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My scale goes up and down. When it goes up, it doesn't just collapse down again - I have to work it back down. I made a huge effort to lose 10 pounds about 2 years ago, and was very good for 22 weeks to only lose 4 pounds. When mustering up the gumption for another try, I researched a lot on why women around 50 can't lost…

Women who are in peri-menopause (approx 10 years before menopause) or in menopause often find they have to do things different to lose weight than before. In this age range, carbs and alcohol might be having a larger impact than they did when you were younger. Look back through your diary to find high net carbs days (or…

In my case, it's NEVER accurate and significantly overstates estimates future weight loss. Those estimates haven't even been within 10 pounds of being correct for me, even if I do very well for the xx weeks.

Thanks to both of you for offering suggestions. I was able to fix the feed.

Thanks everyone! Awesome information. Very helpful.

Tagben, go to the forum on www.marriagebuilders.com at: http://forum.marriagebuilders.com/ubbt/ubbthreads.php The wonderful contributors there will give you step by step instructions and coaching on how to set boundaries against this type of behavior in a way that preserves your marriage and builds your love for each…

Running does build muscles. You may be losing inches - take your measurements periodically. I ran for a year (5 miles per run) with little change to my weight. However, I lost almost 2 pants sizes that same year. I run up and down rollercoaster hills - a great calorie boost and muscle workout. For a killer butt/thigh…

I believe I gained about 10 pounds of muscle from running steep rollercoaster hills instead of running on flat terrain. When I started running hills, I dropped a size without losing a pound. To lose a size, I have to lose 10 pounds, so I had to lose at least 10 pounds of fat which were then replaced by muscle gains (if not…

Start running for 5 minutes a day, only (outside if possible) Run/walk as needed until you can run for 5. Set up the habit. That's it. When you can run a full 5 minutes, your body will ask for 6 then 7. In no time you will be able to run 5 miles. The time passes much faster outside than on a treadmill.

SavedbyAmazin, please show your mother your post. You need her help, and her advocacy to keep your doctors on track. She may not realize how serious your situation is if she has only heard it in pieces or if you haven't verbalized it as effectively as you have written it. All the best for you. You sound like an Amazin'…

Running long distances (5 - 6 miles) up and down steep hills 3-4 times per week will help re-shape the thighs and glutes by providing a shapely muscle underlayment. While the re-shaping is subtle, it is noticeable with time.

Salsa! It works on every salad, from ceasar to anything.

I always add a strong tsp of chicken boullion per cup of water. The kids love it that way.

I love any kind of salad. I use salsa (never dressing) on any and all kinds of salad.

Moodyblue, we found this mutation because a different sister kept having miscarriages. Finally, a doctor tested her for this mutation and helped her save her pregnancy. (As a side note, she was also susceptable to migraines.) This was very fortunate to find out because 5 out of 6 of us siblings also had the two MTHFR…

My sister had "fibromyalgia" for about 12 years when we stumbled on the fact that our family had a genetic mutation shared by as much as 30% of the US population. The MTHFR mutation blocks your body's absorption of B vitamins and folic acid because the protein that receives them is shaped wrong. My sister ordered and took…

I agree with erinsburns above. They have to know what their food choices mean, and logging on MFP gives them the information to control themselves and takes the parent out of "controlling" their diet. Parental control over what a teenage girl eats is a recipe for disaster. My 14 y/o girl is struggling, too, so I'm now…

#1) Empower her to learn what her food choices mean by signing her up on myfitnesspal. #2) If you need more help, bring her to weight watchers.

A Frenchman once told me his secret to staying slim was eating a TIMED RELEASE B-Complex and C vitamin every morning. (B Complex having at least B-6 and B-12). It must be timed release or it doesn't work. There are some brands that work better than others (I just buy supermarket brands, nothing fancy), but I've found this…

I thought running was hard and boring, too. I learned to love running by starting out with 5 minutes a day (outdoors). That's it. After about a week or so, my body was asking for 6 minutes. Within three months, I was running a 5 mile route (and loving it) on my lunch hours. My favorite running shoes are Mizuno Wave…

I knew a perfectly healthy 30 year old who ordered a fat burning solution from the back of a magazine. She worked out regularly and could run 5 miles a day. After being on it for over a week, she didn't wake up one morning. The funeral was very sad, especially for her two small children and husband. The end.

To drop some pounds for my wedding (15 pounds in 6 weeks), I made a bulk batch of something healthy...for example, turky lentil chili with a lot of veggies added.....and then limited myself to eating that, cold cereal (no sugar) or any raw fruit/vegetable anytime I wanted to eat something. Eventually I learned to eat for…

I enjoy sipping wine while we are entertaining, but no matter how hard I try to slow down, my version of "sipping" is closer to drinking. So, I've learned to pour 1 part wine to 2 parts diet soda (diet ginger ale works well). After 6 glasses, I've only consumed two portions of wine. Sometimes I alternate with a glass of…

Run up steep hills. Once I incorporated 3 steep, large roller coaster hills in my run, I experienced the closest thing to spot burning I've ever seen. The amazing muscle tone underneath the fat will reshape your thigh in a good way. I first noticed a change after about 6 weeks of running 5 miles 3x/week. My route is all in…

Run up roller coaster hills. My 5 mile course goes up and down 3 large steep hills, with a few smaller rolling ones in between. 3x per week. I was just trying to burn calories, but about 6 weeks in I couldn't help but notice some major changes to my thigh muscles. If you are a walker, incorporate some hills into your walk…

My knees used to hurt when I ran, too, especially when running downhill. I started running in Muzino Wave Creation 12 running shoes, where your heel is suspended in the air and never impacts the road. With each run the knees started feeling better and now I race down hills with feet really pounding on the pavement with no…

If you have been working on losing weight since August and have lost 48 pounds, you are doing a FANTASTIC job. Stop beating yourself up for a blip in the progress. I have been working on losing weight since April and have a net loss of 8 pounds. You are doing much better than me. Just stick to being sensible until you stay…

I travel, too, but have never gained weight on restaurant meals because I always order the evening meal as an entree salad...no dressing, no sour cream, and with salsa on the side. I've even adapted whatever meat entree I liked to salad...just ask for it on a bed of lettuce, no dressing and no starches on the plate....with…

I got RLS from working my muscles too hard and over training them. My RLS was completely cured once I understood the triggers and took a magnesium supplement. Triggers: a) hard leg workouts, especially later in the day, b) sugar and c) alcohol, esp wine, wine coolers or sugary cocktails After finding the information about…

I know an otherwise healthy 31 year old woman who ordered diet pills from a foreign country and died within 2 weeks. An autopsy could not find a cause of death. Her children miss her very much.