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Awesome!! You should be very proud of yourself!:smile:

I realized when looking back at my post this morning, that I didn't state what my start weight was. August 2nd weight - 141lb August 9th weight - 139 lb Total = 2 lb loss :smile: Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods August 9th weight in = 139lb

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? No Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes, I had a day away with a great friend and we did 18 holes on a beautiful course. Ate healthy, although opted for dessert and a glass of wine with dinner....and one cooler on the course. What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Had…

There could be several reasons...a very common one is the types of food that you are eating may not have the right kind of calories, they may be empty, they could also be high fat or full of bad carbs. It would be helpful to be able to see your food diary. Make sure that you are recording everything and that you are…

I know, it is really frustrating! For me, I know that raw veggies like Brocolli and cauliflower are a complete nightmare; not all raw veggies will give you problems, it really is trial and error to figure out which ones are the culprits. As for apples, for me it depends on how often I am eating them; I find that berries ,…

There is a simple remedy for this!! I had the same problem a few years ago and a Physician friend (and fellow runner) advised me to change my breathing pattern. For example, if I am inhaling when my right foot strikes the ground, change my pattern so that I inhale when my left foot strikes the ground...............sounds…

I understand where you're coming from! I have suffered with a severe form of IBS for about 8 years; I have to say it has greatly improved in the last 3, no more hospitalizations!! Yay! In any case, I used to know all of my trigger foods, but it seems that every once in awhile they change. I do know that one of my biggest…

What does your workout consist of and how long do you work out? Even yought you may think that you're not working "too hard", your body is most likely telling you that you are. Depending on what you're doing, you may have to either decrease the intensity a bit or shorten the workout. Sometimes when I am doing interval…

Nursing the 1 month old definately matters; your body is experiencing all kinds of hormonal changes that are associated with returning from a pregnancy state in addition to the demands of breast feeding. At this point, I wouldn't worry too much about "shocking" your body, your body is still in recovery mode from the…

:noway: Lesson learned! I think we've all been there and it's like a bucket of cold water in the face when you step on the scale and see what the result of "slipping" is. I learned that lesson a few weeks ago and that was just over a weekend away! I am currently on 2 weeks of vacation; the first week I spent with my kids…

Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools I`m in! I didn`t fair so well in the July challenge, I only lost 2 lb, but I did manage to lose 2 inches from my waist and .5 inches from my hips.:laugh: current weight 141 lb goal weight September 1st 136 lb final goal weight 130 lb

Thanks to Merebear for sharing what she learned recently. The bottom line is that we all make our own decisions on how we want to approach the weight loss thing; we are all different, we are all individuals.......and we should all respect that each of us have our own challenges and our own way of meeting them. There are…

I too have hit a plateau, although I've seen some results in how my clothes fit, the scale has remained relatively unchanged. Take a good look at what types of food you are eating, even though you are on the go all of the time, it may not be enough to balance the calories in the foods that you are eating. If you still feel…

I started training this week as well for a half marathon; this will be my third and I'm hoping, my best. I have the same problem with the heat, the only time I can run is early morning or late in the evening. With the heat wave we've been having here, I've opted to run on the treadmill the majority of the time. Weekends…

arghhhhhhh only down 1 pound!

It might be helpful to take stock of all of the events that have happened over the past 8 years. Write down all major events (i.e. babies, deaths, employment changes, financial, etc.) and see if you can see if there is a pattern to your weight gain. Sometimes, a series of events or even one single event can affect you…

thanks, I am keeping the food diary through this site, so maybe it will offer some insight. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods

I find it all a little frustrating as well. I tend to avoid the scale at all costs because when I see the numbers come up it is nothing short of depressing. For example; I faithfully excercise 6 days a week, I'm a runner and I love to bike....I have noticed my hips, thighs and butt have slimmed down because my…

I agree with the two other responses to your question; I too am guilty of not eating enough calories. Part of it is because I am a tunnell vision person at work and forget to eat, the other part is because I am paranoid of putting too much in! I have not read the Jillian Michaels book; however, I like her philosophies and…

I will take that challenge!! I've recently lost my mojo.....my usual routine has been interrupted (happens about once or twice a year) and I always find that I need something to get me kickstarted again. Current weight is 143lb, target is 138 by the end of the month...see you at the finish line. p.s. I hope we come out in…