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I guess this new lifestyle stuff really works! :happy: 10/4/2007 2/15/2008 % change TOTAL 208 165 -21% LDL 139 116 -17% HDL 30 33 10% Triglycerides 246 97 -61% Yeah Me!

Current weight: 347 Goal weight: 319 Goal weight loss a week: 2 lbs Pounds lost this week: 0 pounds lost total: 0

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51 lost, 127 to go!!!!!!!!:wink:

MY doctor told me to get some really good arch supports. I haven't done it yet but will look tomorrow he said to get the hardest ones possible and to wear them in all of my shoes from now on. Other people I know have gone to a foot doctor and gotten orthopedic shoes. I also do some foot stretching exercises before I stand…

Tomorrow is a new day, with a new opportunity to get on track. Besides you accomplished the most important part of a healthy lifestyle and that is being aware of what you are eating. :smile:

I weighed in today and lost 4 pounds, after 1 week with a 1 pound gain and 1 week of no loss. Last week I finally started to eat all of my allotted calories and lowered my cardio workout and got back to losing. I had been carrying a deficit of 900-1000 calories a day on top of what MFP reccommends, I guess there is…

:smile: Hi I fully understand where you are coming from when I started to lose wight I was TERRIFIED about backsliding and failing. For me this was a good thing and I think it is for you also...EVERY one of us has to find what works for them in this weight loss battle, and if your plan is working stick with it. Over time…

I was eating lunch when the Poop topic came up.. I didn't dare read it.

That is a good idea if I can't kick the daily weigh in habit I can at least make it work for me.

I am trying to get back to weighing myself only once a week. Daily is too much for me even though intellectually I know why the weight fluctuates.:noway:

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http://hubpages.com/hub/Calorie-Shifting-Diets A quote from the above website: Tricking the Metabolism? Calorie shifting basically keeps your metabolism from becoming complacent. So instead of following, for example, a 1200 calorie diet for months on end, you provide shocks to your system so that your metabolism doesn't…

Bake in the oven like a white potatoe until tender. Then scoop out the insides add a little butter or margarine maybe some brown sugar if you like. Try without the sugar first though they are really sweet. You can even microwave them until soft. Baked is better though.

Try adding more fiber to your meals along with drinking plenty of water. Also eat whole grains, and fresh vegetables along with lean proteins. If you set your weight loss for 2 pounds per week, reset it for a 1 pound loss until you get used to this.

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A little story I was at the gym and there is one guy who looked to be in worse shape than I. I used to think that I hoped he would continue and not lose his motivation. Well one day I was on the elliptical next to him and overheard his conversation with another member. I found out that day that he had lost 178 pounds!!!!!!…

You should consider consulting a professional, that you trust, to help you with your weight loss goals.

No. The exercise helps your body have motivation to burn the food you eat. In order to burn the fat you have to keep giving your body fuel (food). a net of 600 calories or so is not enough to keep the fat burning fires going. Try eating more food for a few weeks and see if the weight loss starts up again. I think you will…

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Sorry you had a bad day. :flowerforyou: Tomorrow will be better. And wasn't it nice that the young man complimented your weight loss? :wink: So it wasn't all bad. As for the trainer if he has been good so far , just ask him why he made that comment. let him know it hurt you and your training, he should be appreciative of…

Lacy I was doing the same as you and have been losing consistently 2 to 4 pounds a week. Until last week when I gained a pound but that's another story. Another member posted sometime ago that it doesn't matter when you consume the calories and I tend to believe her. Having said that I am now working on evening out my…

My Health O Meter does the same thing. I have found that I have to stand on it with my feet in the same position everytime to get consistent readings. I am going to take mine to my next drs. appointment so that I can compare the weights. He has a good scale with the counterweights and keeps it calibrated. Hopefully I will…

Not too late for you at all. You are a wonderful memeber of this community. Glad you are here. :wink:

Hello :smile: it sounds like you live an active and exciting life. There is great diversity on this site you are a most welcome addition.

I use a lot of other spices, garlic powder..not the garlic salt..Oregano, pepper red and black, buy low sodium canned products when I am forced to eat out of a can. I love dill weed and basil. Cumin and whatecver else i have that is appropriate for the meal.:smile:

In addition most gyms will give you an orientation session with a trainer for free. You basically get showed how to use the machines and a starter workout routine. A good gym will also have someone stationed in the fitness areas available to help you use the machines properly. If you need more than that hire a trainer for…

Welcome Jen, Good luck on your goals. This is a great site you will love it.:flowerforyou:

Hey buddy shake it off, one night of over eating won't destroy what you have worked so hard to lose, 15 pounds is huge, your family must be proud of you. I know you can get back on track today or tomorrow (Super Bowl is a ffee day right?) falling off the horse doesn't make you a quitter refusing to get back on does. I' ve…

RUN, don't walk, to another doctor for a second opinion, one who will order some TESTING. I find it incredible that a doctor would diagnose that kind of pain based upon your age. Particularly since you have an athletic lifestyle. You could have injured yourself at some point and not have known it at the time.. Ranting…