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Nope, your diary still isn't open. I would suggest that you measure and weigh your food. Log everything. And then, be patient.

Nope. 1lb = 1lb, no matter if it's muscle or fat. And actually gaining muscle is very difficult for women....especially when they are in a calorie deficit. Most likely, she's retaining fluid from exercise or excess sodium consumption. Or she's on her period. Or just not logging her food correctly.

It's still not open.

I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm glad for your connection with your mom. I think you made her very proud.

How cold are you talking? My personal limit is about 15 degrees. Anything colder than that, and I'm on the treadmill. I've read some recommendations that you should have a scarf/balaclava over your mouth for the first mile or so, until your lungs get warmed up. After that, you should be fine.

Why not just measure out how much you need/can fit into your plan? As an alternative, you can use sprays like Pam.....but beware that the 5 calories listed is for a 1 second spray. If you are trigger happy, those calories can add up too. Alternatively, I like to cook with butter quite a bit. But once again, measured out.

I'm sorry, but I don't think you are 18%. Probably closer to 30%? How did they take your measurements? And who took them?

Meat? :indifferent:

Yep.

And yet you've taken the time for yourself to get online and type this out. You have time. You're just not prioritizing it towards fitness. In the time you've spent on this forum, you could have done a workout dvd (or Daily Burn or Fitness Blender or something like that), ran a few miles on a treadmill, etc.

I had eggs for breakfast. Cadbury eggs.

I'm one of her net friends and I would be glad to help hoist her.

Look for chain restaurants with published calorie counts. Research ahead of time and make a list of reasonable options at a variety of places. When you can't eat at a place that provides calories, make decent choices - grilled chicken or steak, steamed veggies, baked potato, etc. Take a cooler with you when you can. Pack…

Like others have said, there's no supplement you can take that will help you lose weight. Invest in a food scale, some workout clothes and gear for whatever activity you want to do (what you enjoy and want to do regularly), a camera to take progress photos, and a measuring tape to look for inches lost. That's all you need.

Totes unhealthy. :p But yeah, all those fruits and veggies and lean meats and exercise I do must be cancelled out by that Taco Bell I had the other day.

You lose weight through a calorie deficit. This can be achieved through diet alone, or with a combination of diet and exercise. Running/jogging is great exercise and if you enjoy it, by all means, you should do it. But to lose weight, you need to log and track all of your food and stick to a moderate calorie deficit. As…

Congrats on your loss. That's great! But, I think that you're creating an excuse situation here that doesn't need to exist. You *can* exercise outside in winter. I ran 3 miles last night in 19 degree weather with snow coming down. I dressed appropriately and was fine. Thermal layers, hat, gloves, sunglasses. I was a little…

Ice cream

I'm really, really, really glad to see that you're not still bitter about this.

You only need to drink enough every day to make your urine light yellow. The old adage about 8 cups isn't really true. Just make it a habit to look at your urine when you pee. If it's dark, you need to drink more. If it's clear and light yellow, you're adequately hydrated.

I just made some roasted chickpeas. Rinse them out and then toss with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt and your preferred seasonings. Bake on a foil-lined cookie sheet at 425 for 20 minutes.

^This. I hope that you plan to eat adequately on your hike.

Sounds like you could have a cupcake every day and still be under your calories. If you're having trouble getting to 1260, add in some fats. Use full-fat cheese and milk. Eat full fat yogurt and cook with olive oil. And don't deprive yourself of treats. You can absolutely have them as often as they fit into your calorie…

1. Track everything you eat. EVERYTHING 2. Weigh and measure your foods so you *know* you're eating the right amount 3. Stick to a calorie deficit 4. Be patient

Someone is stalking her posts and flagging all of them. I've noticed it in about every single thread she's posted in. It's ridiculous that someone would do that.

This. Even now, I still see the "old" me in the mirror sometimes. And I lost the majority of my weight almost 2 years ago. Photos (current vs. old) are the best way to see the changes.

Yep. I had some fun dip candy the other day. And a few mini kit-kats yesterday. I still eat ice cream and pizza and anything else I want. I just don't eat as much of it as I used to. And I weigh and measure everything to make sure I'm within my calorie goal.

Cadence doesn't have anything to do with how fast or slow you're running. It's about how many steps you take per minute. Basically, what's going to happen is that your feet are going to fall closer together (your stride is shorter). Your steps will be small instead of big. To get an idea, try listening to songs that have…

Agreed. And I applaud you OP for your efforts in recovery, but I would also suggest that you work with a dietician or therapist in order to create a plan to continue moving forward.