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  • I would agree - you've only started this last month, and one week without the scale moving is not a plateau. Take a look at your eating and exercise habits - if there's anything you want to tweak go for it, but basically you've got to give your body time. Pay attention to how you feel - are you satisfied with your calories…
  • Hi, Sue; sorry to hear about your injury - hope you'll feel better soon! :flowerforyou: I doubt that you've gained 4 pounds of fat in one week - you would have to eat 14,000 calories above your maintenance amount. Since you're mentioning potato chips I suspect it's water retention. Drink lots of water, watch the sodium in…
  • Soup and soft food for the first couple of days. You should also avoid strenuous exercise - your dentist will give you specific instructions but here is some general information what to do and what to avoid: http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/content/surgicaldetail/tm6328.html Best of luck; hope all goes well and you'll be…
  • Strep is not a virus; it's a bacteria "streptococcus"; that's why it can be treated with antibiotics. You can get a sore throat from a virus infection too, in which case antibiotics are useless. Totally agree with above posts - try home treatment and if no better tomorrow, see your doctor. They may do a swab to make sure…
  • You didn't say where you're shopping - it would help to go to a specialty running store and get advice from the sales people. They can help you find the proper shoe or you might need added support like arch supports. Don't skimp on your feet! :drinker:
  • Looks as if you're already working hard but I can't see if you're doing any strength training in there - it could give you a boost. And maybe shifting your balance of carbs and protein towards a bit more protein might help too. Everybody is different but those things worked for me to fit into some of my favourite clothes…
  • I had that problem some years ago, to the point that I was only drinking tea. Then we went to Cuba for a holiday, and I found out that nobody there knows how to make a decent cup of tea :grumble: I had to drink coffee to get my dose of caffeine, and to my surprise my stomach was fine, even with the way Cubans make coffee…
  • That's very hard. :flowerforyou: I remember those days - my husband also used to work opposite shifts from me so we wouldn't have to rely too much on babysitters. I walked everywhere with the kids, which was not only good exercise but also fun as we saw so many things we would have missed just passing them in the car. My…
  • A little like Moroccan, a little like Turkish, a little like Greek, altogether yummy. Enjoy; I wish we had an Egyptian restaurant close by. :drinker:
  • For all it's worth, that's about what I've lost since Christmas. So hang in there; it all adds up in the end. And I know you don't want any tips, but I've hit plateau about three times and every time it helped me to make a change either in my food or exercise routine. Good luck! :flowerforyou:
  • The one "good" thing about prednisone: a lot of the weight gain is from water retention which comes off relatively easy after you're done with your course of medication. Unfortunately some of it is fat, and not only that, but it goes on in strange places like the face or upper back.:angry: Work with your doctor to taper it…
  • Eating sugar does not cause diabetes, unless you eat so much that you get overweight. Type 2 diabetes develops if a) your pancreas doesn't make enough insulin, or b) if your body does not respond normally to insulin. Risk factors for Type 2 diabetes include your family history, your weight and your exercise habits.…
  • A sore throat and cough is usually a sign that there is an infection - could be viral like a cold, or bacterial like strep throat. Give your body a break from exercising as it is already working overtime to fight the infection. Start up again when you feel better, but be mindful that you may need a couple of days to get up…
  • When you reduce your calorie intake, your liver lets go of some of its glycogen stores it has saved up. When this happens, water gets released at the same time. It's different for everybody but I think around 5 pounds is average. That's only for the first week or so; after that, if you stick with the program, you do start…
  • It could also be water weight. You've only joined this month; your weight normally fluctuates up to 5 pounds or more. Are you tracking sodium in your diary? There is a lot of hidden sodium in foods where you wouldn't expect it, and that makes your body retain water too. Make sure you drink 8 cups of water a day to help…
  • You can be sure you'll get differing opinions on that :smile: In my opinion, if you can balance out your calorie intake and exercise over the week you'll be fine. That's what Weight Watchers does, and even though I do have some issues with them, people are successful in losing weight on their program. Also, you've already…
  • I don't do "free days" either. I plan out my food and exercise in the morning and leave a little wiggle room in case somebody at work is bringing in treats. Some days I exercise more, some days less, and adjust my intake accordingly. If there are treats, I have a small portion and feel fine with it. My problem wasn't so…
  • You've got to find something you like, for starters. I had always been interested in martial arts and was fortunate enough to find a club right in my neighbourhood where a middle aged "fresh off the couch" person like me could fit in and succeed. I didn't do it for weight loss at the time but for fitness and the fun of it.…
  • I miss the days of working in the hospital only for the ease of dressing - scrubs at work; sweats at home. Those were the days... Now I have to wear "real" clothes to work, "business casual". I just use a large tote, and "no-iron" clothes are my best friends :smile: For my swimsuit I bring a plastic grocery bag to store it…
  • WebMD is a reliable website - see if this helps you: http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/high-protein-diet-weight-loss Depending on your other circumstances, it might be a good idea to check with your doctor and/or a dietitian before making drastic changes in your diet. Cheers! :drinker:
  • I didn't feel that I was learning to eat healthy with WW because I don't know how they figure out the points. On mfp I can see what the nutrients are and I can try to tweak them. Since WW is a commercial site I can understand from their point of view that they want people to stick with them and be dependent on the point…
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  • It depends on your general activity level. I'm considering myself "sedentary" and yes, I would log moving furniture as exercise, as it is not a usual activity for me. If I were already at a "very active" level I would not count it. A few months ago somebody else pointed out that in the old days people stayed slim by doing…
  • I can usually call upon my son who doesn't live far from us and can always handle extra food. If you don't have a convenient relative or friend nearby, take it to work, or cut it into portions and freeze it if it's a cake that freezes well. :drinker:
  • Welcome! Congratulations on deciding to improve your health and on your determination that has brought you this far :flowerforyou: If you search the threads, you'll find lots of ideas how to get over plateaus as that happens to pretty much everybody at some point. For me, it worked to shift to more protein/fewer carbs and…
  • When I get a flare-up I don't want to eat. But once I start on prednisone I quickly make up for lost time by eating everything in sight; steroids give me a huge appetite. As long as you're still recovering you've got to be nice to your body and just take things easy. Sounds like you're on the right track!
  • Well it's never stopped me from working full time, raising a family and having fun. It's crummy to get flare-ups (and the treatment is worse:angry: ) but I've been fine for a couple of years now. My gastroenterologist is a great guy who firmly believes that people with chronic disease know their own bodies best. I found…
  • It gets harder to lose weight the older we get. Perimenopause or menopause doesn't help either. It's disappointing not to reach a weight loss goal but when I look back a year I'm glad I stuck with it, even though it will take me longer to reach my goal weight than I thought. I don't believe with healthy eating and…
  • Congratulations, what a great idea! Sparkling water won't do it for me, though. I've switched to a cup of herbal tea for my late night relaxation drink. :drinker:
  • :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Congratulations! That's the best feeling, when others are noticing your success. Numbers on the scale are fine, but your clothes show the real difference. Keep up the good work! :flowerforyou:
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