lilangel317 Member

I have been heavy my whole adult life. I found out when trying to get pregnant that my thyroid was under active and later my Vitamin D was low. All contributors to difficult weight loss. I didn't know I had PCOS until I had my hysterectomy so that was a factor too. I too have recently been diagnosed as being pre-diabetic…

you can try livestrong.com and they have calculators there that you can use. You will probably hear that you need to get a hear rate monitor. I haven't gotten one yet only because of the price but that would be the most accurate way to find out how many calories are burned regardless of activity. I have just been…

When I started on the elliptical I could only go for 2 minutes. It kicked my butt. Now I can go for 30 minutes. I could go for longer but my toes go to sleep from my feet being in the same position for so long. I would much rather do the elliptical than the treadmill but I do both (alternating every other week or two) just…

Deciding to lose weight is totally different than deciding to be healthy. I know how you feel when you feel like you have totally messed up the day with the amount of calories you have taken in. We all have those days. Take it one day at a time (some days I have to take it one meal or snack at a time). I see alot of…

I am having the same issues. I curious to see the answers.

gonna have to try this one. I do love me some Iced Coffee!

I do not have a HRM either. I just can't see spending the money when what I am doing is working. I overestimate on the food and use the calories burned from the machine. I have not ever used MFP calorie count simply because it was way off what the machines were saying on the high side.

It doesn't count if you pray over it! After all God's blessed it so the calories are gone.

My husband is the sweetest man I have ever met. We talked for nearly a week before he ever laid eyes on me even in a picture. I told him up front that I am no "trophy" girl (then at around 195-200lbs). He still wanted to meet me. We fell in love instantly. He is a thin man with a very high metabolism so you can imagine the…

Add me if you like. How did you quit smoking? I need to quit but just haven't found that magic button for myself like I did for wanting to lose weight. 30 gone another 50-60 more to go. I haven't decided on what my goal weight should be but I am sure I will know once I get there.

I'm TRACY and I hate it when they not only misspell my name but when they call me Stacy. :grumble:

When you go to the doctor, have him check your thyroid too. If you thyroid is underactive that can cause your hair to fall out. Not saying that your weight loss isn't part of it as it could very well be. I just know that when I was losing my hair it was how I found out I needed to take a thyroid supplement.

Height 5'3" SW = 232 CW = 204.5 GW = 145 (maybe 135 depends on how I look)

:happy: You are abosolutely gorgeous! Has anyone ever told you that you look a little like Mandisa? Beautiful! Great job! Great inspiration for me.

Even if you don't finish, you will still beat those still sitting on the couch! GO FOR IT!

A few questions to ask yourself: 1. Am I eating enough protein? Too many carbs? Too much sugar? 2. Am I getting at least 6 glasses of water a day? 3. Am I getting at least 6 hours of sleep each night? These are things that I have found that for me will drag me down if I don't get enough of or too much of carbs and sugar. I…

I don't take off during that time. I still work out just not as intense. I don't want to lose my mo-jo. I find that I feel much better when I work out during that time. It also keeps me from cramping as much. I drink more water that week as I tend to retain quite a bit. I ABSOLUTLEY DO NOT get on the scales that week. Talk…

This is what I do. I plan ahead and make sure that my portions are within my calorie budget. My family can eat anything and not gain an ounce however they are very supportive of my goals and eat what I make. Besides It's too costly to make meals to fit everyones individual's diet.

I also tend to pronate when I walk/run. I went to the New Balance store and they looked at my feet, how I walked and then told me what shoe would be best for me. I got the New Balance 860 and I could tell a difference immediately. Go by one of those stores and get your foot analysis. It's free and then go from there. Oh by…

I really like this. Thanks for sharing.

Yes I plan to lose 50lbs by Christmas! Almost half way there!

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The library is an EXCELLENT idea! I forget about the library since all the technology is so fingertip accessible. Going to take my daughter Saturday to find her an art book and may just look to see about checking out a DVD for myself. Great suggestion!!!!

Found out how to change my start weight so that answers that question. Thanks:happy:

Levothyroxine is the generic for Synthroid. (I worked as a pharmacy tech for 12 years plus I have an underactive thyroid as well). My doctor will not allow me to take anything but the brand name Synthroid because Levothyroxine is not as effective controlling the thyroid hormone levels. My first doctor put me on this (the…

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Not sure that I know what you mean by setting my macros. How do I do that?

I noticed that your profile is private. Maybe you could share? Maybe I could get some ideas from what you are doing?

Great Idea! I'll see if he will go for it. He could probably eat six by himself..LOL He has a very high metabolism and can put away some food and it not affect him.