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This happened to me too! I worked out hard (6 days a week, 1-2 hours a day) for 6 months, lost 17 pounds and was at my ideal weight. I went on vacation, still exercised - ran, swam, lifted a little - and by the time I got back, 10 days later, I had gained 8 pounds! I refreshed my workouts to include more lifting with…

We all have our ups and downs. Feel free to add me, too!

Movement is the key. The more you move, the better you'll feel and the more motivated you'll be to start watching the intake again. One day at a time. Everyone has setbacks. EVERYONE. It's about picking yourself back up - that's a person's true strength, courage and character. Start today with a short walk or run or…

5'4" 127-130. Highest was 170; lowest was 117 last year, but it was not maintainable for me with my weight lifting. I'm happiest at this weight, and I have a lower body fat percentage now too.

What about walking? Start with a short distance and slowly increase? Maybe incorporate upper body movements too? Also, weight lifting is great for helping with weight loss, and there are a lot of free weights that you can use at home that don't affect the knees. Also, body weight exercises are great too. I have…

As long as your not obsessing or trying to get to an unhealthy weight (which you aren't), then go for it.

I'm 100% sure my net calories were around 1200-1300. I'm very honest... brutally honest. I have now lost about 3 pounds again... mostly by stopping alcohol and running more. But, it's difficult to maintain this level of fitness. I believe I slowed my metabolism down too much. Thanks for the help everyone. Hopefully the…

Hi MidwaysT - I'm already at a net calorie intake of 1200. I'm not sure where else to cut, or what more exercises I can do without overdoing it. I have recently incorporated running (5 and 10Ks) again. Maybe that will make the difference??