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  • I'm sure you've figured by now that weight is not a good fit! I recommend having your body fat tested and shoot for lowering that instead (and toss the scale!). I am 5'2" and currently weigh about 135. I lift weights and wear a size 4 or 6. My goal weight is 125, which will knock me down to a 2 or 4. I weighed 113 when I…
    in Goal weight for women who are 5'1-5'2 Comment by PHDork16 May 2014
  • June 1 is my birthday! So it makes sense that I should turn 34 with style :-) It's 12 weeks away, so I think an 8 lb loss is a good goal. That would put me at a weight haven't seen since my 20s.
    in June 1 Goal Group Comment by PHDork16 March 2014
  • Hi AlliStef, I think we are almost twins: 33 5'2" CW-137 GW-120 Feel free to add me :-)
    in Find your Weight Loss Twins Comment by PHDork16 March 2014
  • Thanks again everyone! And for the record, I went to bed under my calorie goal last night ;-)
    in Evening self-sabotage Comment by PHDork16 March 2014
  • Thank you for all the suggestions! I do drink tea but I had no idea there was so much variety out there (licorice, what??). There is virtually no junk food in my home because I know I can't handle chips/cookies/etc., but that still does not stop me from going over my calorie goal with greek yogurt, almonds, the occasional…
    in Evening self-sabotage Comment by PHDork16 March 2014
  • Yes. My husband is currently out of the country on business :-\
    in Evening self-sabotage Comment by PHDork16 March 2014
  • I took a while to adjust to my goal calories per day. Honestly I would recommend eating more calories than you are now (but less than you were before starting your diet) so your body can adjust to less food, then gradually decrease your intake. Even if you are using all the awesome hints and tricks others have posted here,…
    in Hungry - how to keep it under control? Comment by PHDork16 February 2014
  • Hi, I just found you guys. I am in my 2nd year of a PhD program in Health Policy and the weight is creeping on. Sadly, I think this might be because I'm getting older more than the stress (I turn 34 in June - yikes!). I am married and we have a 4-year old son and now that I passed my preliminary exams (woohoo!!) we are…
    in Introduction Comment by PHDork16 February 2014
  • I'm a phd student, 33, with a husband who travels often for work and a 4-year old son. Extra time, what's that??
    in 24, Grad student, Teacher- motivation/support needed! Comment by PHDork16 February 2014
  • "Christian Wife" - I'm glad you can eat more and lose weight. I can't! Thanks for rubbing it in!
    in curious...whos doing 1200 cal a day?? Comment by PHDork16 February 2014
  • I started a month ago at 1200 calories and have lost almost 4 pounds. I think 1200 is reasonable if you are starting at a lower weight. At 5'2" and a high weight of 137, even at 1200 cals/day it will take me a while to get to my goal. I eliminated a lot of sugar and try to eat "bulkier" foods (veggies, whole grains) so I…
    in curious...whos doing 1200 cal a day?? Comment by PHDork16 February 2014
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