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What are you eating and when? How long have you been doing this? Are you pooping regular? Drinking lots of water? Water weighs ALOT one gallon weighs eight pounds. It will bloat and sweel all parts of your body, as well. Calm down and keep working. It'll fall off in a few days.

Hats off to you!!!:bigsmile:

I'm calling an end to your pity party; it is officially over now. No one here isn't or hasn't been where you are. You all made the decision to take charge of your life, you didn't just talk about it, you joined MFP and found a support group. You decided to take control of your weight instead of letting it control you. ALL…

I have had similar problems. Have her press her forearm with her hand...does the impression go white and linger? It's fluid. Could be her muscles are holding water to repair themselves, could be her body just trying to adjust to new things. Not to be too personal but, uh, is she "dropping the kids at the pool" on a regular…

Tricks your body into what, exactly?

I don't know about everyone, but I have had a few "cheats" along the way, too. When I had craved Zingers for 3 days, I finally ate a pack because nothing else was doing it for me. I still stayed under my goal with exercise. I don't trust myself yet to have a cheat day, I will probably have a cheat meal when my son…

exercise and add some calories back!!!! Eat a huge salad; three cups of salad greens only has 20 to 35 calories, and 3 cups is a huge pile of food!!!

I make my own Ranch with Smart Balance Omega-3 mayo, SB Omega-3 sourcream (equal parts), 1 packet of ranch and enough skim or 1% milk to make it a proper consistency... I absolutely HATE low/no fat food products. The texture is all wrong and I find they don't satisfy me. The Omega-3 in SB products help raise your good…

What kind of detox are you doing?

Every couple of weeks or so, I get irrestable cravings for chocolate zingers. I work my butt off and enjoy a pack of 3 cakes. I don't do it every day or even every week...but when I do? HEAVEN!

I was having the same problem...working my butt off, eating right maintaining or gaining after an initial drop of 6 lbs. It was ALL fluid. Looked down two nights ago and my ankles had disappeared and my toes looked like sausages...I broke down and took a fluid pill. When you press your fingers to your arm, leg, chest or…

Hi, Emma. I've been here for about 26 days, so still kind of new myself. Add some friends, I find that I am addicted to checking out how my friends are progressing even more than wanting to know how I'm doing...knowing my stats is just a fringe some days. Add me if you like. Always nice to have another friend.

I have fibro as well and take Cymbalta...constipation seems to be the side effect I am experiencing (which can slow down weight loss). If that is an issue for you, try stool softeners and/or a weekend chained to the commode after a bottle of mag-citrate....I have had three kids and a hysterectomy, all of which makes it…

I don't know what they use to sweeten Mug Diet Rootbeer, but I use it to curb cravings for sugar. It tastes just like the real thing, and it seems to fool my brain into thinking I've had sugar. I use spelnda on my cheerios every morning, same deal. Don't really crave sugar unless I actually eat some...then I'm screwed for…

Girl, don't worry about that! Work on tightening your stomach muscles and flattening your abs, and start a piggy bank to save up for some new boobs to go with the new you...I am :blushing:

Sucks, don't it!! Try eating every one of your calories for about three days then cut back a hair. If that doesn't work kick in a few extra carbs for a day or so, then cut them back. Good luck. Also, are you taking measurements? All that kicking and judo is probably building leg muscle...bet anything you've lost inches and…

Welcome, this site is great for support, motivation and success. If you have a smart phone, down load the MFP app. You need to read Covert Bailey's Ultimate Fit or Fat. It is NOT a fad diet or some hopped up masochistic workout routine, it is great advice, common sense and awesome information for changing your life, not…

I worked in a paper mill for 9 years with almost all men, most of whom felt the need to inform me of my weight problem. Once this guy walked up to me and said "You know you really have a cute butt. Too bad all that @$$ is covering it up." I smiled and him and said, "You know what? You're right. I am a little fat. You're…

BTW, LOVE your signature quote!!! I'm going to write it in huge red letters and hang it on the snack machine at work!!

I'm in!! Although if I double my water, I might actually drown :laugh: :wink:

I find that is the best way to snack...measure it out and keep the box hidden!! ;)

There are alot of people out there who don't have filters on their mouths! I worked in a paper mill for 9 years with a work force of 94to 96% men. My weight fluctuated. When it was up, I was the "second to know" right after the loudmouth I worked next to. Of course, this was the same guy (married) who hit on me…

My husband has always known generally how much I weigh, not because I ever told him. He was a paramedic for 17 years and is VERY GOOD at etimating weight. I really hate that about him! I am not a very private person, but my weight is one thing I DO NOT share with ANYONE...except my doctor.

There is an over the counter product called Align that is a probiotic capsule. Same active ingredients as yougurt, but no calories. And don't feel bad, I'm eating enough fiber to founder a horse and drinking enough water to kill a fish and the, uh, log truck still won't dump...I feel ya!:sad:

I'd love to next week. Tomorrow I'm going to be cramming for finals! No time to exercise, gotta pass those tests!

1 omega-3 egg, beaten 1/3 c. reduced fat cheese 3 slices, Oscar Mayer center cut bacon , fried, well drained 1 sm can mushrooms 1 c. fresh baby spinach 1/4 med. onion, chopped fine 1 tsp. Olive oil Pan spray salt, pepper to taste Saute veggies in olive oil until tender, set aside. Spray omlette pan; heat and add egg. Let…

You are correct, there are foods to which we can be addicted. For a treat, I like an ice cream float with no sugar added ice cream, (no more than 2 scoops) and Mug diet rootbeer, it's really good and tastes just like the real thing. It's good enough to fool your brain into thinking you did eat the real thing. Next time the…

Awesome!!! It helps to hear it from people who you know have no stake in saying it...I love my husband's comments, but I always feel he's somehow obligated to say I look good to him. Congratulations!

Here is one of my favorite meals, this omlette is HUGE and under 400 calories. It is great for any meal of the day Two Omega-3 three eggs (140 calories) 3 strips Oscar Mayer center cut bacon (70 cals) 1 c. canned mushrooms, drained (39 cals) 3 c. fresh baby spinach ( 20 cals) 1/3 c. reduced fat cheese (90) Cook bacon and…

AMEN!!! I love my milk!!! Have gone down to 1%..refuse to drink skim. ;)