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I am certainly no expert, but if I understand you correctly, you're saying that your net caloric intake for each of the five days you workout would be 1200-500 = 700. That is WAY too low, and you will most likely go into starvation mode. You should probably be eating most of your exercise calories back, to put you at a…

Contrary to what seems to be the common consensus, I don't recommend donating right away. Years ago I lost a bunch of weight and promised I would NEVER, EVER be that big again. As I lost, I bought new clothes every couple of sizes or so. I ended up donating everything that was too big once I reached my goal weight. But,…

Wow. You are truly gorgeous. I'm so glad your daughter was able to inspire you to make such a positive change!

Only 10!? That's so sad!

also, are you getting LOTS of water? I have terrible digestive problems and my doctor tells me to drink at least 1.5 times the "recommended" daily amount.

Have you tried fiber supplements, such as Benefiber or Metamusil? Also, probiotics have helped my digestive tract emmensely. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

This is a great idea! Thanks for the tip! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

any from a co-op deli meat counter will be better than most, especially if you go with organic. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

if you eat your exercise cals back and ONLY those, you should not gain weight. you should lose exactly what you would if you weren't exercising, but were staying at or under your calorie goal. You might even still lose more than your goal, because your metabolism might speed up. If you don't eat the exercise calories, you…

I just started the site last month, so I don't have any experience with eating the exercise cals vs. not. But I would think that if you are not eating them and are exceeding your goal weight loss each week, you should not gain if you start eating them, but just lose the exact amount per week that your goal is set at. i…

I know exactly how you feel!!! I love to bake, and now that I'm living alone I can't do it because I will eat it all! I haven't found any tricks yet. Like you, I just avoid it altogether, because I'd rather have none than 1 or 2 bites. Ice cream helps with the sugar cravings, but I miss the act of baking and I miss the…

oh, and being dehydrated can cause cramping/soreness (among other things!), so get plenty of water.

I have Fibromyalgia, and this is one of the symptoms. Although, with FMS, the stiffness and pain is not just in the legs, but all over the body. Whether or not you have FMS (or something similar) here are some things to try to help with stiffness/pain: Stretching (without rocking on the muscle, just hold it), gentle Yoga,…

ohhh! Thank you so much for clearing that up!! I've been seeing it all over the place and was feeling so out of the loop :-P Well, great job on the victory!!!! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

great job! but one question: what does NSV stand for?? Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

You look beautiful in all three pictures!! And best of all, you seemed to be happy and confident even WITH the weight on, but still made the decision to take control of your health. Way to go! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

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just throwing this out there: bone density and breast size factor in to ideal weight as well. Everyone is different in these two areas, obvously, so that might account for the discrepencies in weight/heighth ratios. also, older people tend to have slightly less dense bones, so they are "allowed" a higher body fat…

Agreed, lol. I'm a tough critic as well. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Right, cuz women can only act if they look perfect and fake. Don't get me wrong, neither of those women can act. But looking "like a foot" (whatver THAT means)!? That's just a shallow reason to dislike someone.

Almond milk (60 calories a serving) and a small banana (90 calories). That'll give you some slow and fast burning feul. I also feel pretty full from quaker mini rice cakes.

Absolutely! I know how you feel though; it's tough to stay on track while going to college. I just transferred to a university as well, and it seems like EVERYONE around me can eat whatever they want and not gain weight. I'm giving myself the same pep talk about the long run as you are :-) I don't have a whole lot of tips…

Hey there. You're right, Costco is a great resource for cheap food. But be careful: a lot of that stuff is highly processed and filled with preservatives which may make losing weight more difficult, not to mention damage your health in other ways. Also, it's great that you are so on track with you're calorie intake (I'm…

ok, thanks for the helpful info!!

to spammy: congrats on doing so well! Have you adjusted the calories at all along the way? I have about the same starting weight and goal weight as you :-)

If you have a food co-op or farmer's market nearby, I suggest buying produce at such locations. I have the same problem as you: I like fresh produce but can't eat the amount sold in bundles or packages at regular grocery stores before it goes bad. At a co-op or farmer's market produce is usually sold in bulk, so you can…