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I'm not sure what kind of doctor to suggest, but as far as strength-training workouts, I really love Jillian Michaels's "Shred it With Weights." It's mostly cardio based-- the only weight you need is one dumbbell or kettle-bell between 3-8 lbs, which should fit in with your weight restriction of 15 lbs. But it's a really…

Try making smoothies? Just throw some of the fruits you like into a blender with some skim milk, non-fat yogurt, or OJ. I'm sure you can find lots of healthy smoothie recipes online.

Be gentle on yourself. It's hard to force yourself to exercise when you think, "Man, I don't want to hop around and sweat for 45 minutes," or "It's too cold to go outside and walk/run for 30 minutes." When I don't feel like exercising, or if I feel like I'm too tired, I tell myself, "I'll just do 10 minutes-- and if I…

I'm sure MFP can be used to gain weight-- but if your daughter doesn't have an eating disorder, and the doctor says she's fine-- then let her alone. I was a lanky kid too at her age. Then around age 16 I started filling out. Just like parents who harp on their kids for being too heavy, getting on their case for being too…

Excess caffeine might play a role-- when I have too much it makes me feel jittery and increases my feelings of anxiety if I have something to be anxious about.

Just because it's there doesn't mean you have to or should eat it. Do you want it just because you're bored or because you feel like you should? Is there something else you can be doing with your time instead of waging war on a piece of candy? Boredom is my biggest diet buster-- if you're hungry, try having a more…

Most women wear the wrong bra size anyway-- even without weight loss, most women can go down a chest size and up a cup size-- like, a 36B should sometimes actually be a 34C. That said-- good work! Bra shopping is so fun :)

Unless you have a lot to lose, it's usually recommended to lose only 1-2 lbs./week. But if you're making some drastic lifestyle changes (like exercising a lot when you're body's not used to any kind of exercise) and lowering your calorie intake, then your body will probably have a more drastic weight-loss response. If…

Light snack before a run and make sure you drink water. I usually like tea and toast and a banana before I run. Don't eat anything too heavy before! And I usually don't feel like eating after I exercise. Bananas are great before running because the potassium in them helps to prevent muscle cramps.

Your probably won't gain anything if you're only adding 160 calories a day after losing 4 lbs. in a week. You'll still continue to lose weight, but slightly slower. 1 lb. = 3,500 calories, and you're only adding in 1,120 a week-- so, after some math, you'll probably lose a little more than 3 1/2 pounds a week.

You really only need to work in one long run a week.

You could probably use more fiber in your diet... Doesn't look like you eat a lot of bread. Try factoring in some whole grains and wheat-based foods-- maybe like wheat toast with peanut butter or whole-grain pasta with veggies.

I second this-- I would listen to your doctor-- if you are morbidly obese, a very low calorie diet might be the best option for you, at least initially. I would talk to your doctor about a long-range plan for weight management-- the 800 calorie limit may only be temporary. Also, I would see a nutritionist.

As much as I'd like to be like, "You go girl!" with everyone else-- I wouldn't make a big deal out of it. If it's not a regular thing, I'd just laugh and forget about it-- everyone gets their fast food cravings once in a while, and it's better than him lying about it or eating twice. But if it is a regular thing, then just…

Carbs are not necessarily the enemy! I think it's more important to avoid fat. If you're staying within your calorie range, and you're eating healthfully (fruits and veggies), who cares how many carbs are in an APPLE? It's an APPLE, for crissakes! :)

Hear hear, yet another vote for dark chocolate! Although I LOVE milk chocolate, it's basically nothing but junk-- tons of fat, sugar, and caloties. Dark chocolate has less of the bad stuff, and more of the healthy stuff! PLus it's easier to feel satisfied with less. I usually go for Lindt's 85% dark chocolate squares...…

BCAcheerleading and hofficoffi, you can totally see the difference! Thanks for your bravery and sharing :)

Jogging! Feels so much more natural to me, and it feels better for me to workout when I'm using my own power, rather than being wrapped up in a machine and tied into the machine's momentum. However, an elliptical uses mostly the same muscle groups as jogging, but without the impact, so it's a great alternative.

I log walking only whenever I'm walking specifically for exericise-- like a purposeful 20-minute walk around the block or something that's outside of my usual daily routine. As far as walking like, down the hallway at work or whatever, I don't track that-- I just wrap it up as part of my daily living, like breathing or…

Are you wearing the same clothes/styles you had before your weight loss? It might be harder for people to notice your sleeker physique if it's hidden behind loose or bulky clothing.

DON'T shake your hips! You move your knees and your legs! Keep your feet in place and alternate slightly bending your right and left knees QUICKLY. It's all about the legs moving the butt, not the hips!

I didn't know much about Jillian Michaels-- I don't watch TV or The Biggest Loser, but I bought this DVD about a month or two ago. It was my first encounter with JM, and let me just say... I LOVE THIS VIDEO. Two great workout options, but I just started with level 2 this week. This video, especially level 1, provides such…

Get Jillian Michael's "SHRED IT WITH WEIGHTS." She uses a kettlebell (I just use a regular dumbell) but it's a great workout video, especially if you're new to kettlebells!!!

Maybe you could work your upper body with some free weights and a weight bench?

I just found that info from http://www.nismat.org/traintip/runner/newtrain.html I'd assume that when you're running during the running intervals, you'd want your heart rate to be in the maximum range for the duration of the run part, then I would guess that your walking interval would follow until your heart rate frops a…

Running for Your Heart To produce an optimal conditioning effect on the heart, your exercise must bring your heart to 50% to 85% of your maximum heart rate. To calculate your maximum heart rate: subtract your age from 220; multiply the result first by .75, then by .85. The result is the heart rate range which should be…

When you start running for the first time, remember a sustained effort is better to focus on than speed. It's better to run slower and keep it up for a longer time, than to wear yourself out with a short sprint. That said, a lot of programs for new runners suggest alternating intervals of walking with running-- two minutes…

Great job, runner! Keep up the good work!

Amen!

You're not alone! My weight can fluctuate as much as 4 lbs in a day, too. Which is really frustrating for me because I'm trying to premanantly lose 10 "vanity" lbs. that I gained this past year, and I can NOT tell if I've made any REAL progress or not because my weight is up and down so much, so it seems like the hard work…