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I am pretty short. About 5'4", give or take. And I am using my Basis watch to track my calorie burns. It's not entirely accurate though. I walked around at the mall quite a bit today and although it recorded my steps, it did not track the calories I burned in my stats. I am using it as a guide though and trying to make…

Some days, I eat 1300 - 1500 calories. It depends on what I make or the few times I go out to eat. I try to stick around 1200 though, but sometimes I do eat a bit more. I try to burn at least 600 calories a day. I think I will take your advice and up my calories 100 or so for a week or two and see if that makes a…

You may want to try Zumba or another similar type of class, if you have time. I discovered Zumba a few months ago, and I take a class 3 - 4 days a week. Even when I'm exhausted or have things to do, I drag myself there because it's so fun and such a good workout! You could also do Zumba or other videos at home. Another…

Such a great job! You must feel wonderful! Keep up the great work!

:) You're entitled once in awhile! My easy dinner is a frozen pizza too - but I get a Lean Cuisine or Weight Watchers and have a nice big salad with it. Perhaps stock up on some of those so your husband can cook you one and it won't be so many calories. They're not half bad, really, and a lot less carbs and calories than…

A few this week... Went to the mall food court and didn't want to eat anything bad. Found a healthy grilled chicken salad and checked the calories on my phone before buying. Also, today I rode my bike almost 20 miles! Last time, I did 15, but today, I did an extra two laps at two miles each. I could have kept going, but I…

Awesome job! You should be very proud of yourself! Keep up the great work! :)

Thank you for sharing your story! I am very motivated by it and very proud of you for trying to set a good example for your children! You look fantastic! As someone else who was never thin, it is tough, but I am more determined now than ever. I've already lost 21 lbs., but I have a lot left. However, seeing normal people…

I have gone down 2 sizes in 2 months, but that's with a lot of exercise and eating right. However, I would say the two months before a wedding are very stressful, and stress is a killer for dieting. I think try to eat as healthy as possible and perhaps use exercise as a stress reliever, but no one will know if you're a 14…

If I was a guy, yes. She's beautiful. But well... I'm not into that. Sorry.

I've been doing Zumba for 2 months now, for 4 days a week (one day is in the pool), and I still can't totally keep up. And I've been at the gym every day and have lost 21 lbs. With that said, I still go because it's fun and a great workout. When I can't keep up, I just march in place. As long as you're moving, it doesn't…

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In my first 2 - 3 weeks, I was up and down. I think my body was rebelling, like, what the heck are you doing? Now, I've been consistently losing. Some days, I stay the same or gain a little, but then I drop a little for a few days. We all have our own ways of losing. Don't get discouraged. Don't feel like you have to be a…

I actually really agree with this! I've been eating healthy and exercising for two months now, and my normally low mood has dramatically changed. People are noticing how much happier I seem. I feel calmer and more at peace and proud of myself for the first time in a very long while. I feel I'm able to handle stress a bit…

First of all, if where you live is so saturated with women, that could be a problem. Have you tried online dating? I've met some creeps, but I've met some really great guys too. I've had two major relationships come from guys I've met online. I didn't meet up with them right away; we emailed for awhile, then talked on the…

Hey Dustin, Great answer. You really make sense. There's an overwhelming amount of information about nutrition and fitness. It can make your head spin. I'm just focusing on certain types of exercise for now and trying to get better at each. As I am improving, I feel so much better overall. My step is springier. Pants fit…

One thing I was thinking you could do is buy some gym equipment cheap to have at home. You could get exercise equipment on Craigslist or online fairly cheap, perhaps some free weights. So, while you're cooking or helping your son with homework or watching t.v. or whatever, you could jump on an elliptical or lift some…

Right now because I'm not working (I'm a professor on sabbatical), I am doing 60 minutes of cardio every day at the gym or on my bike. Then, I do Zumba for an hour 3 nights a week and 45 mins on Saturdays in the pool. I play tennis when I can also. I do strength training every other day. When I return to work, I have…

I second having a food scale and measuring accurately. That really makes the difference. You probably are eating more calories than you realize!

It seems that you are skipping meals and eating more calories than you are allowed per day. If you want to eat more, I suggest you burn more calories and do some cardio in addition to the weight lifting. Look at what people on here who have lost are eating and doing. That helped me. I joined in the beginning of November,…

Sugar-free jello with lite cool whip. Or a sugar-free popsicle or fudge pop.

That's so incredible! Good for you! You'll get to your goal in no time now that you've learned how it's done! I admire your dedication!

I've been at this a little under 2 months, and I had some things I really craved. I found substitutes. For example, I love potato chips. So, I found the Special K Cracker Chips, and they satisfy that hunger. As for fast food, that's something I never like. I always question exactly what the meat is and it grosses me out to…

This surprises me when people can see how much weight you've lost. I'd just say no thanks and if they question you, just say you don't want it. Period. If they persist or want to engage in discussion about your weight, tell them you'd rather not discuss it then. I'm surprised also that people would say to you that you'll…

My trainer said to do strength training 3 - 4 times per week, giving yourself a day off in between each. Then, she said to do your cardio after strength-training on the days that you lift. She said you'll burn more calories. I'd been doing it backwards. On the days I do not strength train, I do just cardio. So, for…

Thanks again everyone for your comments! I really appreciate all your input.

Thanks, everyone, for your advice. I did speak to my orthopedist, and he didn't say I couldn't run. He said do what's comfortable. He just wants me to lose weight and is proud that I have really lost so far and am listening to him. I think I'll try it again, but if it's too painful, I'll wait until I lose more. To…

I don't know what my BMI is. How do I find this out?

Thank you! That's very promising... I will give it a try then. :)

Thanks for the advice all. I think some people didn't read my full post - I know it was long - because I am doing cardio every day and strength training every other day, plus Zumba 4 days a week. I think I'll try it in a few days when I have time and see how goes. I just want to make sure it doesn't hurt me too much. I…