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Yikes... My post was only half serious. It was more of a vent/rant than anything. Thanks to those of you who didn't beat me up. For those of you thinking I'm doing nothing but sitting on the kitchen floor crying and eating oreo's, that's not accurate. I am up at 3:45 everyday either running or lifting heavy 6 days a week.…

I have the same problem, except at home! I have no problem passing up sweets/goodies at work but for some reason, in the privacy of my own home, where no one can see me cheat, it's so much easier to throw food in my mouth. UGH! Gum/mints is a great start! Bump for more suggestions.

Diary is public. Again, when I was on the meal plan set by my trainer, it was very specific. I figured by using his calculated meal plan I would be fine. It was very detailed and I followed it to the letter (for example 1.75 oz of chicken, 1.5 oz potatoes, 2.0 oz green beans, 3 oz apple, 5 g almonds...) for each meal. I…

Yes, I have a food scale (sorry, I should have mentioned that). I have all my meals weighed and prepped and in containers ready to go. No medical conditions.

I like it!

This sounds exactly where I am and where I want to go. Annie - I'm 5'1" and CW 140. I spend about an hour at the gym each time I go. The 1200 was set out my MFP before I started working out and my trainer increased it to 1500 (not sure how/why he set it at 1500). Thanks for the replies all! I'll stick with it and just try…

Keep at it! Everyone here is right, it's likely that your body is just adjusting to the new changes. Muscles growing, retaining water... it all makes sense if you stop to think about it. I am currently going through something almost identical (started working out and ate MORE, gained a few pounds). I was frustrated/pretty…

Thanks everybody. I feel better knowing that this is par for the course. I'll hang on a couple more weeks and see where it goes. For what it's worth, he's "just" the personal trainer but has a nutritionist working with him on the food planning part of the whole thing.

Thanks! # 3 makes me nervous. I've always been addicted to the number on the scale ("if it's not going down, whatever you're doing isn't working"). I understand that any potential weight gain is going to be temporary and isn't fat (assuming I stay within my calorie goals) but it's something I really do just need to work…

Start lifting (I meet my trainer tonight) and be consistent about staying under my calorie goal and working out 5 days a week.

Mine are absolutely just for me. You're right - people do judge (which is why I didn't post them) :tongue:

First of all, CONGRATS! Second of all, I agree with most -talk to your doctor. When I was pregnant I was told to focus on eating healthy and not to worry about eating extra calories (you aren't eating for 2, that's ridiculous). Moderate exercise is ok (walking, swimming...) but was told not to increase my heart rate/body…

That was my thinking. This is it, I'm done being fat and I want this to be the last time I "start over". I want a cool Success Story too and pictures speak volumes! FWIW, I set the timer on my camera and just took them myself. It's pathetic, but I'm even embarrassed to have my husband take them.

I just peeked - awesome! You have a perfect figure and look fantastic!! Great job!!

I'm 5'1" and am aiming for 120.

I keep hearing "it's unsustainable for a long period of time" and "after a while your metabolism slows and you'll gain it all back when you start eating 'real food' again". What is that time frame? I've been at or about 1200 calories but currently don't work out and have a pretty sedentary job. I've been dropping about a…

I started out in a similar place. Similar stats and I'm also on AD. After having my second son I just couldn't lose the weight and was doing an hour of cardio a day, everyday. The weight just wasn't coming off and I got even more depressed about it. I was exhausted and stressed. I started worrying that I was never going to…

Me too. I had two c-sections in less than 2 years, so I'm sure that hasn't help things, but it's frustrating. I'm starting to lose weight (slowly - down only 5 lbs) but I have no tone in my stomach and the muscles are all garbage. That's where I've always carried it, so combine genetics with two c-sections and I've got…

I love it!

Thanks girls. I have about 20 lbs to lose to get to GW, which is where I was when I got married. I guess the 10 lbs by June probably isn't realistic anymore, which is fine. I guess as long as I'm losing, it's better than nothing. I have always had unrealistic expectations for myself and end up beating myself up for not…

fabulous! You absolutely DO NOT look 40 ANYTHING! Great work and super inspirational!

I'm more bummed that my GW is some people's SW... :sad: I've only lost a few pounds, so no change and nothing worthy to post, but it's nice to see all the success stories. Good job ladies!

I was just going to post something similar. ugh... I just started on mfp about a month ago and lost a few pounds. I was doing well and thought, even though it was only 5 pounds, it was 5 pounds. A gym is out right now, so I REALLY have to watch what I eat so I can't afford to binge eat. I was having a pretty rough weekend…

"I take for granite people's poor grammar. More pacifically, how there always thinking 'for all intensive purposes' is supposably correct."

you all look FANTASTIC!!! I just joined and am hopefully on my way to some equally as impressive results. you are all super inspiring! Keep up the great work!!!

I'm 5'2". I just joined so I'm still at my starting weight of 150. :embarassed: I'd like to get back down to 130 to start but would love, love, LOVE to get to 120.

I'm having the same/similar issues. I've only been doing this for a few days now, but tried it once before and ended up quitting because it found it too overwhelming. I realize that by taking an honest look at what/how much/when I eat will be the only way for things to change. I'm finding it hard (only after a couple days)…

First of all, glad you're here. I can totally relate to what you're going through. I remember being 11 years old, sitting on my bed, crying because I was "fat". I've been struggling with my weight ever since. Right before I got married and had kids, I was in the best shape of my life, but still thought I was fat. Now, 5…

Hi! I'm new here too and am looking for motivation as well. I totally get what you're going through, and like SC I'm back 2 years and 2 kids later. I'm up 20 lbs from where I was before I got pregnant and at only 5'1", every pound is obvious! I haven't found what works for me yet, and don't have any tricks or tips to pass…