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Hopefully you're still following this thread and see my reply, but I've been eating close to 2400 calories/day (including exercise, ~300/day), and I'm FINALLY losing weight again after a 6-month stall. (I checked out your profile and see that we're the same height. I have a desk job too, so I'm not very active aside from…

I gained and lost the same 3 pounds for 6 months, all while lifting heavy and doing cardio 3x/week. (187 to 190 lbs, eating NET of 1800, which I thought was a lot). Upped my intake to 2100 NET. Went back up to 190 for one whole week but kept at it. Three weeks into it, and I'm at my lowest weight in 1.5 years, 185. And my…

My new favorite way is holding each end and quickly snapping it in half, then peeling from the middle. You have to be confident though, or you just end up with a smushy mess.

Since you are a nurse, it's likely that your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) is pretty high compared to more sedentary people on MFP. So, 1300 calories is likely not enough (and your deficit is too high). And it looks like you only have 4 more pounds until you reach your goal weight, so your deficit should be…

Hello everyone! I just wanted to share a little bit of my story in hopes of helping someone who is in a similar situation. I joined MFP in July 2010 at 240 pounds. Lost 40 pounds in about 6 months. YAY! Then...it took 6 more months to take off the next 15 pounds. Yay, but I was working SO hard, I couldn't believe it took…

The guy at the gym with way too much colonge who got on the treadmill next to me this morning when there was a whole line of treadmills open. Now I have have a horrible headache, and I'm blaming it all on him. <smack>

Almonds. When I tried a cinnamon-sugar crusted one a few weeks ago, I chewed it twice and almost threw up. Not a fan of almonds.

My new favorite thing to add it to is meatloaf. I use chopped oatmeal instead of bread crumbs and add at least 2 T of flaxseed. Can't even tell it's there! I also got a recipe from the recipe section here that I make almost daily, and you can do so many things with it. 2-minute microwave mug bread. You can use 2 T whole…

Just thought I'd throw this out there as a possibility. You could have exercise urticaria: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exercise_urticaria Which is a form of cholinergic urticaria: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholinergic_urticaria I have it, and it happened when I was thin, and it still happens now. Regular exercise seems…

That could be the problem right there. If you're really working out that long and hard, your body likely needs more fuel. I've been stuck for months from 190 to 193, up and back down, week after week. For the last 8 days I've been eating what is supposed to be maintenance (figured I was maintaining anyway, why not eat…

I'm actually looking forward to it and enjoying all the preparation and spirit of the season this year. For me, having been on this journey for almost a year and a half, it's finally starting to get "easy" to focus on what gives me joy besides food. Try focusing on the intangible reasons this season is great! I watched…

When I started, I used mayoclinic.com's videos on proper form for basic strength training moves. Lots of good information there for a beginner (and it's free too!) Have fun!

"Do you know how long I have to run to work off that (cookie, piece of cake, doughnut, etc)!?!?" "I prefer my coffee black." "Darn, it's raining; I can't go running this morning." Okay, I said that one before MFP, but it was sarcastic. :) "Thank you! Yes, I have lost about 50 pounds!"

Hi all! I'm from Apple Valley originally and now live in Rochester. Just started running this summer and am going through withdrawal since the cold set in. Can't wait to start up my gym membership and watch the snow fly while I run in toasty warmness. :)

I'm sorry to hear that you're having stomach issues. I had my gallbladder removed 2 years ago for extreme pain after eating anything. I could keep things down but I wouldn't want to eat because of the pain. Unfortunately, most calorie-dense items are going to make your pain worse (high-fat items like peanut butter). Just…

Awhile ago, I thought I was allergic to dish soap too. My husband thought this was a convenient excuse to not wash dishes :). But it turns out it was the hot water I was reacting to. It happens when exercising too. (Cholinergic urticaria--oversensitivity to increased body heat.) Fortunately, regular exercise decreases…

A horrible tragedy happened in my family earlier this spring. One family member died, and another should have (at the hands of the first) but miraculously survived. I felt like life would never go back to normal. MFP is one of the reasons I got through it as well as I did. It gave me something else to focus on, even for a…

I actually had plantar fasciitis until I started running. The difference, I think, is that I got my feet evaluated and then bought good quality shoes. Unforunately, the only thing that usually makes it better is rest and ice. My doctor recommended that I wear shoes with a good arch support all day, even at home, instead of…

That sounds like a horrible situation! I contracted for a year gym membership 5 years ago and only ended up going for the first two months. I either had to keep paying or find someone to "buy" my contract to finish it out. I paid and still went occasionally but didn't get much out of it (because I didn't put much effort…

My weight loss stalled for 4 months awhile ago, and I had to increase to 1800-2000 NET calories in order to start losing again. It made me mad to think that I could've been eating more than whole time and continue losing weight! My plateau didn't happen until I got to 20 pounds from my goal. I'm not saying this will happen…

I took a peek at your diary, and I see that you're not logging some days but assume you're still eating something. The days that are partially filled out, I hope you are eating more than that. (I only went a couple weeks back.) I have about 15 pounds left to goal. I had to increase my calories (reduce the deficit to 1/2…

Why would you subject yourself to a concentration-camp level of calories when you can lose weight just fine with a modest deficit? If you're working with doctors, by all means, go with what they say, but don't do this just because someone else's doctor advocated it for their specific situation.

NOBODY said that she should eat OVER her goal, or that she should eat any of that JUNK. They were advising eating AT her goal plus exercise calories (which should raise the goal anyway). Edited to add: When I was stuck at the same weight for almost 4 months, I went UP to maintenance level, and then I started losing again,…

Just wanted to share my recent experience with this. I'm a 5' 9" female, currently weigh 186. I've been NETting 1800 to 2000 calories per day for the last month, and I've finally started losing again after 4 months of going from 193, down to 190, back up to 193, etc.). I also scaled back on the intensity of my workouts a…

I normally LOVE Mayo Clinic articles and use their advice (I'm a little biased since I work there :smile:), but I don't agree that this advice will work for everyone. In my case, I was netting 1600 calories a day and plateaued for almost 4 months. Working out 60 minutes a day, eating back almost every single exercise…

Earlier this year, a family member of mine was shot by her drunk husband multiple times and miraculously survived. I have forever since been paranoid about some crazy mad person shooting me or a loved one. With that said, I might not like to look at your picture personally, but it certainly isn't offensive.

I was stuck losing and gaining the same 3 pounds for 4 months. So I said screw it and went up to maintenance for a couple of weeks. That helped me start losing again when I went back down to the lose 1/2-pound per week goal. I also started working out a little less, which seems strange, but I really think I was overdoing…

Mine is crescent shaped and covers my left eyelid and under my eye a bit. It's really light, and you can only see it when I'm pale from being sick, tired, or untanned. I kind of like it because it's unique. :)

I have both, and they both kick butt. I get a great cardio/strength combo workout from Banish Fat Boost Metabolism, but No More Trouble Zones is more strength, and I definitely feel that one for a couple days afterward. I suggest get both if you can, alternate, and you won't get bored! :) Have fun!

This is my new favorite recipe! I think I overcooked mine a little (90 seconds would have been better), but the flavor is awesome! I was a little leary of consuming that much flaxseed in one sitting, so I substituted half whole-wheat flour. Next I'm going to try pumpkin in place of the oil. Thank you so much for sharing…