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I generally step right out my door. I used to go to a nearby bike path (within a mile. Sometimes I'd use the walk to/from as a warmup/cooldown), but I plan on running through the winter and bike paths aren't kept clear of snow.

Log absolutely everything again for a week or two. Chances are you're consuming a lot more calories than you think.

In the freezer near the frozen veggies: quinoa duo. It's awesome. Even my toddler loves it.

One egg, several whites, sautéed spinach, reduced fat cheese, salsa (added at the end). Yum.

If you're thirsty, drink. If you're hungry but don't think you should be, drink. Thirst sometimes masks as hunger. If your pee is orange, drink more. I couldn't tell you how much I drink during the day. It's not a gallon, I can guarantee you that.

After reading this thread, I went out running from zombies for the first time in months, and ran more than I could then! I don't (and never did) do the zombie chases since I'm not much of a runner. I'm just ADD and get bored easily and really enjoy the story/music/radio mode.

I'm about your height and a bit heavier than you. When I started, I ate around 1200 for a week or so just because I really wasn't hungry for more since I switched to healthier foods. I also worked out pretty hard, so I know I was retaining water too. After about a week I was not pleasant to be around. I increased to…

It's not motivating for me, but it gives me ideas. I'd never comment negatively about someone's diary, or provide constructive criticism unless asked. No one has yet had anything negative to say about my diary. I wouldn't welcome unsolicited advice about my diary either, but I don't worry what other people are going to…

Two things: First, find your reason. Why do you want to lose weight? If you don't have a reason, you're never going to stick with it. Second, eat sweets if you want them. Just track it. Keep it within your calories. Depriving yourself is a good way to fall off the wagon.

I weigh after the morning poop, and then sometimes before bed. The before bed one gives me an idea of what my weight will be in the morning :D

35 mom of 1 at 222 lbs (the goal in my ticker is to get me below 200). I try to be supportive. Feel free to add me!

Is 35 middle aged? I'd be happy to be your mfp friend. I enjoy a lot of the same activities. Hiking, starting running again. I try to get outdoors frequently. I used to love runkeeper, but it hasn't worked on my phone in forever, probably because I have an iPhone 4. Anyway, feel free to add me if you'd like! (and anyone…

I have a bodymedia, though I just got it about a month ago. I love it. It took it about a week to dial in the calorie burn correctly. At first it said I burned way too much. I've read a few reviews that said the fitbit overestimates steps, but I don't think that really matters very much. Getting a baseline and working to…

Thanks for the shake suggestions. Regarding pills, I've taken adderall for years. I've stopped during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Starting again it does suppress my appetite for about 2 days. After that, it does nothing. It makes me wonder how effective appetite suppressing pills can possibly be.

If you have some extra money (which you do if you're spending it on diet pills), I'd recommend looking into a bodymedia fit, fitbit, jawbone whatever they have, something like that. I got one (bodymedia fit) about a month ago, and for the first time I feel in complete control over my weight loss. All the guesswork is gone.…

I understand the need for a regimen. I've been searching for premade plans that would work for me, but in the end what's worked so far is to have a few breakfast/lunch/dinner ideas and a lot of healthier snacks around. Then I just track absolutely everything all day long and try to hit around 300-500 cals per meal plus…

How are they? I'd like a shake that's not full of sugar that I can enjoy on occasion when I'm on the run with my toddler or at work between patients in the middle of the night.

Being a huge Giants fan, I don't enjoy football this year quite like I usually do. :(

Feel free to add me (and anyone else too)! I try to be chatty.

Muscle does weigh more than fat. Take a cup of muscle and a cup of fat, and the muscle will weigh more. A pound of muscle doesn't weigh more than a pound of fat, which is I'm sure what you meant.

In the morning after a poop, naked or just in socks. Yep, I'm one of those.

Congratulations! During the first trimester, you don't need extra calories as long as you weren't eating at a deficit before. Starting in the second trimester, you need about an extra 300-350 calories a day. Since you'll have your first OB or midwife appointment before you hit your second trimester, he or she can advise…

You don't need to lose 100 lbs to be healthy. You need to lose 100 lbs to be at what is considered a healthy weight. Through a good diet and exercise, you'll probably reach healthy quite a bit before that. Obesity predisposes us to a lot of issues, but the idea that health only comes in certain sizes is ridiculous. I'm 225…

Sodium makes your body hold on to water, so it may look like you're losing fat less quickly at the beginning, or the scale may fluctuate if your sodium intake fluctuates. But this is just water weight. Sodium can also contribute to or exacerbate heart and blood pressure issues. If you don't have any personal or family…

I started blogging workouts. Week 1 complete! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/BabyNurseJen/view/body-revolution-day-6-582862

I took paxil for a few months in my 20's. I don't remember how much weight I gained, but my weight gain was noticeable within weeks.

Have you spoken to a doctor or (preferably) nutritionist/dietician? They should be able to help you with a diet for your special circumstances. I'm not sure what ME is. Google says something like chronic fatigue?

You look awesome! Good job! I just started body revolution last week. Hoping for similar results eventually!

http://www.fitday.com/webfit/burned/calories_burned_Wash_dishes.html This says about 98 an hour at your weight. I don't know if that's above bmr or including it.

Exercise is definitely recommended during pregnancy. If you're exercising at a high level before pregnancy, it's ok to continue. It's not ok to start a vigorous exercise program during pregnancy.