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FYI I just had this same problem. I used a stick pin and kinda pried it off. Next time, I'll use duct tape and kinda stick it on and pull it off :). I hope this helps someone else in the future!

I go to a Gold's Gym and love it - I'm in Texas and it's only $5/week with NO COMMITMENT! Lots of classes and great equipment.

I'm in!

Thanks for posting!

Finally did it! Thanks!

I'm IN! Thanks ;)

I love Potbelly. I, too, would be surprised. That has to be including the cheese and dressing. If you add all that up individually, it can't be 400+ calories.

Since doing IF drugs, I can feel it too. It can be VERY painful on occasion, to the point I have to lay down and I'm pretty tough :). Before the Infertility, I couldn't. Yes, I know I retain water during it, too. Step away from the scale!

You know that I'm FAR from an expert but wanted to chime in on my thought. After reading your info, I think the scooby site takes your exercise calories into account, so I wouldn't eat them back. I know that's probably heartbreaking ;). I hope you find your balance, b/c we're almost the same :).

I tried eating even more in March/April but I couldn't stop gaining. I had to assume that I was over-estimating my burn or under-estimating my food. I am now weighing everything and trying to eat zero processed foods (except my 1 whey and maybe 1 Atkins bar, simply b/c I get busy). I am still tweaking. I am sure that I"ll…

I wish I had the answer but I still struggle with the same. I KNOW I've gained muscle but I also appear to have gained fat! My diet is near perfect and yet, the Body Fat scale at the GYM is going UP UP UP. Talk about depressing. My jeans are much tighter and I am eating ~1400-1600 calories (I'm 5'2"). I know it's better…

^^ Same here. Oh and it was cheap. Maybe $60 on amazon

I'm 37. 5'2" and weigh in around 118lbs. I'm sure it sounds great but I swear that 70% of that is in my lower body...really! My BF% is ~26-28% and I'm trying to lower to 21% or just lower it. Period. I am still working out what #'s work for me. My BMR is around 1280. I have calculated TDEE with a cut and try to aim for…

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^^ Same here but I'm really glad it worked for you! Congrats!

I think you look great! Really!! You could always get your boobs done ;). That would make your waist look smaller - :D. But seriously, I do think you look great. I bet if you took another pic, you'd notice some changes.

^^ HA!

Same boat here - could it be the water? I'm almost 8 weeks in and I've gained 3 lbs and I'm actually smushier. My body fat has increased 2%. Something is drastically wrong. I've been lifting heavy (NROLFW) all this time, too. I'm squatting 100lbs, pulldowns 45, pressing 25lbs/arm... I quit body pump and my excessive cardio…

If you have a Gold's Gym near you, my membership with NO CONTRACT is $5/week. For me, this seems crazy cheap :). I have no excuse not to go but definitely wish I had the equipment at home when I cannot go during the day. I haven't tried P90X but am finishing Stage 1 of NROLFW. It's pretty fun. Just an idea of Workout 1:…

I wish I had something worthwhile to add. I'm also 5'2", I hover between 116-119 and am 37. My numbers are pretty much the same as yours - my BMR is around 1270. I have a hard time using Moderate for my TDEE bc I have a desk job all day. However, when I use that I get something in the high 1900's. I net my BMR at a minimum…

Same here. I thighs are now touching. I know I'm stronger and all but this is not the effect I was going for. :). I'm giving it a couole more weeks. I'm currently on week 6.

I've been using the Tanita body fat scale at my gym and for the last year, I've hovered between 25.5%-28% bodyfat, but usually sit around 26%. I used the fat-to-fit tool and the first one (original) I get 26.6%, Military gave me 31.2 HA! and the last one gave me 29.9%. I'm going with the 26.6% :). I am pretty sure I'm not…

I totally count it! It's so heavy :)

Thank you! I will TRY to give myself more time, thanks to MFP and the support and info from you all. I really do appreciate it and it is comforting to know that there are so many of us working towards the same goals. Again, thank you all! Elizabeth

Thanks y'all! I can't imagine eating MORE. I will try. Yesterday was weird b/c I was so 'full' feeling all day that I couldn't choke down anymore food. I know that sounds insane, but it was true! Then when I put on my PJ pants and my thighs rubbed together for the first time in awhile, I almost cried. Really, I went to bed…

Yay you! Thanks for posting - very encouraging to those that just started the process :).

I almost make this exact same salad but with red wine vinegar iso lemon juice and I add canned tuna fish. It's SO GOOD and really don't care for canned tuna but hey, it's great and you get your protein. Thanks for reminding me of it though - haven't made it in awhile! :) Elizabeth

I bought the NOW brand of 7-Keto and tried it for 3 days. It made me SO TIRED and freakishly unmotivated that I had to stop. It was a bit scary. Good luck!

That's awesome! I noticed that you upped your cals and just may up mine again too :). congrats!!

I look forward to reading the responses! I tried Adkins once and lost about 7 lbs in 2 weeks. Then, the second I added a carb back, it all returned - water weight?! I was also SUPER-grumpy.