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huge difference in your abs. Good job

don't get discouraged. It was much quicker when I was heavier to drop pounds and everyone's body does it at its own pace. No matter what your making healthier choices. And that is the most important thing

thanks. Yea I was doing better than I thought then

Doesn't it depend on your fitness level too? I know when I am starting a new workout i burn more than once my body gets use to it. I would get a HRM. I am 5'4'' and 162 and I burn about 600 at plyo

I can understand your desire to lose it and lose it fast. I would love to see the scale say my goal of 122 in 2 months, but at the same time, I want to have the shape I want and a schedule I can stick with long term. I think that you have to be so careful about burning out because you do have a little one who takes tons of…

Everyday is an opportunity for change

Can I still join? I am in need of motivation and winning may just do that for me

I am in the same boat. I had a ton of stress and my exercise and eating were off. I "gained" 2 pounds but really I feel full, so that tells me I am holding water or something. I just am refocusing this week and gonna work hard on "controlling" my fat and sodium, which I really struggle with daily

yep it was a recipe cuz when I went from the one with a * which had 906 sodium to just the roast without star, it went to 86

thanks the input helps. I need to keep a better eye on my sodium and not assume since I don't add salt or cook with it my limits should be okay.

my scale did the same to me this week. A 2 pound gain. Ugh..Let's just say the planetary alignment was off and move on???

I was worried about loose skin too and noticed when I hit about 80 pounds that it seemed it might be a problem; but it seems like it is possible not to have that. I am at my last about 40 pounds, any advice to avoid it?

I dont' schedule a cheat day, but sometimes I eat something less than healthy and don't beat myself up over it. I figure once I am at my goal I will do that and I might as well treat the journey the same way. It has become something I do a couple times a month not daily and I am usually still within my food goals once I…

I weigh on carpet, but their are adapters for the board to put on when weighing on carpet. It always weighs me a little more than the Dr. scale, but the weight loss seems pretty accurate

It is definitely true. Not sure if it is water or not, but I go up at least 5 about 2 days prior then by the time its done, I lose like magic. Tend to not let it bug me anymore. Just keep your exercise and diet where it is any other time of the month, but honestly I am not even as hungry then. My stomach just feels full.

I always have to have my Chapstick. If I don't I stop at a conveniece store and get some. I don't do lipstick or lip gloss. I had very chapped lips once and have not had a problem since. I think it is just good maintence.

some of us lose weight different. I tend to hang on to a weight (I drink lots of water) for like a month then the scale just drops 5 to 10 pounds that stay gone, and I start the same cycle again. If you stay consistant it will keep coming off. I lost 80 pounds before joining and MFP really helps me keep my eating in line…

It really has helped me in the past to realign my goals so i am always working toward something. Little goals like fitting into my size 8 jeans then hang them up so I see them and then once they fit my size 6 etc. Seeing them helps keep me motivated