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One more thing to consider if you're eating your exercise calories back is not to overestimate those calories. After I got a heart rate monitor I realized that the machines at the gym and MFP were way off when calculating calories burned. Good luck! :)

I burn less on the HRM than both this site and the machines.

SW 186.5.

I struggle every day so I don't know how much help I'll be, but some things that have worked for me is to make a list of why you want to lose the weight and how your life will improve once you do and what you'll do when you lose the weight. I carry the list with me and when I'm tempted to cheat or slack off on working out,…

I'm the same at 191.5 I fell off the wagon during the holidays, but am back on track now. :)

Congratulations on your journey...both the health struggles and losing the weight! You have overcome so much and look amazing! Your story is really inspirational. :)

I'm in! Starting weight for this challenge is 191.5.

Hi! I was diagnosed in May and since starting MFP have been able to lose 20 pounds. I've found that I just have to try harder than before the hypothyroidism. I've been working out at least five days a week, sometimes more and doing both cardio and strength training. I've replaced the white stuff with wheat bread and wheat…

The Enell sports bra is the best sports bra I've found. I love it. Good luck! :)

The spread sheet is awesome! Thank you for making it. I'll be out of town on Monday and will have to check in Tuesday instead. I'm going to be in New Orleans for Halloween and will consider it a MAJOR success if I just don't gain anything. :) Good luck, everyone!

Lost two pounds since last Monday. Last week 206 Today 204

I would love to join! I can use all the motivation I can get. :) CW 206 Christmas 176

Do you know what your TSH level is? If it's too high or too low it can cause many more problems than just weight. Maybe get a second opinion if your doctor doesn't want to put you on meds for the thyroid. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in May and in just the first month of being on meds I lost ten pounds. Now it's…

What about going for a grunge theme? Jeans, flannel, combat boots or converse...or you could be Courtney Love and wear a baby doll dress, messy hair and smeared red lipstick. Sounds like fun! I love any reason to wear a costume. :)

Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday. My husband and I go to New Orleans every year to celebrate it. This year I'll be a cupcake and my husband will be the baker. I'm trying not to eat cupcakes, but thought it would be okay to dress like one. :) We don't do a lot of decorations since we're always out of town, but that…