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The scale can be your worst enemy! It is so reassuring to see the loss that we often want to weigh ourself daily, but seeing no movement or a gain can be so discouraging that you want to give up. Always remember, weight loss is NOT linear. You'll lose, then gain, then lose again. It all depends on water, muscle inflmation,…

I'm usually 2-5 pounds heavier during that time of the month. Try not to stress it, you'll just drive yourself crazy haha The good news is that when it's over it'll be a drop and it will feel good!

You can do it! You fell off the wagon a bit and for good reason. Stress and depression after something like that are hard to overcome. Stay strong, focus on your goal and the fact that you are less than where you started and you don't want to get back there. Best of luck to you!

Best of luck! Staying on track is sometimes very difficult, but looks like you caught yourself before gaining it all back and having to start all the way over.

Why whenever I react to a post on here and see the little face with the "woo" I always picture Ric Flair and can't imagine an appropriate time to use it.

Come Clarity and it's not okay because I can't sing it properly especially while at work

I definitely want someone to be honest with me. Don't be mean and say hurtful things, just be straight up with me and tell me I'm no longer a diamond, just a rock.

Sounds like my type of humans.

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When you increase your activity at all, your body is going to feel it. Daily walks are a wonderful thing, but daily Zumba is not! I made the same mistake because Zumba is fun to me, I feel like I'm really working out and it makes me feel good about myself, however, my knees in particular did not appreciate it and I found…

That has always been a downfall of mine. "I already messed it up, might as well keep going" I'm finally in the right mental state and determined enough to say "You're going to hate yourself if you do and have even more to make up for tomorrow. Leave it at 200 instead of adding an entire days worth of calories" Stay strong!

I log daily and try to be as supportive as possible. Always willing to accept new friends :)

The only way I am able to stay under my calorie budget is by planning my meals ahead. I do it a day at a time to ensure I'll have the proper amount of everything without going over for the day. If I "wing it", I either end up with far too many calories or not enough. When making an actual meal at home, it's hard to…

Being heavier can make it more difficult to actually get pregnant and if you have other medical issues related to weight (diabetes etc.) can make your pregnancy a little more high risk and women who are overweight have a higher chance of developing gestational diabetes and sometimes preeclampsia , but there are plenty of…

I'm at work, pretending to be productive.

You can do it! You have already made the most important decision; realizing you need and want to do something about your health. Things that helped me; Meal planning- Basically, a week at a time so that I can go grocery shopping for everything I will need. Reading labels before buying- Sometimes "low fat" and "low carb"…

I'm awful about middle of the night, when I can't sleep eating. I rarely go above my calorie goal, and never so much so that I surpass the calories I've burned during exercise, but I'm always so disappointed in myself. I'm not actually hungry, just want a snack because I can't sleep! It took me a while, but I actually…

Absolutely! I want to be a good role model for my daughter too. She is three and I know soon more of the things I say will stick with her. I don't want her hearing my talking badly about my body or fussing about not having anything to wear etc. There is enough pressure on children by media and community, she doesn't need…

Sometimes it takes some time to see those numbers moving! It's hard, but they will budge again. Have you tried measuring to see if you can see any difference there?

I eat between 1,200 and 1,400 depending on the day and what I decide to eat. I'm typically pretty active, but don't eat back any calories burned (unless I decide to splurge and have a few drinks or something) I keep my carb total below my protein total, try to eat at least 25 g of protein per meal, never eat a carb without…

I typically log the night before so I know what to pack/buy. Every now and then something comes up and I'm not home for dinner, or end up going somewhere last minute. I just try to find something that still fits within all of my macros and be done with it.

Absolutely! That is the best way to look at it.

Best of luck, you can do it. Stay strong and remember why you are doing it :)

Welcome to the community! It's great here :) I have also struggled the majority of my life, up and down and up and down again, always remaining overweight, but I'm focused this time and determined to get my health and head straight! New clothes/feeling good in new clothes is a great motivator. My daughter, my best friend…

Welcome Sasha! I'm Ashlee, hope you have fun and success here

If you're having trouble staying full, try eating more protein per meal. It will help you feel fuller longer, and drink lots of water to trick your stomach into thinking it's full. Best of luck to you!

Hello there, welcome back and best of luck. You've got it this time!

Hi Rosie! Welcome and best of luck on your journey, sounds like you have the right mindset to be feeling fabulous in no time

Hello there and welcome! Best of luck on your journey. Feel free to add me if you're looking for some more support along the way. The more the merrier! I love seeing everyone's weight loss and milestones.

Best of luck to you! This app, this forum and the people here are good at keeping me motivated. The success stories are really inspirational.