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Muscles, empty fat cells, body tissue, etc.

I'd suggest lowering that goal a bit. 30 pounds in 3 months might be a better number to strive for, though even that is a bit on the hefty side. Trying for anything more is just potentially setting yourself up for failure because it will be extremely difficult and possibly quite miserable. Just have some patience, the…

Thanks, that could possibly be it. I didn't really consider the weather change at all, coz Id never really paid attention to my weight until this year so obviously I wouldn't have noticed weight fluctuations during the seasons. Thank you so much!

Well Im 5'8 but yeah our weight and weight loss and goal weight are about the same haha. Yeah and I normally dont experience fluctuations to a significant degree. Normally Ill go up and down by a pound or two, so 7 pounds was quite alarming for me. I just need to relax and be patient and keep on doing what Im doing. Thanks…

Thanks so much. I'm glad to hear someone went through something similar and it eventually came off. Especially someone who has similar stats as me. Also, congratulations on your weight loss! That's amazing.

You're right, I know I shouldn't let the number get to me but I guess since this a fairly new experience for me, it's hard not to let it discourage me a little. I'll try to be patient, haha. As for my sodium, it's stayed about the same as always, so I'm not really sure what's going on.

The amount of calories in diet soda is negligible and therefore its very unlikely it'll contribute to any weight gain unless you're already in a calorie surplus. Just keep track of your food and stay in a deficit and your diet soda won't cause any damage. I drink at least two cans of Coke Zero a day and I've lost 90 pounds…

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Uh, well MFP is designed so you can eat them back and still lose weight (Tho most suggest only eating half back because MFP can over estimate calories burned). If you don't eat them back, you run the risk of creating too large a deficit and burning yourself out from not properly fueling your work outs. I eat back most my…

I used to hate running as well and I was convinced I'd never be a good runner, but in the past couple months alone I've been making great improvements with my running. I've been able to run more than I ever have in my life. I started using this app called "Zombies!Run 5k" which is like couch25k but with a zombie apocalypse…

I've lost 80 pounds and I still don't really see it, honestly. I mean sometimes I'll notice it in the mirror, but for the most part it takes the brain awhile to catch up with your body when it comes to weight loss.

This is definitely something I needed to see as I bombed my calories yesterday with an almost 5,000 calorie binge. Logically, I already knew that one day of extreme binging won't even make a dent in my progress as long as it's a stand-alone, but there's still that emotional side of me that will try to convince me that I've…

Mostly stomach, a little in the thighs as well. Basically, I have no boobs or butt and super skinny legs and arms. About as unattractive as it gets, haha.

There's nothing you can do to specifically choose where you want fat to come off. All you can do is eat in a calorie deficit, and lose weight. Some will come off your belly over time, but you can't choose when or how much.

Generally water retention is highly common after starting a new work out regimen, especially weight lifting. Your muscles hold onto water to help the repair and recovery process. Before throwing in the towel and crying, just give your body a little while to adjust and heal. When I first started lifting and working out, I…

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Good thing no one's forcing you to eat it, then.

I didn't eat that whole 2 lb box of chocolate I got for Valentine's Day.

It's actually more commonly suggested to only eat back half your exercise calories, as MFP can often over estimate your burn. It's not a good idea to eat none of them back. Your body needs that fuel.

I don't think anyone suggested you stop working out. Exercise does often cause water retention for when the muscles need to repair themselves. But it's just that, water retention; it's not fat gain and therefore nothing to worry about. You'll start to see the scale move again eventually, it just takes some time to adjust.…

1) Buy a digital food scale. This will become your new best friend. It's very important you always weigh your food out (even pre-packaged foods) so you can keep as accurate track of your calories as possible. 2) Log consistently and honestly. Even if you eat an embarrassing amount of calories one day, just grit your teeth…

I have this issue as well, which is why I always go o the gym around two in the morning. If this is a possibility for you, I'd suggest doing it. If not, you can always switch to working out at home or somewhere more private. However, when I do find myself in a situation where I'm exercising with other people around, I just…

Honestly, you don't really need to do either to lose weight. Just eat below your TDEE and you'll lose weight. However, I'd suggest doing a bit of both if you want to preserve lean muscle and avoid the possibility of becoming 'skinny fat'. I typically do more cardio than strength training; but I'm sure you'll find a routine…

Building muscle is an extremely slow process. She wouldn't have put on enough muscle to be a noticeable difference on the scale in just two weeks, especially if her main form of exercise is biking. Women take even longer than men to build muscle; I'd say at most 4lbs a year of muscle for women. OP, it's most likely water…

Just use a food scale and eat within a calorie deficit. There's no need to spend money on a program like this.

I'd personally suggest forgetting the idea of losing 40 lbs in 5 months. There's nothing particularly wrong with having a goal in mind, but this seems rather aggressive and one that will be difficult to achieve and therefore potentially discouraging when it doesn't go the way you want it to. You should aim for about a half…

You're definitely eating more than you think you are. The body fluctuates weight quite often, but if it's been two months and you've gained weight, it's down to how much you're eating. I'd definitely take a closer look at your intake; weigh everything and log everything as accurately as you can to see if you can find where…