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hehe, you said I'm light! Thanks for that! LOL ETA: I've actually relaxed on what I eat quite a bit, as evidenced by the chocolate and fruit. I used to be way more strict, but it was frustrating to not see any results for such a long time. I'd be ok if I was seeing the measurements go down, which they were up until a few…

So if I did do a diet break, does that mean that I eat at maintenance and then don't log it? <takes a deep breath> Not sure if I could do that. I don't think I've gone a full day without logging since like Disney in November and Christmas... I can't possibly be the only one who is this obsessive...can I? LOL

I was watching my sugar, but I eat a lot of fruit, so that was skewing it (in my opinion). I actually did watch my sugar for a while, but started freaking myself out when 2 apples set me over my limit. I don't eat a lot of processed foods - the biggest culprit is my soy yogurt, which I am limiting again starting today. I…

The fact is that I still have a big deficit (though I *really* was trying to limit it - before my deficits had to have been 600+ daily), so it seems that I should either see the tape measure change or the scale - I'm seeing neither. it could also be faulty reasoning on my part... :) Thanks!

Thanks for the suggestion - I'll have to go look for that post. I've thought that maybe it's where my body wants to be, but I still have a baby/c-section/dunlap disease gut, so I know there is at least a little more room for improvement. If the gut would go, I'd be a happy camper! Thanks again!

TWO WHOLE WEEKS?!?! :) I have a LOT of psychological hangups with weight loss...the thought of eating that much literally terrifies me!! It took me almost 9 months to allow 1 cheat meal a week! LOL I've never done a full break. I think I am too afraid that I will go back to my old ways, even though I've maintained for 6…

I'm in. It won't be pretty, but I'm in. :)

Count me in too - I love feeling like I accurately know my burn. I'm still not eating "enough" but I'm working on it. Mine freezes up quite a bit (I have a Link) - am I the only one?

Anyone?

^^ this right here - well said!

It still sounds like you aren't eating enough. You work out a lot and need to fuel the fire a bit more maybe? Good luck - I haven't lost in a while either and know how frustrating that is!!

As someone who has dark hair and fairly light skin (I'm Black - dark hair, caramel coloring...hair shows UP) I was teased constantly growing up. My daughter had the same issue, until a month ago, we got her lip waxed. I thought I was going to puke from the worry and guilt, but she is so much happier! All I'm saying is when…

WOW! Congrats! And I second the request for pics - that's amazing!!!

Thanks for the great feedback! I'm not married to NR, so if it isn't what will get me to my goals, I'll find something else. I don't like the idea of adding fat, so maybe I'll just continue to work at small deficits and see if it gives me the physique I want...assuming its possible. I've been hanging around the same 4#…

Thanks for the replies and the link. I guess I'm having trouble believing I need to eat that much. And I *know* the number on the scale isn't a true weight gain - I'm at too much of a deficit for that. It doesn't make it any easier for me to ignore though. :) I've been trying to only weigh in every 2 weeks or less, as…

Thanks for the reply - I have a BIG issue with patience. I get frustrated when I see others who eat worse than I do and they get better results. Shouldn't be complaining OR comparing... :)

This is what I am hoping for - burning fat while trying to build a little muscle. I'm pretty muscular as it ism it's just still covered with a thin layer of frosting. LOL

Thanks guys! That's what I thought, but I can't wrap my head around eating at surplus! LOL I'm still having mental issues about eating TDEE-15%, much less surplus. :)

Bump - I'd like to see what people have to say...

That is GREAT!!! Keep it up - nice job!

Anyone? <shameless bump>

Thanks for the feedback cherry! Hope your grandmother is doing well! :)

Feel free to add me - I'm a mom of two adhd'ers and a teacher. :) welcome!

Really? That sucks - I was planning to get my next one here, but don't want to have to miss a week or so of workouts. Bleh. FWIW, my original tattoo artist told my hubs and I to use Bag Balm on it. I used it and my tat still looks great. my hubs didn't and his could use a touch up. Just saying...

^^too funny!!

That's a great deal! I have had my BMF for almost 2 weeks now and LOVE it!!

I don't remember how long I've been eating more...I'll have to go back and look. I can say this - it took my body about 4 weeks to get used to eating more. I've been battling a tummy issue off and on for a week, so my cals haven't been where I want them, but I have a BMF now and am finding I'm having HUGE deficits, which I…

Now that I'm below my goal, I'm getting my next one on my side - rib cage area. Hubs is finishing up the design - cant wait!!!

Bump. I'll add mine later when I feel better. Nice job everyone!!

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