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So cool you’re doing this while you’re young!! You can develop some good discipline now and you’re way ahead of the game. I agree that it’s helpful to 1) set 5 or 10 pound loss mini-goals, and 2) load the Happy Scale app on your iPhone or Libra on Android. Input your weight (I weigh most mornings) and you’ll see a nice…

Don't try to lose weight that quickly. You might reach this unreasonable and arbitrary goal, but lose some muscle mass and hair along the way. At least, that is what happened to me.

Truly, a good therapist could be a great help. Even people with thin skins can learn some skills to deal with stressful situations! But for the love of all that is holy, who in your life is making fun of you and calling you names? That is so rude and abusive and bullying. Certainly, if this is your family members, you need…

To avoid adding any stress to your life, I'd suggest slowing down your weight loss to about 1 pound per week. I don't know why you've set a deadline of 6 months, but it appears a little arbitrary to me. Swimming sounds good as a stress reliever. But it's all about calorie intake that determines your weight loss.

I was successful at losing weight while enjoying a glass of merlot almost every night. The key for me was making it fit into my daily calorie allowance, which just took a little planning. I also measured the amount of wine, keeping the serving size to around 7 ounces. I believe I'll enjoy this little indulgence for the…

Your body needs some uninterrupted time to rest and heal itself. I know you don't want to take a sick day or two at work, but my guess is that you are entitled to them. I bet your employer would prefer you not subject your co-workers to possibly contracting your cold. You really do need to cut back somewhat. Especially if…

You could take a picture of yourself every week. Then once a month compare your "before" picture to your "after" picture. You should be able to see a difference eventually. I agree with the idea of taking measurements. I took mine at the bust, waist and hips. The tape measure doesn't lie. I weigh myself every day, but…

See if you can find Ritter Sport chocolate. It comes in a small 2" by 2" square package and I think it comes in at roughly 54 calories per serving. My store displays them at the checkout stand. Just indulge.

Why not try eating 1400 to 1600 calories a day. Allow yourself to eat some of the food you really like every day. I plan for a dessert or tasty snack every day that includes a "bad" food like a piece of pie or a bowl of ice cream. It just has to be within my calorie goal. Perhaps having a consistent daily treat will help…

For me, losing 2 to 2.5 pounds a week was too aggressive. Despite weight lifting, I lost muscle mass in my arms. I also started losing my hair. I think MFP is set up for a maximum weight loss of two pounds a week. Eat some more, eat foods you like that are within your calorie allowance, and if you need an "eat anything I…

I wouldn't worry about going over your calorie allowance for the duration of the cold. Your body is fighting against the illness, and your cold probably won't last more than two weeks. Try some chicken noodle soup, rest, drink plenty of fluids, and give yourself a break. This is just a blip on the screen.

I understand that a new workout routine can cause you to retain some water weight. Your muscles hang on to the water to repair themselves. At least that's the theory that was explained to me. Oddly enough, you can counteract this by drinking more water. My weight loss started slow, but sped up by about Week #3.

Good heavens, I can't believe a doctor refused to refer you for blood work to check for thyroid issues. What an irresponsible idiot! You will need to advocate for yourself and insist on a complete blood panel. My annual physical always includes these tests. You are not being unreasonable! If you want "proof" that you are…

I started losing my hair because I was losing weight too rapidly, sometimes 2 to 2.5 pounds per week. If this is what you are doing, slow down your rate of loss to no more than 1 pound a week.

I found that with weight loss I didn't lose myself, I became more disciplined and stronger. I found that I liked being in charge of how I look and how I feel. I found it easier to be active. For whatever reason, people listen to thinner people more than overweight folks. I was no longer as invisible. Perhaps that is what…

Take a photo of yourself, front, back, side, face. After a week, compare the before and after. Keep doing that. Compare Week #1 with Week #4 and so on. You’ll see the changes. You’ll almost never see the subtle day to day changes. That might help. Take your waist, hip & bust measurement every week. You should see changes…

My experience was I set a goal on MFP to lose at a rate of two pounds a week. I lost 30 pounds in five months. Despite lifting weights, I lost muscle mass in my arms. I should have tried a slower rate of loss, maybe a pound a week.

Eat 1450. Enter your exercise activities every day into MFP. Eat back the additional calories you earned from doing that exercise. Some people eat back only 50% to 70% of those calories. You will still maintain a deficit. I found the TDEE calculations confusing and unnecessary. MFP does the work for you. I met my goal…

I lost weight. The love handles disappeared last. Keep losing.

I treat it like I’m having a snack. Weigh out an ounce of cheese and slice it into squares that will fit on some crackers. Put these things on a small plate. Consume slowly and enjoy the taste and texture. The cheese will help you feel more satisfied than eating crackers alone. Log it. Drink some water. Wash your plate.…

You only need to change you. If you're trying to adopt low calorie eating by logging into MFP, and your mom criticizes your choices, you can shrug your shoulders and say you've decided you enjoy doing this. If she keeps pushing, you might choose to leave the room. As a roommate, you can certainly stock up the cupboard and…

Cetaphil helped clear up my face. I also don’t wear foundation or powder.

90 Degree By Reflex leggings are comfy and not see-through

If your doctor recommends a medication, give it a try. Log your calories every day to make sure you stay in a calorie deficit. Your doc will probably want to follow up with you in a month or so. If you are disciplined it’s likely you’ll be able to avoid weight gain. If the side effects of the drug isn’t worth it, your doc…

When I joined a gym, I asked at the front desk to have someone give me a tour of the exercise machines. The machines were laid out in the order you’re supposed to use them. I started using light weight plates. When I had questions later on, the staff was always willing to help.

2% milk Splash of orange juice 1/2 container fruit yogurt Banana Frozen strawberries

I always have a cup of coffee with half and half before a workout. Have you thought about drinking water, too? Sometimes being dehydrated contributes to feeling weak and tired.

Figured out how to work a glass of wine back into my life and continue to lose weight!

Good heavens! So sorry to hear that you have experienced the deaths of important people in your life. I always take one or two days a week off from exercise as a rest day. On the rest days, though, I try to take a short walk just because I like to be outside. My old fat body needed the recovery time. The weight came off…

Log what you eat. Make room for a treat. I’m currently having a Ritter Sport mini chocolate bar. Yum!