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I see you logged 8 cups of water, with all the exercise you probably need more water. It'll just flush out water weight but at least you'll see the difference.

My comments from another post... I'm a big fan of "start where you are" vs. large changes. When I started, I focused on logging only without any changes for 2 weeks. It was surprising. Everyone is different but, for example, I found that I was massively under calories for a day or several and then binging. You'll also…

I've had two medical professionals tell me that temporary hair loss is not unusual for people running a calorie deficit and that it stops and recovers once you return to maintenance. I've tested this and for me, it's true.

There is some really bad advice above. Got see a professional like a physical therapist.

This is similar to business travel, try this thread http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/39148976#Comment_39148976

I'm MIO-er and it does help me stay hydrated. But I'll be honest, I'm trying to find something else. In general, I'm not a fan of the weird additives in MIO, Crystal Light, etc. I've been trying to brew strong flavored organic teas and chill it as a concentrate to use throughout the week. No luck with good tasting brew yet…

I no longer take daily supplements. I used to take a multi, b-complex, fish-oil, etc. A few years ago I ran out and, coincidence or not, it helped jump start some more weight loss. Nowadays I try to target specific needs as well as balanced micros with food. For example, I target antioxidants and the other compounds found…

My ex had this. At his worst he had 6 flare ups in a summer. It was manageable (prevention) with diet.

Sooo, let's see if I can double check the math... At 132 lbs and 5'2, assuming you are 30 years of age, with a desk job, your TDEE is 1729. Midrange TDEE is 2157 and with strenuous exercise 6 times a week TDEE for 30 years old is 2486. The numbers don't change much unless you are younger than 25 or older than 42. At 1800…

Similar to at @JMcGee2018, I'm a big fan of "start where you are". When I started I focused on logging only without any changes for 2 weeks. It was surprising. Everyone is different but, for example, I found that I was massively under calories for a day or several and then binging. As mentioned above you'll also notice…

What are you eating for breakfast? Is it high in protein and/or fiber? Is it something you enjoy? I target a good amount of protein for breakfast to hold me over. Although, I also eat an early-ish lunch, then a snack, then dinner. I tried breakfast, snack and then lunch and it didn't work for me. I also eat something I…

When I started (and if I lose quite a bit or have a major activity change) I recheck numbers in multiple places. * I look at MFP's recommendations. * I also check this site http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/. * And when I really want to get down into the details I log a whole day of activity in minute…

I too vote for less carbs and more protein. It helps me. Also, you might have some hidden sugar intake (dressings, protein bar, etc.). Sugars make me (fake) hungry too.

I second consulting with your PT. Ask them if you are progressing as expected and also tell them it isn't meeting your expectations. Then consider going back to your Dr. I also recommend exploring alternative healers, chiropractor, sports massage therapists and/or acupuncture.

I'm am MFPer and before that I used caloriecount. I've never tried WeightWatchers, probably because I'm frugal ;-) But also, the math of CICO really works for me. I like Excel spreadsheets :-) And last but not least, I'm a fan of building new skills for a lifetime, using WW (temporary fix) wouldn't support that goal (I'm…

I'm with @MegaMooseEsq and @YepItsKriss, this "Like I brought for breakfast a Chobani Flip Yogurt, a turkey sandwich for lunch, and for snacks I have cauliflower with home made ranch, string cheese, and a fruit snack." sounds awful. I'd never succeed that way. You have enough to lose that you can just focus on CICO vs.…

I'm 5'4, 5 lbs heavier and probably a decade older than you. I lose on 1800 without weight lifting. So yes the increase should be fine! But you have to stay within the margin all week so weekends (just like any other day) can make or break your goals.

@gabrielleelliott9, Sorry for the delay, just saw this. Yes, 1/2 lb week. I'm focused on sustainable habit changes not rapid loss. Anyway, you are younger so your metabolism is probably higher so you might lose more with the same deficit.

First, you didn't mention your age but if your picture is current I'm guessing you are actually running too high a deficit. I'm guessing I'm 8-15 years older than you are and 12 lbs heavier. We are the same height and I can lose on 1800. I fall between sedentary and lightly active without structured exercise. There are all…

If you are logging your food correctly and estimating your TDEE/RMR (whatever you use) appropriate, two weeks is nothing. I just went six weeks with no loss and then bam dropped 5 lbs.

Yeah, No. I'm ten years older than you and fall between sedentary and light active, am 5'4 and 200 lbs my maintenance is about 2200 and I lose on 1800. If you were accurately tracking and weighing your food intake you'd be losing on anywhere from 2200-2800 cals a day.

Good advice above. Couple more thoughts...I struggled for a long time with wanting variety and overthinking meal planning. I finally got to the point where meal planning in now liberating and in large part the repetitiveness of recipes allows me to balance the fun stuff. I eat the same thing almost every week (about a 6…

I do if it comes up but I don't use "diet" (and most of us around the office don't). We say "meal plan" or "learning/practice better eating habits". And on some days we say, "who is bringing the donuts?" :-)

5'4 41 Female 210 lbs Maintenance is around 2200 - I fit right in between what calculators say for sedentary and lightly active. I manually override my target in settings. For slow loss my target is 1800 (before added activity cals). I have a desk job but walk about a mile and do the stairs a couple times a day which I…

Your numbers looks good! You could be eating more than you think. But I suspect you are actually losing but the scale isn't the only measurement, are you taking body measurements? Also, do you have a good body/bathroom scale?

Hi, I took think you are under-eating. Specifically I think you are over-estimating your intake and/or under-estimating your burn/activity/TDEE. It is pretty rare (as most folks under-estimate their intake significantly and over estimate their burn). Relating to your symptoms, a significant deficit would cause…

Could you mix diet and regular as a gateway to diet?

As noted above you are underestimating your food intake or overestimating your activity, possibly both. Scanning bar codes isn't accurate, you still have to weight. At 1200 cals (which is probably too low when it is accurate) and the activity you describe you should be nearly miserably hungry. Are you? If not, then you…

Don't strive for perfection, strive to be better today than yesterday. To be better this month than last month. To be better this year than last year. So my message isn't soft and fluffy - There is no light at the end of the tunnel. There is no end, there is better. For most people this is deciding to live your life…