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Very wise words. You're young, you're impatient. I get it. But you're halfway to goal after 2 months and you can't wait another 2-4 months to get where you want to be?

I definitely agree. Get a food scale. Weigh and measure everything. And read ALL of those links. You will benefit a lot from the information that they offer.

You need to talk to your doctor. He or she should be able to refer you to a specialist or treatment center that can help you with your issues. Treatment is your best option to move forward. While you may find support and advice on the internet, nothing can compare to having a professional guide you. Good luck on your…

Totally normal. You retain fluid throughout the day. You also eat during the day. These things make your weight go up. I've fluctuated 7lbs in one day before. Congrats on your success. Keep doing what you're doing and you'll be fine.

Agreed. You can have treats. It's key to making sure you don't feel deprived. Does this mean you should eat cake all day, every day? No, obviously not. But having a couple of cookies after dinner? Shouldn't be a problem.

But definitely don't go when you think it's not time to go.

I'm inspired just reading this.

Do you enjoy it? Then it's worth doing. Exercise helps you lose body fat. You're not going to be "building" much muscle on any program you do....even heavy lifting....since you are eating at a deficit. It's hard to build muscle. Hard, hard, hard. What you want is to reduce your body fat percentage so the muscle you have…

I'm sorry......can you please direct me to the part of the OP where she said anyone without abs is a failure? Some people set defined abs as a goal. So what? If they are willing to work towards that, why not?

You can make time for 1 month, but not for the rest of the time? I guess I don't understand. You don't have to go to the gym to get results. Look up "You Are Your Own Gym" and/or "Convict Conditioning". You can do bodyweight programs at home. The trick is that they need to be progressively loading to see results (the above…

I look up the nutritional information online ahead of time and decide what I'm going to have. Then, I put it in my diary so I know how many calories that meal will take from my day. When I get there, I stick to my decision and order what I know I can have calorie-wise.

I would suggest you find something more upbeat and entertaining. Curves is mainly for people who are very sedentary and need to ease back into exercising. It's very, very low impact and honestly not that great of a workout. Plus, it's expensive and you can only go once a day. Many locations have already gone out of…

I would recommend getting a food scale. It makes a big difference and they are fairly inexpensive (I got mine for less than $20). Stop using so many "quick add" calories and "generic" entries. Those are complete and total guesses and you're probably off on your calorie counts. I also see a few incomplete logging days.…

Exactly. 1 month isn't a lot of time. You can make progress, and you'll feel better, which will give you more confidence. Lift heavy and maintain a slight calorie deficit. And go shopping for a fabulous outfit/dress that makes you feel fantastic no matter what your outcome is 4 weeks from now.

Open up your diary so people can take a look at what you've been doing. More info = better advice.

Couch to 5k. It'll ease you into more distance over about 12 weeks. A lot of people have had success with it.

Gosh and I wonder how much you'll charge for this help?

So agree with this. Everyone is busy. Everyone has work, family, social obligations, etc. Some people can't afford the gym. Some people have medical issues. But you know what? Who cares. It's up to each individual to make their situation work for them. There's no rule that says you have to go to the gym. Do a workout dvd…

Fluid retention could be the result of exercise, or it could be related to your monthly cycle or the amount of sodium you're consuming. Start tracking your sodium in your diary and see if you notice a trend. Also, your diary is missing a few days of logging in the last couple of weeks. Without that data/info, it's hard to…

This is good advice. There's nothing wrong with moderation. I just at a single serving of ice cream (62g) scooped into a bowl and measured. It fits into my calories and I enjoyed it. The problem would be if I sat down and ate half the container, or more than would fit into my calories for the day. Just remember that…

Celibate sugar? Where's the fun in that? :wink: But yeah, eat some candy or something. Count it in your calories. You'll be fine.

Why do you think you need to work out for 2 hours? Do a shorter workout. Workout at home. Go for a run or a walk after work. Find a closer gym.

But what happens when she doesn't receive that love from the pet? Not all dogs and cats turn out to be cuddly. Then, she just has another form of rejection to deal with. It would be better if mom stepped up and took care of her daughter's emotional needs, rather than substituting an animal. I just read the OPs follow up,…

I'm not generally a fan of MLM products, but Spark is "ok" in my opinion. I have a lot of friends that sell Advocare (like 10 of them?) and they give me a lot of free samples in hopes of getting me to buy some. It provides a little bit of energy, but not as much as a traditional pre-workout supplement. I prefer coffee…

Potty training at 11 months? Really? :huh:

Hopefully they let you eat it in a reasonable time frame. :grumble:

This. Pull the trigger first thing in the morning and your metabolism should be all fired up and ready to burn off those foods right away so they don't get stored as fat.

Don't believe your brother - a pound is a pound. What you're probably doing is retaining some fluid. It could be from the new lifting routine. It could be from eating too much sodium. It could be because it's near your time of the month. 2 weeks is not enough time to see a pattern or trend. Keep at it for awhile, weigh and…

Well, you can feel sanctimonious about your lack of chocolate eating if you want. And I guess you can judge her for eating chocolate. But wouldn't it be better if we all just kept our eyes on our own prize? She's going to do what she wants to do and you can do what you want to do. And everyone will be just fine.

Eat when it works for you. You don't *have* to eat before you work out, unless not eating makes you feel sick or sluggish.