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Your diary isn't public, so I can't make a direct observation, but a few things come to mind. You could possibly need to eat more, increase your iron intake, and you may need to take a few rest days.

Yes, exactly this.

I love cheese and dairy in general and can't imagine going without it. My brie intake has been seriously limited since I started trying to lose weight, but I still enjoy a slice of cheese on sandwiches, a cheese stick here or there, yogurt, and even pizza as long as they fit into proper eating for the day or week. Some…

New shoes that fit my foot and gait properly. If you have a store in town that caters to runners, have them help you select your next pair. I swear they're worth every penny you will pay for them, and you *will* pay for them.

Asking me when I'm going to stop. Why the hell would I stop challenging myself physically? WTH? Also telling me I should just accept my mom belly for what it is. Apparently, me trying to have the best, fittest body I can is offensive to some people. Telling me I shouldn't lose any more weight, or that I'm getting too…

I do not see any cheese, peanut butter, or popcorn in his possession.

Congratulations. You are AMAZING!!!

Best. Revenge. Ever.

Walking is great for building up the muscle in your legs. It's low-impact, so it's a great choice if you have any concerns about your joints. You could start carrying your one pound weights and moving your arms out from your sides and up over your head while you walk to change it up a bit. You can also do squats right in…

I had a major issue with my pelvis last year, and you just have NO idea how much you engage your hips to do flipping EVERYTHING until it hurts to do it. OP, just start off slow and see how your leg handles it. Kettle bell workouts sound like a great idea.

The more conscious of budgeting my calories I have become, the more particular I've gotten about what I eat. For instance, I eat 1-2 eggs and a piece of toast for breakfast almost every morning. White, low cal, "wheat," whatever kind of bread was ok months ago. Now that it's the only piece of bread I eat all day and often…

You're amazing!! Good for you, woman.

Now I don't have to post pics...we have the same belly! Good for you on your progress, that's amazing!

This needed to be repeated.

YES, this!

Definitely don't keep crap food that you know you crave available. It's much easier to have self-control at the grocery than at home. Substitution is a great idea, too. If you LOVE ice cream, for instance, try low-fat frozen yogurt instead. If a substitution won't do, indulge in a reasonable way. If you absolutely MUST eat…

You're doing great. Keep it up!

Great work! You also lost 20 years.

When my thighs feel like they're on vibrate! And when I reach for my towel, and just *can't*. Yeah, that one is good.

If you feel like you *must* count calories but you're just sick of it, why not give yourself a break? Don't do it for a week or two, and see what happens. Everything else being equal, if you're genuinely eating to satisfy hunger and you're eating healthy/clean, you should be fine. We *ought* to be able to exist like that.…

Dude, awesome!!!

Woot Woot! Amazing transformation. Good for you!

Congratulations! My advice on the weight gain is to stay reasonably active and maintain your healthy eating. If you didn't realize, you can set your MFP calories to allow you to gain weight. You could set it at .5 or 1 lb a week, according to your healthy gain goals, and use that as a bench mark for your eating. All my…

I've been getting the same thing for a couple of months. "You're not try to lose more weight, are you?" Yes, I am technically at a healthy weight. No, I am not approaching the bottom range of a healthy BMI. What I'm trying to do is get into athletic shape, which is a new and unusual thing for me. I'm enjoying the way a…

Almost always 1-2 eggs over medium with a piece of whole grain toast, half a grapefruit, and coffee with a little sugar and skim milk.

Damn man, you went from cute to holy freaking hot. Congratulations! You must feel AMAZING now.

You give me hope for my poor belly. Congratulations on your awesome transformation!

Congratulations on your loss! I was completely disappointed when I hit my goal because I saw how much more I could accomplish if I kept at it. Now that I'm a couple of pounds away again, I'm about to move it down again, precisely because of the stubborn fat on my middle. Those last few pounds WILL make a difference, as…

Congratulations on your weight loss and your fitness gains! You look radiant, and it's obvious how much happier and healthier you are.

Yes, between this and the "When are you going to stop?" %^&* you. I will be at a healthy weight when I reach my goal, and I still have a little way to go. It's taken a long while and a lot of hard work to get this far, and no I am not yet done working hard. If that makes you feel guilty about your eating and exercise…