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Something somewhat similar happened to me. Jan-Feb of this year I worked diligently and lost 8 lbs. Then I had ONE bad weekend (pizza one night, Chinese food the next). I shot back up 5 lbs. I figured that it wasn't a true gain, as how could it be? Surely I didn't consume 5 lbs worth of calories with two bad dinners. Well,…

Alcohol. Which is why I'm quitting drinking during the week. After just three days, the bloat is gone, I've lost several pounds, and my clothes are much looser. I can only imagine how far I'll go if I can just keep it up.

Lord have mercy! The things people with such "bigger problems" waste their time replying to... I personally view my streak as a running tally of how long I've been "focused on fitness" enough to at least attempt to log calories and/or exercise. An individual could log in and record ONE thing and then screw off the rest of…

I will be doing this next time I think I have to have Triscuits and cheese. :)

I do think the styles are stunningly beautiful, but since they aren't appropriate for work or working around the house/yard, it's not surprising to me that many adults aren't familiar with the style. I hardly think it means they're dense. :-| I'm not often in situations where unique styles of dress are worn (though I wish…

I would weigh your food if you are at a plateau or can't seem to lose weight with basic counting calories. Weighing is not for me. There's a body weight I could be if I hardly ever indulged, exercised like a madwoman, never drank alcohol, and weighed all my food. Sure, I'd love to be that weight. It's been a slow process,…

Thank you for posting this. I just read through and am having trouble finding the rude part. :ohwell: Also, you can't get any more accurate than a heart rate monitor.

I didn't know this was related to a specific post. (I only read the OP.) Figured she was just generally speaking. Is there a link?

I've definitely observed some unnecessary rudeness on here. To be fair, I totally understand people getting frustrated and wanting to correct misinformation. If you can do that without being rude, then go for it. Or, go ahead and be rude about it. It's very unattractive though. Just seems like if you can't say it nicely,…

I'm doing the Fix right now. Well, my version of it anyway. :) I gave up on the containers. It's only allowing me ONE yellow container a day, which is starches. (I have plenty of containers for proteins, veggies, fruits, etc.) Sorry, but I just can't cut out that much bread, mashed potatoes, peas, corn, etc. It's not for…

You will lose weight when you want to be slender MORE than your desire to eat comfort foods or not workout. For over a year I've been on MFP half heartedly. Oh, I wanted to lose weight. But I succumbed more often than not to eating that burger and fries or skipping workouts. My weight stayed the SAME for that entire year.…

W: 143 CW: 136 GW: 133 Weigh in Dates: 2/1 138 2/8 136 2/15 2/22 2/28 End of Month Total weight lost:

Thanks for your response. I wasn't sure if you'd take my comment the wrong way, or receive it in the way it was intended - a compliment. I will definitely check out your video (when I don't have a houseful over for the super bowl) - haha. I appreciate you sharing with me your reasons/different view in a nice way. :)

For a year I have counted calories (not always perfectly, but still being mindful most days), and saw no results. The month of January I significantly cut down on drinking. I lost 5 lbs. Sadly, I think it's key.

People are so hot tempered about topics like this, and yet there's a steroid thread going out without near the same amount of negative responses.

My ARMS won't lose any weight. What the hell is up with that? Even my belly is shrinking but my arms still looks like tree trunks.

It's not necessary, but some people struggle with discipline and programs like this help them/make it easier for them. Even if it's the placebo effect. I drink a shake (herbalife) most mornings because I'm not a big whole fruit eater. Having a smoothie helps me get my fruit intake (I blend fruit in with the drink) in in a…

I agree. The mindset and the end result (which may not always be, but often is, way 'overdone') is not attractive to me. But there are plenty of women who would view it differently, and that's ok too. There's someone for everyone. :)

It doesn't seem much different than a chick caking on excessive makeup to me. Or a chick that gets beachball sized implants. There's enhancing...and then there's wayyy overdoing it. The turnoff point is where instead of seeing a person, you see "fake". It's hard to see past that. I guess it depends on what type of person…

It's your business if you decide to take them, but I just wanted to say that your muscles look very nice. Ideal to me, in fact. I find your photo very attractive, but if your arms were any bigger, I probably wouldn't.

This. When I was 18 I dated a steroid user. Not interested in ever going down that road again.

I suppose it would depend on how long we were dating before he dropped the bomb. Guys have a way of waiting until a girl is in love with them before dropping bombs. I might not leave, but if he started using them again I'd be out the door.

I would consider dating with someone who made a mistake (in this case, using steroids) in the past, but not in the present. As an aside, may i just say that not all women are attracted to HUGE muscles? I know many are, but many women prefer more natural muscles. Muscles that looked like they were obtained doing normal…

Congratuations, that's amazing. I've smoked on and off for 14 years. Quitting twice when pregnant with both boys and for periods afterwards, but somehow it always sneaks back up. I struggle with alcohol too, though I don't consider myself an alcoholic. Stay strong!

So glad we're doing this again! W: 143 CW: 138 GW: 133 Weigh in Dates: 2/1 138 2/8 2/15 2/22 2/28 End of Month Total weight lost:

SW: 143 CW: 138 GW: 138 Weigh in Dates: 1/1: 143 1/8: 142 1/15: 141 1/22: 142.5 1/31: 138 Total weight lost: 5 lb I DID IT! Of course, I don't know how much is water weight/daily fluctuation, but it's the lowest number yet - so I'm counting it! :)

SW: 143 CW: 142.5 GW: 138 Weigh in Dates: 1/1: 143 1/8: 142 1/15: 141 1/22: 142.5 1/29: End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use) Total weight lost: 0.5 lb I am SO SO discouraged. My weight fluctuates constantly between 140 and 144. Several days ago, it was down to 139. I recorded it and was thrilled! Then the other…

SW: 143 CW: 141 GW: 138 Weigh in Dates: 1/1: 143 1/8: 142 1/15: 141 1/22: 1/29: End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use) Total weight lost: 2 lb

SW: 143 CW: 143 GW: 138 Weigh in Dates: 1/1: 143 1/8: 142 1/15: 1/22: 1/29: End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use) Total weight lost: 1 lb

Uggggghhh I'm so sorry my son ever discovered that show!