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Hey, no worries! I'm always happy to talk about this sort of thing and hear other points of view. Everyone has their own set of rules to adhere to. You're doing great!

You bring up some good points! I will always vouch for homemade/packed lunches, first and foremost. I'm just sayin', it doesn't have to be all or nothing. I don't know how accurate their nutrition info is, but the Wendy's website puts a junior cheeseburger and value fries at 500-600 calories. I think that's reasonable for…

A doctor could explain this much better than I could, but basically - if your weight is causing a hormonal imbalance that is interfering with your body's ability to ovulate, then losing weight could help regulate things. I would think that would show up in the blood work, though. Did they specifically test for PCOS? Also,…

My coworkers bring in donuts all the time. I usually say something along the lines of, "Thanks! I'm good right now, but maybe I'll grab one later." I also pack a lunch and two snacks every day. I totally get wanting to spend time with your husband; on days where you know you'll be eating together, can you two prepare…

Yup. But, I don't feel the need to weigh every little thing anymore. Like, if I'm eating a sandwich, I'll log two slices of bread instead of 54g. Same with cheese, and anything else that's pre-sliced or portioned into single servings. I also run a few times a week, and on those days, I might have an extra snack that night…

Actually, I'd stick with the lifting - it'll help preserve your muscles while you're losing weight. :) How do you feel on 1200 calories? If you're starving, stressed, and sore all the time (like I was :neutral: ) then any weight you've lost can be masked by other factors, such as water retention. It's not starvation mode.…

This is exactly how my last 3-5 lbs came off. I made it a point to just never/rarely exceed my maintenance calories, and those days of tiny defecits added up. It was such an awesome, zero pressure way to knock off those last few pounds.

Agreeing with above posters. In addition to going with a larger size, try some different cuts/styles. I'm a fan of high-rise pants, pants with wide waistbands, and v-cut underwear.

I hate thinking of exercise as a consequence or punishment. I'd hit the gym first - I love working out, I feel amazing afterward, and it almost always curbs whatever cravings I had going in so I can still indulge rather than over-indulge. Work, then reward (within reason and calorie limits). As long as you know that 20…

*hurries to stash the 4 mugs from yesterday* I'm half Turkish. I've been drinking coffee since, like, the sixth grade.

I have a BMI of 18.7 and I'm still pear-shaped. I've always been self-conscious of my hips and thighs, but with no more weight to lose, I had to face reality. Sometimes, we've just gotta make peace with our genetics and love ourselves, girl. Maybe give strength training a go. If I have to live with big thighs, I'm going to…

This happens to me once in a while, just for a day at a time. On those days, I eat at maintenance or close to it. It's never had a negative effect on the following day's weigh-in. :)

Ah, squats sure are an amazing torture, aren't they? :# Have you tried normal bodyweight or box squats?

When you say it's on your mind constantly until you eat it, I understand completely. Feels weird to put it like this, but it's kind of like building up a resistance to those binge urges. The longer I kept myself in check, the easier it was to put the bag of chips or box of cookies away. Pre-logging was a game changer for…

These recipes sound waaay better than mine, but here it is (single serving): 1 large egg 2 egg whites 1 tbs milk 1/4 tsp cinnamon 35g vanilla protein powder (I use Cellucor) Mix it all up and throw it on a pan over medium heat. It comes to about 250 cal/37g protein. I top mine with sugar free pancake syrup because I live a…

Don't know what you're into, but here's mine. :) Havana - Camila Cabello Don't - Ed Sheeran Shape of You - Ed Sheeran Evacuate the Dance Floor - Cascada Hey Mama - Nicki Minaj Va Va Voom - Nicki Minaj Get Ugly - Jason Derulo Talk Dirty - Jason Derulo Can't Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr. Remember the Name - Fort Minor More -…

I'm another C9 (from Target) supporter - high waisted with side pockets and affordable. I also kept seeing ads on Facebook for Pop Fit. They were (might still be) doing a promotion for a free pair of leggings, and you only pay for S&H. I really like the ones I got. They're also high waisted with side pockets. I have a…

Both are great - though I read somewhere a long time ago that ellipticals overestimate calorie burn more than treadmills do. I have no idea if this is true or not, but it scared me enough to commit to the treadmill back then when I was young and dumb. Are you thinking about getting one for home use, or trying to decide…

I lost 50 pounds in about a year, going from 180 to 130. I set my goal to lose half a pound per week, and exercised on top of that to further increase my deficit (I chose not to eat back those calories). I had a treadmill at home that is sadly broken now, but I used it every weeknight for an hour, walking at various…

I feel you. A few weeks ago, a coworker asked me what the biggest factor in my weight loss was. I got all awkward and said "counting calories." She scoffed and replied, "yeah, that's never gonna happen." For some reason, I felt embarrassed, like she was laughing at me. Maybe there was a more elegant response I could have…

Is the latte the only thing you're consuming in the morning? If so, I wouldn't think 350 calories is too much if it's keeping you satisfied until 2:00. But, that's not what you asked! Is there a skinny version of your favorite latte? Or do you like tea?

I loved it there. I had the black card so I could work out at any of their locations (I had a lengthy commute to work, so I often used the gym over there while I waited out rush-hour traffic). I could also bring a guest with me, for an unlimited amount of times. I only stopped going once I met my husband and he put me on…

I love my vino - cabernet or merlot for red, chardonnay or pinot grigio for white. I'm also a fan of Manhattans. Since it's basically straight bourbon (with a bit of vermouth, I think), I'm forced to drink it more slowly. :smile:

Hi there! You could try adjusting his wake times during the day. At 3 months, he probably should only be awake for 1-1.5 hours in between naps, with a total sleep time of 14-16 hours (including naps) over a 24 hour period. There are some risks with putting rice cereal in a bottle, so maybe first try upping his formula…