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If your thyroid levels are controlled, you should not be having issues controlling weight. If they are not controlled, that may be a different matter if you are extremely hypothyroid. The only way to lose weight around the midsection (which is particularly stubborn once it sets in), is to lose weight. Depending on your…

Interesting. I agree, that's quite a lot of food. Most people around me, though, who were heavier, were eating quite a bit less than I was. And probably exercising. Although at 2800 calories a day, at 100 lbs, I find it hard to believe I wouldn't gain. I certainly do now.

I think there are a couple of things to keep in mind. 1. Growing uses up a lot of energy. It's a cliche that teenagers can eat an insane amount of food to fuel all the growing and the physical changes they are going through for a reason. 2. It is really difficult to accurately remember the details of even super important…

Thanks! I was hoping someone would notice me for the unicorn I am. :)

you ate less than you think you did, you were more active than you are now. You likely walked to school and friends houses ect, now you likely drive everywhere. Its not magic. [/quote] Honestly, I have given a lot of thought to it. Even at the time, it was perplexing to everyone around me, including my cousin who lived…

Why aren't people like you never found under controlled circumstances in studies?[/quote] Agreed. I'd love to know what my "secret" was back then.

I had to laugh at this!! I believe in CICO; however, I *was* that girl (although 100 lbs) at 18 y/o. I never played any sports or was very active. I was not and am not fidgety. Pretty low key. I ate like horse. At age 8, when we went to our weekly steakhouse dinner, I started ordering the adult meal. Always had a healthy…

I agree that my post was "dangerous" in regards to a woman who is already at an ideal weight and eats "normally." For instance, during my first pregnancy, I was 5'7" tall, weighed 130 lbs, and ate a normal diet. Of course, I wouldn't cut my calories. Of course, I added foods to my diet. In this case, we are talking about a…

I would determine what your maintenance calories are for your desired weight and stick with that. No one ever has to eat "more" when they are pregnant. If you are overeating, causing your excess weight, there is nothing wrong with cutting back to "normal" portions. What you don't want to do is go on some strict,…

For those of you that use Stevia, is there a certain type you have used? I've wanted to try it but any of the packets I pick up say that it predominantly contains erithrytol (sp??) and then Stevia. I am trying to avoid some of these artificial sweeteners as they wreak havoc on my lower intestines (not pleasant). I am a…

The bottom line is that you need to quit eating. Your calorie limit could be too low for you. Or it might be okay but you need realize that you will feel hungry. Also, if your calories are normally at 1500 but it's okay for you to eat 2,000 on the days you exercise, be very sure you are actually burning 500 calories while…

My kids are grown and gone now, but I feel your pain! Early morning workouts would have been what should have kept me on track; however, I have a 45 minute commute and must be at my desk at 6AM. I already get up at 4AM. I just COULD NOT do it any earlier. When my kids were young and in daycare or school, I felt to guilty…

I eat Skinny Pop all the time (already popped). I found the best thing to do is to weigh it. Otherwise I eat too much or misjudge what I'm eating.

On my last Disney trip, I had lost about 12 lbs before I went. I was *not* on the dining plan; however, I ate out quite a bit. The one thing I did was have cereal every morning because we were in a townhome. One day I went to a breakfast buffet. The rest of the meals were all counter service and/or signature dining. I made…

I agree that you should discuss with your doctor. You may just have lymphatic and venous insufficiency, more so in one leg than the other. You should have your doctor take a look.

I'd say you can probably lose half of that. And at 6'1", you'll be looking pretty good, especially if you are working out.

I go to a place that makes a similar salad and the 2.5 oz serving of falafel balls is 270 calories.

If you don't like it, don't drink it. I do enjoy tea, but not green tea. The only way I can enjoy it is to do things to it that probably ruin any benefits like adding to much sugar or buying "blends" that really don't have much green tea in them.

I tried the egg cups this week. Now, I do all my eating at work, but I need to be able to carry it in my bag and easily heat it up. The egg cups were good (mine had eggs/bacon/broccoli/cheese in them) and the were about 180 calories for 2. I have to say though that I was not full until lunch. But nothing does that for me.…

Wegman's is just one of the "bigger" chains on the east coast of the U.S. It is a regular grocery store but they also have a big selection of pre-prepped uncooked foods that make it easy for the solo cook. I do realize that many grocery stores don't have that.

One of the things that was very disappointing to me was finding out that 2TBPS of peanut butter (out of a measuring spoon) was a bit more than when I weighed it. And since peanut butter is so calorically dense, a little bit matters. OP, peanut butter could be part of your problem, so I'd start there at a minimum. You…

I hear a lot of people complain about cooking for one and it being difficult. I find it the easiest thing to do; but a lot of that ease may be due to having good grocery stores. I'm used to cooking for 4. What drudgery. My kids are out of the house now and when my husband is on a trip it's just me. I get so inspired!!! I…

What is your computation for exercise calories? When you say you eat half of them back, is that in addition to the 1400 calories?

Tell us more about how you guarantee you are eating your calories properly.

Well, that does sound awfully low. I do agree with the others that you should discuss with your doctor. Hormones, breastfeeding, etc. can all mess with weight loss. I know that too low of calories, at some point, can be problematic, but you should be seeing something. I know people with eating disorders can have issues due…

I think maybe I don't have a "WHY." I've never really had any lifelong weight issues, but since my 40s, I am constantly 10-20 lbs overweight. I don't really ever care how people see me. It's how I see myself, or rather how I feel. I am back on my plan now after blowing it over the holidays and putting the weight on. I just…

Your calories cannot be accurate. They just can't. Get a food scale and really measure.

As you've probably heard, weight loss mainly occurs in the kitchen, not the gym. Your best bet is, if you're really concerned, to take your calories down to 1800. If your doctor says not to exercise, then don't. Your abscess won't heal fully if you are stressing it with physical movement.

Of course, it's possible. There's no magic about eating protein. Some people just do so because it makes them feel more satisfied or they think they need to for whatever reasons. If this works for you, you feel good, and you've lost weight, it will be fine. Now if you're starving all the time, you may want to add some…

I only have 10 lbs to deal with but I am having serious trouble getting myself under control and restarting. I lost the 10-12 lbs over the fall. The holiday came, the bad weather came, my eating went into overdrive. It seems the more I eat the hungrier I am. Tried to start it today. Had 2 eggs with some turkey sausage at…