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Thanks, maybe I will try that and start weighing myself less often. It's just hard to make healthy choices when you're not seeing results quickly, like I was at first. But I knew this day would come where the weight would start dropping more slowly, and I suppose I should be grateful because it means I've made progress :-)

:-) Thank you, it's actually encouraging to know other people are having the same struggles. We're not alone in this! I'm just trying to remind myself to take it one day at a time, and keep up the exercise because it always makes me feel better (and actually helps with cravings). I think finding new recipes may help too,…

I always get cravings at night; it's when I get bored and just want to sit around and veg. Because of that, I only eat about 1/3 of my calories during the day. I keep my meals small (around 300-400 calories) so I can snack pretty much all evening. I tried to find foods that aren't super calorie-dense, like certain cereal…

I always used to be cold when I was thin... After I put on over 60 lbs, I couldn't believe how overheated I was all the time! I thought I was getting early menopause or something. Now that I've lost some, I'm starting to notice I'm getting colder haha. My feet and hands especially. I have to say I don't love being cold,…

Haha, if only. The one perk I noticed when I was at my heaviest was how huge my boobs got... I'd always been super small-chested. I've lost about 30 lbs now and noticed around the 15-lb mark, my boobs started to disappear. It just depends on your body type. I will never be skinny with big boobs, but at least my butt always…

As long as you don't go over your calorie goal, eat whatever you want. Personally though, I think you might have more success in the long run if you find treats you enjoy that aren't quite so calorie-dense. I snack constantly, and I've lost over 30 lbs. I'd rather eat 200 calories of cereal than 200 calories of chocolate,…

Are you using the app or the website? On the app, hit the little + at the bottom and select exercise. Type in "walking" and hit Search - you should get a bunch of options for how fast you were going. When you enter the time, it should populate the calories burned automatically. If you're using the website, similar steps -…

I'd guess your intake calories are off, try a food scale like others suggested. You'll be surprised to find the "serving size" is inaccurate in a lot of cases - for example, the bread I buy says there are 70 calories per slice (which the label says weighs 26g). However, nearly every slice turns out to weigh more than that…

Feel free to add me, too! I started out looking to lose 50-60 lbs, and it seems so impossible at the beginning. I'm down almost 40 lbs now and I really can't believe it haha. Patience and consistency are key, but don't beat yourself up if you go off the rails on occasion - it's happened to me more than once! It truly is a…

Thanks for the input, all. I don't have any serious health conditions, so it's not medically necessary that I have super-accurate readings on this stuff. Just wanted to see how others feel about these types of scales, and if there's any brand/product in particular that's better than others. It sounds like they're all kind…

No, I haven't. If anything were outside of normal range, I would, but it was mostly curiosity that prompted me to start this thread. Just wanted to hear about other people's experiences with these kinds of scales and see if anyone knew off-hand why H20% and bone density might trend upward and downward (respectively) due to…

I just wanted to chime in to say I know exactly how you feel! I've lost a good amount of weight, but I've hit several "plateaus" where I wouldn't lose an ounce for a week at a time. The last time that happened (I was actually around your weight), I got so frustrated I just ate everything in my path for 3 days straight.…

My go-to lunch of "avocado tuna salad" - just tuna, mashed up avocado, diced tomato, green onion, cucumber and cilantro. Mix it all up with a bit of salt and lemon juice and slap it on some bread, easy peasy! California hand rolls - Not as difficult to wrap as they look, and only about 100 calories each. Great snack. Some…

I'd be happy to help too... I have at least another 10-15 lbs to go. I'm 28, feel free to add me :-)

Oh, I sure identify with this... Eating like my boyfriend was the main cause of my weight problem. Not his fault at all, but he's the same - he can eat whatever he wants and doesn't gain a pound. Luckily for me he doesn't really cook, so at least I don't have to smell delicious food for an hour while he prepares it... But…

The number one rule that applies to everyone trying to lose weight is simply to burn more calories than you consume. Everything else will depend on what works for you, personally. If you absolutely love carbs, eat carbs. If you can't sacrifice sugar, eat sugar. As long as you burn more calories than you consume, you'll…

That sounds really tough. Are there alternative medications you can look into? You might try to find a different brand that has different side effects. Talk to your doctor about your increased appetite, I'm sure they don't want you to constantly be eating either. I guess my only other advice is to try to avoid foods that…

Been surprised by a few things after losing around 30 lbs so far, some good and some bad... The good: - It's easier than I thought to stick to an exercise routine. When I started, I noticed almost immediately how much better I felt after working out (good incentive to do it again) and how it helped control my appetite -…

So much good advice... I don't have much to add but just want to offer empathy and support. I was in a toxic relationship for years and it can be so hard to set boundaries, I can't imagine if it was my own parent. The best thing about this situation is it sounds like you have all the real leverage. He can try to guilt trip…

Awesome job! How long did it take you, if you don't mind my asking? You look great :-)

I think a lot of us have been there. I'd been telling myself for over a year I was going to get back to my college weight, but it wasn't until the last few months that I was able to commit. A few tips from my experience -* Be as active as possible. It sounds like you're definitely getting exercise if you're training for a…

I always have avocados on hand, I can't get enough. I probably have at least one meal that includes avocado every day. Tuna and smoked salmon are other big staples for me, although I try to limit my intake somewhat due to the mercury content Oatmeal and whole grain pastas, as well as sourdough bread (I just love sourdough,…

I herniated a disc over a decade ago (I wanna say L4-L5), when I was just a teenager. I got surgery at the time, and it doesn't bother me TOO much anymore but I still notice it occasionally. I have trouble with ab exercises mostly, those always seem to irritate it. It's unfortunate because building a strong core is a great…

I know how you feel. I was doing great but for the last couple weeks, I've just been fluctuating up and down a couple pounds (even though I'm still staying within my calorie limits and exercising regularly). It's definitely frustrating. The question about re-evaluating your calorie needs is a good one; you'll want to…

I just found this thread and wanted to hop on. I've always kind of kept to myself when it comes to weight loss goals and fitness, but it really is inspiring to be part of a group and see how much progress people are making :-) Basic stats: Height - 5'3 SW - 175-ish... I was afraid of the scale when I started dieting so I'm…

That's an excellent question, and something I've thought about a bit already. Being healthy and fit is my #1 priority, but getting back to my goal weight is a very close second. At this point, a good chunk of my cardio is for calorie-burning purposes, so getting my heart rate up is important to me. Once I get to the…

That's a fair point, and I have considered that. It's definitely a very simple machine, and it's probably inevitable that I'll outgrow it in terms of fitness needs. I have ridden a recumbent bike once or twice, I remember the workout being somewhat similar to what I'm doing now (but better, I'm sure). I'd love a more…

I was actually in the best shape of my life in college. I'm not sure what yours is like, but many schools have decent gyms which are a great resource. Oftentimes a certain number of trips to the gym are included in your tuition. I used to try to hit the gym after my last class of the day on my way home (assuming it wasn't…

You've gotten some great advice from people far more knowledgable than I... But I do want to offer some words of encouragement. You're off to a great start, using a tool like MFP and getting serious about eating and fitness. Everyone is different and loses weight at different rates, so try not to compare yourself to other…