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beckaanne52: Yes I am a numbers person too and I really wanted to reach goal by early September (which would mark a year on MFP) but I still have about 20-23 lbs to go which I doubt I will lose in the next month. LOL!! cmriverside: Thanks for the input. I have been adjusting my calorie intake but I may need to reevaluate…

Thanks so much beckaanne52. I am not stressed about the plateau and I'm definitely staying the course. I just wanted to understand what the issue was and if possibly anyone else noticed the same correlation. I've kept my calories pretty much the same but I was told to try having a "cheat" (I call it "relaxed") day where…

Bump...Anyone? :flowerforyou:

Just my 2-cents on the bra dilemma: I absolutely love Victoria's Secret Body By Victoria bras. I have been wearing them now for about 13 years. They are incredibly supportive, comfortable, and last a really long time. They are a bit more expensive but I find they last so long they are worth their money. Plus it's great…

WOW!! I guessed 17.5% bigger than I am. From the replies so far, it looks like we mostly all (with a few exceptions) have a distorted view of ourselves.

I got in my husband's pants!! LOL!! I tried on his size 34 cargo shorts (which are, admittedly, a little loose on him) and was able to button and zip them up! I had major muffin-top and would never wear them in public but I couldn't believe I was able to get them on. YAY!!! :blushing:

I have that too and it makes me crazy!! I started doing wall push-ups and graduated to push-ups which has helped. I also do triceps extensions with hand weights. If you google that you will see examples of the move. One other thing I do is chair dips (you can google that too) which really works them. Mine are getting…

The only experience I have regarding Topamax is my cousin who took it for migraines and it did cause her to lose weight but she also lost hair. Her hair thinned drastically and noticeably, and it took a long time for it to come back in. I took phentermine and lost over 63 lbs about 14 years ago. It took about 8 months and…

When my husband and I got married 15 months ago, I was 213 lbs (and I'm 5'7"). He is 6'2" and weighs around 180 lbs. He has always told me that I am beautiful but I felt self-conscious knowing I was heavier than him. Like your boyfriend, my hubby can eat anything and everything. His metabolism is really high so he needs to…

I think you are doing the right thing. This way you aren't confronting her in a negative way and you still get a piece of that cake!! When we visit my in-laws (who are so totally amazing by the way!!) my MIL makes goodies for everyone to enjoy. I will get my hubby to take a piece and then just get a bite of his. That way…

I had the exact same thing and since I've plateaued. From what I've read, it's retained water weight as your muscles repair from the extra workouts. I've been plateaued for about 4 weeks now but I upped my workouts about 1 1/2 weeks ago. I increased my water intake and am varying my calories a little bit to mix things up.…

Hello and congrats on your loss! That is amazing progress! I just wanted to sympathize with you on the plateau. I've been stuck for about 4 weeks now after losing 40 lbs since starting this journey in September, 2012. I would like to lose approx. 23-25 lbs more. I've been trying hard not to focus on the scale and instead…

SillaWinchest: Yes, I have experienced exactly what you are saying and I don't think it's anything to worry about. I don't eat 100% clean but I do find that when I overeat the foods that are less healthy (i.e. pizza buffet yesterday!!) I have gastric issues and sometimes my stomach will even hurt/cramp. I also feel…

I can understand what you are saying. I am feeling some of those things now myself. I know I've lost 40 lbs and am smaller, but I still look in the mirror and see the old me. I'm 5'7" and approx. 173 lbs but sometimes I will rub my shoulder and it feels so small!! It's just as you said, like you aren't touching yourself…

I lost 64 lbs on Phentermine approx. 14 years ago. Even though I was working out like a beast I put it all back on starting the day after I quit taking the pills. I didn't learn how and what to eat to properly maintain my weight and health. I also believe they damaged my metabolism, but maybe that's just me. They made me…

judykat--- Thanks for the input!! I had been sick for about 3 weeks straight (one thing after another) and am just getting back on my exercise wagon. I was doing some exercise but not with the intensity of 30DS. I did lose about 3lbs during the last 3 weeks even without heavy exercise. However, I only want to drop about…

So I started back attempting the 30DS this week and I have gained 3 lbs in 3 days! Has anyone else had this result? I am pretty sure it's water weight but I'm not close to TOM so I was just looking for some other 30DS user input. I haven't changed my eating habits and I am drinking a ton of water.

Yes, I think it's okay to work out on the Sabbath. If it doesn't interfere with church attendance or family time, I sometimes will. I agree with another post that anyone who judges is guilty of sin anyway, so let the Lord guide you! I also agree that the body is a temple and we are supposed to take good care of what we…

This made me tear up too!! We had to put our sweet little Katie to sleep this past April due to liver tumors and we still miss her so very much! She was our furry, four-legged daughter and totally part of our family. I still look around for her lots of times and then realize she's not here. I am so glad for this family…

I'm looking at your picture and thinking what a beautiful young woman you are!! I know it's tough to see ourselves as others see us, but I'm a total stranger and I am telling you that you are a lovely person with a good heart. Now I have a question: Would you talk to another person the way you talk to yourself? Would you…

I am right there with you! I have lost about 40 lbs and would like to drop about 20-25 more, but Zumba and 30DS are tough when your "baby apron" are flapping around and making your too-big workout pants roll down. It's annoying and distracting!! I went to Gap yesterday and happened to see some compression-type capri pants…

To respond to the original post, I don't generally get weird looks in public, but I'm usually in my own little world and don't really pay attention. I would like to note though that although my hair and clothes are pretty conservative, I do look (not stare!!!) at people with unusual or different hair cuts/colors, tattoos,…

I have two: First, I finally weigh less than my husband. Yay!! Second, I finally weigh less than my driver's license says I do!! I haven't been this weight in about 12 years! Feels awesome!!

I achieved that milestone over the weekend myself and it is such a great feeling!! I totally understand your excitement. Congrats to you and blessings for continued success! :flowerforyou:

I have nearly your same proportions!! I started at 5'7" and 213 lbs. I was a very tight 18. I am now 176 lbs and I can wear 14s comfortably but a 12 would be too tight for comfort. I also have the same trouble with getting something that fits in the waist but then it swirls around my thighs and butt. It is tough because…

I have the same issue and Beano does me no good! I find that if I limit what I eat within 2/3 hours of going to the gym it helps. I come from a naturally gassy family though so I'm not sure what will help. I love beans and cabbage but high-fiber foods always treat me the same way.

I have met several people like that and I can only pray that I've actually BEEN that person for someone!! The lady you met probably doesn't realize what an impact she had on you. LOL! It makes me want to be a better person today (and every day!). Thanks for posting!!:flowerforyou:

I just finished the 30 day squat challenge yesterday and it was tough but do-able!! The one I did finished at 250 squats on the last day, which I completed yesterday. It felt like a huge victory when I did that last squat, especially on Mother's Day! I felt like I had given MYSELF the gift of better health and a better…

As someone who had been a chronic "dieter" for most of my life, I define dieting as something temporary that I'm going to do until I reach my goal weight/size. That has never worked for me because when the diet was over I went back to overeating, not exercising, and eating garbage. This time is different because I'm…

I feel the same way and always have! I have keratosis pilaris, or chicken skin on my arms, and it was bad when I was growing up. I always felt self-conscious of it. Now that I'm older and overweight, I'm even more self-conscious because I have "batwings"!! I always wear 3/4 sleeve tops or longer short sleeve tops. I've…