NSMustanggirl Member

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Nova Scotia here! :)

I recently found that I was in the same situation, running a daily deficit of 3-500 calories, (I log religiously, including all fats, oils and spices that I eat and also enter recipes that I make so I can properly log those). I eat very well with lots of veggies, very little white anything, protein, good fats, etc and…

I'm up at 5am every morning, to do some cardio or strength training, and then I run a few times a week in the evening after the kids go to bed. I'm not a morning person, but I've made the transition fairly well - just have to remember to go to bed earlier than I used to which can be a challenge some nights!!

I would agree... You've identified the culprit. Sodium will cause you to retain water, so you'll probably shed those 2 lbs very quickly! :smile:

Any juice is high in sugars... I was never a big juice drinker so the switch to water wasn't a big deal at all! In terms of eggs and cheese, don't eliminate them! Keep in mind that some foods, while high in caloric content, are full of other nutrients that may keep you fuller, longer and eliminating the "munchies" that get…

If you simply let yourself go over, it becomes easier and easier to simply let yourself go over! I plan on treats, but ONLY if I am under calories and the rest of the macros look good. If I'm going to go over with said treat, I make sure I do something to exercise it off - not a good strategy to use all of the time, but I…

Sent request! FInished C25K a few months and working on C210K! Would be thrilled to have more running friends!

I started at 190 on Feb 4th - today, I weighed in at 153.4 - the first 30 took about 5 months, with it REALLY slowing down in May and June but reached my goal of 30lbs by July 4th. Just remember that we are all different! You could lose faster, you could lose slower depending on your activity level, metabolism and body…

I do the exact same thing - I'll actually yoyo with 2-3 lbs, and then boom, be at 2 lbs below my previous low and lose another 1-2 lbs over the next couple of days. It's been like that since I started this journey! It's for that reason I actually weigh every day - cuz I never know where/when the drop is going to be! Glad…

THIS!!! I felt the exact same way, and dealt with it in the same way! A good 5:30 am is a great wake up! My caffeine intake has gone down! :)

I've been on MFP for about 6 months - love it! Feel free to add if you'd like! Friends made a whole lot of difference! In your motivation and level of accountability!

Bit by bit you'll get there! You've taken the first step!

Mine is open to friends - feel free to add

I've gone from busting out of a size 12/13 to fitting comfortably in a 9 and have lost more! I did buy a bunch of new clothes at the 20 lbs lost mark, but that money's been wasted! I've been shopping at Value Village (thrift shop) and am getting nice clothes, some with the tag on, for about 85% off the retail price! Bought…

One of the best tips that I read was to go drink some water and wait 15 mins. If you still have that craving, then sub something healthy for it! It's worked for me so far! Most of the time, I can overcome that craving! :) Feel free to add if you'd like!

I have a few faves for brekkie... Egg Whites with whatever leftover veggies or even a salad from the night before (or whatever veggies are in the fridge - depending on the mood, I'll throw some meat and cheese in. Steel cut oats with cinnamon and raw honey - I'll often throw some frozen berries into it. The nice thing…

I'm 5'10 and currently 157 lbs - down from 190. My most current goal is 155 but may up that to 150lbs. I am more comfortable in my own skin now than I've ever been! I don't think there is a real answer - I think it depends on you and what you are comfortable with - don't be afraid to set a conservative goal and see how you…

I try to go to bed with the house just a little cleaner than it was the day before. Kind of forces me to get little odd jobs done! And if I don't, I try to make sure I spend some time first thing in the morning tidying or getting jobs that need to be done completed!

I haven't used kettlebells, but have used bands and they can provide you with a really good work out, upper and lower body, if you have enough tension on them. Now that I think about it, I don't have a set of bands... I think I'm going to go pick some up and take them to the cottage so I can do them there! Thanks for the…

First of all - don't beat yourself up too much! You've made a huge commitment and from the sounds of it, have been living up to it with the exception of the last 2 days. If you truly feel like you are sliding back into your old ways, my mantra is this... The first time I let me self do/eat something I know I shouldn't be…

Big fan of weight training! I don't know the science behind it, but building muscle helps increase your metabolic calorie burn (ie calories burned while at rest). It's made a huge difference for me! I've been weight training for 5 months and have lost 31 lbs so it obviously doesn't make you gain weight unless you're…

I agree - do what works for you, but make sure you're listening to your body! I pushed myself too hard and put myself out of commission for 2 weeks with an IT Band flare up caused by pushing myself to go too far! Back on the road again just yesterday! Back to taking baby steps! :)

Definite NSV! I've had to go through and replace most of my tops and pin those that I could! Congratulations!

I'm due for a session with my PT - I will ask her to incorporate some of that into my programme! Thanks all! Appreciate it!

Just pain in a muscle running from my hip to my knee. Doesn't really bother me now except for when I try to run and even that is getting better - just took a few strides last night to see how it felt. What I read is that IT issues can be caused by running on an uneven surface which I have been and by trying to go too far…

LOVE spin class! At first, I thought that whoever invented it was a mean, sadistic SOB but after a couple of classes I came to love it! I actually miss it when I'm not able to go!

Are you exercising as well? Eating clean or as little processed food as possible? I think you need more calories - not sure how healthy 800-900 calories is, or how sustainable. I tried 1200 calories and I felt like I was starving myself. I'm currently at 159 and at 1490 calories and still losing, so I think you can afford…

From NS here!!!

Beautiful - coffee date or glass of wine absolutely, but I'm happily married to a man!