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Me! I did CICO for about a year and a half and lost around 30 pounds then hit a major wall for months. I got on keto last week and dropped almost 8 pounds already. I know it's probably water weight but my belly bloat went away and I have never felt better. My doctor suggested low carb because I kept complaining of my…

I'm right there with you. Summer is the worst for me with BBQ's, beer, vacation and kids wanting a trip for ice cream. I gained back 10 and felt pretty bad about myself because I had done so well. I hopped back on the wagon and slowly got back into it. I know how you feel and it sucks. But you caught it in time before you…

Orgain Organic Nutritional Shake on Amazon or at CVS. It is pre-made and very good. I don't like protein shakes but I really like this one. It has 16 grams of protein.

Coffee with heavy whipping cream and a Siggi's yogurt and maybe a boiled egg or 2. I get light headed if I don't eat.

I just read this quote in another weight loss forum... "Stop rewarding yourself with food, you're not a dog." I put it on my refrigerator.

If you feel the need to drink acv, drink it thru a straw. My dentist said that it will damage your enamel.

I got the Paragard in October of 2016. I had some cramping the first few days after but that was it. I have heavier periods but no cramps during my cycle but I also exercise a lot and I think that keeps the cramping to a minimum. I chose Paragard because I didn't want any more hormones because they messed with my mood. I…

Ugh I hate running. I find it incredibly boring but I have friends that love it. I had to find something that I looked forward to doing. If you hate it, chances are you will find excuses not to do it. I hate running but I can walk/hike for miles. I tried Zumba and got hooked. I go to about 4-5 classes a week and I get…

I use them for a cushion. If I'm hungry, I'll eat. If I'm not hungry, I leave them. But I'm at 1600 calories a day. I would eat them if I was at 1280.

I've suffered from depression and really bad anxiety for over 10 years. When I started losing weight and exercising in 2016, it started getting better. Now, I only get down if something happens and I can't exercise for days at a time (like sickness). I think I had situational depression. I wasn't happy with my appearance…

I bought a shirt off the rack yesterday without trying it on at the store. I got home and tried it on and it was too big! I had to go return it and buy a medium!!

His diet is TERRIBLE. A lot of eating out. He has already been diagnosed with HBP and he's about 35 pounds overweight with a stressful job. I just feel like he thinks this juicing negates all of his unhealthy choices.

1600 a day. I do Zumba 4 times a week and Body Pump 1-2 times a week. I try not to go over 1600 calories but it's not a big deal if I do since I get so many exercise calories. I'm 5'9", F, SW 196, CW 168, 44yo.

Because it's that time of the month, I actually just ate a small brownie sundae for lunch. Nothing else, just a brownie sundae and I enjoyed every bite of that 480 calories. Yay me.

I shoot for minimum 500 calories. I think I'm getting more since I do a Body Pump class followed immediately by a high intensity Zumba class.

I lost 28 pounds in 16 MONTHS! I decided to make a change in my overall lifestyle. For me, quick weight loss resulted in quick regain because I never made it a habit. Be patient, it will happen. Or go back to WW since it worked for you. Good luck.

I did Bikram for about a year. I thought I was burning about 900 calories in a class and I was eating half those back. I actually gained a few pounds. I started a high intensity dance class when I stopped Bikram and the pounds started to drop off. I think the 'calories burned' listed for Bikram is greatly overestimated…

Quinoa, tofu, kale, radishes, sardines and especially cilantro.

Yeah, I'm with you on this one. Thinking about pouring the remaining bag in my cat's litter box so it won't go to waste

I used to go to Crunch but they sold or closed all locations where I am. And I was super self conscious when I walked into my first Zumba class last summer but it was the best thing I ever did. It's my favorite exercise of all and you will feel a little awkward at first because there will be people in there that know the…

Wow!!!! You go girl! I can see a big difference!

This is exactly how I made it as far as I have. I had a different mindset and I remember laying down that first night and being excited and proud for making it through the first day. The next morning, I woke up the next morning and remembered the day before and was immediately pumped to start the day. I've been doing this…

Right, but I am using a tdee calculator which specifically asks how much you exercise. I'm trying to distinguish between the 1-3 days or 3-5 days because I do 3 days.

I am typically on my feet and have 2 small children that keep me running around also. I easily get about 13000-15000 steps per day.

This. I just bought some and had to leave my group fitness class due to major gastric upset.

I read that the Paraguard increases bleeding during periods and cramping, which is one reason why I haven't really looked into it. Has that been your experience?[/quote] I have heavier bleeding but not cramping. I don't mind the heavier bleeding because all of those crappy emotions are gone from the hormonal birth control.…

I was on hormonal birth control for years. I changed to Paragard IUD in November and immediately lost about 3 pounds but my stress and anxiety disappeared also. The hormones messed with my mood and I was always on edge a week before my period.

If you eat at Chick Fila, get the egg white grill. It's only 300 calories and full of protein. I eat that probably 3 times a week!!!

You can try lightly active and if you're not losing at the rate you want to lose, you can adjust. I couldn't do 1200 calories. I am at 1600 and exercise 5 times a week in a high intensity cardio class with some weight training here and there. I settled on lightly active for myself after trying different levels on MFP. I…

I take shots because I am deficient but they don't do anything for my energy or weight loss. I was hoping for energy when I started them but that wasn't the case. But I do have tons of energy now but that's due to an hour long cardio class 5 times a week along with strength training. Got rid of my anxiety and mild…