April_220 Member

Two things: (1) never compare yourself to a guy who is doing the same plan. they always lose weight faster, in part because they generally have more muscle, which leads to more calorie burn (*kitten*...lol) (2) it could be the type of hormones in the mirena that lead to the weight gain. have you thought about changing to a…

If you want to increase your weight loss, then you should change some of those cardio sessions to weight training. Weight training will increase your calorie burn while you are exercising and for hours after you exercise. It will also change your shape more than just doing cardio.

Sorry, I hit "Post Reply" before I meant to. Do you have a sport watch (e.g., a Polar heartrate monitor with chest strap)? If not, I would suggest that you get one because it will allow you to more accurately calculate your calorie burn. The MFP website doesn't necessarily give you the most accurate calorie burn…

I also just noticed that you said you are eating 1500 daily but burning a ton of calories with rollerblading and kickboxing. Remember that if you eat too *few* calories that also prevents you from losing weight.

I once dropped a full size and did not lose a single pound so you shouldn't worry if you are not seeing the number on the scale. With that in mind, here are my suggestions for getting better results and keeping yourself from getting discouraged: (1) get measured once a month... waist, thighs, hips, chest, arms (2) set…

Buy new pants BUT don't give up on trying to get into the old ones. The new pants are so you have a fallback pair and won't over-stress yourself about NEEDING to fit those old pants. To drop a size in two weeks.... you will need to ensure you do a lot of cardio exercise and also do squats, lunges, and core work so that you…

I tried skimming through the comments so I wouldn't repeat too much here. So, just a few notes: (1) AMOUNT OF WEIGHT LOSS -- It is perfectly healthy to lose more than 2 lbs a week. It is a misconception that it is not; in fact, it is more common to lose more than 2 lbs a week if you are heavier (and putting in a lot of…

I suggest weighing yourself tomorrow or Wednesday. Weighing yourself might help you put limits on your bad eating. If you see the number, you might be encouraged to keep yourself in check a little more so that you don't gain any (or any more). Also, if you weigh yourself tomorrow, then weigh yourself after your anticipated…

Hi! I'm just seeing this post but wanted to say howdy! I'm in DC (Northwest). I'm 34 years old... aiming to lose another 80 lbs to reach my goal.

Hi! I'm just seeing this post but wanted to say howdy! I'm in DC (Northwest). 34 years old... lost 60... aiming to lose about 80 more. If anyone is interested in an exercise partner (i.e., someone to meet for exercise accountability) -- or knows someone in the Adams Morgan area who is -- send me a message!

Add me too, please! :) Lbs lost: 65. Been stalled for: 2.5 years Lbs to go: 100

I will try to come back and post some websites later, but I wanted to say that if you don't have a slow-cooker/crockpot that you should invest in one. It is a lifesaver for me. I can put a meal in the pot and have a main dish, then just add something to it during the week so I don't get bored with it. For example, I made a…

As most people said you're not weird, but I think the other thing to realize is that you are NOT the only person who feels like this in your late 20s/early 30s. It happens a lot; I know it happened to me. Around that age, it seems like people start pairing off and you start getting all these wedding announcements and birth…

Congrats on your weight loss! That is an awesome accomplishment. I can guarantee you that people have noticed!! Some people you work with might feel like it is inappropriate to comment on your body. Others just not feel like you are close enough friends from them to say something personal to you. When I lost a lot of…

It's never happened to me, but I have definitely read stories and medical articles about it happening! I don't know if that would be a good thing for me though, because I already spend most of my time on the treadmill staring at this perfect specimen of a man that exercises the same time I do.

I hear ya! I have another 80 I want to lose. I will send you a friend request. ~ April

HI! Feel free to add me too. I will send you a friend request. (I was actually looking for people to add as friends so we can spread around support, encouragement, and accountability.) Fyi - I'm in DC, 34-years-old, and trying to lose another 80 lbs. I've lost 75 already, but then stalled for about a 1.5 years because I…

Hi - Yes, weighing in twice a week is too much. My doctor and nutritionist have both told me to weigh no more that once a week. (Weight Watchers has the same rule.) If you feel like you are becoming too fixated on the number, then start to weigh every other week. And, yes, you are weighing yourself at the right time of…