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this is how I think too.

2.5 pounds in 2 weeks is a very good healthy number. And now its 2.5 pounds that you don't have to lose. You are that much closer to your goal. You are going in the right direction. Things take time so be patient with yourself. :)

I've been your MFP friend pretty much since we both joined in August. I can say that's you've always done very well - you've worked very very hard and it shows. I am so very proud of you. I'm in the same boat too. I don't know what's different - maybe that there's almost no sunshine for days on end. the cold, the busy…

Thanks everyone - these are great ideas! I think I have a pedometer somewhere -maybe I can use that.... :)

that sounds awesome!!!!

Awesome!

I don't think being skinny gives you self-confidence. I know tons of gorgeous skinny people who hate to look at themselves in a mirror because they hate themselves. And while I definitely have A LOT to take off, (this is going to sound weird) but I'm already "happy" with my body. I'm in reasonably good health, and my body…

That's AWESOME!!!!! What a great idea!! :)

I agree with this poster - its best to work with your dietician and your doctor.

I think the healthiest option is it keep at your limits for carbs, fats, and proteins for good nutrition, and keep your overall calories in a deficit while still staying at or over the 1200 limit. There's been a lot of studies done that correlate health problems with nutritional deficiencies. I figure being slimmer isn't…

You're an inspiration!! :flowerforyou:

Personally, I weigh in once a week because our bodies naturally fluctuate. Besides, if I start doing it more then that I tend to get a bit obsessive and start stepping on the scale multiple times a day. Which doesn't work for me as I start to worry if the number goes up, or get overly excited when it goes down. Sometimes I…

I love yoga; especially hatha yoga which is very gentle. What's really nice is that you work at your own pace - with slow movements. There is also focus on your breath and on clearing your mind. Its not aerobic. I work hard at it and do sweat, but there are lots in my class who are more gentle and do well. Also what about…

You are such and inspiration! thanks for sharing. :flowerforyou:

I know I can't work fat off a specific area, but I was looking for exercises I could do at home to tone those muscles. I think that would help with the inches in that area. In the summer when its warm there are so many activities to do but now that its getting cold, I don't really want to be outside. Probably we will join…

Hey folks, I'm entitled to my opinion just like you are entitled to yours. We don't have to agree.

That's awesome!!!

Zig zagging doesn't make any sense at all to me. It sounds like another complicated fad diet. Firstly, your metabolism doesn't have a brain. So its not going to be "guessing" at what you are going to eat next or when. All your metabolism does is respond to what you ate when you've eaten. It doesn't pass judgment in…

I had a look at your diary, and if its accurate, then you are not eating near enough in a day. Plus what you are eating does not have much nutritional value. You should be getting in 1200 calories for your body to function. Also, when you go so long without eating (as in skipping meals) and are so far under the 1200…

One of my MFP friends has the same problem. She only has 10 pounds to take off, but no matter how much she exercised and kept to her 1200 cals the scale didn't move for weeks - or worse - she gained a half pound. So she started eating her exercise calories and was surprised to see she took off 1.5 pounds the first week. So…

Fantastic!!! That's amazing! Enjoy every moment - you earned it. :flowerforyou:

me too. YOu have a lot to offer the world, no matter what the scale says

Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing! :)

Hi Darla, A while ago I considered it and had a meeting with a surgeon to discuss the procedures, success rates, pitfalls etc. What he said was very enlightening. He said that most of his clients do lose weight initially but most gain it all back and then some. I was confused as to how this could happen because I thought…

Good to know - thanks for sharing!

Why would you hate any part of your body?? I think its important to love yourself - our "flaws" (hate that word) are what make us interesting and unique.

I'm following what my doctor recommended for me. Its 50% veggies at every meal. 25% lean protein and 25% carbs. I eat fruit at snacks usually. Its been working really well for me. I've taken off 30 pounds in less than 3 months. Plus I never feel hungry and have the flexibility of figuring out something that will work when…

True. This will work work you too.

There are a lot of negative side effects from the pill such as a higher risk of blood clotting - which can be fatal. S if you can find a way to cope without it, that would be better for your health. I've found that if I really cut back on my sodium the week before my period, I don't get cramps or pain when it comes. Also,…

Awesome! Way to go! :happy: