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Also it may be hard to lose on just 1200 calories, especially if you are working out. If after a few weeks you stall out, try raising your calories. 1200 is too few for the majority of people.

Well you don't look fat. Check out this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/931670-bmr-and-tdee-explained-for-those-needing-a-guide it helped me figure out calories and I used it as a guide to understanding TDEE-20%, which has helped me a lot with losing weight. Are you planning on working out? Even though you aren't…

Did you take any pictures or measurement? Mirrors can be deceiving sometimes.

Do you lift weights? Lifting can help with body recomp, if you don't have access to weights you could try something like the 30 Day Shred. There are countless forum posts on here showing before and afters, most people it seems lose inches and not necessarily pounds, which sounds like something that you may be interested…

Lost 4-5 lbs Have 90% of my drinking be only water! Continue to have zero alcohol Practice yoga and meditate every day :)

This initial loss is most likely due to water weight. 1lb is 3500 calories, you would have to have a deficit of like 20,000 calories in only 8 days to lose 5.8lbs of fat. OP I would just try and be as healthy as possible the next few weeks and take the losses that come, the most important thing is to stay healthy and long…

Tantric yoga?

I love them both together! Do it!

I would look into the 30 Day Shred (You can search the forums for some pretty amazing before and after threads). It won't necessarily make the pounds drop off, but it does help with losing inches! Also, for a lot of the posts I've seen on the forums, it can make a pretty significant difference in how you look in just 30…

I'm the same way. I weigh myself every morning just to see, but I don't let it effect my mood for the day. I like it more to see how what I ate the day before effected my body in terms of water retention etc.

Agreed

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28lbs in 10 weeks would be...2.8lbs a week? Math is NOT my strong point haha but I'm thinking that's right? Depending on how much total you have to lose that can either be do-able or not do-able. Along with your eating healthy, (Have you figured out TDEE-20%? That would probably get you the best, most sustainable results…

It's kind of hard to tell with that picture, you already look pretty good! What part are you worried about? Maybe put up a pic from the side?

I've heard that stomach vacuums, planks, and side planks help strengthen certain abdominal groups to help make your waist seem thinner, however you can't spot reduce so losing weight in general is the best way to make your waist smaller.

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I buy a flavorless powder fiber supplement, it's a Fred Meyer brand but I think it's just like Metamucil or Benefiber, I can't remember what the label said. But two teaspoons is 3g of fiber I believe (Sorry I don't really use it anymore, 1/4 cup of lentils has 15g!) anyway it's flavorless and mixes in with beverages and…

Bananas can help from what I've read

I have this too, I'm glad I'm not the only one!

I think that people set out to look for these "Walmart People" subconsciously, and then when they see someone at Walmart who fits this bill they immediately recognize it and remember it. It's like people who say ...ummm idk of what a good example would be...they hate how immigrants to America don't know English. When in…

Here's a link to a thread specifically about brides to be: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/969863-brides-to-be-where-are-you-1 Congrats!

I definitely think you have a good head on your shoulders, and I agree with you! I wouldn't want to be taking any supplements, unless my doctor told me to while breastfeeding either. To lose weight, create a calorie deficit, there are no magical foods or magical rules like when you can or can't eat or what you can or can't…

Hooping is so fun, I recommend it! And definitely check out hoop videos on youtube :)

I have this too :( But it has been slightly going away as I've been losing weight. Finger's crossed it will go away for good when I'm at my goal! Good luck!

*What should I class level 2 of 30ds as when adding it to mfp? If you don't have a HRM then I would use circuit training, if you do have a HRM then I would just add it to the database so it is unique to you and your calories burned. I've heard that the MFP for circuit training will put you as burning more calories than you…

When I upped my calories from 1200 and went to TDEE-20% (everything else stayed pretty much the same...maybe a little more working out) I gained a little over the first probably 10 days, then I evened out and then I started to lose. Good luck! Also, if you're not already, I would definitely recommend taking measurements!

I think that MFP sets your goals based on your activity level and then adds any calories you gain from working out into the mix. So if your goal was 1500 calories, then you burnt 250 it would make your new goal 1750. However, with TDEE-20% it is supposed to include any calories you normally burn on a daily basis, so with…

I'm guessing it's water from lifting weights. Whenever you start a new workout routine it's likely to gain some water weight initially. Also, if you're increasing your workout load you might want to take a second look at your calories, you may not be eating enough (Sorry didn't look at your diary)

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I feel your pain! I was pretty dehydrated (a night of drinking...oops!) a week ago and weighed 149.5 the next morning, but since then I've been hovering at 150. Even though it's just numbers on the scale...I can't wait to officially be in the 140s! Good luck everyone! We'll get there!