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Thanks everyone. I'll calculate my TDEE again and my mfp maintenance. I know I need to focus on baby and I can lose the weight after, and I will. But I'm just hoping to keep it healthy and from being a two year struggle to lose the weight like it was this time

Whoa no need to attack!! Of course I'm not going to put my weight/vanity over my baby's health! That's why I asked what a healthy goal is! People always say 1800-2000 is "maintenance" but if I eat that much I WILL GAIN. I don't know if my BMR is low or what, but I've been tracking long enough to know that much (I had lost…

Haha I'm with you. I'm not overly paranoid about chemicals. My favorite (but it's not available year round) is the coffee mate sugar free peppemint mocha. If I remember right, it's 30cal per TWO tbsp. the fat free versions have less fat, but more calories than the sugar free (50/2tbsp). So I go sugar free. Unfortunately…

I use splenda and the sugar free coffee-mates, or fat-free half and half (which is probably super chemical-laden, too) but I did notice coffee mate has a new line out- natural bliss maybe? that says it's all natural. I never bought them bc they were all higher cal- but they have a fat free vanilla now (but none of the…

yet you care enough to read the thread and post about not caring...

OP has lost 158

what surgery do you need to have done on the NHS and why is there such a weight requirement?

I totally agree. I lost 20lb and was within a pound of my first goal by simply staying under my calorie/fat goals. I didn't obsess about micro (and barely even macro) nutrients. And because I'm busy (I know, so is everyone) I do rely on a lot of processed foods. And there were days when I'd eat a candy bar, and I'd skip…

I'm a surgeon. (and it makes me a little sad that it took 4 pages into this thread before we had an MD)

I think everyone's advice on here is spot on, and it sounds like you're doing all the right things- it's probably just a matter of time. Super frustrating I know, but, if you're still up after a couple months- then you need another re-eval. But anything can happen in a few weeks. And a HRM is helpful for exercise too. I'm…

I agree with everyone else- if you don't want to share, don't- but, depending on what you're asking, sometimes it's hard to answer without knowing what you're dealing with. And- if you're eating in a way that you're ok with and proud of, what's to hide? Do you know what I mean? In other words, if you don't have anything to…

from a medical standpoint, rule of thumb for IBW for women is 100lb for 5' and then 5lb for every inch over that. So it would be 125-130 for you. But I also know that the BMI goes from "normal" to "overweight" at 150. I'm 5'5" myself, highest weight was 180, currently at about 151, and squeezing into an 8. I would be…

I can only see one pic?!

another vote for C25K... i have always hated running- even when I was more in shape and played sports. But I started out walking, an one day decided to give it a try. And now I'm on week 9, with only two workouts left to go!! I'm starting to plan for my first 5K. i still don't love running- but I love how I feel about…

then maybe ask a doctor? random people on the internet can't really tell you exactly why something is or isn't working for you... all we can do is offer tips and things that have worked for us. But I will say that working out 2+ hours a day and eating 500 calories is NOT healthy, and is absolutely not the only way you can…

and more importantly- give it time. You're not going to see major changes in a couple weeks.

Most likely you are eating more than you think. MEASURE your portions and track EVERY SINGLE THING that goes in your mouth, for starters. 1tbsp of peanut butter easily turns in to two if you don't measure, but you want it to be one, so you track one, and before you know it, you say you're eating 1200, but it's really…

Funny how people with normal BMI never complain about how inaccurate it is....

Yes, the plugging in twice a day sucks. So imagine my disappointment when I found that even with bluetooth, you still had to plug in the link!! the sync to the phone was just like an 'extra' display, but you had to plug in to 'really' sync. BUT- that was all fixed with the update! yay! stll not as automatic and seamless,…

I'll add a follow up here... I just got my BMF a couple weeks ago. I've been wearing it 23h a day since then. And I've been wearing my fitbit one pretty much all the time too. I also add my HRM when I go for a run. When I come back from my run, I have calorie burn info from the BMF, the fitbit, the HRM, and the nike run…

Wow, thanks! so I actually was right- it's just a pretty negligible amount.

Just one follow up comment about the hyponatremia- usually (not always) that's caused by too much water, not too little salt- it's generally safer to correct it with water, instead of salt. But, it's an unusual condition, and *could* be a sign of something more serious- so I'd definitely make sure you follow up with your…

How did the gym tell you you're hyponatremic?? Your symptoms (dizzy with standing, etc) sound like you're hypovolemic (i.e. dehydrated) and your blood pressure is low. Unless they did bloodwork on you, I wouldn't go trying to replace salt or anything. Next- Every time I start to think "this doesn't work" and get really…

I hate running too. Always have. I've never experienced "runner's high", and I never understood my crazy friends who ENJOYED going for a run. but, a few months ago, I decided that I'm doing ok with my diet, but I need to up the physical activity. I started with walking. 10 min a day. Went up by 5 min each week. Eventually,…

first of all, if your goal is 125 and you're at 127, you need to give yourself a break. You want to lose two pounds, not 100. At 5'7" your ideal body weight would be (around) 135. I find it hard to imagine that you have a huge saggy stomach. So my hunch is that you are just way too hard on yourself. I can't see your diary…

I see that message every single day. My goal is 1200 and I refuse to go over. (if I ever do, I make up for it the next day). I do not eat any exercise calories. In fact I do not log my exercise, except in the notes. And before people jump down my throat about starvation mode... This is what works for me. When I had…

I never drink enough water. And I'm doing fine. I know I should drink more, but, well, I just don't. I'm not stressing it. But I did read a tip the other day that might be helpful- Fill a gallon jug (or big water bottle of your choice) with however much you want to drink for the day, and put marks on it with times. i.e.…

great info! I'm just starting to walk/jog/run a little, and am regretting that I started in November, because I know I'm going to want to quit when it's cold... But hopefully if i can dress appropriately, I can keep motivated! I've always HATED running, so this is a big step for me, to actually do it voluntarily.

I'm going to have to follow this thread. I have a fitbit and HRM (and actually my fitbit ultra is on its last legs so I've replaced with a One, which is due to arrive tomorrow)- but I don't like that the fitbit only counts steps. what if I'm riding a bike? I'm not going to wear the HRM all the time... Just started reading…

iphone! you can store all your music in the cloud, and only pull down what you want. it's the best of both worlds- you have access to ALL your music, without needing to fill up your storage space. (that said, there's a 64gb iphone. that's a LOT of space for music...)