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Definitely with you on the antipsychotic. I've also never been particularly active, plus I have problems with my knees (dislocation). I also don't like walking alone for safety reasons, and my one friend who would walk with me goes at a faster pace than I can do. Also now it's hot out and I burn really easily and skin…
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I'm over_it_all. :)
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5'5", goal is 130-135.
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My lowest adult weight was 128, and I felt amazing. I hovered around 135 for a while, but I'd like to get to 130 as my final goal weight. I guess my first goal is to get to 150, though, because that's when I'll be a healthy weight. After that, I'll be happy with whatever I can get.
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This is depressing, haha. I'm 5'5", 180lbs, and I wear size 16 (14 if they're stretch jeans). It's mostly due to my hips of doom... I was just made this way. :) Even at my smallest (128), I was wearing size 10/12 jeans, so I'm not expecting much else.
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Like many others here, I'm 5'5" and aiming for 130. My lowest adult weight was 128, and I felt (and looked) fantastic. But because I've gained so much weight, I'm not sure how my body will reproportion itself if I manage to lose it again. It's all about being happy with how you feel and how your clothes fit, IMO. I still…
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One more thing you might try is increasing your daily calories by 100-200. I've found that I actually lose more when I'm eating 1400 calories a day than when I'm eating 1200. It's hard to make a calculator that is accurate for everyone, so don't be afraid to try out different numbers!
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Thanks, everyone. I've been trying to drink enough water, though the past couple days I admit I haven't done so well. It is right before my TOM, so that could contribute. I'll just keep exercising and drinking water, and I'll stick to my calorie range. (I've found that I actually lose more if I up my calories a bit, so I…
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22 with 60 to lose. Hurts to write that. Having a rough month.
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I think it really depends on your personality and what you're looking for in this site. I have no interest in others critiquing my food choices -- I'm focusing mainly on calories right now, and gradually trying to introduce more healthy foods into my diet. But sometimes I'm completely full one day yet still need more…
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This is a question I've been wondering, too. I had never heard of eating back exercise calories before this site, and I, too, am looking for a scientific basis on this. No offense to everyone on the forums, but you don't always get the most reliable information here. :) I will look further into it.
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As long as your net calories (food calories minus exercise calories) are NOT below 1200, you should be fine. No one should go below 1200 net calories, as it is bad for your body. Beyond that, it's really your choice whether or not you want to eat back all your exercise calories.
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That's why I'm glad restaurants are now required to give nutritional information. My boyfriend works at Applebee's and most of the items on the menu are over 1000 calories! It's insane. More restaurants are adding "low-calorie" choices, but it's still ridiculous that they're allowed to serve food that's so bad for us. And…
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I have the phone app, so I usually log around the time I eat. Sometimes I log before if it's something planned (like going to Quizno's yesterday -- I checked out the menu online and decided what I wanted, then logged that), but that rarely happens. Because I have it on my phone, I can check throughout the day to see how…
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Youtube actually has some decent exercise videos, if you know what to look for. I found a few beginning Zumba steps, and an old belly dancing video I used to own.
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I'm the same way. I was happy to gain a little extra up top, although I'm still an A cup. Still, I think the biggest thing is overall body shape. Sure, it would be nice to have bigger boobs, but which is better -- having bigger boobs and being large all around, or being skinny and having smaller boobs? Personally, I think…
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I lost 8 pounds my first week. This is toward the end of my second week, and I've lost 0.4 pounds. My net calorie goal is 1200, and I exercise four times a week for around 40 minutes each day. It's like everyone says -- give your body a month or so to get used to the new lifestyle changes you're putting it through. That's…
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I love the feeling I get after a hard workout, but I have a hard time getting started. I've found that once I start, it gets a lot easier. I can focus on numbers, and I give myself a time limit, encouraging myself for "just five more minutes" for as long as I need to. I also like certain distractions, like watching TV (our…
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I haven't really thought about gifts. I'm just excited to be back down to my favorite weight again. I'll start thinking and planning, though! :)
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I weigh in every day. I know that I will fluctuate from day to day, but the little victories keep me motivated. It really depends on how you'll react to it. If you can accept that you'll sometimes fluctuate up, sometimes down, then you should be fine weighing in everyday. If you'll drive yourself crazy with that, then once…
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I'm the same way! I'm so worried that my boyfriend and I are going to give up again, like we always do. But I have a feeling this time is different. This time, it's not a diet. This time, it's a lifestyle change. We're doing little things during the day like parking a little further from the store, and buying healthy…
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One of my biggest motivators to start this new lifestyle change was when we took Christmas pictures this year. I wanted to cry when I saw them, and I did cry later. The only reason I won't destroy those pictures as soon as I receive them is to keep them as "before" pictures -- I was at my heaviest, and three days later I…
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When you think about it, yes, it is logical. But when I started, I was among those who were confused. When I had used other websites, they only counted the calories eaten, not the calories burned. So I believed that was what the calorie goal meant. Other members may be coming from similar websites. It's just a different…
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I think it really depends on what your net calorie goal is. Mine is 1200, which is the lowest recommended for anyone, so I try to get as close as possible. Your calorie goal is based on your activity level and the amount of weight you want to lose per week. Losing more than 2 pounds a week is considered unhealthy, so it's…
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I'm no expert, but as for the first question, it does take your measurements into account. My boyfriend also has an account on here, and even if we do the exact same exercise for the same amount of time, it always shows different calories burned for each of us. As for the second one, I've lost about 6 pounds in my first…
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Hi from the East Bay! :)
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Week One down for me, too, and I've lost about 6 pounds. :) I weigh myself daily, so I've watched my weight fluctuate and I've gone down to about 8 pounds lost, but now I'm back up. That's okay, though. I've been drinking more water, and it's still a great loss. Good job! Hopefully we can all keep this routine up, even if…
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I don't have issues with my thyroid, but I am taking medications that caused me to gain weight in the first place. Hopefully I won't have to be on it much longer... I really can use all the help I can get! Good luck!
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I'm trying to lose 73 pounds, putting me at 130. My lowest weight as an adult was 128, and I felt amazing then. My mini-goals are 180 (moving me from obese to overweight) and 150 (moving me from overweight to normal). If only I could fit into that dress again...
