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My body has done this for a very long time--not intentionally, just sometimes my joints make those noises. Since I've started taking MoveFree, it has helped. I don't get the sounds as often--only occasionally now. It tends to happen to me more when it is cold out, or if I have a particularly large work out before bed, then…

Howdy! I'm 28 years old, live in Alaska, and am looking forward to the summer when my job as a horticultural technician gets me back out in the fields and moving again =-). I've been "obese" for as long as I can remember, but always have been fairly active. I got into doing sprint triathlons three years ago, and running…

Ok, I don't have kids, but all of the women in my immediate family are apples, and one of my older sisters who does have kids (4 now) has gotten more hips since she had children. You could really tell after her first two, but since her last two she is almost a large as me, and carries her weight like the rest of us…

Actually, I love my husband's bald spot (which he's had since after high school, long before I met him). We shave the rest of his "hair" really, really short. I've always been attracted to bald guys...since I was pretty young actually (like 18 or so)--but I agree with the other posters, ditch the come over, fake hair,…

At only 800 to 900 calories a day, you probably aren't eating enough, and that is why your weight loss is stalling. Try upping your calories to at least 1200 per day and see how you do. There are many forum topics and help with figuring out how many calories you body actually needs on here--I'd suggest checking those out.…

I"m actually doing my fourth sprint triathlon at the end of May! I started three years ago with the Women's Gold Nugget Triathlon, when I was at my highest weight ever, and accomplished my goal to complete it and not be last place in my age group =-). The swim was the hardest for me then, now it is the running 'cause I am…

First, congratulations on the 60 lbs! As to you not seeing it, I can kinda relate. I've lost 48 lbs in the past two years, 28 since joining mfp in January, and I know I am smaller because my clothes and such are, but I am still the same shape I was before I lost weight, and often have a hard time seeing it beyond the "I"m…

I had this problem quite a bit before I started eating healthy and actively trying to lose weight--I've always been fairly active, not that I enjoyed running at all (I do more now). Anyway, I would have to work out on an empty stomach--no food 4-6 hrs prior to running--and if I had to eat in that time frame it had to be…

Hey! I actually didn't lose so much as an ounce or an inch the first three weeks I was on mfp, then one week I dropped 5 lbs and have been fairly consistent since! Just hang in there, you body needs time to adjust. Besides, one of the benefits is being healthier, not just lighter =-).

Wearing my big clothes makes me feel sloppy and discouraged too, what is the point in working so hard to lose weight just to wear clothes that are too big! I actually just buy a few of the things I need--it is a nice reward for my hard work so far. I figure, as long as I am not trying to replace my entire wardrobe, I am ok…

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Maybe some low-fat or non-fat yogurt and a banana? I know many people (myself included) aren't really into greek yogurt, but I started buying Fage 0% fat and putting fruit in it. It is a very satisfying/filling snack for me, and has the protein for post-workout, and if you add fruit you will get carbs too =-). I like…

Hmm...I don't necessarily consider myself a runner, but I do run 5Ks and a couple of sprint triathlons during the summer. I wouldn't say I am at a truly competitive level, as I am still on my weight-loss, athletic-improvement journey, but I do compete against myself =-). Anyway, I too have a couple of "spike" days, as…

Not to mention that potatoes are a STARCH, not a VEGETABLE (I work with potatoes for a living right now....this common misconception gets very annoying!) lol

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Here is basically what a nutritionist explained to me: It makes a difference, not just in calories, but in fiber, vitamins, and the types of carbohydrates are in the rice and pasta. White rice and white pasta have simple, insulin-spiking carbohydrates that basically act like sugar. If you eat them before a workout, your…

Awesome! Thanks for all of the advice and suggestions! =-) It is really different playing that type of number game with everything--it has been fun and entertaining to plan out my days ahead of time to try to meet each goal--the protein is the toughest with such an increase in the daily intake.

My husband and I were on a cruise in March, and I actually lost 5 lbs!!! We ate more frequently than we do at home, and obviously couldn't count calories or anything, but here are some things we did that might help you: 1) Don't eat anything that you don't like. It is ok to taste it, then opt not to eat it (we had a few of…

Well, if this is your very first time counting calories, your attitude seems pretty normal. I like to cook at home, and I like to eat good food. When I first started counting calories, I got myself a CalorieKing book, and I added up all of the ingredients to my favorite recipes, figured out the calories and fat, etc, then…

I can understand how you feel, and I have certainly been there. Angylisis78 had some good ideas, just wanted throw a few more that helped me over the past few years. First of all, you might not be mentally ready to lose weight, despite how unhappy with yourself you might be. I have been overweight/obese my entire life, and…

The small steps you've taken so far sound great! I can't always afford the healthiest foods either, but just make due with what you can =-). You mentioned one of your main meals is macaroni and cheese with chicken but that you eat just a small piece of chicken...you might want to eat more chicken and less macaroni and…

I had a hard time finding a nice cake topper for my wedding last summer, as I didn't like most of the "couple" ones. My solution was that I found a fairly plain, but neutral cake topper on clearance at JoAnn Fabric ($5, yay!), which has a plain wedding band and a diamond ring, when I decorated it with some fake flowers,…

I enjoy sweets too, on occasion, and I used to be addicted to pasta/starchy foods. Not so much anymore. When I do make a pasta dish, I try to buy the Barilla Plus noodles (made with grain flours, not wheat), and I try not to make it often. My husband and I actually gave up all pasta for Lent, so I am looking forward to…

Not eating enough NET calories (less than 1200) can cause your metabolism to slow down significantly when it is done over a longer period of time (a day here and there shouldn't be a big deal). There are a ton of threads regarding this issue, if you have time to dig through some old threads. Basically, i you aren't getting…

This topic has been covered extensively, and there are proponents on both sides of the debate. Factually, MFP takes into account a calorie deficit based on your goals and stated lifestyle/activity level when you sign up. Many people eat back their exercise calories because even eating every one back, you are still set up…

I get pretty bad headaches when I don't eat or drink enough....without seeing your diary I don't know what your food/water habits are like, but maybe it is as simple as eating more or drinking more....

I don't consider myself an expert, but looking at your diary I can only suggest that you need to work in more veggies and some fruits throughout the day. Also, you go over on your fat goal fairly frequently...maybe paying more attention to fat might help. I've also heard a lot of other people on the site suggesting getting…

First of all, potatoes and corn are not vegetables--they are both starches--not trying to be rude or anything, but considering them vegetables is a very common misconception. They are not bad, or unhealthy (except maybe french fries or corn smothered in equal-parts butter, but that is besides the point), in fact, they do…

Bumping...also curious what PINK is...

I started out at 230 in January and I'm down to 207. It can be done...slowly but surely! Sometimes I get so anxious to see more weight dropping off that I get discouraged...like it isn't happening quick enough, but then I remind myself of little "victories" along the way. For one, I was a size 20 three years ago (I lost 20…