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As long as you're not hungry, getting headaches/low blood sugar/shaky feelings, and as long as your energy levels aren't going down, you should be fine on 1800. The issue with eating way below your calorie goal comes when there isn't as much excess fat to burn. The body resets, and your metabolism slows. I have a friend…

I think most of us have been there...and absolutely, you should see those extra pounds gone too...I haven't gone over my starting weight since starting MFP, but I have absolutely reset my ticker to show a higher weight if I lose focus for a bit and gain...Waiting for two months before recording a loss is just defeating!

I love the OBX!!! It's one of my favorite places on earth. Our boat was there for three years (on Hatteras) and I always loved it. So, my two cents about your vacation...Last fall, I went on a 7-week-long trip. Part vacation, part work. Most of the time I had no control over what I was eating. A lot of the restaurants had…

^^^this. I'd only add...if you're measuring your biceps/thighs/calves, etc...it helps me if I measure up or down from a set point. (Like, I measure my thigh by putting the bottom of the tape seven inches up from the middle of my knee.)

Your body stores carbs in the form of glycogen, to use as energy. For every gram of glycogen, 2-3g water is stored. (not sure of the exact amount). When you restrict your diet (eat at a deficit) these stores get depleted because your body is now using all of that stored energy as well as the food you eat to fuel itself.…

I know this was an old thread, but I'm so glad I found it! Seems like there are a few recent posters who are close-ish to me in size. I'm 5'4 (exactly :) I started at around 200, and wore a size 14 and Large in shirts. Currently weigh 126, and wear a 2...I got down to 117 last fall/winter, but have let things creep back…

I'm not sure I understand the question. If you're bummed because you weigh more now than you did last time you were here, once you record the new (higher) weight, it resets your loss to that point...and will credit you from any loss you have from there. Ex - If someone started MFP a year ago weighing 200lbs. The person…

Didn't read all four pages, so this might have been covered already. :) The best thing you can do for yourself is to learn patience...everyone says it, you didn't get fat overnight, you won't get thin overnight. But in reality, that means, there will be days (maybe weeks) when you screw up...eat too much, don't exercise.…

Fitbit is the best in my opinion. A bit of an investment, but well worth it. I haven't heard of one person who isn't satisfied that fitbit is accurately measuring their burn. :)

My son just turned 10 last month, and we just had the conversation a couple of months ago. I'd been dancing around the topic with him for a while already. Mostly asking questions to see what he knew first. :) It turned out to be not as awkward as I'd thought. And a lot more moments of me stifling giggles at the things he…

Ah I remember these struggles, and honestly, it was one of the best things I ever did to motivate myself. When I wanted that extra slice of pizza or "just one" spoon of leftover icing from making a cake I'd go look at my jeans. Going from the 14's not being able to button...and down the spectrum. I had one pair of size 2…

First of all...I have to say this - you're not gaining muscle. It is almost impossible to gain muscle while eating at a deficit. If you're working the muscles, then as you lose fat around them, they stick out more and you see definition. You can be stronger, and more toned, but actual muscle mass will not increase unless…

Lifetime Braves fan, but having a boyfriend who loves the Angels, I've been cheating on the Braves for a few years now.

Sentaruu - Funny you mention legos - the tablet is partially for legos....he is amazing with them. He makes stop motion videos with his camera that blow my mind. But has no screen to watch. :-) ETA: The majority of his presents are legos. Same as Christmas and last birthday. The tablet is just something extra. His brother…

Congrats on getting back on MFP! Just click "check in" from your homepage, and record your current weight - just like you'd record a loss. It will reset your ticker to where you are now. If you want a complete reset, you can click "edit previous entries" on the check-in page, and you can reset your starting weight to your…

What are your goals? : )

I could have almost written this...mine took a bit longer to get there. I lost from 200 down to 117. I lost the weight in a healthy way, but just like you, being under 120 did something to me mentally...it was the weight I could never attain. When I did, I got obsessed with food/exercise/clothing. Standing in front of…

Absolutely get excited! : ) And for the clothes - look around your town at the second hand shops. It's fun (and necessary) to buy new clothes as you lose, but your goal is pretty big - even alterations are going to get expensive over time - one of my favorite things was to buy a pair of jeans from the second hand store…

The last 20 is actually usually pretty dramatic. Especially if you're getting into the "healthy weight" category. I'm at the point now where even 5lbs makes a dramatic difference. I don't have pictures up yet, but if I can shed these last few pounds soon...

BUMP! :)

Find a new passion...some new workout routine. Something you can get excited about. Also, if I'm struggling with just a few pounds, sometimes it helps to go and buy a new pair of jeans that I can't quite fit into. On the other side of this, if you're not in a hurry to "stop losing", then maybe give yourself a bit of a…

Wow, that looks amazing! :) I'm looking for something with more coverage on the bottom...wretched stretch marks on my belly I want to cover up. :-/

Thanks for all of the input, guys! Quite a few sites to peek at here...and from real girls who have actually worn them. (The reviews always talk about the suit, but I imagine they're from the people with cute little B cups who can wear anything!)

Weight/fat comes off in weird ways. It has everything to do with the kind of exercises you're doing and genetics. I have had months where I lost 3lbs, and 6 inches off my waist...and nothing anywhere else. I remember one week when I was first starting to work on my arms, and noticed a difference in the mirror - no weight…

Not any that are adequate, really. When I'm running, I usually put on a regular bra, and a sports bra on top. I get the smallest sports bra I can squeeze into...not pretty, but it keeps them from feeling like they're going to pull themselves off my body when I run, lol!

asciiqwerty - I have heard of bravissimo, but didn't know they did suits, will definitely look there, thanks! I also have smaller shoulders, so the wide straps you find with bras/bathing suits in general just swallow me. seltzermint - YES!! anything one piece - dresses or suits - either I'm bursting out the top or it's…

My scale says 30%. Online calculators put me at about 25%. I believe the scale is more accurate. Unless you're getting tested professionally, there is no way to know what it is exactly...the calculators/scales/calipers are tools to measure progress, rather than an exact measurement. If you're keeping track of this number,…

OP - I'm not sure what you're saying here. At first, I read your post as a revelation. Like - you realized you were doing this, and know it's bad. But wanted to know if anyone else felt the same...but after all the replies, I read again, and now I'm not sure... I'm also a great cook, and love eating what I've put time…

Does your app have your height/weight/sex/age entered? If so, it's going to be closer to what you actually burned. Not sure if you have them, but things that are invaluable to me are a digital food scale, and my fitbit. After 8 months of daily weigh ins and comparing to fitbit, I'm completely comfortable letting fitbit…

You can add me too. :) https://www.fitbit.com/user/26HHBV Just put a note telling me you're from MFP!