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  • I am in this boat. I actually GAINED 5 lbs since the start of the year. NOT what I had in mind. I'm at my post pregnancy weight again-except that was 4 years ago! Time for me to get serious about the "it's just one bit of chocolate" or wine or whatever. Any support will help and I will definitely keep the encouragement…
    in Looking for pals with 10-15 pounds to lose Comment by jessvdm February 2017
  • HI everyone. Thanks for the input. Yes, I strength train, do HIIT workouts in addition to my running. I run on average an 8 min/mile. I switch up my running workouts to include hills, long runs, and speed work. I've been at this a long time. I do think that I could weigh my food more often. The frustration comes from being…
    in Doing everything "right" and the scale bounces all over the place! Comment by jessvdm August 2015
  • You might hear this a lot, but when you start a new exercise-especially a muscle building type, the scale may not budge due to muscle gain. You are probably still losing fat, but gaining muscle tissue, which weighs more than fat does. If you are losing inches but the scale isn't budging, this is most probably what is going…
    in Need motivation Comment by jessvdm October 2011
  • Running has been my sanctuary for years. Try www.runnersworld.com to find a beginner program and advice. It is a great site.
    in Any Runners Out There...I just started Comment by jessvdm July 2011
  • Sorry to hear your frustration...that is rough when you are putting in so much effort and not seeing results. My first thought is you might want to go have your thyroid checked to make sure it isn't underactive (which would have a LOT to do with it). Hormone changes (esp if you've had a baby) can also be a factor. A…
    in stuck, frustrated, and it's not a plateau Comment by jessvdm July 2011
  • Can totally relate! The hardest part is keeping it off! I am also back after a while just because I feel myself slipping back into old habits of raiding the cupboard and grazing when I am feeding my daughter her lunch and dinner. AGH. It is hard not to feel like you don't have a lot of control. But I guess that is why we…
    in Back Again!! Comment by jessvdm May 2011
  • Good luck to you! I am also new to this site and not too big on the networking aspect, but I saw your post and wanted to encourage you. I find that if I don't track my food, it can get a little out of control and I make excuses for everything! I am not too overweight, but want to lose the extra pounds I gained with my…
    in I am new..Let's see if this works Comment by jessvdm January 2010
  • That is frustrating when you are doing all the right things. It sounds like you may not be consuming ENOUGH calories and your body's metabolism has slowed. Try adding an extra 100-200 calorie snack for a couple weeks and see if that works. Counter-intuitive, I know, but the body needs food!
    in Last 10 lbs Comment by jessvdm December 2009
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