KLCole

Thank so much to everyone for the support. You all really helped me through a tough spot and I appreciate it. I feel much better and I am even hitting the gym early tomorrow for circuit training. Thanks again! K.

I took your great suggestion and took the dog for a walk. Thanks for the support!

Please hang in there and do not give up! I put on a lot of weight in college, took it off, put it back on... (you get the picture). At least you are thinking about this and wanting to do better! I am not offering advice. (I am not one to talk.) Just wondering if there is someone else in the same situation that you could…

The issue is more about what you eat verses if you should eat. After a workout, the body needs to refuel otherwise you start to lose the wonderful muscle you are working to put on. At that point, I eat something with a lot of protein and fiber like sliced turkey and an apple. The protein helps you build the muscle and both…

I am interested in more information about this. I have lost almost 50 lbs, but have another 30 to lose. I have made the lifestyle changes, but I just want to get the last 30 off! How have you gone about this? Where did you get the hormone? Are there any really scary/bad side effects? Does it deteriorate your muscles in any…

How awful! I am really sorry that is happening to you. I have a father who used to put me down for every little thing. Here's how the story went for me when I got old enough to take care of myself. I took a 7 year "break" from my dad in my early twenties. We reconnected and have a very corgial/friendly relationship but…

I can totally understand how you feel because I was there myself. I thought I had a willpower problem. In reality, I just didn't have an idea about meal planning and portions. If you are like me, it is tough and unpleasant to have to think through what you are going to eat for an entire day and count the calories. I had…

I am sorry that you had a bad day, but great job on bouncing back. I am constantly reminded that weight management is a process and that there are going to be good and bad days. Good luck! You are an inspiration! Karen

Hey there! I had the same problem. I hit a plateau for 4 months even though I was working out every day and eating right. I found out that my problem was that I needed to eat more frequent and smaller meals. Once I started eating 5 smaller meals a day of at least 280 calories with lots of fiber and protein with less…

Boy do I know how you feel! I would historically have problems with my weight going up and down. I would do so well for such a long time and then blow it. Of course this was followed up by a lot of beating myself up. I thought I had a willpower problem. It took me finally seeing a doctor for my nutrition and found out that…

I am sorry about the cyst. I agree with what ethers have said about taking it easy. I know you are frustrated about the situation. I have had setbacks myself so I have been there and totally understand. When I get down, I am reminded of two things: 1. Mood has a big impact on weight. If I am stressed, then it causes me to…

Galen, Congratulations for joining. You are not alone. I am 45 pounds lost out of a total of 80 and this is the best site I have found to keep me on target. If there is anything I can do to help you out, just let me know. Karen

Happy Father's Day! You deserve it. What a great gift!

I asked that very same question to a nutritionist other other day. She said that normally any extra protein and fiber that you eat will just pass through the body if it is not needed. If you are eating a great amount of protein and it is causing some abnormal effects, then you might want to talk to your doctor about it.…

You look wonderful! However, I am sure that is not going to cure your frustration because I know it wouldn't cure mine. :> A couple of things stood out to me when I read your post. Unfortunately, I couldn't bring up your eating journals to answer some of these questions. When you say you are overestimating on calories,…

I agree with you 100%. Excellent response!

Wow! You look totally different. Congratulations!

Thanks for a great post! It was very helpful!

Hey there! I am currently taking a class where we have been discussing the exact same thing. The doctor (who teaches the class) said that one key to controlling appetite is in the amount of fiber that you are eating. Fiber keeps you feeling full longer. In addition, we have also spent a lot of time on how to maintain our…

I struggle with motivation myself. The only thing that I can do (and forgive this hack phrase) is to take it one day at a time. Remember that where you started sucked a lot more than where you are today. Do you have anyone that you can lean on for support? If you think that you do not, then just remember everyone on this…

Congratulations! You have come a long way and it is wonderful that you can take a moment and appreciate it. It is also wonderful that even though you didn't feel like doing the right thing all of the time (as we all do), that you stuck with it and took care of yourself. You are an inspirations!