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You got it! WELCOME!!!!!

Make sure you settings are correct for your gender, height and desire to lose. I discovered after my first week that my settings said I was 5'7'', when I'm definitely only 5'3''. Also, I've seen others on here with the wrong gender setting and they didn't even realize it. Also, make sure your weight loss goal says lose…

I feel like I say this all the time but....Have your thyroid checked, if you haven't already. Constantly being tired and spacey may be from running too hard, but you may find you have an amazing amount of energy being lost if you have poor thyroid function. It's hard to diagnose without blood tests because the symptoms are…

I was exactly this way yesterday! And If you look at my food diary....ahem....I didn't even log everything. Still lost weight though. I let myself eat to an extent. I do try a little bit of control. I try to choose the best things I have in the kitchen. This is the exact reason I keep TONS of low cal snackage around. Also,…

Welcome!!! This site has been amazing. I've only been here a couple weeks and I hope I have it in me to stay forever. This is really part of a lifestyle. YAY MFP!

That is definitely a success. I spent 1 weekend in St. Louis for a wedding and gained 5lbs. I was hoping that it was water weight but it took 2.5 weeks to come off, which makes me thing it was some water weight and some real weight. Good job on your vacation and welcome back!

Also, consider protein from sources other than sugary yogurt. I know you said you're switching to greek, which is awesome I love greek yogurt. But how about some egg whites for breakfast. Purhaps some black beans. This type of protein doesn't come with sugar.

Vitamin supplements are a tricky thing. For instance, I can't take my vitamins in the morning because they would block the proper absorption of my thyroid hormone supplement. Also, taking certain kinds of supplements are next to useless. Probiotics in a pill form have little effect. This is why it's recommended to take…

Unless MFP closed her account because she let everyone know she's only 14. It really is a shame. Unfortunately, that girl is in for a ride. She will keep trying to find people to tell her what she wants to hear. Most people are going to tell her the same thing we did, but eventually she'll find some Pro-Ani site or group.…

Hello, I actually AM a belly dancer and it is NOT the best way to tone. Belly dancing is a great workout after you've mastered the basics. Belly dancers with tight abs do not get them from dancing alone. Don't be fooled by those women you see in those videos. They are not actual belly dancers. Here are some of the most…

She's probably gained muscle to replace the fat. I hate BMI. I am an extremely muscular girl. I have always been oddly strong and weigh more than people think because of my muscle mass. This of course means that when I want to lose weight it happens fairly quickly. I lost 2lbs this week eating 1800 calories a day only…

Also, people who spend their time indoors and don't get outside a lot should have their Vitamin D checked. Turns out, lack of Vitamin D can do some nasty things to you. http://www.webmd.com/diet/vitamin-d-deficiency

Hi Emily, This is my 2nd week here and it's been amazing. There are sooooo many tools to use and so many great people. Welcome and Good Luck!

I'm totally in!!!! This will be the first challenge I do with MFP friends. Any pointers?

I use it to mix frozen yogurt. 1 cup plain yogurt 1 bag frozen berries (the organic/no sugar added kind) 1 Tbsp honey blend together VERY well. Separate into reusable ziplock containers and freeze. This makes 2-3, depending on the portions. SO good!

Have over 7 friends. I'll come!

I think I'm in love with you!

Ugh...I've heard this before and it would be so great. Unfortunately, I also have Hypothyroid and should avoid overloading on the iron, because iron can decrease the thyroid's absorbtion rate of the synthetic hormone I take. I do like the idea of yogurt and dark chocolate. Oh...and OF COURSE my boss buys PIZZA for the…

Thanks everyone. No pasta, no pancakes. The rant + the support makes me feel way better. Instead I went home for left overs. I'm very grateful to have a place like this. You all Rock!

You may also be shedding water weight that you didn't realize you had. Water weight can drop off that quickly. Also, zumba is an INSANE workout. So you may actually be burning that many calories.

Well I would start w/ a box of Entiman's Chocolate donuts w/ a giant glass of whole milk. Then, a bag of carrots with Margaretti's Ranch Dip. Followed by, a bowl of Ben and Jerry's Phish Food ice cream. Then, the southwestern egg rolls from Perkin's. Nutella and a spoon. Mom's Tuna Casserole finished off with Grandma's…

The soda Mountain Dew. Great Job so far. I know one day I'll want to nix the coffee and I'm not sure how this is going to work out. Just cutting back is impressive to me. Keep it up!

First of all- Why does you tea have so many calories? Are you drinking sweet tea????? That would be my first step, nix the sugar. Sugar consumes a ton of calories and is not filling. I know this sounds impossible, but I used to drink my coffee with creamer and sugar. By switching to a different brand of coffee that was…

Congratulations on you current successes and thanks for introducing yourself. Hope to see you around more!

Try Prilosec OTC....you can get it at any pharmacy or grocer.

Okay, how did this happen?????!!!!!??????

Welcome! If you need encouragement and support, this site is a great place! Just sign in everyday. That's it. You get caught up in other peoples stories and how you can relate to things that even the tiny people just trying to lose 5 lbs are going through. Use the tools, they really work. Read the message boards, they are…

This is my new fav thread!!!! I can't wait for wrist bones!!!! THAT'S IT! 15 extra minutes on the treadmill tonight dedicated solely to my wrist bones! Congrats everyone!

I use left overs from the previous night's dinner for lunch. I am very lucky, I work close enough to come home for dinner, but most of this you could take in a cooler or drop off in the fridge if there is one at work. Also, I keep ingredients that I can slap together in no time. Black beans, diced tomatoes (del monte…

I know how you feel. If it's only been 6 months, keep to it. Make sure you are going in regularly to have your levels tested. If you are going to a doctor and they don't test regularly, you may consider finding a new doctor, or at least one for your thyroid. I only recommend an endocrinologist for Hyperthyroid, as it is…