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@Avidkeo Thanks! I'm going to try eating a bit more because I think 1,050 is just too low for my activity level!

Thanks for all the insight! I do feel like for the past week or so, my weight loss has stalled. So I'm wondering if I'm eating too few calories, causing my body to hold onto every bit of fat?

@nooshi713 you can lose on 1400? I'm wondering if I am maybe eating too little? But if it is really calories in vs calories out I don't see how I haven't been losing a little bit more?

Amazing job! You look fabulous!

I tried that calculator too- I put in 3x a week for exercise, which again is an understatement but I'd rather go with that than overestimate it. I get 1469 with a 20% reduction in TDEE. So I'm thinking maybe I will try 1400 for now. That seems to be a good happy medium!

Hi: Thanks for your comment. I'm about 35-40lbs from my goal. I just went back onto the scooby and entered 1-3 hours a week of exercise. In actuality, I probably do more like 5-6 hours a week but some weeks I suppose it would only be 3. So I wanted to put the minimum of what I do. In this case, TDEE minus 20% gives me…

Amazing! And congrats on baby #3!

33 pounds in 5 months so far..still have 45 to go!

Thanks so much everyone for the sweet comments :)

Treadmill, but I enjoy the elliptical and stepmill from time to time too :)

I calculated my TDEE recently. I was a little confused over what to put for activity level. I usually get to the gym about 5 days a week. Other than that, I have a ten year old so basically just running around with her (ie driving her to her many commitments). I don't have a job where I'm on my feet or anything. So I used…

5'0" currently at 166, goal weight 118ish. Feel free to add me too!

Thanks! I was thinking that today as well. I was thinking about fruit- I often will have a salad of grapes, pineapples, and strawberries and I have NO idea how to even log that. So definitely weighing it would be a plus.

you look amazing! congrats :)

Could not believe that Joe left!! He was given such an amazing opportunity & to just walk away was astounding! I am surprised Bob didn't freak out more on him! Also can't stand Conda..you lost the challenge to Cassandra and then to accuse her of cheating? So lame, just be a gracious loser and try harder next time. I love…

I just think of working out as a normal part of my day. I might be in the minority, but I enjoy the gym. Some days, especially when it's freezing outside, I don't necessarily want to GET there, but I always am so happy when I do. One thing that makes it enjoyable for me is reading while I exercise. I just got a Kindle & it…

This thing is nuts--even more harsh than the BMI chart. I think all of these are pretty lame b/c they don't take into account fat vs. lean muscle mass. I'm 5'0" and medium frame--and this chart says 106 was healthy. My lowest weight ever was 108 and I looked sickly, I was a 00 and did not look good at all!

Ramone looks SO good!! Jessica looks gorgeous too..they are one hot couple:)

I read so much more now that I have a Kindle & I bring it to the gym! I read the Hunger Games series in a few days, loved it & cannot wait for the movie! Just finished Ape House, by Sara Gruen (author of Water for Elephants)..loved it!! Highly recommend it. And just started This is Where We Live by Janelle Brown. Next on…

Anna said in an interview that TV was not "the right fit for her." I won't really miss her next season, I don't think she brought much to the show. I love Bob & Dolvett!

Anna said in an interview that TV was not "the right fit for her." I won't really miss her next season, I don't think she brought much to the show. I love Bob & Dolvett!

John sucks! Can't believe he won..I thought he was so rude at the finale, only thanking Bob when Dolvett had just as much to do with his success. I think he has severe emotional issues too & I think he'll gain the weight back, since he only seemed focused on winning, not on making a full lifestyle change. I was totally…

I'd pack a snack/meal & just get a beverage at those places. Honestly, nothing there is really quality food or nutritious.

I love breakfast for dinner :) I have egg white omlettes & toast for dinner all the time..yum!

Biggest one is definitely poor grammar. If you made it past the 3rd grade, you should REALLY know the difference between "you're/your" and "their/there/they're". Also, when people write or say "I should OF" instead of "should HAVE". I constantly want to correct people's grammar.

Love my Diet Pepsi :) I drink water most of the day, but there's no way I will ever give up diet soda..

I wouldn't consider BK or McD's a "treat". If I want to get my daughter a treat, I buy her a cute toy she wants, or once in awhile grab some homemade fudge. All set with genetically engineered "meat."

Mike & Ike's :laugh:

Definitely focus on your diet. If running is causing pain, maybe try the elliptical? A lot of ellipticals can mimic running strides & it's low impact so it won't hurt your joints like running will. Good luck!

You can look at my diary too. A lot of the veggie meat substitutes (Morningstar, Boca) have a good amount of protein. As long as you're not going full vegan, you'll get protein from milk, eggs, etc.. Good luck!