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What I've experienced so far is that the bumps and lumps continue to be bumps and lumps now, just smaller ones, while my overall shape continues to be the same. As a prior responder said, I feel more self conscious now than I did when I was at my heaviest due to the saggy skin. I hate to wear sleeveless shirts and shorts…

Pick and chose what you want to splurge on, then make better selections for the rest of the meal. Limit fried foods and heavy sauces when you can. Truly, enjoy local favorites that you can't get at home and skip the so-so stuff and fast foods if possible. Examples, if you want a sweet roll for breakfast maybe split it with…

I agree with your other replies. You have an addiction to alcohol. Read your own post, all the negative things you listed started after drinking became more of a problem. Having a glass of wine at dinner is fine, having 2 bottles of wine is not. Feeling that you must drink to the point of being drunk is not either. You…

I listen to Belleruth sometimes too. I also use a white noise machine with the sound of waves. When my brain won't turn off, I'll start writing everything down. It's like purging my brain which allows it to turn off for a while. Melatonin is an over the counter gentle sleep aid which can sometimes help. You could also try…

Did your doctor recommend this first person? If no, I'd ask him to give you a referral to someone he trusts and knows is reputable. Telling you to ask for medication when you don't need it is out of bounds and not something a dietician should be suggesting.

Great replies and suggestions! I just wanted to add that you do not need to be overweight to develop type 2 diabetes. Yes, it raises your risk, but there are many overweight folks who never develop it along with the slim folks who do. With PCOS, reduced carbs is the key. I'm not talking Atkins 20gms a day, but more like…

Tuna salad, 1 slice sourdough bread, cantaloupe and raspberries. I forgot my salad in the frig at home. :(

I agree, keep logging everything good or bad. I know after I've indulged, it makes me crave more... more carbs, more salt, more fried stuff etc. For me, the only fix is to go cold turkey for a few days and be really strict with sticking to plan then I can go back to my normal routine without the cravings.

I'm not looking for a coach either but am always willing to add new friends who are activity trying to make this lifestyle change. It's hard and even harder without some support!

Frozen banana slices with peanut butter Apple slices with cheese Thin sliced turkey wrapped around a pickle spear, add a cheese stick if need a little more Skinny Cow bars or ice cream treats - not truly healthy like those listed above, but tastes fantastic when I want something sweet

If I'm reading this correctly, you were still under on calories for two of the three days. If that's true, then you may pick up a little water weight for a day or two from the excess carbs but it'll be gone quickly. I think the bigger issue is that you are beating yourself up over it. Don't! You do need to build small…

Yes, there is a proven link between sleep and weight. There have been numerous studies on the topic. A quick online search and you'll find many if you care to read some. In a nutshell, not sleeping well makes it difficult to lose so if you can correct your sleep issues it should help you a lot.

I've done a similar thing, but in my case I had been the same size for the past 20 yrs. I've already donated more than a dozen boxes of clothes and there's still more to go through. I kept stuff because it fit, not because it actually looked good on me. Plus size fashion is a misnomer for the style they think larger ladies…

WTG! You are doing great! You are so right about how this is much more than a number on a scale. Being healthy, active, confident and enjoying life is what it's all about.

You are doing great managing your health goals with a new baby. WTG!

I really think you need to talk with your doctor about strategies to help you add more calories without going overboard. This sounds like a bigger issue than online advise can fix. You may also want to at least consider taking a multivitamin daily. Again, talk with a doctor and create a healthy plan.

Muscles hold on to extra water when you've been working them more. Add that to the extra carbs/ sodium and it explains the extra lbs. Give it a few days back on plan and they'll disappear. I do agree with the other poster, you need to take regular rest days from exercising to give your muscles a chance to recover.

I totally agree. Fix healthy meals when you have control over it, relax a little when you don't. Snacks that can withstand the heat and take in a water bottle if they allow it. You'll be able to find some somewhat healthier options at the park to tide you over if needed but they'll be expensive. I haven't looked at their…

Your deficit is now 800 cals a day based on your example. I have MFP set to sedentary so when I exercise, I'm to eat back at least half of those calories because my total already has a 500cal deficit built in to it. Unless you are using a monitor such as fitbit, MFP generally over estimates calories burned, which is why…

Bare foot all the time when home. I do occasionally take them off while sitting at my desk though.

As you cut meat from your diet, are you ensuring that you are getting enough protein from other sources? (You still need protein and healthy fats to help keep you feeling full.) You can do an internet search on vegetarian protein sources to find ideas. If you feel you are lacking in vitamins, start taking a daily…

I've been rotating clothes through 2 closets. When I buy a smaller size, the too big ones go into the guest room closet. When I drop another size, the now too big ones go to the guest room and those that were already in the guest room, now 2 sizes too big, get donated. I've held on to a couple of shirts, more for…

Make eating healthy and feeling great your goal, and let the number on the scale be secondary. A reasonable, sustainable goal is 1 lb a week. Even though we would all love to lose quickly, you really want to take the time to learn new eating and exercise habits. Committing to a lifestyle change is the way to maintain…

I totally agree with the first response, all great ideas. Try to shop for sale items and start using coupons if you don't already. Walmart have just started a program where to go online and enter your receipt number. It will check other stores to see if there are any items at a lower price and refund you the difference.…

I've been using an app called Healthy Out. It has listings of most major chain restaurants so I can find menu items which meet my requirements. You can also just use your smartphone to look up the menu while at a restaurant to help you determine nutritional values. If they don't have a website, log in here and check the…

Congratulations! This is a HUGE step along your journey. You are so right, you have to want it and have a big enough incentive to stick with it. A person has to get past the idea of a diet and acknowledge this is a lifestyle change, a new way to live healthily that will be carried on for the rest of your life.

I'm not sure what percentages you have set for your goals, but the carb level is lower than most people use. Truly, unless you have a medical reason for doing so, you don't really need to monitor carbs that closely. Getting your protein and fats are more important. And yes, I am saying that even though I eat a reduced carb…

Along with sodium, eating a lot of carbs can also contribute to fluid retention for me. You could try eating lower carb for a few days and just see if you have improvement. If the fluid is in your feet, try to elevate your legs as much as you can. Support hose, if you wear hosiery for work, can also be helpful.

Welcome to MFP! Let the website help you determine your calorie and macro goals using your height, weight and exercise amounts. Dependent upon how you set it up, you may or may not need to eat back some of your calories burned. I have mine set to sedentary, so it's expected that I will eat back at least half of my exercise…

The weight gain and feeling full like there's a brick in her stomach is likely due to her constipation. She really does need to get some fiber into her diet and drink a lot of fluids. Given that she seems to be bordering on an eating disorder, I hate to recommend taking laxatives, but she may need to do so for the short…