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It sounds like you are doing well with this site and losing at a good pace. I think your dietitian is being a discouragement to you and should get away from him/her. There should be a little more encouraging not so much discouraging. I say just make sure your food/drink choices are healthier and keep logging and throw in…

I have had this problem for 12 years. Started after my last child was born. With your meds being watched and leveled as needed it will help you begin to lose if you just follow this site, just make sure you enter your goals to what you are actually doing in a week. Your weight loss may be slower at first or until you get…

I have 3 boys 17, 13, 12 and they ask me about my workouts and my eating. I think its ok to let your child(ren) know why you do what you do. However, I think it is good to let them know/learn that it is good to "get moving". If your child wants to do your shred with you let her try, but explain to her that she needs to…

So I don't really worry much about the scale although it would be nice to see it go down. I have always told my husband that I don't care if my clothing size stays the same I just want to lose my belly. This is where most or all my weight is. However, I already know that if I lose the belly, I will be able to change sizes.…

Thank you all for your replies. It's sometimes easier to work through things when you realize you are not the only one with that issue. For those that mentioned meds, I had stopped mine for a time but I am currently getting them back to good levels, so I know that will help once all is good. My family already does less…

Thanks to all that have replied...I know I have had many days in the last month where I've gone over with my cals..WAY over...And the only days I don't track are Sat. & Sun. As for my workouts I tend to do the 30 DS(about 25 min workout) Monday, Wed., Friday backed up with Zumba (15 or 40 min workout depends on which video…

Good job losing that 12 lbs. It sounds like your "speed" walking is helping and since you're on MFP I would guess you're watching your eating by logging in your food diary...both are very good. Not sure how fast you should keep your pace when walking, but keep doing it...as for other workouts that could be added and a…

My understanding is that if you do strength training(crunches/sit-ups/weights) then follow it with cardio you will burn fat faster and easier...at least that's what Jillian Michael says on 30 day shred...which has several success stories on here and I am currently working on this workout. I have not been strict on doing it…

I agree with the others that 30 pounds in 4 weeks isn't healthy, but don't get discouraged you can lose it, it will just take more time so that you can do it in a more healthy way and keep it off easier...maybe you can have dad change his "bet" that when you have lost 30 pounds say within a 6-9 months he would still give…

I started it about 3 weeks ago..the first 2 days really beat me up because I hadn't worked my body like that in years...I also took rest days which seems to help my body not hurt more or longer..but I would suggest no more than a day or two of rest before doing it again... Jillian says not to move on to other levels until…

I am right there with you at least with the SWEETS and going over calories...but not lost motivation...I still push myself to workout but almost always(in the last couple weeks) go over calories. I decided I don't really care what my weight is as long as I like myself and how I look, but don't take that wrong I am…

Sounds like time for a visit to your doctor as there are some test they can run to rule out/confirm metapause, or other causes...Good luck figuring it out

I just read a post similar to yours...change to maintenance until second trimester then go to gain 0.5 pound/week until third trimester then go to gain 1 pound/week...This will allow you better weight control but let your new baby grow the way he/she need to...and I would add to eat anything you crave, just do it in…

I just did my 4th day yesterday on level 1...the first 2 days where the hardest to get through and the sorest for me...I haven't workout like this in years (just turned 34), I had to stop or modify several times and I am still struggling a little with the push up, but I really, really, want the reward of having a better…

My hubby had one done in early 30's because of digestive issues. They found polyps then and got'em out. He has since had a follow up and all is well. Digestive issue has since been diagnosed and treatment is diet related, but I have really had no reason to have this test done. I'm in my mid 30's, and I don't know of a…

I am NO expert, but I would guess that you are working your body to hard. If you feel/like to workout 7 days a week then that's fine but maybe alternate your workout times every other day/week (30 min on Mon,wed, fri and 45 min on tues & thurs.) or 30 min over one week and 45 the next. If you still aren't seeing results in…

I just got 30 DS. I am planning to start it tomorrow. I have about 20lbs to lose. but more would be nice. It's hard for me over all because of thyroid disorder that causes me to put on the weight. I am ready to get control of my body and although I am on thyroid meds to help things work, I am hopeful that getting my body…

For me the snack(s) amount depends on my over all calorie goal...Healthy and good is apples, carrots, peanut butter, nuts. We all like different things. Drinking water before during and after any meal is good and does help make me not feel so hungry or "over eat" at any meal. I would say, make sure you are eating well at…

It sounds like you workout a lot which is good, but you may not be eating enough for your body to want to lose. My understanding is that the more active you become the more you need to put in. So I look at losing weight as, eat what mfp suggest if you have a day mostly at rest, but eat more (somewhere between mfp and bmi)…

At age 2 I would recommend a childrens vitamin labeled with Extra Iron...as for adding what you have to a drink, I would suggest fruit smoothies or use a sippy cup so your kid doesn't see the straw and it will avoid the teeth issue. Last two things, talked to the doc about other options and or do some internet research on…

Agree with the hormonal statement, as I dealt with that before starting here at MFP.. But it isn't always the female hormones it can be others...I have not tried Proactive, but see and hear good things about it..I use Noxzema over the counter any time I wash...worked when I was younger and works now, still get some…

You are doing great!! I recommend setting your MFP to meet your work out status and try to eat the Calories that they bring up for you as they are already taking away some calories from your maintenance amount.. they may want you to eat more than 1200 cals but the # will go down as your weight and measurements change. I…

You seem to be on the right track to make your goal...just a note, from what I've been learning on MFP and in my own research, your current weight of about 150 is still healthy for your height...I am 5'5 and working to get down to the 150 range, I started here in Sept. 2011 at 179 and just weighed in at 164...I also…

I do Zumba off of You Tube, just found the ones I felt would give me the best workout. Also throw in some Ab crunches and push-ups and go walking for about 40 min a day when the weather allows. All this is free and I can do it on my time. What type things/movements do you like? If you like dancing than find some form of…

I agree with making some changes to the home routine as far as bed time and even removing certain toys or TV time. Also, keep in mind what causes him to act that way at home, if at all, maybe he is getting over stimulated and the next action is to hit or kick etc. because he doesn't really know how to handle the feelings…

I started here in September. When I started I just focused on logging my food and trying to stay close but not under the calories the site recommended. After a couple weeks I was able to motivate myself to start exercising as before that I didn't move much except for daily life things, dishes, laundry etc. I would say to…

My name is Lori and I have 3 boys. My oldest was diagnosed with adolescent bipolar and ADHD at about 8y/o, and now at 16 we are finding out that he may have Asperger's. Schooling has been a challenge since pre-school but we have always done our best to be a advocate for him, helping with school work, talking with schools…

Hair lose, depression, and weight gain, or lack of ability to lose the weight are also signs of Thyroid disorders. I had many of these symptoms when my doc finally tested my thyroid levels they were way low. I began meds about 10yrs ago and it has helped in all areas. I started logging meals and exercise on MFP in…

I don't think the whole pizza should be considered a veggie. But schools have served some form for many years and most kids love pizza day. I have eaten many a school lunch even now with my own kids, over all they are not the healthiest choices, but what they do give as healthy ex.: carrots, peas, salad, the kids hardly…

I set up a plan for eating sweets. Doesn't work all the time, but most. First I buy what fits my calorie amount. Smaller candies aren't always better. But I also limit myself to no more than one serving when I eat it. As for chips or junk like that, I try to stick to the serving size on the bag or cut it in half. So if 12…