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Height - 5' 3" SW - 127 (Feb 2017) GW - 110 August SW - 119 August GW - 115 Aug 7: 116.6 Aug 14: 115.8 Aug 21: 116.0 Aug 28: Feeling pretty bloated/icky/nauseous this week so wasn't anticipating a loss, and I was right. Not concerned about 0.2 lbs though. For now, I'm just trying to survive a few more weeks until my dr's…

I am a similar size - 5'3" currently 116lbs (started at 127) with a goal weight of 110. First, figure out what level of activity you are and plug your stats into MFP. I have a desk job and usually only get 2,000-3,000 steps a day, so I am "sedentary." Note that this is just normal daily activity, so walking around and…

Ideal weight is really something only you can decide on. But here are a few things that may help: - BMI: the first order of business is having a weight within a healthy BMI range. Luckily, you're already there with a current BMI of 23.79. In theory, you could go down as low as 120 and hit the low end of the healthy range,…

I'm not sure how much magnesium helps - but melatonin is a godsend. Just be careful as it interacts with some medications, including birth control.

Thanks for the suggestions. It sounds like I might be sensitive to estrogen since I'm experiencing all the side effects ... in any case, I have an appointment to meet with my gyno in a few weeks.

@tiny_clanger Be sure to let us know when you get the results!

Not sure if this is true for you, but I always have to pee a lot more frequently right before I get sick, like when my body is fighting a cold. Whoops - didn't realize this was a 6 year old thread! :D

I can easily fluctuate 6 lbs in a week - or even a day, sometimes! Chances are it's not all fat and is probably water weight, especially if you ate more sodium than normal or depending on where you are in your monthly cycle. With only 5 lbs to lose, you really don't need to be at such a strict deficit. Use an online…

Thanks for the suggestions. Honestly my biggest concern is the severe nausea I have now - I just can't do it anymore. I actually have a pretty severe phobia of vomiting, so daily nausea is pretty physically and mentally dehibilitating for me. I really need a pill that won't make me feel so sick ...

Following along because I am in the same boat as you and suspect either low iron or b12 anemia for myself too. But my appointment isn't for a whole month ... With the crampy muscles, I believe that is a symptom of Vitamin D deficiency? So I agree, ask for that one specifically as well.

Hmm sorry maybe I have incorrect information. I know that Microgestin (the generic) was discontinued. I believe Loestrin 24 was discontinued a few years ago and replaced by a chewable called Minastrin. But maybe Loestrin 1/20 is still available - in which case, I think I'll ask my gyno about it!

Height - 5' 3" SW - 127 (Feb 2017) GW - 110 August SW - 119 August GW - 115 Aug 7: 116.6 Aug 14: 115.8 Aug 21: Aug 28: I am pleasantly surprised that I have been losing weight faster than normal the past few weeks. Just gotta keep at it! :smile:

We have similar stats (I am 5'3" started at 127 and now 117). 1200 is accurate assuming you are sedentary outside of exercise, so ignore people who say otherwise. Typically I burn 200ish cal in 30 min on the elliptical, so 600 for 90 min. Do you input your stats such as weight into the machine? Even if you do, the calorie…

You need to weigh yourself in order to get an accurate calorie goal for MFP - otherwise you're shooting blindly in the dark. Whether or not you buy a scale is up to you - but you at least need to stand on one to know where you're starting from. Also, consider using a weight trend app like Happy Scale. Weigh yourself every…

I am 5'3'', started at 127lbs and am currently at 117lbs. I am just now starting to notice a difference - not a big difference, but my pants are fitting a bit looser and I don't have the dreaded muffin top from my favorite pair of jeans anymore.

I really like the protein shake I use for breakfast. It is called Sunwarrior, Warrior Blend, chocolate flavor. It is plant-based (no whey), only 100cal, good amino acids, and pretty filling! I mix it with water and a little almond milk (almond milk is 30cal) in a shaker bottle. I drink it during my drive to work in the…

YES! We went on a longer walk than we intended last night ... I checked my fitbit and was so happy that I had burned enough calories to "afford" a drink at the bar. Meanwhile husband is pouting because he burned too many calories!

Whether or not 1200cal will work for you depends on your stats (age, height, weight, and activity level too). I am on 1250-1300cal right now to lose 0.5lb/week. I am 5'3'', currently 118lbs, and sedentary. (I only average around 3000 steps on a daily basis.) My maintenance or TDEE is around 1500. As long as you don't drop…

Protein shake. I drink it on my drive to work - I personally use SunWarrior warrior blend chocolate (plant-based, not whey). It's only 100 cal and pretty filling. I mix it with water and a little almond milk in a mixer bottle. Sometimes I add cold coffee to it too, which makes it like coffee mocha flavored, yum! Then a few…

Almonds and other nuts are actually pretty calorie-dense. I know people recommend them a lot because they are "good for you," but it really doesn't fit into a low-calorie plan too well. Personally, I like those low-fat string cheese sticks (only 50 cals, 7 grams protein), fit & light yogurt, an apple, carrots & hummus, or…

I have tried a variety of online calculators to find me TDEE, which all tell me around 1520ish. My fitbit step counter tells me 1470ish. So I figure my range is somewhere in there. Of course, you can always try to manually calculate it based on rate of loss once you've been at this a while, but who likes math? :neutral:…

This thread has been really helpful. I've been super discouraged because my tall husband, who is on a bulk, gets to eat 3,000 cal a day and then complains that he's too full. :neutral:

As everyone else said, these machines will be more accurate than machines that don't ask your weight, but still not super accurate. None of the machines I've ever used have asked my height ... and if you think about it, the amount of cals burned for 150lbs is going to be very different if you are 5'10'' compared to 5'2''.…

Could be low blood sugar, if you were working out in the morning and hadn't eaten much. Also, make sure you are drinking enough water. Another option would be to slowly reduce by 100cal until you get from 1700 to 1300, so it isn't such a shock on your system. Eat 1700 this week, 1600 next week, etc.

How many weeks have you been at this? if you've just started, you lose a lot faster because a lot is water weight. Also, what do you consider "sedentary?" Do you have anything that counts steps? For reference, I am 5'3'' weigh 118lbs and am sedentary (about 3-4,000 steps per day, desk job, on nongym days - I add in…

I'm 5'3'' currently 117lbs and I maintain around 1470-1520 on an average day (excluding exercise). I have a desk job and am pretty much sedentary on non-gym days.

Height - 5' 3" SW - 127 (Feb 2017) GW - 110 August SW - 119 August GW - 115 Aug 7: 116.6 Aug 14: Aug 21: Aug 28: I had a "woosh" of weight this week, even though it's my TOM which usually meaning gaining!! I am now at my lowest adult weight since starting college :smile:

Ok fine, this is 100% a scale victory but I just had to share! In the past 2 days, I've lost 2lbs and am now at my lowest adult weight since starting college - even though it's my TOM which usually means gaining weight!!

I would like to keep going into the fall, I like the accountability of this small group of women. My only comment is that sometimes I will try to post in the morning but then my post won't appear until like 8 hours later. I am not sure if it's because I'm doing something wrong, or because posts have to be approved first in…

I am 5'3" currently 119lbs. I get what you mean about the online calculator averages - but 1370 still seems low to me. We are about the same size and you said your Apple Watch gives you 1400-1500s. I'm sure the "truth" is probably somewhere in the middle between the Fitbit/watch and the online calculators.