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I just went for about 3 weeks without a loss but this morning finally saw a breakthrough! If I wasn't too lazy to measure, I'm sure I would see results because my clothes are a little looser. Here's what I'm going to do...just keep going. If I stop-I gain. So I'll just keep going.

I totally get it...my skin is always sensitive. Or the soft tissue under my skin, anyway. It hurts to lean on the edge of a counter. And when I sit in a hard chair, it hurts the back of my legs. Also, when I'm in bed and my pajamas wrinkle up and press against my skin. There's more, but you don't say these things to people…

That always surprises me, too. When I wake up I expect to be starving and I'm not. I went off for a few days while I was out of town, but back to my lowest weight again within 4 days. I started August 19 and I lost 5 lbs right away but then it slowed down, as usual. I'm not giving up! Today is a down day.

I just did some quick web research on Krista Variday. She says to eat one meal of 500 calories. I've been spreading my calories over the day. I wonder if it makes any difference over time? Do you do just one meal? I'm on day 18. I have a habit of weighing every day which I must break.

So glad it's working for us, no matter how we use it!

Irritating when MFP reprimands me when my calories are low on fast days. So bossy. I'm doing well knowing I can eat the next day. My mantra... 'if not now, then when?' I repeat this to myself when I want to go over calories on fast days. This is the time to follow through. Next weekend I'm going back to a place I lived to…

I'm on day 9 and this is too easy. Lost 4 lbs of bloat. I hope it continues to work. If anyone wants to friend me, I'd welcome some new friends who are doing this, too. I usually lose pretty slowly because I don't have a lot to lose and last time I hit about a six month plateau. I finally gave up. Wish I hadn't. My fast…

This is day 9 for me. I've lost 4 lbs. I was hungry at first because I bought into the author's(Johnson's) idea about using Slim Fast. Once I realized I could do a lot more with 220 calories, I ditched the Slim Fast and used my own ideas. I'm thinking that I need to do less than 500 calories on the down day, as that is…

Sig, I am glad you're on My Fitness Pal. I'm sorry that you were diagnosed with fibromyalgia. One thing is that now you know what is wrong. I was diagnosed over 20 years ago and I cannot take any medication. I always feel better in the summer, too. The sunshine and warm days help. I have had to try many things over the…

Happy New Year everyone. I've been seeing a neurologist for fibromyalgia and he believes in supplements. I don't see much difference in these last three months. Dang. A friend of mine had great results so I'm disappointed. I will never give up! I finally got insurance, which has been a tremendous help. I haven't been…

Well, the event was 11 hours. Just as bad as I thought. Sunday I had to go back to help w clean up. I told them I couldn't lift but I came anyway and did what I could. My boss went home early today bc her back hurt. Gee too bad. Mine did too. The good news is, I will get more hours at the library this summer and be done at…

Thank you for responding about the skin pain, Marie, it feels weird when no one knows what you're talking about! I am in constant pain 24/7 with sciatica now. It's always something! But it hurts so much to sit and walk and lay down, I have to vary my movements. Tendonitis, headaches, FM. I walk Tue and Thur anyway. I…

Hello everyone! Thank you for this thread. Sometimes I feel like the crazy one. I haven't gone to the Dr for my fibro in years. I don't take meds. I was diagnosed in the early 90's by a new Dr who had just been to a seminar and it was a new and controversial syndrome. It was before the Internet and I found one book about…

Anger. When I get angry about my job. About being broke. About being left alone at work to do the job of two people. When someone from the main office calls and is snotty when I didn't do anything wrong. I get home and DH hasn't done a thing. Again. I just take what life gives me. And then I stuff myself. Rant over for now.

I am sorry to hear you are having a hard time. I, too, have been suffering pain more than ever. If I get enough healthy sleep, I do better. Walking helps, but only as much as you can handle. Be nice to your body, it does so much for you. I am learning how to listen to my body after a trip to the ER. I make myself do things…

Well, I will probably get some flack for this, but what worked for me was the 17 Day Diet. I know-I know, this is a 'lifestyle' but sometimes you need to jump out of the rut and shake things up. Now, let me tell you this: I only used the 17 Day Diet (phase 1) for 7 days. It was enough to knock off a few lbs and since I…

My BMR according to F2F is 1280 TDEE is 1505. How many cals do you advise for me? 5 feet tall, 53 years old, low activity, 134 lb. Thank you!

I stopped eating sugar for a year (1997). A year. Made my own bread, taco seasoning, ketchup. Kept away from it totally. But, it never lost it's hold over me. I am in my 3rd day w/o it and the worst time is after a meal. I want dessert when I finish eating. Hard habit to break. When I am sticking my hand into the bag of…

I will just tell you from my own experience. I lost most of my weight at the beginning and had an injury so couldn't exercise. If you can walk around the block, then do that. If you can stretch a little, do that. You don't have to hurry through this, make it your lifestyle. If you can't do anything for now, then don't be…

You know how there are monsters under your bed? I had fish under my bed i still can't hang my feet over the bed or the fish will get me Fish and undersea stuff. Underwater scenes etc. Forget watching Nemo. Opening pop n fresh dough cans. I won't buy them.

Welcome Mum, It seems like we are a fractured group, here, but some of us are on 'Pain' if you want to jump in. The same group is on 'lying on an ice pack'. I don't see much activity otherwise, but we can maybe encourage each other somehow. myfitnesspal is great and I like the accountability and support. You can add me as…

Well bless your heart, life is difficult for you now. Just keep logging in, you need your support now more than ever. I managed to lose my weight from diet and very little exercise. I try to walk twice a week but don't make it most weeks. Sometimes because of time limits sometimes because of pain. Try your best not to eat…

I know what you're saying, Sabrina. There are days when I win and days when FM wins, but just like this fight to be healthy and maintain a good weight, there is no giving up. When I get a lot of sleep and can walk even just a little, I find my health getting better. Talking with a friend, eating healthy foods, and doing…

Thanks, Shreck

Welcome, Shellux. I've only been a member for a little while. I don't see much activity, but every opportunity for support helps.

Pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds on my salad. Too lazy and tiny amt of cals.

Hi there! I wanted to suggest you look into Primal/Paleo lifestyle and food choices. So many women with fibromyalgia eat this way and are feeling better! "marksdailyapple.com" is a great website with lots of info about it all. I know, it helped me solve many health issues (although different than yours....) along with…

Thank you. I wasn't loosing at 1200 anymore. Sometimes lower and had to do SOMETHING. Hope this works.

I ate a bunch of sugar the other night and didn't have paranoia but kept jerking awake before I would get totally asleep. I get horrible paranoia from caffeine so I stay far away! Heart palpitations and stomach problems and then anxiety that leads to panic attacks.

Can I ask you more about Lyrica? Is it an antidepressant or a pain med? I can't take antidepressants, but would like to have an idea for anti-inflammitories or other such pills. Thanks, Eileen