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Thanks for taking a look ladies- not sure why you think my protein is low? When I look at my week over week numbers, I'm usually right on track, with a max of 2-3% high or low in any given week. I don't eat much sugar - most of my sugar comes from the quick oatmeal I eat 5-6 days a week for breakfast, or from the fruit I…

Thanks Ray. I do log everything, even the oil I cook with and the splash of coco milk I put in my coffee. I always overlog if I'm not weighing- the coco milk is great example, it's just a splash,but I put in 1/4 cup,just to make sure I am accounting for all the cals.

I ALWAYS carry over/under calories. I'm at 1200 too, and I've found that I prefer to have variety in my days. So, I track my cals daily, then always switch to look at the past 7 days. As long as I'm at or slightly under, I'm happy. Even slightly over every once and a while isn't a tragedy. Your body isn't clocking what…

I record once a week, but usually weigh daily.

OP I'm guessing you're young, though i can't see your stats,so this is just a guess. When I read your post, it reminds me so much of me from 20-25. I was a model and was so focused on the scale. I'm 5'6, and thought I needed to get down to 112-113 before any photo shoot to look 'right'. I was obsessed with making this…

Same boat here. I only had 18 to lose. I lost 8 in the first 3 weeks, and now my weight hasn't budged for 3 weeks. I eat 1200 a day no problem, but I focus on weekly instead of daily numbers, so my 1200 is the average. Don't know what I'm dng wrong. With calories so low ,I should be seeing my weight continue to drop.

You have to decide if this is a diet, or a lifestyle. If you are trying to live a healthy lifestyle, you won't worry about the scale because you know you'll get there eventually. If it's a diet, you'll want quick results, be prone to quit, and will always gain the weight back as soon as you're off the diet.

I am 5'6. Very small frame. hourglass shape. 36. Natural redhead that is going white. Makes me sad to lose my color- when you're a redhead it's such a big part of how you see yourself. My brain is focused and strong, but my body has always been very weak. I have terrible allergies- and not the kind that most people have-…

Change your perspective. Them you won't need willpower. You need willpower to stop doing something you want to do. So if you stop wanting to overeat, you won't. I used to struggle this way with sweets- because I wanted to eat them. Now, I've changed my perspective, and it's no longer an issue. I started by reminding myself…

5'6". Goal, 127-130. CW 139. I loved my body at 118 in my 20s, it don't think that's reasonable anymore. Well see where I land.

I'm 5'6". I was a fitness model in my early 20s and at that time my waist was about 23 inches. I was 34/23/34. I'm now 36, and I'd love to get close to that. I would be thrilled to get to 36/26/36. I'm currently 36/27/39. I always lose it last from my hips. I currently weigh 139, and imagine my end weight will be 127-130.

I'm 5'6 too - 36. My daily MFP number is 1200, but I'm just as likely to eat about 800 calories (on days I don't exercise). I don't sweat the small stuff though - I also have 2000 cal days. I look at my cal average over 7 days, and it is usually right on target, within 100 cals too low or too high. I like eating this way…

same for me jrline. this may not work for some people, but i've developed a pretty good sense of portion size. I also do not weigh foods. I use volume (cups, tsp, etc) and I know that is not accurate - but here's the thing - NONE OF THIS IS ACCURATE! that's because no one knows your exact metabolism - that's an estimate…

Ok I'll try to believe its sodium. It's alarming :(

TOM is way over; I lost 5 pounds that I gained during TOM, but I'm now back up 2 pounds...

its tough - we all understand!!! 1)I give myself a break - I'm not scale focused, so when I see the numbers rise (which they do) I dont worry about it, and remind myself it's just water weight. 2)I give myself a break again! I allow myself to: eat closer to maintenance than to my weight loss goals; to exercise as little or…

I'm 5'6, 36, and started at 148 lbs on Jan 10th. I'm now 140. I do eat approximately 1200 a day, though mine averages out over the week, not day to day. I like to move my calories up and down day to day, so I look at the 7 day spread, and am usually between 500-1500 calories under for the week, with MFP suggesting 1200 a…

My goal through MFP is also 1200 cal; I'm 5'6" and weighed 148 when I started on Jan 10th; I now weigh 140. I eat back about 1/2 my calories most of the time. Sometimes slightly more, sometimes less. I try to look at my weekly cals, rather than daily - it helps me choose what I want to eat by making room for higher cal…

I'm allergic to soy too! So,any people are and just don't know it. So sorry, but I've yet to find a protein bar that is soy free. Been looking for years... I'm allergic to all legumes, so nuts don't work for me either.

never heard of that fev - thanks for the thought! definitely something i will check out. i take natural calm, which is high in magnesium usually at night as a tea. Looking for something to help me during the day when i'm stuck at my abusive job. Maybe this would help.

all really good points - i'm not gluten intolerant, but have learned i don't feel great when eating it, so it's a very small part of my diet; processed sugar, also not really a part of my diet. I have a 'dessert' maybe twice a month tops. I don't drink soda or other sugary beverages. I don't drink sugar-free stuff either -…

You know I probably don't haven't eaten as many spinach/greens as I could lately. I've been eating mainly peppers, onions, carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes... though I do have broccolini and cauliflower on the menu this week. I eat tons of tomatoes - I grow and can my own - I like spicy food, but usually do more cayenne,…

yeah, not really interested in adding a photo. if you don't take me seriously because of it, that's your choice.

can you work out during your job at lunch? On tough days, I try to go for a walk at a good pace for at least 15 minutes, and I can usually find a way to do squats in the ladies restroom too - that gives me at least a 20 min. work out. it may not seem like much, but I always feel so proud for keeping my commitment to my…

PS guys - thank you all - keep the ideas coming!!! I'm in a very stressful circumstance, and I feel it weighing my mood down. Dancing to the song 'Happy' while I make dinner always helps, but I think my coworkers would think I'm crazy if I busted that out while at work ;0

thanks littlebrown. I eat oatmeal pretty much daily, with rare exception. I put cranberries in my oatmeal, but maybe I'll try switching to blueberries and see if that helps. I use olive oil daily (I cook from scratch 99% of our meals), I don't eat a lot of fish - poor quality at our supermarket - ick - so I only eat when I…

thanks guys - I'm taking vitamin D ( it's a must in the winter in the northeat)I eat carrots and sweet potatoes at least 2-3 times a week, - working out does help absolutely! - i can't eat bananas (allergy) and like i said, nuts are rough because of allergies too..'the last several days my diet has been different than…

really? I'm not looking for more energy, just not feeling low/sad. caffeine helps?

thats a great point Wise. It's really not about the number on the scale though - I guess I'm not being clear. I'm not worried, I'm not bothered, it's not about the number. It's really about being uncomfortable. As an example, right now, I can feel how swollen my fingers are. No fun. If there was a way I could address this,…

thanks Ladies! I'm really not worried about it, i've known my body does this for years and years. It USED to bother me, now I'm ok with it. What i didn't know, was what other people experienced, or if there might be something I was doing to exaccerbate it. I have a feeling my salt intake has a lot to do with it! I never…