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My issue is that I work 3 12-hour night shifts/week. I am either getting three hours or 16 hours of sleep. I'm all over the place. It's crazy.

I had to switch from medium to small for my surgical scrubs, actually between sizes small and xsmall for pants. Surgical scrubs are kind of a pain because they don't fit all shapes of bodies. Typically you're between sizes. At least I don't have to buy or wash them. Lol. Also bought some new jeans yesterday and went down a…

Thank you! I will try that! :)

Thank you! I will try that!

44-year-old female This is my first round... Sw- 141 lbs This round goal - 130's UGW- 120 lbs 8/31 - ugh ! 143. Lbs - why?? Why did I gain? I'm going through a bad flare with my Hashimoto's. Makes my joints hurt terribly. But been measuring everythingI eat and everything is non-gluten and organic. I have increased my water…

I do not care for Brussels sprouts cooked, but I really like it raw. I make an awesome Brussels Sprouts salad that has cranberries, candied pecans, a vinegar dressing. A couple of other things too.

Can't wait to try these!

Sounds yummy!

You've never heard of egg whites?

Low fat cottage cheese with berries and or fresh peaches. That, or eggs (I switch it up- scrambled with veggies, omlet, poached...), gluten- free toast and usually fresh fruit. Always coffee!

This! I was going to say, "where the heck are you shopping". Any nice department stores are going to have nice jr-sized clothing. Heck! Even Kohls has good options. Before I was a nurse, I was a purchasing agent and had the cutest clothes. Cute skirts, cute blouses... I couldn't fit anything that wasn't in the…

Thank you! Where's that? I'll check it out!

8/31 - ugh ! 143. Lbs - why?? Why did I gain? I'm going through a bad flare with my Hashimoto's. Makes my joints hurt terribly. But been measuring everythingI eat and everything is non-gluten and organic. I have increased my water intake and get my exercise in. Boo hoo! 9/01- 141.6 lbs - did no exercise at all yesterday as…

You're sweet for saying so. Really need to shrink the waist though. I don't think that's going to happen before our vacation. The dress kind of fits like a nightgown. That's why I'm not so sure about whether or not it's appropriate for the cruise.

You go girl!

I loved my pregnancy workout videos which had everything from walking, yoga, some strength training. That and walking every day. With both pregnancies I never had the discomforts that so many of my patients have (OB RN here). I loved being pregnant! Also all this activity allowed me to keep my depression in check as my…

I think just like pregnancy you just need to increase your calorie intake by 300kcal/day.

8/31 - ugh ! 143. Lbs - why?? Why did I gain? I'm going through a bad flare with my Hashimoto's. Makes my joints hurt terribly. But been measuring everythingI eat and everything is non-gluten and organic. I have increased my water intake and get my exercise in. Boo hoo! 9/01- 141.6 lbs - did no exercise at all yesterday as…

Omg! Thank you for letting me know! Lol!

I'm in! I'll have to wait until I get home from work though in a few hours. Eta: anybody else have issues with the site only posting like two sentences of your post? So frustrating! Anyways, I also want to start body measurements. I have not lost even an ounce since I've started increasing my exercise and really watching…

Woohoo! You're looking great!

Ooh, I can sympathize with you there, although I only work 13 -14 hr days. ETA: UGGH! It's so frustrating when only one or two sentences of my post will actually show. I had a long post and now I don't even remember everything I said so. Anyways I hear ya! I am an RN and in work 13 to 14 hour nights.

I guess waking earlier and going for a run before shower and leaving for work?

that's so nice of you to say.

It depends on how much you need to lose. How much do you weigh? I could never lose 8lbs in a week unless I had a virus and was throwing up all day everyday.

Hi! I'm 5'4 1/2" and weigh 140 lbs. My goal right now is to improve my physique, lose fat, tighten up, etc. Even though my BMI states it's normal, I think I should be back down to at least 120lbs. I was happiest at 105lbs but I don't know what hat would like on me as I'm 44-years-old. A year ago, I was at my all time…

I don't really see a difference between your pictures except your makeup. But I'm sure you're feeling better! Great job! You must be proud of yourself!☀️

Obviously two different work badge photographers. The first pic was too close up.

The first pic was the day I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, I had a migraine, exhausted, swollen joints. The second picture was a year later after losing 20lbs just by treating the hypothyroidism.