son). Edit: And now my daughter is making pancakes from scratch. You can do it too. :)

Yay! Congrats! I'd love to have one at home. My gym is closed today because of snow so no rowing for me. If I'm still rowing seriously this time next year, I'm going to buy one.

Regardless of whether it's unhealthy (it is), a major reason not to do it is the exact problem you're having right now. You haven't built the habit of moderation that will help you keep it off. Better late than never. Let MFP set your calorie target, starting today.

My daughter was giving me the side-eye last night for eating an apple with a slice of cheddar. Next time we have apple pie, I need to remember to give her a wedge of super-sharp Vermont cheddar so she can experience the nirvana.