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Got dressed for work this morning and put on a pencil skirt that I haven't worn in a while. It used to fit like a glove (ok, maybe a little too tight) and now it is noticeably looser! I have about an inch of extra space at my waist and the hips are looser too. I've NEVER had extra fabric on my hips! Usually stretched to…

Got dressed for work this morning and put on a pencil skirt that I haven't worn in a while. It used to fit like a glove (ok, maybe a little too tight) and now it is noticeably looser! I have about an inch of extra space at my waist and the hips are looser too. I've NEVER had extra fabric on my hips! Usually stretched to…

Is it stomach hunger, senses hunger, or mind hunger? Meaning, did you smell something tasty/look at a picture/thought about cake and got "hungry?" (Most cravings). Are you emotionally upset, or bored, and therefore "hungry?" Or, is it actually true hunger? Yes, you will experience some hunger as your body gets used to…

I don't keep "empty" snacks in the house. If there's no nutritional value, I don't let myself have it ... so no more chips, cheez-it's, cookies, etc. Instead I'll have fruit, carrots & hummus, yogurt, etc. My husband is a huge snacker on the other hand. (He is trying to bulk so it doesn't matter.) So I only "let" him keep…

@karinschoultz It is impossible to spot reduce. This means you can't specifically do anything to lose fat only in your stomach particularly. That being said, as you lose weight and lose body fat, it will come off your stomach as well. Patience! Additionally, doing a wide range of core and full body exercises will help…

Height - 5' 3" HW - 127 (Feb 2017) GW - 110 September SW - 114.8 September GW: 113 Sept 4: 114.4, 24.2% BF Sept 11: 114.0 Sept 18: 113.2 Sept 25: Had a rough eating week. I completely blew it this weekend - and yet somehow lost weight. Although by all accounts I shouldn't have. I think it was a fluke but hey, I'll take it.…

Starting weight: 114.4 at end of August Weigh-in #1: 114.0 Weigh-in #2: 113.2 This week's loss: -0.8 Total Loss: -1.2 Hope you don't mind that I used yesterday's weight - I "gained" a lb overnight from too much sodium last night. Why were you successful/unsuccessful last week? Did you stick to your goals last week? I ate…

Just reread through some of the earlier posts and you are right, it does take some adjusting to learn how to eat less, eat healthier, make better decisions. Take your breakfast, for example. 3 eggs isn't bad, but to save on calories you could mix 2 whole eggs and 1 egg white, for instance. (I wouldn't switch to 100% egg…

If MFP suggested 1500cal for you, and you are eating 1500 on normal days AND having a cheat day, then you are easily blowing over your calories. If you feel like you need to do a cheat day, then consider this: 1500cal x 7 days = 10,500 for the week. If you went down to 1450 for 6 days, that would leave you 1800 for a cheat…

To clarify, what do you have your activity level set at? If you have it set to "lightly active" and are additionally having MFP count your steps (I would assume it would count steps during your 30min walk), you could be double-dipping on the same calories. It would be better to set it to sedentary and let it calculate your…

I know this is an old thread, but hey. 5'3" 114ish lbs Thigh - 21" Calf - 13" BF - scale tells me 23-24%, online calculators tell me 20-21% BMI - 20.19 My starting weight was 127 (not that bad but the extra lbs sure showed on my small frame) and my goal weight is 110. I've always been bottom heavy and my little cousin once…

You added me as a friend from posting on another thread then I came across you again here! Lol Looking at your diary, I am honestly concerned. It looks like you only get 500-700 calories a day. I sincerely hope that this is due not inaccurate logging and that this isn't truly the amount you are consuming each day ...…

You're so right. I've been going at 0.5 lbs/week since I started in February. I know that any faster would not be healthy for me. Just getting antsy now that I'm only 4 lbs away from goal - beyond ready to start recomp! :smile:

@Mkneedtogetfit Fellow shortie! It really does stink for us petites trying to lose weight. A few thoughts ... Eat a lot of protein if you don't already. I know that personally, protein keeps me feeling full, whereas with carbs (what I crave!) I will be hungry again in 2 hours. Also, eating more veggies since you can get a…

