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You might consider making batch meals. Like a casserole, then split it up into single servings. You can freeze multiples of these and use them over several weeks. Hubby and I do this as I work nights. Keeps us from eating poorly and from eating the same 5 things every week.

Are you taking a multivitamin? I find it helps be get balanced vitamin/mineral requirements. Especially if you drink lots of water, as many nutrients are water soluble and get flushed from the body. Also lots of fiber. Veggies are great for that. Don't know if you eat lettuce or not, but I suggest skipping the iceberg and…

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You can try belly dancing, it works lots of the core muscles, plus no equipment needed!

Weighed in today. No change to report. Lost 1/2 inch (13 cm?) off waist though. SW 208.8 CW 203.6 GW 196.1 UTG: 145

SW 208.8 CW 203.6 GW 196.1 UTG: 145

I'm on ortho-low, have been for years. I never noticed weight gain from the birth control. But I was staying active, in fact I lost weight. I did experience nausea for the first month though. My weight gain was from lack of exercise and poor eating habits, starting a few years later.

HI! I started here last month, and it's been a really positive experience. I'm working to loose 65lbs. Feel free to add me!

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You may also be suffering boredom. Think about it, you where on vacation, doing things, having fun. Now you're not. I know for me days when it's raining or when I have to be inside cause me to feel hungry. I'll eat the same number of calories, drink my water, and still be starving. Usually if I find something to keep me…

Start small, set a goal or two for the day. For example- change out a soda for flavored water and go for a 15 minute walk. That's a healthy food choice and exercise. If you make your goal, you'll be able to feel good because you reached it. Add a little more every day you are successful. Don't worry about how far you have…

You might also want to consider using a tape measure, not just the scale. I find I loose inches easier than actual pounds. You can even track it on MFP. I'm sure people say it all the time but, muscle does weigh more than fat. If you're exercising you may be adding muscle weight, which could off-set what you're loosing in…

I agree with what's already been said. I set small daily goals. (I'm not going to have a sugary desert, I'll have a couple strawberries or flavored water instead of soda) I always remember to celebrate my daily victories, it helps keep how far I have to go from overwhelming me. Maybe instead of the gym everyday, think…

Try greek yogurt has twice the protein of an egg. Also for a quick meal full of protein I do a tortilla with non-fat re fried beans and shredded cheese. Toss it in the microwave long enough to warm it up.

Hi, I'm new also, and so far MFP has been great! I'd be happy to have you as a friend if you'd like.

Hi! I just joined myself and so far I'm really liking MFP. I love to laugh and have a good time. I have posted both days so far. I will be very active on this site and personally, because I really want to reach my goal. I'd be happy to help you out if you want to friend me!

Thanks! I'm a little worried, because with the warmer weather we have to push mow our lawn (all 5 acres), I'm burning upwards of 500 calories a day. I expect to see results, but I'm concerned I may loose and then gain a bunch or stop loosing and get discouraged all over again.

I like your attitude! My story is very similar to yours, although at my heaviest I was 235 lbs. But I carry my weight well (if there is such thing) , so people have a hard time believing I weigh what I do. I'm new to this site and really hope that it works for me. I have some support where I live, but I don't feel like…

I'm new also. I'm sorry to hear you're struggling with motivation. I lost mine last year, when I didn't loose weight for two weeks. I'm determined this time. Perhaps we could cheer each other along. I'm loosing weight to be healthy and because my husband and I want to have kids. I'm trying to use the perspective "I'm…