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There are so many factors that could be playing a part - like britzzie said, it's tough to know what's going on without more info. As for motivation, do you feel any better since you've been exercising and eating healthier the past month? Acknowledging any progress (however small it may seem) can help you stay motivated.…

Hey there. Not really sure what to say, but felt like you could use an encouraging word - or at least to know that someone cares that you're struggling right now. :) I know it's cliche, but you have to decide what you can and can't tackle right now and do the best you can. Sounds like you're pretty overwhelmed...cut…

Awesome - love it! Read an earlier post today about calling for a healthier view of beauty; which reminds me of your poem. I hate to see so many women demean themselves with how they act or the way they think of themselves and talk of others. We all need some encouragement, patience, understanding and LOVE!

Way to go! I admire your courage and attitude - SERVE YOUR FAT AN EVICTION NOTICE!! ;D

Sounds like he was trying to be supportive! I imagine our fellas feel pretty caught anytime we mention our weight or body...let's be honest, that's a tricky topic and no one wants to say the wrong thing. Good for you for working on getting stronger and healthier. Personally, I think the way a woman should look is…

Amen!! :D Thanks so much for this post and honest sharing. As a fitness professional, I have struggled at times with feeling judged if I didn't LOOK like a fitness model or professional athlete. I'm 5'11" and weighed 135 at my lowest...which wasn't intentional (was just working like crazy leading 8hrs/day of classes).…

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Something no one talks about? WHY they got fat in the first place. Unfortunately, I know lots of women that began hiding behind their weight after some form of sexual abuse or assault. They feel like being less attractive makes them safer and is something to hide within. In working with these women to become healthier,…

Hi! Love your previous workouts and current gym set-up! Variety is a great way to engage more muscles (thus burning more calories) and avoid plateaus. How have you done with your mini-goal so far this week? Do you ever work out at home? I enjoy working out at home (I am a nutritionist, exercise coach and wellness…

Hi Rayanne, How long it takes is totally subjective and revolves largely around what you do and how your body responds to it. What did you do after baby #1 that worked for you? Usually the reason ppl have difficulty losing 'those last few pounds' is because they're sticking to the same routine (same foods, same workouts,…

Thanks for the challenge! Joined today - 30 squats done P.S. Proper squat form is important, my friends! Keep your knees above your toes (and not leading), your back should be in a straight, continual line, sit back on your hips and keep looking forward. If you have knee pain, try squatting with your heels slightly…

Self-sabotage happens to the best of us...that donut is not your friend! Consider how you'll feel after eating it (or any other junk food) vs. how you'd feel after going for a walk or doing a few minutes of exercises. If you still choose the junk, maybe you need to ask why you're sabotaging yourself? Make a few small goals…

Magnesium (malate) has helped me, in addition to using an OTC migraine reliever (if taken as soon as my vision starts to get wonky). Also, taking Mg regularly (3-5 days a week...I forget sometimes) has prevented migraines for about 4 months now (knock on wood!). Obviously, there are a lot of potential triggers, and…

Congrats on all your progress thus far!! WOW! :D I think sometimes we get discouraged BECAUSE we've done so much...and still aren't "finished". Maintaining motivation or positive self-esteem is something a lot of us struggle with...may I suggest taking weekly measurements? The scale is not really our friend, and hardly…

Hey MorganMRE - hang in there, sister! Sounds like you're doing all the hard work - what's your fuel intake like?

Big fan of eggs - think they're a great source of protein. Anybody notice that at a certain sandwich restaurant, they ask if you want "egg white" or "egg YELLOW"? This drives me nuts! It's "egg white" or "WHOLE egg", people! :) When I respond, "whole egg, please" they often look at me funny and I have to add "yellow,…

I'm a big fan of coconut oil and its many health benefits. When healthy eating and daily exercise weren't budging the extra 30lbs I was carrying, I began drinking a shake every morning that included 1 Tbs of (cold-pressed, extra-virgin) coconut oil. I could not believe how quickly I lost 35 lbs! I'm not saying it was…

Remind myself that I'm up against a force to be reckoned with! :) Linbeebee said it best, "to turn it around" into a motivation to do something healthy. I'll be honest, sometimes I have to get ANGRY with myself before I can get motivated (not that that's always the answer!) Pardon me for saying this (and I say it with the…

small handful (~1cup) of frozen berries handful of fresh greens (spinach, kale, micro greens, whatever you've got) scoop of whey protein scoop of powdered greens (spirulina, algaes, wheat & barley grass, etc) 1+ Tablespoon extra-virgin coconut oil!!! Water to cover (or a healthy juice, like Bolthouse Farms Green Goddess…

Throwing my two cents in here... You can DEFINITELY accomplish the same on a treadmill by varying your inclines and speeds. I'm also a nutritionist and have had the fortune of working with hundreds of clients. This advice about varying your workouts holds true for just about everyone! A simple solution that many clients…

The original post was written with the intent of helping those that are frozen with fear over whether or not to "eat back their exercise calories" by emphasizing the big picture, and the CUMULATIVE effects of their positive actions (not to argue starvation diets). It is easy to read an OP and pick it apart (but I like to…

Wow, this is exciting! Thanks for the link on MFP for this month's miles trekked, wightrose! Y'all are amazing...please keep us all updated! Cheers to making tracks, friends!

@Huffdogg - I'm glad I could provide you with a laugh, at least! :wink: On a serious note, I reviewed the studies you cited (both of which were done with only 11 participants that were all "lean, young and healthy") and don't see these as supporting your case for starvation to aid weight-loss, as the metabolic increase…

Every decision we make is a STEP - either closer to, or farther from your goal. We're all striving to make the best decision we can each time we're presented options. Right now, your options are to start now or start tomorrow. :wink: Go get 'em, Tiger!

I concur! I must also confess that I didn't understand the phrase "eating back my workout calories" when I first heard it. I've never looked at it that way; instead, I figure we're ALWAYS eating back the calories we expend through movement...and always burning, too. "Calories-in/-out" is somewhat limiting in that it's…

Nicely said. My main kudos, however, are to you for your weight loss!! Way to go, brother!

What?! That's ridiculous!!! If you really want to lose weight, put 1-2 rabid squirrels in your pocket. Works like a charm.

Right?! :) To the OP - thanks for posting! I personally agree with a lot of your larger points and have seen it make all the difference for myself, as well as many other people. We have to remember that every BODY is different and requires different things at different health/fitness levels. I've seen clients over 500…

A note on breakfast: I'm kind of surprised that there's anybody left that doesn't believe eating breakfast is important and directly affects our metabolism! It's something that's been re-iterated to me throughout college (Public Health - Texas A&M) as well as my on-going training and certifications in nutrition & fitness.…

I used to worry about making two separate meals, too! But I'd make dinner for my husband and swap out some of the sides for ones that I preferred. So if I made him steak, potatoes and steamed broccoli; I'd have a huge salad with some steak strips and would eat my broccoli raw (or might eat a boiled egg instead of steak on…