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  • Hi my name is Christina too! I am strongly thinking about grad school and would love any tips/tricks you have for it! Feel free to add me on MFP so we can motivate each other as well
  • Hi drbuzzard91, losing weight is simple but hard. Don't be discouraged if the numbers don't change or even go up after a few weeks, just remember that over everything else CICO matters. That extra 2 lb may come from water weight, or heavy clothing! One thing that helps me stay motivated is being around family and friends…
  • Feel free to add me!
  • LNS is a hard habit to break!! Good job on the 4-day streak :smile:
    in LNS-ing Comment by cnkihm September 2015
  • Hey Sarah, I've recently taken up some physical activity too! 3 or 4 days of the week I'll run for about 35 minutes. A few times a week I'll use a 10-lb. dumbbell to tone my arms.I'd like to partner up so we can be fitness buddies!
  • Usually several times a day: once in the morning to see what my "base" weight for the day is, and throughout the day (especially after meals or bathroom breaks) to get a sense of how much my weight can fluctuate.
  • You're building muscle, so it's not surprising that there's not really much weight loss. But yay for your clothes fitting better! That's always an awesome feeling :)
  • Eat more protein/veggies, and less rice! It's amazing how quickly the calories in rice can add up.
  • 5'7.5'' and 177 pounds. I started out at 190, so it's been a little slow, but thankfully a steady decline. Personally I did about 1530 cal/day, but 1600 should be fine as well - you may see a slower change in weight, though. And if you work out, you'll be able to lose a little faster. Unfortunately I've been a frequent…
  • Lost 6 pounds so far, 34 more to go! Let's stay motivated! :)
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