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Why are you on such a low calorie count if you're at your goal weight? I've been chided for having a 1200 calorie diet and I'm trying to lose 20 lb in a hurry and I'm fifty pounds over my goal weight. Nor do I exercise as vigorously as you do. My guess, and that's all that is it, is that your body is rebelling against…

I'm down about nine pounds, now. Only 2 more to go to break 200 lbs. Thanks again to everyone for their support.

I appreciate everyone's concern. I've upped my calories to 1300 and will raise them more if I need to.

I have a hernia that is 15 - 18 cm across. It's a really big hernia. It took me six months just to find a surgeon who would take on the job because of other complicating factors. I've seen the CT scans. The place where my insides are supposed to go is filled with fat. Since the doctor who is doing this is considered the…

If only dieting were obsessive. This would be a lot easier for me. I am dieting this aggressively because I have a gigantic hernia and must lose at least twenty pounds before the surgery can be scheduled. I spent two years farting around with less aggressive diets and made no progress. Once I've lost the first twenty…

I've gotten past that first hump, apparently. Now I'm down to 203, only 13 lbs more to go to reach my first goal. Once I've reached 190, I'll slow down to about one pound a week. BTW, my ticker doesn't seem to work, never shows any progress. Is there a way to fix it?

Oh darn. If I looked so nice at my weight, I wouldn't mind being stuck either. It's disappointing to see parents at the beach encouraging their kids to head for higher ground as I approach the water. Ray

Have to lose 20 lbs in order to schedule some surgery I need. I'll stick to 1200 calories until I get that far, at least. The more I lose, the safer the surgery will be. Ray

Thanks to everyone who answered. It makes me feel better to know this is typical. I'll just keep on keeping on. Ray

I'm not a doctor, but I used to be a distance runner. You should definitely check with your doctor, not because burning is unusual, but because it's a good idea when starting a new exercise regimen. My guess is that you're simply out-of-shape. While the cardio-vascular system can build up quickly, there are limits. I would…