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Kind of a bump. The feeling of starvation seems to have disappeared, did not increase cals, kept them steady at 1750. Stopped doing HIIT this week on my cardio days and I think that may be why I'm not as hungry. So that must be the key. I feel like I've lost some inches and maybe some weight. Will follow up in a month or…

I started the heavier lifting about a month ago, but about 3 weeks ago I got really serious about it and started dedicating a full hour 3 times a week as opposed to my little 30 minute routine after 30 minutes of cardio. I'm usually hungry after breakfast as I'm walking my 2.5km to work. My breakfast is a protein pancake…

Okay so a bit of an update: I have been following a heavier lifting program (trying more of a stronglifts 5x5 approach than the routine I originally posted) and less cardio for the past couple of weeks. Along with eating your recommended 1750 cals per day around 131 for protein, 58 for fat, and the rest just goes to carbs.…

Loving those results! Even though you weigh more in the last picture than you did in your first picture, you look smaller. Its amazing what heavy lifting can do for a girl!

Okay perfect! I will try this and make the adjustments to my eating accordingly. Normal routine is always a full body program every second day so as follows: Dead Lifts Bent Over Rows Shoulder Press OHP Squats Lunges Planks Push Ups Bicep Curls Sit Ups You get the idea, pretty much the basics. I 10-12 reps 2-3 times on…

I run 30 minutes a day on the treadmill 6 days a week. My weight has basically been the same since January. I hover around 171-172. Prior to that I had lost 39lbs over 5 months from eating pretty low calorie (netting 1200 cals or less on a daily basis) and doing mostly cardio. I was thinking maybe to cut back cardio to 3…

I've been at 2000 for about 4 weeks now. I'm finding it difficult to his my protein macro on a daily basis though. Thinking of adding in some protein powder into my diet. Also do you think I should be cutting back on cardio? I do it usually about 6 days a week right now.

I actually need to update this. I had the wrong BF %. I'm actually closer to %29. So I'd like to be between %23-%25 ideally.

Well I guess my main concern would be to get more definition, lose inches and fat. I would like to get down closer to %22-%23 BF.

Running and weight training helps significantly. Cellulite doesn't really run in my family so I'm lucky but the times I've gained weight I have ended up with lots of cellulite, front,back, and inner thighs. I run daily and I almost have zero cellulite at this point. I also do exfoliate with a cream that does contain…

You can always add me and follow me on my diary. I am gluten free and have been for a year now. It takes some getting used to, but there are endless options. Definitely try eating more protein and for grains, add more brown rice and sweet potatoes or rice cakes, maybe add some good fats like nuts and avocados which will…

You look amazing! Its so awesome to see the huge changes in your face especially. Tips for losing the last little bit- eat super clean, up your protein. I think your exercise looks good, just keep at it. The closer you get to your goal weight the harder it is to lose. I may just end up taking a couple of months so don't…

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Thanks for all the tips but unless you've been on an SSRI and experienced the side effects you can't really judge. Not enough research has been done on why people gain weight on them. I gained 30lbs while on Cipralex, it made me crave sugary and carby foods (foods I would never normally eat). As soon as I went off the…

Eating cleaner and more whole foods will work wonders for weight loss. Give that a try, you will be amazed!

Yes! Can't wait to hear all these "facts"

I was diagnosed a couple of years ago...not by my doctor but by a naturopath. She did a series of blood tests for T3, T4, TSH etc. and discovered the problem. After a couple of months we found the right balance and the weight started dropping off. It does take a few months for the body to adjust but once you get on the…

These!!!! I was diagnosed a couple of years about by a Naturopath and she put me through the proper tests (mentioned above) and on a correct dose of natural thyroid medication. The dose they put you on is generally higher than a regular doctor. Also you need to take an Adrenal supplement as well (I do Ortho-Adapt) . Keeps…

It could be contributing to a lack of weight loss. I would try cutting it down to just 2 servings a day. I've limited myself to that and I find it works really well for me.

I'm think that different things work for different people and you can't listen too much to what others tell you, especially when it comes to "starvation mode" since it seems to be a widely debated and confusing subject for most. I think if you feel healthy and have energy at 1200 cals a day than that's fine. If you find…

Exactly what she said! Also if you are already in a healthy weight range it will be very hard to lose that 1 lb a week without going on a VLCD...which in my opinion are a waste of time, energy, and usually money.

Skinny Girl does suck. The alcohol content isn't the same as most wines so you end up drinking more to get some satisfaction. Just stick to regular wine and enjoy it!

You look amazing already so I'm assuming you don't have much to lose. The only thing I could suggest is maybe trying to eat more whole foods. You eat regularly which is good but maybe not making the best choices even if you are staying within your calorie goal. I always stress clean eating for fat loss with a few treats…

Exactly! I'm 5'8 as well and those measurements are pretty proportionate! ^^^toothpicks are not desirable unless you are looking to be a high fashion runway model.

5'8 23 inches, my smallest was 22. Stick legs do not look good on anyone and are not very desirable.

Those measurements sound pretty good. I'm 34-29-40 and I think I look damn good!

Starting Weight: 168 Goal Weight: 155 We can do this!!!!

I currently track on both. I'm hoping to make a transition from WW to MFP at some point. I do love WW however I find they do assign high points for certain healthy foods such as salmon, avocado, healthy oils and nuts. I've never gained eating these foods however according to WW I should gain if I eat them. 1 oz of nuts is…

I'm 5'8. 170lbs currently. Measurements are: Bust: 34 Waist: 29 Hips: 41 Thighs: 23 Arms: 11

I'm 5'8, have a bigger frame like you and carry my weight in my hips. I'm currently 170 and my goal weight is 155. At 155 I am a size 5-6 and a small in shirts. I've been 145 before and I looked like I had an eating disorder, actually had a few interventions from friends and family. I think anything below 150 for larger…