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I have to be honest that I used to talk myself out of going to the gym too...then I told myself as long as I went, I could do yoga, I could stretch, I could sit on an exercise bike..as long as I showed up. Needless to say: I never wasted 1 day once I made it there. So go: do some yoga, read a book, sit in a massage bed..go…

I don't see weighing as obsessive: if anything it allows me to maximize the calories that I can consume with the assurance that I'm fueling myself properly. It takes literally SECONDS. Get a cheap scale with a tare button..that's it.

I took a Burn Boot Camp session: similar to HIIT and loved it!

Give it a week or two and if that "disheartening creep" doesn't diminish: reign your calories in slightly...What's great it that if it is indeed a calorie count issue: you already have the tools right at your fingertips. You got this!

Learning to eat in moderation: it has helped smooth out the yo-yo'ing of my weight loss.

Honestly EVERY BODY is semi self conscious in swimwear. I personally purchased an adorable cover up to wear up until the moment I was tanning...or from lounge area to pool side....the more you do it, the more comfortable it will feel....So find something that you don't mind rocking and strut your stuff. ;)

Before I could do a proper push up, I did them off the counter: high reps...then eventually the stairs and finally the floor. It took time, because I too struggled with core strength.

It looks like you've only been a member since 6/24...if that's when you started tracking, you simply need to give it more time. Sometimes when you start a new routine/change your eating, it takes a while for your body to play catch up. And if you haven't already: get a food scale. Even individually pre-packed items can…

I'm 5'4" and I'm at my goal weight. I wasn't happy when I reached 126, but the reality is that your body CONTINUES to change after hitting your goal weight as you exercise and strength train. Strong is in ladies, NOT thin...so the scale should never be the BE-ALL, END-ALL measurement. Grab a heavy set of weights and get to…

I have the Mirena IUD..and yes I did have consistent spotting/break through bleeding for about 3 months after placement...and because of those things slight depression and weight gain. That said, it all evened out and I have been happy going on 4 years with it. BEST decision I ever made, but I am on an IUD not for birth…

Banking calories during the week and blowing my deficit during the week is the reason it took me 2 years to hit my goal weight...So it does matter. Just log these weekend splurges, but watch a weekly deficit rather than a daily one: keep you on track so you continue to see results

I gained 8 lbs overnight....right before my period hit! You could have shoved me over!!

Shake it off!! FAIL = First Attempt in Learning....I have failed so many times, but I have also succeeded so many more. It's about progress, not perfection.

I originally found maintenance to be more difficult: now as I've adjusted, I've truly enjoyed the additional calories and I still eat at a deficit all week (think "Calorie Banking") so that I can splurge on the weekend...I still miss the excitement of stepping on the scale to see my hard work paying off...Now my "scale" is…

Your diary is private, so you would need to relay what your macros are...that said if you are looking to lose weight, simply focusing on your calorie counts is really the only thing you need to do. Macro goals are truly individual and are based on individual preference and satiety.

Potato salad....gah!!! Food Crack for real!!

I personally fill my void with ice cream and peanut butter: neither of which I find filling. :)

I think you have GREAT SKIN!! But I believe rest and hydration work. :)

I should say: I'm still a beginner. I had no idea what I was doing when I lifted my first weight: I just listened to my body. I strive to look like the ladies here in this forum: not thin, but strong.

When I first started, I shot for a 1200-1400ish calorie-count until October 2015 when I hit 130 lbs (20 lbs less than my original GOAL weight-think elliptical/dreadmill and it was awful). I thought when I hit my new goal weight I would be happy with my body: I wasn't! Since October 2015, I have been in maintenance +/- 5…

Girl...what have you been doing for 9 months? You look incredible. [/quote] Honestly I've been doing a modified StrongLifts program (With dumbbells only!). I have a weak left hip which causes my hips to twist when I use a weighted bar...Just looking for progress not perfection. I'll get there!

I have had this forum flagged as my favorite for so long...hoping that someday I would be confident enough to finally add my own photo to the mix. I'm not where I want to be...but I'm closer than when I started. 9 months and 4 lbs separates these 2 photos.

I will repeat it again, because it's literally the most amazing thing ever: Peanut BUTTER. Hot peanut butter and ice cream sundae can easily add in 600 calories for me!

I'm 29, 126, and 5'4". Maintenance without exercise is about 1800 and with: 2200ish? So I bounce around somewhere between 1700 and 2400/day. I have been maintaining since October 2015...if I see a slight trend upward, I reign it back in.

I would love to learn more about it: I found it online a few months ago, but found it confusing more than anything!

The word "cheating" isn't in my vocabulary. Do I indulge and go over my calories now and then: yes! But this is a lifestyle change for me, so nothing is ever going to be off limits.

If you are just starting out, I would simply eat at a deficit in calories. Plug your stats into MFP and stick to the calorie count it gives you. Once you are diligently logging and weighing, then you can focus on macros (you will naturally find some foods simply hold hunger out longer than others). And WELCOME!!

I honestly do not know how to respond to the article, but I would say I do not fault the writer for finally accepting her slightly curvier self (if she really has as there was a clear undertone of having to explain herself: "Most of my clothes don't fit, and that is discouraging"). Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and…

I'm in maintenance/slight deficit for summer. I eat between 1600-2000 calories depending on activity levels. I do exercise to eat more, but I don't log my exercise anymore since my Fitbit went ahead and killed itself. I guess that means it couldn't keep up with my breakneck pace!!! ;) Open to adds!

I would start transitioning now, so you can ease your way in and find your sweet spot. :) Congrats!!!