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I literally fluctuate 10 pounds (sometimes more) every week. As long as I'm doing what I need to be doing, and keep heading in the right direction, it all evens out with eventual weight loss in the end.

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Seeing a hint of my ankles!

I do low carb and also fast. Not as hard, bad, or scary as I thought it would be and is definitely doable for me long term. I've been doing 5:2 intermittent fasting for 5-6 weeks. Mondays are my water only days, and usually Thursdays are a very low calorie day (less than 500 cals). I find that this helps me keep my…

Tremendous job - very well done!

Been on 300mg Wellbutrin for 20 years. Great for depression and feeling like you have the energy to get through the day, but no for weight loss.

What a great thread! My Dr. feels I've been peri for a few years now. Some days I feel completely bonkers. Hot flashes, menstrual cycle is all over the place, my hair is falling out (I'm just about eyebrowless at this point), I'm hypothyroid, etc., etc. I feel like I could go on and on and on but you guys get it lol.

Hi Madison. You can add me if you like. I've only been at it a little less than 4 weeks and have lost 7 pounds. I choose to do intermittent fasting 5:2 and low-er carbs because it helps me keep my calories in check. Best wishes to you.

Had a great walking session last night - did some intervals (speed and incline). The backs of my legs and rear end are on FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRE! <3

AF since April 28. For me, drinking makes it almost impossible for me to lose weight. My goal for this month is to stay AF until Memorial Weekend - when I'll enjoy some everclear soaked fruits I've been patiently tending to. smile: My long term goal is to only consume alcohol once a month.

Did some walking outside yesterday! Had to split it up to two 15 minute walks, it ended up being a total of 1.7 miles. It felt good. :)

Kicked it up just a bit on the treadmill last night (cat was happily snoozing where I'd be working out doing a Leslie Sansone DVD lol). I added a .5 incline, and .3 faster mph pace for 5 extra minutes. My hamstrings and bum are a little sore today. I'LL TAKE IT! I'm down 5.6 pounds overall and am pretty happy about that.…

What a great group. I am desperately trying to cut down on the amount of alcohol I drink. Boy - do I like getting a good drunk on. I had zero accountability for years and getting drunk was a regular weekend thing (sometimes a weekday thing too). I have had zero alcohol so far this month - which is a feat and cause for…

No one who works hard and loses weight wants to gain it back. Life happens.

Hi. I'm new, would love to have a couple supportive buddies along the journey. I am not sure if I am "keto" but I try to keep carbs between 25-50 a day, get moderate amounts of protein, and high fat. I am also testing the waters on the 5:2 IF (eating for 5 days, fasting for 2 days). I also recently started getting some…

I've had some luck reducing water retention drinking dandelion tea, and reducing overall puffy tummy with regular use of probiotics.

Hi everyone: I am still on a positive track! I took Sunday off, but got in a slightly longer treadmill session last night. Looking forward to walking 2 miracle miles with Leslie tonight. If it stays night outside today, I might be able to get in a 15 minute walk on my break. I really am feeling better and better over these…

I had a great treadmill session (for me) Friday night. Saturday I did 2 mile miracle walk. This is seriously the first time I've exercised on a Friday or weekend day in .... I can't even remember how long. Looking forward to doing 2 miles tonight!

I also make a "breakfast" bake that I'll eat for any meal. Its not low fat or low sodium, but the bonus is the portions are HUGE and very satisfying. I either bake it in a 13x9 pan and cut it into 8 pieces or put it all in the crockpot for 8 hours. 16 oz ground pork sausage 18 large eggs 8 ounces cheddar cheese 8 ounces…

slow cooker chicken (I use breasts), salsa, and cheddar cheese is one of my favorite, easy, low carb/low sugar. I usually make a big crock pot full and set it when I go to bed so all I have to do is put it in containers.

I'm so out of shape. Doing the 2 mile miracle walk with the stretchy band on Wednesday really kicked my butt - I'm sore all over. I did do a pretty decent (for me) walk on the treadmill last night. Tonight the goal is to do the treadmill, tomorrow the 2 mile walk. This is usually where I fail - Fridays and weekends make me…

Thanks for this. I thought I was losing my mind when I take my temp and it is ALWAYS 196-197 degrees (even in the dr. office). My husband teases me and calls me a snake. I am convinced this (low temp) impacts how well my body burns calories overall. Before I was hypothyroid I rocked it - worked out all the time, ate a…

Hi - starting over again. I've walked to pretty much all of Leslie Sansone's DVDs. I just pulled out the 5 mile miracle walks (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 mile DVDs). My goals are pretty simple since I'm just getting started - just to get moving again! Walk the 2 mile DVD on MWF, and alternate with a half hour on the treadmill…

Lost an ostrich egg so far. Looking forward to losing that elephant penis :p :D

So, just to be sure I'm interpreting this right: You fast for 2 days a week? Total fasting with no food, or "fasting" when you only eat 500 calories at dinner time. Kinda confused with the original post.

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I've been on Seroquel for many years. At one point in my life I was a size 2, and had the energy and strength to workout 1.5 hours 6 days a week - every week. I was able to maintain for a very long time, even on high doses of Seroquel (900-1200mg day). Then "life" happened and I put on 80 pounds over the last 6 years. So…