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Good job :)

I am 5 foot 3 and I started at 221.6, I chose 130 for my goal because it was close to the middle of the healthy range when looking at the bmi chart. However, the chart is not really accurate when it comes to everyones different body types. Start with your goal in mind but be honest with yourself when you start dropping…

I would like to know some myself. I've been willingly cutting down on my sodium but it's hard to stay under especially when it comes to meats.

Don't be discouraged. It's a way that you can look back and see what you have learned from your vacation. What can you do better next time and why do you think you lost motivation? Now you know what to stay away from. And in a way everyday is a start over- you still have to stay motivated, still have to figure out what you…

agree with AmyRhubarb. I don't have a heart rate monitor so I put it under circuit training.

I don't think it works that way. The items you mentioned seem to have a high glycemic index but they won't burn themselves away.

You should be able to honor your mother, even if it is just for her memory. You seem very upset about what is going on, and if it were me I would be too. Try to express how you feel about wanting to give your mothers memory the respect she deserves and would like to visit her on that day. Try to think of ways to work…

A tape measure that looks to be cutting into skin, blood dripping down slightly for affect the tapes says something motivational to you example "Fitness for life" "Blood and Sweat to get here" "Never going back" Silly thing popped in my head- a cartoon potato lifting a barbell above its head under it says one hot spud.…

Nice NSV. I wish mine would do that.

I've not done running, but I can say that the way it sounds your 'talk comfortably' zone should be in the 140-145 range. It's when you have to stop in mid sentence to catch your breath that it becomes not comfortable to talk. But that's just my opinion on it. I suppose that your heart rate levels would also have to do with…

Depends on what you are into. Things that would be inspirational to one person is different then another. For me things like an old warrior shield across my back with a ring of Nordic design would be awesome, especially with a leather strap going across to connect to the front with an image of a dragon etched in the center…

Looking at your diary I can see that you are eating way to little. You have some pretty salty foods in there too. You should probably eat more coffee and a piece of fruit isn't really a meal for breakfast. I also don't see many veggies besides the salad/lettuce. More veggies would probably help the digestion up and push…

10 lbs is great though, you've accomplished losing 20 lbs all together which is awesome. It does take time to see a difference though. Take your measurements is one suggestion I have. You may not see a difference visually but you may have inches coming off where you wouldn't be focusing. You said your clothes size hasn't…

Try searching under plateaus in the forums. From what I have read, it kind of sounds like you aren't eating enough with all the exercise you have been doing. Try to up your calories a little, make sure you drink plenty of water, and try to watch your sodium. Also you may wish to make your diary public if you want people to…

There is some controversy over eating your exercise calories back. Some say absolutely eat them back others disagree completely. It's a personal preference. Please understand that what works for some doesn't work for others. Many people argue that you have to eat them back in order to fuel your body, others state that if…

Great attitude! Good luck on your weight loss goals. I hope that you learn a lot from the people on this site as well as do some research on your own on how to lose weight and maintain a healthy diet.

Example and explanations. To instill an idea or habit you have to have it yourself. If you eat healthy foods and exercise with your children or in front of your children that makes a big difference. Get them involved if they are old enough by; helping with cooking, choosing exercises, and discussing different foods while…

Agree with jfaure23, weighing everyday is fine but know that your weight will fluctuate.

Congrats! You look wonderful :)

Awesome job with your weight loss. I've been working on losing weight since January of this year and have lost a bit, success stories like yours helps me stay motivated as well as the thoughts of what got me started in the first place. Thanks for sharing and good luck.

Hate that feeling and the feeling that my shorts are riding up in the center even when they are longer. Had that problem today just walking to the store, constantly pulling my pant legs down.

Congrats :). It's great that you have taken the initiative to do research on your condition and take the steps to make yourself better. 6 pounds in 2 1/2 weeks is awesome! The cravings I'm sure will subside quickly with all the knowledge and support you have. Best of luck and great job so far.

You are one busy person! I am sure you will find friends on here that are happy to help you stay on track. Congrats on your engagement and I wish you luck with your weight loss. :)

There is balance believe it or not :) Your friend does have a good idea about controlling what you eat. While restaurants often times you can find things on the lower ends of calorie range Applebee's does have a list of several foods under say 550 calories, if you have a smart phone or tablet you can look things up using…

Awesome!

Great job :) Those are definitely motivational NSV's. Keep up the good work, and congrats on hitting the 35 lb mark.

The amount of weight you lose and how quickly you lose it will depend on a number of different things. Yes it is possible to lose 10 pounds by July if you have a lot to lose to begin with. If you only have 10 pounds to lose and nothing else it may be more difficult for you. If you are exercising like you said you were five…

http://www.burnthefat.com/slow-metabolism-problems.html I went searching through the forum history and found this site, about two thirds the way down the page gives you suggestions on how to up your metabolism which will help you burn more. It suggests eating a high amount of lean protein in your diet. "A higher protein…

Just trying to suggest exercises that can up your weight loss again, sorry I didn't understand completely.

Try belts when your pants are a little big. My dad would punch holes in his belts to tighten them up till he had to go an look for new clothes. If you don't need a lot of clothes because you will be shrinking quickly try looking for some simple things from second hand stores- they are cheap and you can find simple basics…