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It is probable that you are gaining muscle with the workouts you are doing. At the same time, you are losing fat. That could show a net change of zero on the scale. A pound of muscle and a pound of fat weigh the same but the muscle takes up less volume. Have you taken your measurements? Are your clothes fitting more…

The only Christmas Day trauma I had was when I was 7. We had moved into a new house a few months before and my Christmas stocking had been lost in the move. I asked Dad if I could borrow one of his socks...he said yes...I chose one of his very best socks. Imagine my horror when Dad's sock was missing Christmas morning and…

With your daily routine, you are getting in regular activity. The 10K is an arbitrary number. I have a fitbit one. I had 5K as a daily goal for quite a while and have now increased it to 7K. I will look at the 7 day average and not worry about the day-to-day since my activity level varies depending on my schedule. I use…

I've done roasts, potatoes, pork chops, chicken breasts, and I forget what else so far. I did try rice; however, I prefer my stove top rice cooker for that. My SIL had a 3-in-1 pot by Fagor. That's the one I chose to get. I also have a stove top Fagor pressure cooker that has high & low pressure options. There have been…

Thanks for the recommendation!! I just ordered the book!!

My daughter is currently dealing with debilitating migraines that are occurring daily. In her case, the doctors suspect a cause...in that respect, she is fortunate. She's had them off and on for 25 years but the recent ones have been the worst she's experienced. She has an excellent doctor who understands her individual…

Another thing that has helped me...I weigh only once a week. Our bodies have a normal day-to-day fluctuation which can be frustrating for those trying to lose!! I agree with the comments about monitoring how your clothes fit rather than just a number on a scale. I'm 5'2" and 64. I still have 45 pounds to go to hit a…

I use a small amount of locally sourced, raw honey in my first cup of tea in the morning...after that, I switch to Stevia in the Raw. It doesn't take much. I keep a few packets with me to have handy if I meet someone for coffee/tea. I can easily drink iced tea without sweetening of any sort. Since you don't like lime/lemon…

I agree with this statement 100%! I've been working on going predominantly paleo the past few weeks and I use the "less processing the better" approach. I do use butter on the rare occasions I have a potato...I opt for sweet potatoes and save those for a special treat.

What brand of scales do you use? I like ones that are consistently accurate...if I had access to calibrated weights, I'd probably check my scales as well. I have 2 different brands but they are consistent compared with each other.

Good "repair job", BZAH10! Even special needs kids can learn to be more organized and on time...it just takes a LOT more work to get them there.

Since she is your daughter's cat, talk to your daughter about either re-homing the cat or getting her some toys to stimulate her mind. She's bored and wants companionship and interaction! BTW, yelling at the cat only shows her that her destructive ways are getting her attention (not the good kind but attention none the…

I solved that problem by peeling them as soon as they are cooled and wrapping them individually in plastic wrap. I can do enough for a few days at a time. No muss, no fuss. I do have to blot them dry after I unwrap them...they get a little damp...probably from condensation from being refrigerated. Never had one spoil using…

Agreed! Kitty mama win!! Kitties need cuddling, too!

He's old enough to drive? If so, he's old enough to be responsible for his own schedule. Just my humble! Don't fret, all of us do something as parents that we think were disasters. Now that my kids are in their 40's, I look back at what I thought were major mistakes and realize I was blowing those all out of proportion.

It's your birthday...go ahead and celebrate! You can just get right back on track the next day. I have season tickets to a local dinner theater. I indulge in whatever I want to eat on the nights I go there...that's about 6 times a year. I do it guilt free and get back on track the next morning.

Awh that's a lovely story, that's actually made me feel a lot better, thank you :) She's able to eat and walk on her own, but I think the deciding factor was this weekend when she couldnt get up off the kitchen floor on her own, and my mum and I had to lift her up. She was fine once she was on her feet but still... At…

The easy way to do this measuring for more than one person is how my daughter does it. She cooks for herself and her husband. Example: she will weigh out 3 portions of pasta and cook it...she then puts it on the plates giving him twice as much as she has on her plate. When I'm there, she cooks 4 portions and gives him half…

I've had days when my sweet tooth got the best of me...ice cream, soda, anything chocolate. I was on vacation for 2 weeks visiting my sister-in-law who lives about 5 hours away. She has many dietary restrictions due to health issues. I don't agree with some of them based on things I've researched but I keep my mouth shut.…

Thoughts and prayers are coming your way! That's just too much stress! I hope you don't end up sick!

Imogen, you look amazing! You've done an amazing job of transforming yourself and regaining your health! It's wonderful that you haven't seen the inside of an ICU for 4 years and that you are getting married!! :)

Which HRM are you using?

I've walked your path. In a span of 8 months, my husband and both of my biological parents died. Only one was expected...my mother. Let yourself grieve and don't worry about food tracking. If you aren't hungry, you don't have to eat what other have brought. Eat WHAT you want WHEN you want to eat. Take it a day at a…

That is absolutely fantastic!! You did an amazing job! The difference in your happiness shows from the first picture to the last!!

Hey, now I know where they hid the "switch user" option in Win 8.1!! I was used to the "three finger salute" getting me to task manager and then I could reset from there. Haven't needed that with my new computer...YET.

I found an article online that you might be interested in seeing. It might give you the confidence you need to succeed. http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2014/05/09/dnt-mom-loses-100-pounds.wxyz.html

NYCC111: That is awesome about your Mom!! She's definitely one of the lucky ones. My mom was a 20 year breast cancer survivor when it came back and was in her pancreas. She made it to 82. Thanks for the link! I'll go read it now!

I'm 62, and, like you, have had weight problems all my life. The only time the scales said I was at a healthy weight, I was NOT healthy due to very poor eating habits and a cigarette smoking habit. My weight really went up when I quit smoking around 25 years ago, but I wouldn't go back to smoking for anything. You will…

MyChocolate: at least I'll never have to worry about a pregnancy test...I'm 62 & had a hysterectomy when I was 28. :laugh: I do love your general suggestions, though...and, like you said, OP said anything goes for suggestions!! BTW, I'm 62, 5'2" and at 192...that is down 11#. I weigh everything in metric (including myself)…

I find that I have more consistency with weighing by weighing in the morning...after going to the bathroom and before my shower. It's easiest for me to remember since it is when I feed my cats. Some people weigh weekly and others weigh daily. Right now, I am trying to weigh daily to watch the overall trend. If I go back a…