Hardest thing for me would be genetics I guess. I am only 5'3" and have a small frame, plus I have a desk job, so I really get very few calories to work with. Add needing a deficit to the mix, and I don't get to eat much, about 1300 on an average day. (Yes, I still eat above my BMR. I don't undereat for my size.) Needless…

Yes I use it and I love it! It helps me not get discouraged when the scale goes up because i can see that the overall trend is still downward. Likewise, I can see when I am stalling out and need to tighten up my logging. In addition to the chart, the app also averages out your rate of loss (per week) and estimates when…

We both struggle with motivation, so it really helps be keep each other accountable instead of just trying to keep ourselves accountable.

Do you do any exercise? I'm surprised no one has suggested lifting yet. If you start lifting (in addition to eating at a deficit) you won't gain much muscle, however it will help prevent the loss of lean mass. Aka keeping you firmer, not a "deflated balloon." Plus on days you exercise, you will be able to eat back more…

You can improve your diet/health without becoming obsessive over it. But if you want to continue living blissfully ignorant, not thinking about it at all, you are going to be sorely disappointed. Like everyone else said, it's all about acknowledging how many calories you are currently eating and adjusting accordingly. For…

@SmithsonianEmpress I have a suggestion for a topic one week - a thread on another group gave me the idea. What is one "problem" area on your body AND what is one area of your body you love? I think a lot of times it can be easy to get caught up in all the things we would like to fix, so giving some self-love is a good…

YES I am 5'3" and my inseam is only 26.5". Short stubby legs. For reference, the standard petite pant inseam is 28" and regular inseam is 30-32". I'm too petite for petite! I don't mind being short but I wish my legs were more proportionate. Ah, genetics.

Stop "trying" to do 1490 and just DO 1490! :) It all comes down to motivation and holding yourself accountable. You have to keep the logging extra tight the closer you get to your goal! Have you calculated your TDEE to make sure MFP's recommendation sounds right? Are you logging everything, all the little bites, nibbles,…

Everyone wants what someone else has ... I am hourglass, teetering on pear, and while I appreciate some of my curves, I would give anything for slimmer thighs! That tends to be where I carry my weight. A suggestion for you - have you tried any lifting, or do you stick to cardio? If you do exercises to build up your…

Get up throughout the day to take short walks, even if it's just down the hallway. If you have a conference call, for example, you could maybe walk around while you are on the phone. Pack your meals. I can't stress this enough! It can become so easy to order in with work friends, or to go grab fast-food because you need…

No, she did not get fired last night. Which is actually kinda a bad thing ... she's gone a bit berserk and is giving the organization a bad name, so quite frankly it would be easier on everyone if she just resigned. Contracts are reviewed in Sept-Oct though, so chances are it isn't over yet, and her contract could be not…

By the way @SageMolokai, I won't believe you that you raise German Shepherds unless we get to see puppy pics! :wink:

Height - 5' 3" HW - 127 (Feb 2017) GW - 110 September SW - 114.8 September GW: 113 Sept 4: 114.4, 24.2% BF Sept 11: 114.0 Sept 18: Sept 25: I had an "eh " week this past week. It wasn't horrible - I stuck pretty close to my calorie goals - but I didn't make the healthiest choices. Over the weekend, I went to the zoo and…

Starting weight: 114.4 at end of August Weigh-in #1: 114.0 Total Loss: -0.4 Why were you successful/unsuccessful last week? Did you stick to your goals last week? Honestly, my first week was kinda a fluke and I didn't stick to my goals too well. I actually didn't go over my calories too much, but I didn't eat very healthy…

Good morning! I like in Akron, Ohio - aka home of Lebron James. While some areas of Akron are notoriously sketchy, the neighborhood where I live (Highland Square) is great! Lots of young, active people in their early 20s and 30s. My apartment is within walking distance to restaurants, bars, a health food store, a movie…

Thanks! Working for a nonprofit certainly is rewarding. I've worked at nonprofits in the past as well. My current job is unfortunately a bit of a nightmare though. While I love what I do, and my immediate boss is a gem, things have gotten really chaotic. So much stupid small-town drama and upper management is an absolute…