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Just another why there are so many Americans that are overweight and obese..... Meant to say: Just another reason why there are so many Americans that are overweight and obese..... sticky fingers today :)

Just another why there are so many Americans that are overweight and obese.....

All I can say is....."oh my".......:huh:

Stay strong and definately don't let the scale be the demon!! I only weigh myself once a week and sometimes don't weigh myself for a couple of weeks. I go by how my clothes fit and how I feel. Obviously, some days I feel like a supermodel and other days I feel so frumpy and gross. Everyone has the same issues at some point…

We are not actively TTC, but we probably will be within the next year with #4. I hit over te 200 lb mark with my 3 boys and I would love to get things under control and not gain so much weight. You would think that I wouldn't gain that much running after 3 boys, but you certainly can. I am focusing on getting my body in…

I am sorry that you are having such a hard time with everything. I have days where I just want to go home after work and eat an entire bag of chips, even though I really didn't care for chips to begin with. I just tell myself that I have come this far and worked so hard at it and to throw it away for 1 bad day is not an…

Thanks for the feedback. I think I'm going to give it a try.

I generally make a decision on whether I will eat my exercise calories back depending on the type of exercise and the calorie amount burned. For example, if burn 150 calories during my workout, I generally won't eat these calories, but if I burn 300-400 calories, I try to eat at least half or a quarter of them back. The…

What really changed me was when my mother-in-law, who I was really close to, die at the age of 63. She was very much obese and had many issues with diabetes. She married a farmer and that is when her obsession with food really started. She learned to love cheese, milk, meat, homemade deserts, etc. Yes, these can be good…

I am set to lose 1 lb a week too. I am 5'4" and am trying to lose 20 lbs. My current calorie intake is 1343 based on my weight, my exercise profile, and my goal. I do try to eat at least 1/2 of them back if not all of them. If I burn 100 calories, I might not eat all of them, but if I burn like 300, I try to at least eat…

Your body needs to get used to the new you. I didn't see much weight loss until about the 3rd week but I was seeing improvements on the way my clothes fit. For me, this is better than seeing a number go down. I have been going strong for 60 days and have dropped 1 pant size, lost 11 lbs., and got rid of most of my love…

Definately the dress!! Show it off when you get the chance!! You look great.

When I first started using MFP, I kept looking at all of the numbers and driving myself crazy. It took me forever to just decide on a meal or snack to have. I am on my 60th day and it got a lot easier the more I relaxed and learned what is good for my body and what isn't. It will take time, but you will finally get to the…

You are not alone in this category. My husband owns his own Construction Company so he is outside most of the spring, summer, and fall. I don't expect him to go outside again after being out there in 80 degree weather all day. He also likes video games, computer, and tv as well. He does this to relax. Me, I work in an…

I am glad that people are using MFP during pregnancy because my youngest will be 1 in May and my husband and I are probably going to be trying for #4 shortly after that. I gained almost 50 lbs with all three boys and I don't want to do that again. The weight has stayed on for the most part, so if I am doing all I can now…

It doesn't matter what you do to motivate you!! Whatever works is best for you. We all have our own ways of motivation...mine is my kids. I lost my mother-in-law in January and she was only 63. This was motivation for me to say to myself that I want to be around for a very long, long, long time to see my kids grow up, see…

I think that you just have to keep your mind focused on the weekends like you do during the week. This was the hardest for me to do since I am at home on the weekends with the fridge right there and easily accessible. I have found that you have to up your willpower quite a few notches in order to get through the weekend…

I am glad that you joined us all!! There are a lot of good tips and advice on here. I like the fact that there is an app for my Iphone that I can use to track my calories, etc. everyday. It also makes it easier when I go out to eat because then I can search to find what is the right choice for me off of the menu. It is…

I am pretty much the same as you as well. Height 5' 4", SW 185, GW 165. I set myself a goal of 20 lbs to lose by June. I found that if I set a reasonable goal for myself, I wouldn't feel stressed out as I got closer to it and I haven't lost what I should be by then. I have mine set to work out 5 days/week for 30 min each…

I know what you mean totally. Granted I sit at a desk for my job, but I have 3 boys all under the age of 7 and I am constantly on the go. I barely stop moving to eat dinner and I am always doing housework or some other kind of chore....oh and working out now that I am trying to get myself more in shape. But, yes, the…

I was wondering if this was the case b/c on the run down of my calories burned during my workouts which shows how many calories were burned per exercise, the cardio and strength training were sometimes quite a bit different. I am not too worried about it b/c I still get a hell of a good workout and I know that I am burning…

Thank you to all that posted. I got some good feedback on how to make it work out. I have been watching what I buy at the store but still buy the normal things as usual. I have been watching my portion sizes and making the decision whether those calories/fat, etc. are really worth it. It has definately become a "normal"…

Well, for me, my situation might be a little different because I don't know if you have kids or not. I have 3 boys ages 7, 6, and 9 months so it is challenging at times, but I seem to find the time. I primarily do Wii Fit Plus just because I can those exercises when my kids are downstairs with me. Believe me, I know what…

I was taking a zumba class and I do believe that if you do the whole class you could easily burn 1000 calories. It is a very intense workout, at least the classes I was taking. I also have the WII Fit Plus and I really enjoy doing it. There are yoga and cardio exercises. I have noticed that I am toned in areas that I…

I am a proud mommy of 3 wonderful boys, 7, 6, and 9 months. I know exactly how you feel in regards to wanting to lose the baby weight. I did not breast feed though I did pump for a couple of months. It is hard to get into a routine with a new baby and also with getting yourself back to eating right and exercising. Once you…

Mine was first when my husband told me that he noticed that I have been losing weight and getting fitter by looking at my face. He told me that I looked good!! My second was when I weighed myself this morning and I lost 3 lbs. since last Tuesday!! Watching my food intake and exercising regularly really does pay off!!

I feel for you. I had my 3rd boy in May 2011 and I have stayed around 180ish for the past 9 months. I finally got to the point where I needed to do something for myself to make me feel better. I look at pics in albums of myself before I had kids and I too was very emotional. I too gained weight since last week....2…

I am new myself!! We can support you and you can suport us!! That is what we are all here to do and why we read these posts..:happy:

I am feeling the same way. This is my second week of trying real hard to watch my calorie intake, stay within my ranges, and exercise on a consistant basis. I actually gained a few pounds. I am hoping that it is due to muscle weight because I have been doing cardio, strength training, and some yoga and I have heard that…