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It's a struggle - especially the first part. But in two months, I went from four minutes on the elliptical (and wishing I could just die now, please) to going almost 30, and feeling pretty good after - only a bit tired. Best of all, I've noticed I walk faster, navigate stairs more easily, and find myself having a hard time…

No weight loss this week, but that's as I expected. I did manage to strength train once this week - it's been a busy one for me. However, I followed the advice of a friend and did it with free weights - what a difference!

I spend three hours daily commuting, work a full 8 and then some, look after five pets, a huge garden, and a teenager. What works for me is to grab a cheese stick and maybe some fruit before working out, eat a quick dinner (make ahead and freeze your own - less salt, better flavor). In my case, I'm lucky to have a husband…

It's possible you have a body image problem - but not really something anyone here could diagnose for you. It's also possible that you aren't really at your ideal weight yet; I've no idea what your build is, so I can't guess at that, either. It's also possible that after that much weight, you have loose skin that's making…

I lost a lb this week, finally, after deciding this week to do some tweaking to my plan. I had to bump up my calories, and adjust how I report exercise. But I'm back in the game! I missed the challenge post, but I only ate my trigger food once, stopped at about two servings. It's tortilla chips. They don't tempt me for the…

Still in this, though it's been the week from hell. I missed the challenge posting somehow. I would have said tortilla chips. They're not what I crave the most, but once I get going, it's hard to stop. I got into them once this week, but I WAS a good girl, and put them away after only TWO servings! But the good news is, I…

I looked in the mirror this morning - the cheekbone fairy must have come in the night, because I've got enough facial definition you can see them!

Try treating this as a learning experience. Whatever you're doing isn't working, so it's time to look at it harder, and decide what you can try next. I was doing great until I started upping the ante, then I just hit a sudden plateau. When I started digging into the numbers a bit, I realized that my exercise reporting may…

Missed this earlier - Me!

Hoooo----kay....un-thrilling week here. I'm still holding steady at 250. I'm going to try to lose another pound next week. Fruit was not a problem; I've had at least two servings a day, because I usually have at least that much for breakfast.

Sorry for being late - you wouldn't believe my yesterday. Short version, I fail at week four. I haven't lost any weight (stable), and couldn't try a class between a 50-hour work-week, family obligations, and good ol' TOM (pain). My goal this week is to get back on track, with a 2-lb weight loss. I'm off to a great start…

Are you sure it's not premenstrual? A lot of us get either strong cravings or actual hunger a few days a month. I've learned to give in a little at a time - eat a small quantity of what I'm craving. I also try to exercise more, to work off the extra calories that I'm going to eat. Then if I want another treat, I have a…

Just squeezed in another 2.5 miles - bringing my week total up to 8.5!

My weight goal was met - down 1 lb to 251. Aiming for 1 lb again this week. I haven't walked more yet, but expect to shortly. I can't predict how much since I'm still feeling a little off.

It was sort of the opposite for me, but I think it's the same phenomenon. In October, I had surgery to fix a health problem. Due to that surgery, I had a lot of free time - including a few months of relative down time at work - where I didn't have as much work as I needed to stay really busy. I used the time to get…

I made four miles today alone, bringing my total so far to six and change.

I put myself down as sedentary, and decided to log my cleaning and yardwork, with caveats and modifications that I adjust as time goes on, and I figure out what works for me. Fundamentally, I log this stuff to encourage myself to get off my couch, put down the computer, and catch up on my housekeeping in the evening,…

I'd start with a doctor visit, and maybe see if you can get in for some physical therapy. A good PT can both make it feel better short-term, and also help you learn exercises to restore good function. From there, you can start strengthening still further (assuming your doctor okays it). I have a relatively minor mid-back…

It's worked for me so far! I find it helps because there are so many different tools, and you can use what helps you (in my case, pretty much everything helps - I'm a data geek, so having counters and reports, and such really makes me understand what I'm doing. Welcome and good luck!

When I input gardening or housework, I usually cut the minutes in about half, in order to give myself what I suspect is a much more accurate reading.

I think there's a category for household repairs or something. I've used the cleaning and gardening categories for work that takes a while and goes above and beyond, because I listed myself as 'sedentary'. Personally, I want to know how many I get for bathing two squirmy border collies, trimming the cat's nails, giving the…

I forgot to post goals! Okay, here we go. I'm going to aim for 1 lb lost this time, taking into account that I'm just about to be really, REALLY hungry. So that'll be 251 by Saturday. I always exceed 3 miles in a week; I sometimes do that much in a day. Already, I've done 1.5. I think, in the interest of team spirit, I'll…

I REALLY like this answer. For some reason, making it a game has been working for me, mostly, but this is going to make my personal mantra list. By making it a game, I mean that I'm constantly trying to stay under my calories like it's some contest, and also trying to constantly up my workout intensity - again, like I'm…

I typically do this at least three times a week. Would have today, but my alarm decided I needed to sleep in, so I'll be late to work this morning, and likely skipping lunch break - which would be when I usually walk.

Weird? Geeky? Not a chance. Just because I like Ren Faires, Maker Faires, and gaming, DOESN'T make me a geek. Nope, what does it is probably my physics degree, the 10-inch reflecting scope that sits in my living room, and my teensy, weensy fascination with technological gadgetry. My humor ranges from the silly to the…

I've lost 1 lb this week, so didn't make my weight goal. Now at 252. My exercise hasn't changed since yesterday - 1266. I'm thinking I'll head to the gym in a few minutes, while I'm waiting for dinner. Can't stay long - it's my mother-in-law's birthday.

Just added it up - 1266 so far this week. Lower than average for me. However, tomorrow morning, I'm going to try to hit the gym for another 500-ish, and we're going shooting besides, which is a very light exercise. I doubt I'll have lost another lb by tomorrow, but I've lost one this week so that's good!

Very true. While I don't like all the extra weight I'm carrying, I still like my body, who I am, and what I do with my life. I'm not defined by my fat, and it definitely does help to know that success or failure in weight loss won't define me as a person.

I've been treating the whole thing as an experiment - especially the first week or two. If I didn't see loss, I analyzed what was going on, and made adjustments accordingly. Make sure you are being really dilligent about logging your food and that you are measuring how much you are actually eating. Reviewing your diary -…

Squeezing in some exercise, yes. I'm a bit challenged this week - I felt sick a couple of days, and we've got company, so a bunch of my exercise this week was house/yard work. Still hoping to get to the gym tomorrow and the next day.