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I lost 40 pounds in 4 months, but that was because I did the medically supervised HMR diet. Been in maintenance mode for about a month. Loving the results. Sticking to my plan 100%.

Tapatio and garlic pepper!

I have two Polar FT7s. Neither works due to low body fat in the area where the chest strap goes. I have plenty of fat elsewhere but am skin and bones in the chest area. I contacted Polar, and they said to get their new chest strap. So I did. Same issue. I even tried using it with ultrasound gel (the new chest strap can be…

I kick myself once my clothes are super tight and it means I need to wear the next size down. Back at it once that happens!

This is NOT how you lose weight!

Actually there is a benefit from a weight loss perspective. Some of us have to eat 5+ meals per day to keep the metabolism at a level that allows weight loss. If you don't need to eat until after noon, then that's fine with me, but that is not recommended.

Yes, THIS. Figure out what went wrong today. If you like to have a snack at night, make sure you make the right choices during the day so that you have calories left for that snack. I eat all day long starting after my morning workout to about an hour before I go to bed. I select the right items throughout the day so that…

One thing that sucks my battery is when I hit a dead zone, and it's having to search for a signal. Even just being gone for 45 minutes and being in a dead zone for about 3-5 minutes ate 75% of my battery one day. Sucked!

Wow, just how long are you running for? I go for 45-60 minutes and still have nearly a full charge on my iPhone. I only listen to music, and it's usually through Pandora.

What is your goal with MFP?

Way to go!!!

I did my first and only Turkey Trot two years ago. I've done a few 5ks since then and am now running more than a 5k 2-3 times per week. So I'll be skipping an official Turkey Trot this year but plan on doing my normal 5k+ run in the morning. Turkey Trots are a lot of fun and a great way to start such a hard diet day! Have…

My favorite Greek yogurt is Chobani Champion's Very Berry. You'll find it in the kid's section of yogurt. Each container is 100 calories and perfectly sized. I tried the other 2 Champion flavors that I've found, and they aren't as good as Very Berry but still good. I much prefer the Chobani Champion's Greek yogurt to all…

I see that you now have your diary open, and yeah you definitely aren't eating enough or the right things. Your body needs a lot more fuel to burn fat. You are drinking far too much soda and not selecting the right items to eat.

Your food intake is almost certainly the culprit then. Could you open up your journal so we can take a look?

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was 15. I'm now 36. I take 225mcg of Synthroid daily. They don't even make a dosage that high, so I have to take 2 112mcg pills to get to the level I need. I get blood drawn every 6 months. Does anyone else take dosages this high? When pregnant, I take 250mcg per day. Weight loss…

How long did it take you to complete it? Your story has me inspired!

I am pretty confident that they have a typo on their 10k results page. I betchya the worst 10k result was 1 hour, 47 minutes.

My goal is to get into a size 6. My diet journey started in a size 16, although I should have been in an 18. I'm now in a size 8, almost there!

Food journaling is so very important! I plan on doing it for a year after I hit my goal weight. Good luck!

This is precisely my attitude for my period. I suck it up, and I just do it. Taking time off from my routine just sets me back and makes me feel worse.