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I lost weight without using a food scale (slow, but fairly steady); I probably would have lost faster had I used one.

Will you know where you're going ahead of time? If so, you can probably find the menu online and decide before you go what you'll order. Also, don't stress about it too much. Yes, you want to make a healthy choice, but it's one day out of many days ahead in your weight loss journey.

A one week "plateau" is nothing. It could be water weight, it could be your body's natural day-to-day fluctuations in weight, it could be you're eating a little more than you think you are. Give it another week or two.

Rather than using cups, tsp., etc. to measure your food, buy a food scale and weigh everything -- even prepackaged, single-serving food. You may be eating more than you think.

How hot is it where you are? Is going out for a walk with your little one in a stroller an option? Good luck!!

You can still hang out occasionally -- just plan it out ahead of time, so you'll be able to work out a little extra for a few days to make up for the one day you won't be going to the gym.

It's not easy, but you need to say "no" to your family and then stick by that.

No, it isn't. This is what my husband and I do during the week, since he works a late shift and eats dinner at a different time. He plans out and cooks his dinners, I plan out and cook mine. And yes, a lot of fresh fruits/veggies gets expensive, you can go with mostly frozen fruits/veggies and get fresh in limited…

Are you weighing your food with a food scale? You might be eating more than you think.

Also, cheeses have various calorie amounts. Lower calorie cheeses include swiss, feta, mozzarella and parmesan. So, always check the label -- not just for calories, but for serving size.

What was your exercise routine like before? If you are not used to doing so much exercise, that could be why you're exhausted. You might have to scale back on the exercise and slowly work your way up to doing this. Also, are you seeing doctors who are experts in dealing with Hoshimoto disease / celiac disease? You may need…

No one here can tell you why YOU don't want to lose weight. You're going to have to figure that out for yourself. And yes, counselling/therapy is the best way to do it. (You may want to looking into support groups/group therapy/therapists who adjust their pricing based on income and insurance.)

Look at the calorie amount on the box/search in MFP to find out calorie amount. Will this fit into your daily calories? If not, don't eat it. And if you are the *only* one eating these sweets, then start throwing them in the trash as soon as they come in the house. If other people eat them, then move the sweets into a…

There's a bunch of tutorials online and video tutorials on youtube. Many craft stores and yarn stores also offer classes.

Start logging <i>everything</i> you eat, and weight your portions with a scale. You may be eating more than you think you are. How often are you exercising? Have you talked to your doctor about this? And yes, weight loss takes time and patience. Your weight naturally fluctuated throughout the day and from day to day, so if…

Nausea was def. a problem for me first trimester, but I found smaller meals with healthy snacks and some peppermint or ginger tea helped, rather than having to rely on a lot of crackers or bread. But everyone and every pregnancy is different! You may have to try a few things to find what works for you. Good luck!

Not newly pregnant (21 wks) but dealing with similar issues -- I was right on the line of overweight/obese when I got pregnant, so my doctors want me to keep my weight gain between 10 and 20 lbs. Right on track so far!

Avocados are delicious. Ignore them.

So then why do you "just feel lost"?

Talk to your doctor about how many calories you need, what foods you should be eating. Fruits, veggies, lean protein are always good options. Fish high in omega 3s is good, but skip fish high in mercury. And did your doctor tell you that you canNOT gain more than 15 lbs, or that s/he recommends you gain no more than 15…

Definitely start out slowly, take it easy, and don't push yourself until you know your limit. Walking and yoga might be good activities for you (and there's lots of suggestions for how to modify yoga if certain poses are too difficult due to balance issues or flexibility issues). But talk to your doctor. And ask if maybe…

Calculate how many calories that will be if you get it. Then ask yourself if it's worth it. Maybe it is -- maybe it's worth it to treat yourself tonight and then increase your exercise for the next few days to make up for it -- and maybe it isn't.

19 weeks, my doctor told me I should only gain 10-20 lbs. Exercising (walking 3-4 times per week) and watching what I eat (logging everything, and going with smaller meals so I can have snacks in morning and afternoon) have helped me stay within a reasonable weight gain. I also bring healthy snacks with me to work (so I…

That sounds amazing.

When I first started with MFP, I think it took me about 3-4 weeks to adjust. Give it another week or two. Also, try drinking more water. That can sometimes help keep away those hunger pains.

Definitely ask your doctor some pointed questions about what you should and should not do -- how much exercise is too much, how many calories should you actually be eating? And also ask her, what happens if you do exceed the recommended weight gain? At this point, how important is it to stay within that window?

But you ARE losing weight -- congrats! Weight loss takes time, but by taking it slow, you establish healthier habits (smaller portions, cutting back on junk food, exercising on a regular basis) and those habits will help you keep the weight off. Be proud of what you've accomplished, and keep at it!

Are you measuring waist/hips/etc.? You could be gaining muscle while losing fat.

Why not alternate between going to the places he likes and going to a healthier place?

I was 21 when I had my first bf (didn't last long!) and then didn't really date again until I was 24. I did find a great guy (we're now married, 3 years!) via online dating (OKCupid) - but it took a lot of time and patience to find the serious guys while weeding out all the creepy guys just looking to hook up. You will…