dycheelizabeth

Height: 5'2" Age/gender: 29/f Highest weight: 201 Lowest weight: 110 Current weight: 162 Goal weight: 120-130, depends on muscle mass...i just want to be in the "healthy" catagory for my height!

http://www.calculatorpro.com/calculator/calories-burned-walking-calculator/ This is the website I use...it is fairly accurate, I like it particularly beacause not only can I not afford a hr monitor but cant stand the feeling of something being wrapped around my body when I run

Regardless of the ill spirited humor...i can understand why you would be frustrated...as we all know...pimples are simply clogged pores that have become infected. I recommend a salt body scrub and be sure you are wearing cotton undies...if you do not notice a reduction in a week or so i would get an acne cream and treat…

I have lost 7 pounds in one night due to a couple of adult beverages...alcohol seriously dehydrates you so be careful...drinking will definitely cause water loss but it usually comes back to bite you in the butt

i wish there was a "like" button on here :)

I have only logged cleaning once because it involved vacuuming and shampooing the carpets in my entire house (took like an hour and a half and i was seriously sweaty!)...other than that i think those calories are included in the lifestyle you choose on your profile (sedentary, active, etc)...plus cleaning is something we…

i recommend getting a food scale that measures both ounces and grams...i got mine at walmart for around $25...SOOOO worth it!

I am in the same boat. I didn't run on Wednesday and put on 2lb's!! Everybody is different, some people can take a break and not gain a pound. Don't beat yourself up for putting on a few. It's part of the process, we all fall off the wagon sometimes. But in the end you have to realize that this is a lifestyle change, not a…

Water, water, water!! Diet soda is full of sodium, it will dehydrate you and cause you to retain crazy amounts of water weight!!

The hardest thing will probably be the breakfast buffet, those things are full of carbs and fat. Just try to stick to fresh fruit and some kind of whole grain cereal...and watch the portions! Subway is good, but its suprisingly easy to go overboard, especially in sodium. Depending on what you get (I recommend the turkey or…

6 oz would be a good portion size, especially if you are working out on a regular basis. I am so glad to hear that you recognized a problem and are willing to fix it! You are doing a great job, keep it up! Oh, and a good way to add a few calories without adding sugar is maybe make an olive oil based sauce for your salmon,…

This is exactly what worked for me. Do it in 10-15 min increments so your body doesn't fight you!

I also weigh in daily and report weekly. As frustrating as it is sometimes, it really helps keep me on track on a day-to-day basis. Just remember that your weight can fluctuate daily so don't use these weigh-ins as a confidence booster (or bubble buster) as much as just a tool to understand the effects of what you eat (too…

I had the same issue when I started. Honestly, I just got used to being hungry for part of the day and after a few weeks my body adjusted to my calorie intake and I am no longer hungry between meals, most of the time. If I do get hungry I chug a glass of water (a lot of the times the feeling of hunger is actually your body…

I went through this same thing for a couple of weeks and realized it was because I was eating small things here or there that were not making it to my food log...these little snacks can seriously add up! Make sure you are being honest in your food diary...if not you are only hurting your progress. If you "fall of the…

Getting healthy is hard. Probably the hardest thing you will ever do because when it comes down to it...you are the only one who can do it. There are a lot of people on here willing to support you and motivate you but you have to start with being honest with yourself. There is a reason why you arnt reaching your goals. It…

I have 2 young kids so getting to the gym is almost impossible for me...I decided to invest in a treadmill ($400 off craigslist) and it has already paid for itself (cosidering what I was paying for a gym membership). Tradmills arnt for everybody but I like it because I can run 6-7 days a week regardless of weather...and it…

If you eat less than 1200 cals per day you risk putting your body into starvation mode which means your body will store everything you eat making it harder to lose weight than if you eat at least 1200 per day...unless a calorie intake of 650 has been cleared by a doctor for some reason I would call this very risky…

Hello all! I am a 29 year old Air Force wife. My husband and I will be married for 5 years this month! We have two little boys, 4 and 2. We are currently stationed at Langley AFB in Virginia but my husband resigns his contract in Nov so we are hoping for orders! I am fairly new to MFP, joined late last year but only really…

I have seen an nutritionist and for me it was a waste of time. All she told me was things I already knew (how many calories I should eat what types of food are good for you). I have been battling my food obsession for 20 years so I know how you feel. Try keeping a food diary...not just of what you eat, but of how you feel…

You should do a warm up(brisk walk for 10min will do the trick) then stretch for 10-15 min before you run...you should stretch again(10-15) min when you are done...dont forget that stretching burns calories too!

Oops...meant to hit "quote" and I hit "reply" instead...sorry!

It really depends on your heart rate...for maximum weight loss I believe you should be getting your heart rate up to 80-85%...for me I have to increase my speed every 2 weeks in order to continue to loose weight...and you should aim for at least a 30 min run...this amount of time will allow your body to continue burning…

WOW!! I am really wishing I had taken pics...I was also an 18...and I had to go buy new pants yesterday...size 12!!!!:)

I have been running and eating healthy for 4 months...and I'm down almost 20 lb's!!!

I live in Hampton...and I ALWAYS need encouragement! Not always to remind me to stay on track but also to remind me that weight loss is a process, it IS possible and I'm doing a good job!

I am in the same boat! Add me if you would like, I log on daily!

I struggle with motivation every single day so I know how you feel. One of the most important things is to not beat yourself up for "falling off the wagon". Just take it one day at a time and remember that every morning when you wake up is an opportunity to start fresh.