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Thank you for that info lalepepper! I'm going to play with the numbers. The 1580 is not assuming activity pretty much.

I need a better plan, so looking here for inspiration. My calorie intake with losing 1 lb a week (5'10, 192 lb) is 1580. I feel like I'm starving the closer I get to 1500, so I HAVE to work out to be able to get 1 more snack or something. It was my understanding, that we really shouldnt eat less than 1500 cals in general,…

They are a bit pricey, but I like White House Black Market. If you get them on season sale they are really well priced, so if I find something that works I stock up. Eddie Bauers fit me too, but I don't like the feel of them and they make my butt look bigger.

I dated some short guys and it was just awkward and didn't work. When there eye sight comes to your boobs...They were jerks anyways. My husband is about a half inch taller than me :smile: but he really holds on to that half inch proudly. Its always been easier if someone is at least my height.

Not sure I'm your twin, but!... 32 yrs old 5'10 SW: 210 CW: 192 GW: 172

Would love to make some MFP Friends. I am 5'10", currently 192 lbs. When I started MFP a while ago I was 210. In May of this year I was 182 which I felt really good about; then some really crappy life circumstances happened and I gained 10 pounds. But I am back! And looking to make a change :smile: Feel free to add me! My…

I was SO not prepared for this recovery. It's been a week and the fatigue is worse than the swelling etc. Managing to get in my calories finally though - even though my front 2 teeth and gums really hurt from the surgery. Proud of myself when I get the tiny-est things done. Like unloading the dishwasher and folding…

I had surgery a week ago exactly and mine was also at 3 pm. I had to be there at 1:30 pm and I was able to survive on only a sip of water. I ate my last bit of something at 11 pm and went to bed at midnight. My thought was that I would sleep late-but I was too nervous to sleep very well. I was told to not eat or drink…

Thanks guys :) Eager to get to next week so I can have it over with and start recovery ... and be able to breathe again!

Thanks! I get stir crazy if I can't do a good amount of moving. As much as it's not great to lose weight through surgery, as long as I don't put on pounds after it from the yo-yoness of it, I am good. Just have to focus on getting nutrients. Were you on a liquid/soft foods diet for the first few days? I remember when I was…

I feel weird sleeping naked...usually just a tank and my short exercise spandex like shorts.

Thanks Lizzy, whole heartidly agree. Maybe that will be more of the case this year, I hope. Being 4000 miles away from home has been interesting. Food wise, think I will just stay make good nutritional choices, but enjoy it. Will have 2 long days of air travel, but hoping to get some activity in while I'm back home.

Usually a Tall Latte 1%, no sugar added. If I want to treat myself a 2% Tall Hot Cocoa.

Hi! Happy to see this thread for support. I was disgnosed when I was 16 with absence seizures. I have had 4 grand mals in my life. I also have a tic disorder which is basically like myoclonic jerks without seizure activity. Weight loss has been a challenge. When I got off depakote (after 10 yrs of it) my metabolism…

Been feeling this way recently too. i lost 15 pds and for some reason my confidence is not where it should be. Not sure where this comes from. I know I'm not. Think women focus too much on numbers and should cut themselves more slack. I Agree with jewlz280 - getting a new routine etc might help. Hope your spirits raise…

The 2 pds per week I have found a challenge with, but I don't have the motivation some do. I would say more realistically 1-1.5 pds to be able to keep it off. I am certain I could lose weight faster if I ate cleaner and exercised more vigorously - but at the same time, right now, I think I am doing pretty well considering…

Aside from the ketogenic diet, doctors are now introducing a "Modified Atkins Diet for Seizures" for adults as ketogenic has primarily been used for adolescents (I believe - please correct me if I am wrong). It is similar to ketogenic but not as strict (but still strict). I have high cholesterol (triglycerides)…

Hi, From my experience I can tell you a couple things in terms of weight goes. 1. Topamax makes you drastically lose weight (in a bad way; like 20 pds in a month). It also makes you not be able to think; there is a reason some refer to it as "dope-amax". Poor quality of life. Then when you change meds you will just gain…

@quirktizzy - exactly. It lowers your metabolism, so that is what goes on, whether you eat more or eat normal. I am getting on keppra and coming off depakote b/c of pregnancy reasons. Yay! Praying it helps my metabolism. I am starting with 500 mg/twice a day and will eventually go up likely once it is deemed safe that I…

Wow, I have lost 10 pds in the past and my boobs stayed the same - 38DD - wondering how much weight it would take me to lose to go down to a 38D. I would be fine with that! I think it depends on the person though in how and where they gain and lose the weight.

Yep, happened to me too :( I had only lost 10 pounds after working really hard at it and then I gained it back over my many travels over several months. So starting a couple weeks ago I hit the reset button. The hardest part for me I think is still eating well on days I don't feel well and keeping the weight off.

I think I look ok without it, I will go on errands without it on a lot, I do look "finished" when I have it on though. As far as everything else, I struggle with not comparing myself to others. My husband tells me I am beautiful every day though :)

My face. My stomach is usually the last thing to go (which happens to be the most problem area!)

Thanks for your support. It is frustrating. I don't drink soda, my Mom never allowed my siblings & I to have it so I never developed that craving. Even though my carbs & sweets are okay, but I should try and limit them a little more than I am. I have lost 7 pounds, but it has been slow. My husband has lost 24 pounds! in…

I'm having the same issue and it really discourages me. I have epilepsy, migraines and anxiety. Hate my brain! But the medications I am on for my epilepsy are also for bi-polar disorder. I can't go on any other really, because it is the only one that works (on combo of depakote & lamictal) and one of the side effects is…

Yes, this is very difficult. When I eat out with friends if we are going to a place with nutritional information, I plan it before I go out. If not, I eye the right portions and order foods that say grilled or baked etc and can substitute steamed veggies for starches, things like that. Even then though... I try my best.…

I used to log as I go, but I find it easier to stay within my calories when I plan out my meals including snacks and if I need to change things I will.

@avir8: I am not sure if you are on botox for migraines, but I wanted to clear up where the botox is injected (at least for me - and I have been told by my doctor, that they follow a specific way they do it) First, it is medical grade botox and can only be done by a certified doctor. It can only be done every 3 months per…

I just got the dvds, I did live classes before I moved to another state and can't find a class nearby. Exhilarate is definitely a good workout. Sweat, heart rate up. Pretty awesome. Just have to improve my steps.

I log it all or else I am not accountable for things ... even if my diary is open.