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Seriously?? What a grade "A" *kitten*! I know you are young and its really hard at your age not to take those kinds of comments personally but there is something seriously wrong with the idiot. You look great! Losing another 20 pounds would probably not be healthy. The purpose of the gym is to better your body and improve…

I ate 1200 calories to lose. Having said that, I had a ton of vegetables and lean protein and NO processed food or diet soda. I can't tell what some of your food items are as I'm not familiar with the brand so I'm assuming you live outside the US. I would raise your calories OR make sure you are eating more lean protein…

Welcome Linda! It is never too late to make positive changes for better health. Great job on the changes you have made so far. No small feat to tackle sugar and heart issues. Keep up the good work:)

I turned 55 yesterday, and it will be 2 years in May since I started here. I've lost 30+ pounds and have successfully stayed within the 10lb goal range I set for myself in December 2012. It was much harder to lose the weight, which I'm sure was due to slowing metabolism and menopause. It is very doable! I takes more time,…

BMI is not the "end all". My husband who is 6' 3" and weighs 207 has a BMI of 25.9, which falls in the overweight category. The guy is anything but overweight. I would use it as a guide, and try to do the best you can to switch up your food choices and start an exercise program you can stick with for life. Hang in there!

That made me laugh. Love your sense of humor. However I make a lousy friend here, because I'm just not good about checking on people in the virtual world. However to my credit I did raise 6 boys in the real world and they all seem ok. I do want to say Good Luck, and take it one day at a time, you can do this!

I'm sure you are disappointed and aggravated. Weight loss can be a daunting task. On the bright side you have accomplished so much in other areas of your life and that is GREAT! Weight loss and a healthy life style are mostly a "head game" at least for me that has been the case. The other positive is, had you not been…

Congratulations to one of my most dedicated MFP friends. You are an amazing example of true heart and hard work. Never complaining just continually planning to succeed. Way to go Kat! You look amazing! Wishing you continued success!!

Age: 54 Height: 5'6" SW: 172 May 2012 CW: 135 GW: 150 Began Maintaining December 2012 Best Strategy: I log everything I eat! Love the app and how easy it is to log meals. I don't give up anything I really enjoy, I just enjoy in moderation. WATER WATER and MORE WATER! I did give up Diet Coke as I realized it made me crave…

It's hard not to get frustrated. Eating crappy food won't help anything. I too would suggest a good food scale and measuring cups and spoons, log it ALL, the good the bad and the ugly! It's amazing how inaccurate eyeballing our food portions can be. I am 54 and can tell you losing weight was a slow process for me this time…

Staying the same for two weeks is normal for someone who is so close to goal. Two pounds doesn't usually make your clothes feel any tighter either. Are you weighing, measuring and logging your food? We sometimes fool ourselves with what we actually consume, or underestimate serving sizes. Deep breath, stick with the plan...

I have a Polar FT4, received as a gift from my kids. Love it. You enter weight height age gender. It registers HR and calories burned. Love it!

Congrats on the 35 lbs AND quitting smoking!

WHATEVER... 1200 calories isn't starvation mode for everyone. There are so many "experts" on this site that know it all. Every single body is DIFFERENT. What works for one person may not work for another. I lost on 1200 calories very nicely, (recommended by my cardiologist). I am 5'6", 54 years old and post menopausal. I…

You at least are moving in the right direction. Recently I heard of a jumpstart method, by Bob (trainer on Biggest Loser) where for 3 weeks you are limited to 40/40/20 protein/carbs/fat. No complex carbs after breakfast your meals must meet the 40/40/20 requirements, all the vegetables you want (of course no, butter,…

You are going to have to rely on MFP for your support from the sounds of it.. I would imagine if you come from a long line of heavier women your family doesn't see the point. All you can do, is try to stay focused on your new goals and tune them all out. Easier said than done. I'm married to a guy who is 6'4" 190lbs and…

Maintaining is trickier than losing. I've been on maintenance since early December. Originally I upped my calories from 1200 to 1500 per day. Then I started taking an exercise class 5 days a week which burns about 380- 480 calories per session so I have now upped the calories to 1670. It is working well for me. You do have…

From what I've seen in your diary you need some decent protein, most days. Are you using a heart rate monitor for your calorie burn? I'm sure someone makes one you can use in a pool, but it's probably more expensive. There are several affordable ones you could use for the other workouts you are doing. You need some green…

^This for sure!

I don't know how a doctor can live by the BMI guidelines so stringently. Something wrong there. Having said that, you don't seem to be getting enough calories for a man, especially given the exercise. It would be foolish to stop the weight lifting as it is clearly one of the best things you can do to build muscle which in…

Well your diary's not open. What are you eating??

You need to make sure your diet contains some dense calorie foods if you are going to continue to nurse. Nursing burns a lot of calories. If you can't manage it for yourself think about doing it for your baby. Nuts, avacados, peanut butter, bananas, full fat dairy. Lots of good choices available! Best of luck to you and…

I have the Polar F4. I have had similar results as other posters regarding the elliptical. The HRM is always lower than the elliptical readout. Love the F4!

I've often thought the same thing. I just try to find a friend or a friend of a friend who can use the things I shrink out of. It's a great concept though!

Nope I consider housework, laundry, and shopping part of living. However I have seen people on a different website log every bit of purposeful movement including sitting at a desk??? Personal choice, I'd say.

Everyone at our house eats what I cook or they're on their own. That guy would die at my house.

Seriously??? What do you care why people do cardio? It has its benefits and not everyone on the planet can strength train. As a matter of fact I've seen plenty of people lose fat through walking running and elliptical training.

54 5'6" 132 Desk job Pure Barre 4x week (55min session HRM burn = 380-480) MFP = 1530 Just raised to 1678 based on last 5 weeks numbers. I already know from past experience to maintain this weight I can't have many calories without exercise.

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