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I have definitely modified... my favorite workout is a high-intensity spin class with all kinds of intervals. My midwives have recommended that I keep an eye on my heart rate (generic recommendation of under 140 bpm, but specifically I should be able to talk), so I purchased a heart rate monitor and have been taking it…

The Tata Tamer from Lululemon is the only way to go. They are pricey, but holy geez do they work. I can't recommend them highly enough! You will never have to double-up again. In fact, I avoid workout shirts with the fake bra in them now because it just feels restrictive to have anything more than my Lulu bra on. It is…

I love to weigh myself. Call me crazy, but I wake up excited to hop on the scale every day to see where I am. I don't beat myself up if I am up a few pounds - I knew I would be based on whatever I did (or didn't do) the days before. Similarly, when I work out hard for a few days and am on point with my diet there is…

Ditto that - find a new dietitian. Does this one not realize how necessary protein is for nutrition?! Low calorie is fine, but it is not sustainable or necessary long-term like 12 weeks. The diet above is just ridiculous, unless by "meal replacement" you mean some sort of nutrisystem-esque meal with protein, fat, and carbs…

I am 5'3 - 5'4 depending on the day and doctor measuring me! :) Everyone has their own weight and aesthetic goals - at my highest weight of 147 I was very unhappy. I am at 128 lbs now and feeling much healthier, but I will continue to push until I hit 115 and then reassess how I look/feel. In my head I aim to be 110 but I…

This is definitely going to be a challenge for you... but it sounds like the best option for you here is portion control. Cook nutritional and yummy food for the both of you, and then you just eat less. Also, your hubby can be responsible for supplementing his intake too. If he needs to eat more food he is more than…

Face and tummy first, thighs last. Same with weight gain, I notice it in my thighs first!

Yeah casual can be tough - but as mentioned by others - jeans look just as good on you as anyone else! Also - find some casual dresses that cinch at the waist or are form fitting. There are tons of great options.

You are totally right - it is super important to learn to dress for your shape! I am sure you can wear whatever you want and look great, but to feel REALLY confident you need to find the clothes that flatter your best features - which sounds to me like your butt, boobs, and tiny waist. Try tucking blousey shirts in front…

Step mill. It's the best.

This makes me so sad to read. I'm so sorry to hear that this happened to you, but at least it happened before you were married to a man who will not love you unconditionally. I know this is hard to hear... but you deserve and NEED to be with a partner who will love you regardless. Imagine having a baby with this man - this…

Yes when you are in the wedding it is definitely different! I asked my bridesmaids not to get me anything. It is up to each person, but being in a wedding is SO expensive! I bought their dresses as my gift to them, and gave them some little jewelry that they may never wear again, but the flights, hotel, bachelorette party,…

I know that it is a tough pill to swallow, but unfortunately that is just the way most people approach weddings - if you attend you should give a gift, not necessarily cash, but a gift. :-/ And to clarify one point - the $$ amount listed wasn't a cash suggestion, just a suggested gift amount. You can go out and spend that…

How close of a friend are these people?? In general - just a card is a bad idea. If you cannot afford a gift then you cannot afford to attend the wedding. It really depends on the friends, though, and what the wedding is going to be like. I know when I first started going to friend's weddings it was a real challenge to…

Yikes how tacky. Ew. FYI You do not have to give them something from their registry, or even cash if they choose not to register. You cannot, however, give them NOTHING for their wedding. Either don't go, or give them a gift. People tend to remember what was given to them for their wedding, and also what was NOT given. If…

Oh no, I fully agree. I don't care if you are attractive or not, I'd prefer not to be oogled at the gym or elsewhere. As a married gal, I am happily squatting away with no interest in any attention - cute guy or not. If I see a guy looking at me and not looking away, I don't think he's creepy (unless it is in a parking…

... how did this one fly under the radar? I must have a short circuit in my motherboard....

Yup. Ditto. And to be honest, the likelihood of a girl noticing you look at her is minimal if you employ the 3-second rule. A glance doesn't even register and wouldn't warrant a thread with 15 pages of responses. We are talking about more than a glance here. If I notice a dude has been looking at me, it's pretty likely…

Sorry guys, I'm on my period right now. I can't expect my opinion to be taken seriously.

So again, in your eyes, a woman who doesn't welcome the advances of a man is "bitter"? Sigh. Okay friend. And as it relates to the OP - I don't think he realized or intended on being misogynistic, but saying he assumes women are okay and probably even enjoy getting oogled, as evidenced by the fact that they don't flock to…

Yes, because I must be bitter if I prefer men to respect me. To each their own. I'm not out here bashing the ladies who don't mind with the attention, how about you let me have my opinion and find a way to express your own?

Hey, I didn't call you a perverted a-hole. There's some silver lining here somewhere.

You, ma'am, are hilarious

#manlogic: A girl wants some fun, flirting affirmation in an online forum. ALL WOMEN WANT THE D. This forum is exactly like real life, and exactly like the varied responses in this specific thread. Some gals don't mind, some enjoy, and some would prefer you keep your eyes/comments focused on yourself. Keep in mind, we're…

Sorry kid. You are outnumbered. Let's approach this from a different angle: Go buy some spandex pants, work out, and then come back and talk to me about the burden of societal norms. They're comfortable as heck and I'm guessing you will enjoy a new and improved range of motion/support. Bulky clothes get in the way of most…

#manlogic: Women who put themselves in the presence of men OBVIOUSLY do so because they enjoy being leered at. Or if they don't enjoy it, they should at least expect it, because *hey* they're women. And women who don't enjoy that type of behavior should exile themselves to a women's only facility geared more towards their…

Congrats on your success! I checked into Slimming World and it is basically the Nutrisystem or Weight Watchers of the UK. Here's a sample menu: http://www.slimmingworldusa.com/healthy-eating/non-vegetarian-menu.aspx Overall - where are you getting your calorie count? 600 calories is waaay too low for you to be getting…

Yikes, I'm sorry you have so much stress and anxiety in your life!! Check out this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/677743-what-made-you-stop-binge-eating-for-good

Agreed with everyone here. 1) you need to be militant about your food measuring to make sure you are tracking properly 2) you have not given it enough time. :) One more thought - are you eating back calories burned? MFP always over estimates calories burned, so try to only eat back about 50% of those. You may think you are…

With respect - this is 100% incorrect information. From a health perspective, yes, exercise is definitely very important to maintain bone density, increase LBM, and for cardiovascular health. However, as OP's main goal is to lose weight, then she needs to focus mostly on diet. To lose weight, one needs to eat in a deficit.…