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My daughter had terrible night sweats and it turned out to be non Hodgkins lymphoma. She was losing weight though, not gaining it, and you're gaining. When you hear hoofbeats, it's unlikely to be a zebra, but in this case it would be better to be sure. You absolutely need to go to a doctor.

I lost 60 pounds eating Ramen every day. I never knew people ate the whole block and always broke it in half, but it's still 190 calories for the half block. I mixed it with chicken breast and whatever veggies I could stand. It's cheap (critical for me), bland without the seasoning so it goes with a lot, and it's warm and…

My doctor put me in touch with a wellness coach who was associated with a big local medical center. I bought a package deal with her that lasted 6 months. She wasn't pushing any products or medical procedures, and although she offered a sideline as a trainer, she mentioned it only once and didn't encourage or steer me…

I have a misfit shine. I have used it for a month now. I eat back between 25% and 50% of my calories, and although my MFP loss rate is set to .5lb a month, I've been losing over a pound a week since I started using misfit. It's a great motivator. I don't have an iphone or fitbit or anything so can't compare it.

My dog Brooklyn also moved in with me at a very bad time in my life - she's a shelter rescue but she rescued me just as much. She gets me outside and moving even when I really don't wanna (Brooks MUST go have her walk no excuses), lifts my mood, and helps me look outside myself and enjoy being healthy and alive. Dogs are a…

There are some striking differences in clothing size for the same weight. Even if I get down to my goal weight of 120, I doubt I'll wear anything smaller than a 10 and that's going to be a squeeze. Differences in body proportions are so interesting.

I started at about 195, don't know what size since I'd turned to jeans with elastic waists but probably a 22. I'm 5'5". I'm now 130 and still can't comfortably wear below a size 12. Until very recently I didn't bother buying smaller clothes because the elastic waists still function but I checked my size in jeans when I was…

More than one doctor has told me that the rule about drinking 8 glasses of water is a myth and to drink when I feel thirsty. My current doctor asked me why I'm not forcing water on my dog and why humans are the only animals who can't tell when they're dehydrated. My dog seems to know when she's hungry and when she's…

I am so sorry. I went through the end of a very close friendship like that - she just disappeared, wouldn't respond, and I never did know what happened. It hurt just about more than any loss I've ever been through and that includes divorce. There isn't any way to force her to explain. You may not have done anything to hurt…

1. I lost 70 pounds. 2. Yes, it was horrible. I cried some afternoons when I was so hungry, particularly in the winter when I was also cold. I ate the same thing every day until I could not eat it and then ate something else. I will never eat broccoli again. Or tuna fish. Mostly I ate baked skinless chicken breasts and…

SW: 200 GW: first time 130. Quit trying after reaching it (depression and overwhelming, constant hunger) and the weight came back SW: second time 145 CW: 131ish GW: currently 125 but when the blubber on my belly goes away, that's where I stop. A lot of amazing accomplishments: congratulations everyone!

I want to add I hope you stay with it. Riding is such a fantastic experience - it's good for you mentally and it helps with your balance, your confidence, and just your overall happiness. It will encourage you to improve your fitness in general. If you want a (former but very enthusiastic) horseback riding MFP friend, I…

I used to ride hours a day, rode cross country and showed at 3 day events, trained, etc. I would not consider riding a weight loss exercise. Mucking out stalls, hauling hay bales around, dragging heavy buckets of water across a field, trudging through hip deep snow to get to the barn, and walking miles in boots because the…

I want to thank everyone for the support, the wonderful suggestions, and the overall advice to give the hip a rest for a while until I know what's going on. I really, really appreciate it.

It is definitely awful, and even worse when you're out walking somewhere and all of a sudden, BAM. Then you have to walk back. I don't think the problem is with my feet, but it might be. Walking less and stretching more for the time being is about all I can do. Thanks! I'll try arnica - something else I didn't know. I…

I'd never heard of this but did find a video explaining it. It sounded strange until you see how it's actually done. Thanks! I'll ask. They're very willing to refer you somewhere if they think you need it.

It depends. I've had 2 c-sections. The first left no shelf at all, just a flat scar. No problem. The second left a terrible, lopsided shelf. I was the same weight during both pregnancies give or take a couple of pounds. Years later, I'm still struggling with the shelf from the second c-section. At one point I lost weight…

Thanks for the ALCIS recommendation. I'll try that instead of IcyHot. I don't think it's sciatica - from what I know about it, the pain radiates down the leg and starts above the hip which is not happening. I'd never heard of popping hip syndrome but it's an interesting thought. When I move my right leg a certain way, I…

I don't have any pain in the groin. Until I can see a doctor, I'll treat it as if it's bursitis which I assume is pretty much the same as a repetitive strain injury. Either way, I have to stop trying to reach a self imposed goal via the tracker and give the hip a rest. I'm going to look into the stretching exercises and…

I think I can follow the exercises without the link. I'm more worried I'll scale back than quit altogether. Once I get out on the trail, I get into the swing and really enjoy it, but it can be hard to ignore the inner whine and leave the house when it's cold/hot/not enough sleep/maybe should do something else etc. I hope I…

Thank you. I've started to worry it might be arthritis which isn't the end of the world but would definitely be a problem. I'll see what I can find to start strengthening my lower body to try to support the hip. I used to love bike riding. Not being able to walk will be terrible. I love it and when I can get my stamina up,…

I weigh and log every day no matter what the weight is. I find it reassuring to look back. When I despair of ever getting out of the 130's, I can see how long it took me to get out of the 180's and remember I felt the same way, but here I am.

I eat McDonalds Daily Double all the time and sometimes the Deluxe. I order them without cheese or any sauces. You get tomato and lettuce and a treat I love. The Daily Double without cheese or mayo is 340. The Deluxe is 390. I don't think that's bad at all. I also love the parfait and the oatmeal for breakfast. I don't…

I quit while losing weight. I didn't have a problem with gaining any weight or wanting to eat more, or maybe it just seemed that way because I was already struggling with losing weight. Losing weight has been a thousand times harder than stopping smoking. Tips: I removed all smoking stuff from everywhere around me. When I…

I'm 63 and have been dealing with epilepsy since I was 18 (car + windshield + head). I've experienced different side effects with different meds but none of them directly related to weight. I went off meds for years because I thought the seizures were gone for good. When the seizures returned they did not look or feel the…

Thank you so much for this suggestion. I've been relying on ramen noodles for some comfort (combined with the endless baked chicken and veggies) and the 190 calorie hit is a big one for me. My local grocery store has shirataki noodles - I'll be buying and trying them right away!

I spent the last couple of years losing 70 pounds, put some of it back on last fall/winter when I ran into a perfect storm of divorce, illness, financial collapse and the long slow death of my beloved dog to diabetes. I crawled under the covers so to speak and ate pizza and brownies for months. It was atypical for me; I…

Gender: Female Age: 62 Height: 5'5'' Starting weight: 200. Current Weight: 132 Goal weight: Between 120-125 Activity level: sedentary Weight loss goal: .5lbs/week Calorie Goal: 1200 Average Calorie intake: 1200 Exercise: Nothing but walking the dog and mowing the lawn, scrubbing floors, normal housework. I've just finished…

And that's the problem with IBS. Meat and vegetables are a lot more likely to hammer me than carbs. Bread is frequently all I can eat, like dry toast.