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Are you losing the weight that you want to lose with the calories you've been eating? I don't eat based on my TDEE, etc. I have played with the numbers & have found something that works (the magic number) to make the scale behave. lol But what works for me, may not work for you, everybody is different. I do have days that…

I started out @ 236 & lost 16 the first month, 15 the 2nd month, 11 or so the 3rd, then down to 5 the 4th. As you get closer to your goal weight, the weight will be harder to work off but can be done! Catching the lose skin early is key. I've been doing cardio only the last 7 months, but I just found a piece of loose skin…

http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51131/Half-Marathon-Novice-1-Training-Program This is the plan I'm doing for next summer's half marathon run. I love the pace that it has me at to train. Because the run is not scheduled for next summer, I'm doubling the length of time to do each week. I just started running in May & ran…

Happy (thrilled!!) it wasn't what you thought!!! Add me if you'd like. :)

Hugs to you!!! Chocolate cravings can be avoided by upping your magnesium found in black beans & leafy greens (salads), plus just don't buy it. :) http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennifercohen/2012/04/10/10-unique-ways-to-kill-your-cravings-and-those-extra-pounds/ Add me if you'd like. :)

I'm giving my bigger clothes to friends heavier than myself, but I'm keeping a pair of my old jeans that were skin tight on me once upon a time! :) I don't plan to go back to the "big" me again...I was there too long!!! :) Add me if you'd like to be on my support team!! :)

Decrease your sodium to around 1500, drink more than 1/2 your body weight in oz for water, & increase your potassium with a goal of 40% your goal weight, by eating more bunny foods (salads & veggies). I have an issue with this myself & have found that it helps tremendously!! Add me if you'd like to be on my support team!!!…

Let's get busy & sweat!!! (((ewwwwww))) lol Come be on my support team!! :)

I've started out with 106 lbs to lose, and have about 1/3 left to go! Come be on my support team!!! I think you have a great attitude!!! Let's sweat!!! lol

I've had people want to pay me to take my calorie burns for themselves!!! lol Come be on my support team!! :)

Last night, I had ice cream. I was supposed to eat just one bite! lol I ate a cup! The scale went up, but I'm okay, I know why. I daily weigh myself to stay on track. After already losing my minimum goal for the month, the rest is gravy. But, shoot! I don't want to settle for just minimum, just barely getting by!! My 20th…

I have lost my weight w/out relying on protein shakes or Shakeology to make it happen. I do eat a protein bar once a day for the moment I'm in my car being Taxi Momma. Other than that, I meet or exceed half my body weight in grams for protein. It might be okay for you to use, if you are needing convenience, but is not…

Good for you for trying again & not settling for 2nd best! It does take a lot of sweat, healthy foods, & commitment to lose the desired weight, but it's definitely possible!! Did you gain more from the last time you visited? Starting today, not tomorrow, is key, but you can do this!! Add me if you'd like!! :)

Just find something you think you might enjoy doing @ the gym. I enjoy being on the treadmill, being around others during my challenging workouts with HIIT, but that may not work for you, & that's ok. Starting today (not tomorrow) to make these healthy decisions are key. You can do this with sweat, diet, & commitment. <3…

Congrats on your wedding!! That sounds like so much fun!!! You've still got lots of time to drop the weight with sweat, diet, & commitment. Starting today, not tomorrow to begin the progress is key. You can do this. <3 Add me if you'd like. :)

In March, I started out @ 236, 5'7', & 7 months later I'm now down to 174. I know the feeling of frustration of not finding what you want in the store, due to being obese. I have found what works for me, & others have been inspired by my progress. Friend me if you'd like. :)

Without looking @ your diary, I can't tell too much. But, here are some options: 1) You are eating too many calories with the workouts you are doing, not creating a big enough deficit. 2) Not eating enough veggies & salads (bunny food)/potassium to offset your sodium intake with water retention. 3) You are recording too…

I know you are discouraged, but just change some things up a little. Eat more bunny food (veggies & salads) for a day or two to offset the sodium/water retention for foods &/or sore muscles, drink more water than half your body weight in oz, & create a bigger deficit for your calories again by eating less &/or burning more…

I got a fitbit a while back, & it's awesome @ telling me how many calories I burn when I work out, sleeping, etc. You know how to lose weight, you've done it before. It's all about burning more calories, creating a deficit. I have my activity set @ sedentary, manually set the goal calories under the 1200 mark to match 2…

Just create a bigger deficit with your calories eaten & burned. If you are eating too much, the scale will not budge, regardless of how much you burn. I love your workouts! (((feeling the sweat!))) Are you weighing yourself often? I weigh daily just to make sure I'm on the right track. Add me if you'd like. :)

And? I'm happy for you to dash by me on the trail. I'll see you @ the finish line. :)

Making little changes everyday & logging the foods no.matter.what is key. I did really well today, until I wanted some chocolate. The only chocolate in the house was some fudge ice cream topping...and I had to log it. I wanted a cherry coke (didn't taste good anymore-even though it was once my fav), and had to log it. You…

You can change your starting calories under 1200. I adjusted mine under 1200 to match the 2 lbs/week goal of mine. It works. I don't pay too much attention to my set macros of 30/30/40 for carbs/protein/fat. My goal is to drink more than 1/2 my body weight in oz for water & eat 1/2 my body weight in protein in grams. I eat…

But, you finished!!! That is amazing!!! Wish you lived here in town to go running together!!

Normally, I walk/run in my HIITS about 5+ miles on average. My 5k I ran in July was @ 39 minutes, & I felt pretty awesome considering I just started running in May. But, after today's run/walk of 7 miles really pushed myself, as I'd never done 7 miles before...even just walking, I really exhausted myself physically &…

Ironically, I found this site just about an hour ago! It is very less intimidating, putting my strategy to rest & follow this one. With 6+ months of training, I feel much more confident to finish. I read that I've been running too fast, which is why I've been burning out much quicker. A comfy cozy pace for me right now is…

Thanks for the advice & everyone's huge accomplishments!! It's nice to have support when dealing with the thought of "I've never done that before!" I have not ran in a 10k, but have been training for it since July with running & walking...I still cannot run a full 3 miles @ once. My intervals are comfy cozy running .1 mile…

If you aren't seeing any changes, increase your cardio to a min of 1 hour/day & create a bigger deficit with calories burned & eaten. Are you drinking more than 1/2 your body weight in oz for water? If something is not working, you've got to change things up! I give my scale about 10 days to make the drop before I get…

I'm 5'7", 174, & have a goal to eat protein 1/2 my body weight in grams & saw that this is best according to what I've read. Contrary to what others believe, I've adjusted my starting calories under 1200 so that it matches a 2 lbs/week loss. I've played with the numbers the last few months & found that as long as I eat my…

I just like to think that all the walking & running that I do (sometimes with pain) that it's sawing off my hips!! lol