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First thing is... think positive! :smile: *I would consider also using a measuring tape to record your changes, because you can easily be losing inches, just not pounds. *Muscle doesn't develop that quickly, so it's unlikely to be that...just yet, but it will come! *It could be water weight, perhaps you have high sodium…

I'm usually always over in protein for some reason, but it's never by a huge amount and don't find that has truly caused a negative problem on my weight loss process.

May 12, 2008 : 187 lbs. Dec 15, 2008: 152.5 lbs. 34.5 lb. weight loss! :tongue:

Hello and welcome. It seems as though you are eating the right amount of calories and correctly eating your exercise calories! So you aren't plateauing anymore?! Our body is amazing and we can't always figure out why we do or don't lose weight. I've recorded everything I eat, exercise, and then don't lose... but I don't…

There is NO way in hell these woman are real! A lot of PRO-anorexic websites photo-shop photos to give them what they like to call... thin~spiration!

That woman on the left HAS to be digitally conformed. That's just not right... :noway:

I'm an Exercise and Wellness major... and my Doctor has shared this information with me as well. Nutrition is 80% of dieting and Cardiovascular Exercise and Strength Training is only 20%! I'm a very busy individual and have lost almost 40 lbs. with out a day of exercise... My nutrition and school work is more important at…

I will add this to my daily prayers! :heart:

Bell :happy:

What suburb in Chicago? : ) Have fun and good luck with eating healthy... Hehe. If you are eating at fast food places along the way, make sure to look up places before you leave. On Shape.com you can find the healthy choices at Wendy's, Burger King... and so on.

I eat oatmeal every single morning! And it's less than 150 calories per bowl... what are you eating? Hehe. :tongue:

I got my picture. I sent in a picture from before I started losing weight and told them to take off 50 pounds. I've only lost 30 of those pounds and look better than the picture they produced for me, haha.

From Naperville, Illinois... but currently in Edwardsville, Illinois (Near St. Louis, MO) for school! :tongue:

I'm an exercise and wellness major. It can take a year for even a male to gain 10-15 pounds of muscle. It's not easy and it doesn't develop over night, BUT your weight is probably water weight... the muscle will come with time and the fat will come off.

I'm sorry to see you go. You have answered so many of my questions and helped me drop 30 pounds in a healthy and correct way! Thank you and good luck to you too.

I eat pringles almost everyday to get my salt craving and I keep on dropping those pounds... no reason to give up a favorite, just moderation! http://www.pringles.com/pages/products/smartsnack.shtml

I'll join. But I don't really know what is completely going on!

Finally some people who know what baseball is... Haha. I'm sad. At least we got one hit so far... :ohwell:

Obviously not fitness, health, or nutrition related... but I'm sad my Chicago Cubs are getting spanked right now! :sad:

You can do it! Just remember it's a lifestyle change... :happy:

Stretch marks... I use Palmer's Body Butter, anything of that brand is amazing and can and will prevent them if you use it religiously. :happy:

Haha, yes. I want to lose 50 pounds. I'm 5 9. I started out weighing 187... I'm now down to 158. But I'd like to be around 135-140 which is where I was in high school. I have a lot of muscle... so it never looks like I weigh a lot.

I'm so worried about loose skin. I've lost 30 pounds and can't tell if my arms still have a lot of fat or if it's skin. I'm praying it's just fat, haha. I never thought I'd be praying for fat? :laugh: Any preventive measures I can take? I'm drinking a lot of water, losing weight healthy and at a good pace, but I'm…

As already stated this is a lifestyle change. I used to have an eating disorder and would restrict my calories to extremely low amounts. I'm talking about less than 100 calories a day. Basically water, jello, diet pop, and veggies... (I'm not saying you have a disorder or are eating only that amount, I'm just explaining…

I guess it makes a little sense though. My goal is for 135... but, I'm honestly going to stop when I'm content and like the way my body looks, not just a number.

Who knew raising the heat in your house would help you drop weight... and I was very shocked it stated that people lost MORE weight when they did set unrealistic goals... wow. :happy: Great article though, truly does make you think.

Believe it or not... you burn more calories weight lifting than cardio most of the time! It's definitely possible. :happy:

I have 37 calorie left for the day. I'd rather be a small amount under than over. I don't consider 37 calories THAT much under. Fruit leather is only 45 calories... and amazing!

Congratulations! :tongue:

Welcome and good luck. Utilize this website and you will succeed! Having a partner... or challenger will also help your determination to lose the weight. :happy: