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Keep in mind that in order to gain a pound of fat, you would have to eat 3500 calories above your maintenance calories. I'm pretty sure you didn't do that, binge aside. You're likely seeing fluid retention. Keep up what you're doing and you'll eventually see the drop.

You need to fuel your body! You need to eat! I agree, that if you aren't on a medically supervised diet, that 1200 is way too low!!

I just did my first workout with NROLW. I liked it. I'm not at all sore today, but I wasn't sure of where to start with my weights. As the book suggests, I will add more weight on my next workout! So far though, I like the program. Seems pretty straightforward and progressive!

Notice that there is a comma in that descriptor. That comma is intended to define an example. Not as a hard and fast rule.

There's nothing magical about 1200 calories, but there's little doubt that, unless on a medically supervised program, that 800 is too low.

My goals are to make it to the gym 2X this week, and to roller derby practice 3X. Easy enough! I would like to drop 2 more pounds this week as well by staying very focused on my plan. BTW, I am doing a medically supervised weight loss program through my doctor.

I am a daily weight kind of girl, for several reasons. One, I like to see the up and down fluctuations. It helps me tune into what I'm feeling and to how my body might be responding to certain foods or sore muscles or even dehydration. Two, it keeps me honest. When I stop weighing, I tend to gain. It becomes easy for me to…

Great conversation, as we are all so different! 5'7" HW: 282 CW: 271 GW: 180 My lowest adult weight was about 160, and looking back, I actually looked a bit too thin. But, I am very large framed, and have heavy muscling and curves! I am just now coming down off my highest weight ever. I gained about 30 pounds after knee…

I circumstantially do twice daily workouts a couple days a week. I workout at the gym about 4x/ week and have roller derby practice 4-6 hours/week. I've never felt better! So, yes! If you feel good, do it! If you're finding yourself overly sore and tired, take a break.

I only think in liters...and drink a minimum of 3 liters a day. Often more with my workouts (which are sometimes twice daily)

Our bodies do what they do. Don't fret so much about it. If you really are eating at a deficit, the scale will eventually move again.

Everyone is so different in how and where they lose their weight. I don't drop a size until around 20 pounds loss, but I've known some that drop a size at 5.

It's not the IUD. It's the alcohol. It adds up quickly.

Enell! I am a 40DDD...this is the only bra I've ever found that truly keeps the girls under control. It's ugly as hell, but does the job!

Check out Bolder Bands. I'm also a fan of bandannas.

You aren't physically tied into the boat, if you tip it, you will fall free as well. And on a sit on top version, it's just not possible. Kayaking is a lot of fun and has a quick learning curve!

To stay clean with the eating and to find a way to keep up with my workouts while nursing a hip injury.

Phentermine is just an appetite suppressant. It won't, in itself, cause any kind of weight loss. It can help you eat at a deficit. Exercise will also help you achieve that deficit. It is not wise to adjust dosages without your doctor's guidance as phentermine can cause high blood pressure, heart issues, etc...please talk…

Phentermine is just an appetite suppressant. It won't, in itself, cause any kind of weight loss. It can help you eat at a deficit. Exercise will also help you achieve that deficit.

Planks target your entire core...abs and back. Try one for a minute, in proper form and you'll understand! They are one of the best all around core/ab exercises you can do!

Yup, Coreg is your beta blocker. It works by slowing your heart and making it pump stronger-essentially makes it a more efficient pump. Another thing to keep in mind about your HR, is that MI's don't happen because your heart is beating too fast. The rapid heartbeat is a symptom of damage occurring in the heart during the…

Sounds pretty mellow to me. Listen to your body! If you're tired, if you hurt, back off! I personally play roller derby 4-6 hours/week on top of intense cardio and weight lifting at the gym about 5 hour/week. Sometimes these days overlap. I also mountain bike, hike, kayak, whatever else...if I'm tired, I slow down!

I am an RN. And I agree with the above poster...have a chat with your cardiologist. They will probably be able to answer your questions over the phone or via email. Keep in mind that you may be on certain medications that keep your HR lower, such as beta blockers. But again, your cardiologist can best advise you! And good…