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I got a bunch of my girlfriends together and we all got pedicures. Then we went shopping for sandals. It was a delightful day! And don't forget a margarita afterwards. My sister and I went shopping, and a new bra (wow, was I off on the proper size) and jeans in a size smaller than I thought I was after reaching goal. My…

Wow! The difference is obvious - you're really putting in the work.

Fabulous!! You look great. What an accomplishment! Don't forget to reward yourself ... maybe with a new top to go with those well-fitting jeans.

You might have just hit a temporary little plateau. You've lost a good amount of weight in a short period of time, an average of 2.25 pounds a week which is a little faster than recommended by MFP. You should definitely eat back 50% to 75% of the exercise calories you've earned - it's factored in and you'll still lose…

When I log, I aim for accurate even when that's impossible. You know, unless you are taking your food scale to the restaurant with you, it's already very difficult to know what constitutes "one portion". So I either log the whole serving, or replace the "1.0 serving" with "0.75". But usually I log the entire serving even…

Time for a trip to the doctor to get him/her up to speed regarding these severe reactions to diet change.

I noticed you mentioned that you don't get thirsty. Typically, you are already somewhat dehydrated well before you experience thirst. So drink a little more even if you're not thirsty.

I typically eat back the calories burned as listed in MFP every day. I don't know how accurate other methods are, so since I'm logging with MFP, I use their numbers. I eat back 50% to 75% of the "earned" exercise calories. I've lost weight doing this, and I find the earned calories help keep my energy up. I look at it as…

Get a bathroom scale. Add an app to your phone like Happy Scale so you can see the downward trend progress with weight loss. Measure yourself with a measuring tape and record the results once a month. Here's another idea: take before/after photos. You'll most likely see some differences in your face shape, your abdomen…

I pre-log a cookie or piece of pie (no, really!) to see whether I have enough calories left to have a treat. I hate feeling deprived, and the coffee plus treat ritual is calming and satisfying to me. I've lost 25 pounds doing this. I'll never give up my coffee!!

Wow! Your face has slimmed down already. What a motivator!

I've restarted, too! I already feel a little proud of myself. You and I have taken the first steps - way to go, you!

Timelines are always difficult for me, because if I don't meet that goal I feel like a complete failure. What a bummer! So just see whether you can lose 4 to 5 pounds a month, and when your wedding is close make sure your dress fits comfortably. If it's too tight, find a tailor to adjust the fit. Don't starve yourself the…

If your scale is broken, use a measuring tape to see what your starting bust, waist and hip measurements are. Then measure yourself every two weeks or so to see if there's a difference. Regarding 1500 calories a day, I'd trust the MFP calculator and do your best. Think of food as fuel and choose accordingly. I just ate…

I found myself pretty joyful when I went down a pants size, or the measuring tape showed my waist and hips were getting smaller. The scale can be upsetting, since your results vary every day when your water retention or big salty meals figure in. So if the numbers bug you, don't weigh yourself that often. I loaded the…

I just sat myself down and looked up the calories for everything I wanted to snack on, and kept that list handy. Then I planned for these snacks. One day, I'd come home from work and have cucumbers and carrots. The next night, I'd come home to a slice of pie. Or a 100 calorie serving of chocolate pudding. Or a 74 calorie…

I put on my workout clothes, lace up my shoes, and get in my car. Then I drive to the gym, the park, the hiking trail or pick up my friend to join me on a walk. Believe me, it's the getting out of the door that's the hardest part! Once or twice, I've got my athletic clothes on and sat down to read a book (those clothes are…

Yes. They are high in fiber and contain something called sorbitol. I don't know how many you should eat to get your systems moving, but I guess I'd have maybe three dried prunes and see what happens. Trying to hurry things along by eating 10 could really surprise your body. It won't be immediate, and you should drink water.

I think the drawing at the beginning of this article on pelvic tilt is a good visual: https://www.theptdc.com/5-steps-dealing-anterior-pelvic-tilt I had that issue. My doctor referred me to a physical therapist. I thought this was a good thing, as the PT was able to show me exercises with proper form so that I wasn't doing…

It's a little early in the season for it, but I've started occasionally wearing skirts without pantyhose in public. They're so comfortable and I'm just not embarrassed about my legs. I'm not sure this is even fashionable, but now that I'm 59 I do what I want!

@CGVeronica if you have a smart phone, try the app Happy Scale. You input your weight every day or so, and it will show you a graph of your progress. I found it helpful because it kept me from freaking out about days when I hadn't lost weight. The graph shows a gentle curve rather than a series of scary spikes.

Yes. Go drink 8 ounces of water and go weigh yourself. You might be a little heavier now.

@CGVeronica MFP gave me a calorie allowance of 1200 calories per day for a too-aggressive (for me) two pounds a week weight loss. I wish I'd reset for one-half to 1 pound per week and eaten around 1400 calories a day instead.

I think it's natural to be asymmetrical. One of my boobs is bigger than the other, my dominant hip and biceps and forearm are slightly more toned looking. I guess I'm lazy, but I'm the only person that notices this so I've decided to accept how this old body looks. I've shown my husband the differences and he thinks it's…

Apples, cucumbers, pre-made salads, oranges, cheese sticks, almonds - they are all packable and if you eat them the same day you pack them they do not "go bad." When I'm really pressed for time getting out the door, I grab a vanilla Atkins protein shake (low in carbs) and that gives me that boost of energy I need to fuel…

Nutrients = fuel. You need good nutrients now, without exercise. The calories in a candy bar might equal the calories in 2 eggs, a slice of avocado, some broccoli and onions and an ounce of cheese. Which choice do you think will be better sustained fuel for your body?

I eat fast. It's a habit I picked up when I didn't get lunch breaks at my old job. Although I still eat fast, I figure that as long as I eat within my calorie allowance it doesn't matter much how fast my intake is. Not really the answer you were looking for, but I haven't damaged my body and the weight loss still happens…

I wish I'd started lifting weights sooner. I concentrated on cardio, lost weight and also lost muscle mass. Not a good look for me, and it took a long long time to re-establish muscle tone.

Well, if you're eating sugar it has calories. And if you eat more calories than you burn, you will gain weight. That's true of syrups and fruit sugars and honey, too. I really don't understand how you'd get around that. The only way sugars don't cause you to get fat is if they stay in a jar on your kitchen table and you…

My two cents: eat all your exercise calories back, and decrease your weight of loss to no more than 1 pound a week. Why? I'm 5' 6" and started at 170 pounds. Lost at a rate of 2 pounds a week for three months. I lost a lot of hair, and some muscle mass. So, yes, it's okay to slow down, especially since you're not aiming to…