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I don't think there is anything that is too easy when you are starting out. You've got to start somewhere! Back in October I couldn't do five minutes of level 1 on the elliptical, and yesterday I did 30 minutes on level 7 along with three sets on every weight machine, and then I came home and took the dog for a mile walk…

I weight myself every Sunday morning before I get dressed for church. I can vary throughout the week by as much as 5-6 pounds throughout the week, but I always record my Sunday weight.

I stalled out after having lots of success at 1200 calories a day. I had to increase to 1400 to get the scales moving again.

I eat five times a day. With only 1200 calories to work with, if I don't spread them out my blood sugar gets all out of whack. On work days I have breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, supper, and evening snack. I eat lunch early at work. On days I'm not at work, I'll add in a morning snack and have lunch later. Then I drop…

I've recently had to move from 1200 calories to 1400 calories to get the scales moving again. I was losing a steady 1-3 pounds a week on 1200 calories, and then I stalled out after starting going to the gym. I'm eating closer to 1400 a day now, but I still drop back down to 1200 on days that I can't get to the gym. I've…

I've got 60 more pounds to go to be back to my pre-illness weight.

Same for me! I'm a DDD no matter what I weigh. My band size just changes. I had a hysterectomy in early January, so when I went back to work in February many people hadn't seen me since mid December when we left for Christmas break. I'd lost weight, and my boobs looked HUGE. My mom said that everyone was going to think I'd…

Hmmm . . . can't get it to work.

I was on severely restricted protein intake for more than 10 years due to kidney issues. I lost 30 pounds twice by watching calories. I was eating plenty of carbs, just less of them. Unfortunately, I was given steroids both times I lose, and I gained it back. Now I'm cleared for higher protein, but I'm still higher on…

October 2013: 254.8 pounds, size 20 women's jeans, size 2X/3X top February 2013: 218 pounds, size 14/16 women's jeans, size XL misses top I'm really top heavy, and my bust size at my heaviest weight (254.8) and my bust size at my pre-illness weight (160) really aren't that much different. I have narrow hips & thighs, which…

I sent you a request. I'm working on losing the 100 pounds that I gained 10 years ago during medical treatment with massive doses of prednisone. After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in mid October, I started working on my weight. My doctor is working with me to the medical issues in check, and I'm working on the diet…

I have a 2008 Ford F-150 extended cab 4X4, white. My husband has a 2011 Ford Escape, electric blue. I've never driven his, and he's never driven mine. :laugh: Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

Try some different ones until you find something you like. Some stores here have a "no questions asked" money back guarantee. Try it, and if you don't like it, return it. I do that with lipstick often because lipstick colors change on me really, really bad. I like some Mary Kay products, like the tinted moisturizer, the…

I'm not giving up anything. There is nothing that I eat that can't be included in my diet in moderation. I had to give up tomatoes when I was on dialysis. I hated that.

I know little to nothing about the Backstreet Boys. I knew Kevin was no longer with the group, but I had no idea that there weren't replacements for him or any other member. Not my genre of music by a long shot. Yes, I went to school with Kevin, but I graduated a year before he did.

Considering that I live in the middle of nowhere, I've met several famous people. I'm a big reader and music fan, so I've met mostly musicians and authors. I'm a teacher, too, so I've met some people well-known in the education field. My husband is a musician and grew up in a town known for producing professional football…

I have been tested for lupus. I have many indicators but they aren't enough to get a definitive diagnosis. I have a cousin with lupus. She's been doing well for awhile, but she had some rough times. My original issue was allergic interstitial nephritis caused by penicillin I was taking for an ear infection. Then I dealt…

Yes. My kidneys failed in 2001 due to a reaction with penicillin. With dialysis support and large doses of steroids, I regained normal kidney function. However, I still output too much protein in my urine. The condition is rare, so they don't have enough data to establish "normal" in patients like me. So, I'm on protein…

My doctor currently has me drinking the regular Ensure shakes, which are 250 calories each. I have one for breakfast, one for lunch, and then 600 calories for supper. I also get a 100 calorie snack. Most of the drinks were too high protein for me since I'm on a protein-restricted diet due to a kidney issue. I like the…