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I am just as frustrated. I have gained almost 10 pounds since I began eating more calories (six weeks ago) and my measurements have also increased. I cannot fit into any of my clothes. I have gained a total of almost 5 inches - waist, abdomen, chest, hips and arms. It is like my body is keeping every calorie that I give…

4 inches total - waist, hips, chest and abdomen

I am at week five and I have gained around 8 lbs and 4 inches. I am still waiting for the inches and the pounds to come off but I feel stronger, sleep better and am not hungry all the time. Hopefully another week or so will be enough to tell my body that it is for real this time; no more starving.

Good job! Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Thank you very much! I will certainly work on these issues. I quite often forget to log the rest of my water and it is usually about 6 or 7 glasses a day. It should be more. The sodium I am having a really hard time with and will work extra hard. The pre-packaged frozen entrees are easy portion control for me but high in…

Thanks, I go to see him next week but most doctors don't like to tell you it is your thyroid :(

My BMR is 1397 and my TDEE is 1912 with 15% equalling 1626 but I was told that might be too low so I was shooting for closer to the TDEE. I did eat too much one day . I don't normally eat back the calories. I lift every other day and walk every day for 40 to 60 minutes.

I think the diary is open now. My waist has gone from 33 to 36, my abs are up 1.5 inches, my hips 1 inch. I know I have trouble with sodium but I am honestly getting fatter. Even my friends asked me about it! 11.5 pounds? Seriously?

My BMR is 1397 and my TDEE is 1912 - 15% is 1626 According to the Lifting book my resting metabolic rate is 1334; workout x1.4 = 1867; non workout x1.2 = 1600 and strenuous workout is 2134 I do a total gym with additional weight lifting exercises from the book 3 times a week and the routine lasts one hour. I do heavier…

*LOL* I am going to remember that when I eat something I "shouldn't" AT LEAST I AM NOT EATING PAINT! Thanks for that. I am having a rough day - more weight gain and inches gained and more clothes that don't fit but I'm hanging in there

It is really hard for me too. I even wake up feeling full and bloated. I have heartburn now that I haven't had in years because I used to keep my stomach mostly empty. I have gained 6 lbs overall and my measurements are all 1 to 2 inches bigger. I feel awful, my digestive system can't keep up, I am constipated from all the…

This is hard on my wrists too. I am placing the ball on my shins and not under my ankles until I get better at it. The further up your leg, the easier it is. I can still get my butt in the air and perform the motion but I don't fall off as much! Shelley

My scale is up again and measurements are up and my pants are getting tighter and tighter. I have 30 lbs to lose and right now this does not seem the way to do it :( Shelley

I am 58 and having a difficult time. So far the scale has gone up almost 6 lbs and an inch gain on my hips :( I do feel more energy and I am able to walk further and do more weights than before but I don't like getting fatter by the day. Shelley

I am up 4 pounds so I know how you feel. I took measurements and will go from there. I use Total Gym too and I am trying to incorporate New Rules for Lifting into my routine. I walk every day for at least 45 minutes just to keep my body moving as I have arthritis and fibro. I'm glad to see another total gym-er! Hang in…

kcfaber - Thank you for the Skinnytaste website idea. It looks like a great site! Shelley

My BMR is 1397 and I think I chose moderate but I will check. My pants are tighter too. I have gained 6 pounds in a week :( I'm off for my walk even though my legs and arms are sore from the workout yesterday. I have to keep moving :) Thanks for the help, Shelley

Thanks for the encouragement. The first thing my brain wanted to do was not eat breakfast and have a shake for lunch. So many bad ideas are programmed in there! Maybe I should up my calories. I believe I am set at 1600 but according to the NRFL book, that is what I should eat on non-workout days and I should be up to 1867…

I am discouraged also. Stepped on the scale this morning and I have gained almost 4 pounds this week since I upped my calories :( I received The New Rules of Lifting yesterday so it will take a day or so to read it completely through. I walk from 45 min to 1 hour a day and do 30 minutes of a beginners exercise routine. I…

These are all great ideas!

I sometimes add frozen banana and/or plain cocoa powder to mine. If you like coconut that adds nutrition as well as more flavour. If you like the "green" flavour, parsley and celery make good additions. Shelley

Hello! I am new to MFP but I have joined this group http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/3834-eat-more-to-weigh-less There are some really good articles and posts about eating more to lose weight. I just upped my calories yesterday and hope to finally see some weight gone! Shelley

You can try this beginners routine. It is in 6 parts and you can do one of them or all of them. Basic but it works! http://amerrylife.com/2011/04/14/bodyrock-tv-absolute-beginner-workout/ Shelley

Excellent article, thanks!

This is a great beginner workout and the trainer is nice :) http://amerrylife.com/2011/04/14/bodyrock-tv-absolute-beginner-workout/ Shelley

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