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I'm 5'5" 35 years old. My goal weight is 150 or 18-20% BF, depending on which comes first. Currently size 12/14 pants and M/L shirts.

so amazing...you are a true inspiration!

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nothing will prevent loose skin, however I would strength train while losing and it will help. Also lots of water and keep your body hydrated while losing. Also lotion up. I use Gold Bond COq10 and it seems to help. At least to me it makes my skin appear healthier.

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I have a bodymedia fit armband which is designed to wear while sleeping. I burn on average about 400 calories while sleeping. It does not measure your HR, but takes into account other things. Temperature, movement, etc.... It's a nice little thing to have to see how many calories you are burning everyday if that is what…

I've been hovering around 170-173 for about 6 weeks now. I have tried everything, more water, less calories, more calories, more exercise, less exercise. Now I am trying to do less carbs and see if that jump starts anything. I have about 20 more I would like to lose and I know it's going to be tough. I do look at the fact…

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I have no idea, but my guess is that it is using the average # of calories you burn during that time.....

This is very interesting...what I do is keep a spreadsheet of my calorie deficit/overage for each day. This makes it a little easier for me to see the week as a whole instead of trying to look at it through this website or on my phone.

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Agree with Julie! Count here calories here, log onetime daily on BMF. I have the link and it's nice to look at it through out the day. I only sync mine 2x a week. I don't find mine bulky and after about a week wearing it you will forget you have it on.

I drink the Lipton Green Tea with Superfruit. Has Acai and blueberries. I don't need to add anything else to it.

Hi everyone, I am back and thanks for the comments. I have a new trainer now after not doing weight training for 2 months (long story with other trainer). She measured my BF% with calipers this time (other times done with handheld device). Here are my current measurements from her: Height 5'5" weight 174 lbs BF% 24 So my…

I have had mine since puberty as well and it has gotten smaller with weight loss. I wear something similar to spanx every day and it does help with the appearance. I will warn you though in the summer if you are wearing spanx or something similar it will get hot. I also wear a tank (by Danskin) under my t-shirts when I…

two things, try the Olivia method and also try to incorporate a snack or two in between meals. From what I have been told you should really eat every 3-4 hours to keep your metabolism up.

Have you calculated your BMR yet?

I started at 245 and a size 20W. I am 5'5". I am now 173 lbs and squeezing into a size 12 (misses). I lost about 30 lbs before I bought any new pants. I bought size 18 (misses). Hope this gives you an idea.

me too and I am so thankful that I have found very supportive friend on MFP that uses the same method! :smile:

It might have something to do with your activity level. My BMR is around 1500 ish, but I have my daily calorie goal set at my maintenance for when I reach my goal weight which is higher then my current BMR, but I try to avoid that number and keep my calories remaining in the green. I average about 1400 calories a day and…

1. how often are you weighing, if you are weighing yourself more then once a week, try staying off the scale 2. are you taking your measurements, measurements are a key factor is how your loss is going 3. sodium? are you going over your daily sodium allowance? I know if I eat too many frozen foods, or too much canned soup…

Last night I wore my armband on my left calf for the elliptical and treadmill. For the elliptical I feel it gave me a better read and closer to what I have been burning. Only about 50 calories off from the machine. I then decided to keep it on my leg for the treadmill and it was right on with my other workouts using the…

in the past I have given up bread and potatoes. Last year it was Facebook. This year I am giving up the scale, since I weigh myself everyday. I plan to log and keep up with my calories and exercise, but will stay off the scale for the next 6 weeks.

I generally don't comment on others diaries unless they ask for it. Do I look at them, sure, because I am always looking for new things to eat. If a person as had a really good day then I will comment on it.

I'll have to try this next time I am on the elliptical to see if it gives me a different #.

That's good to know. I have always wonder what I would burn according to a HRM.

My BMF gives me 1350 calories to eat and 2350 to burn to lose 2 lbs a week (if I do this everyday). MFP says I have to eat 1200 to lose 2 lbs a week. There is no way I can live on 1200 calories a day. I can do it one or two days, but after that I have to up my calories or I start feeling sick.

My BMF gives me 1350 calories to eat and 2350 to burn to lose 2 lbs a week (if I do this everyday). MFP says I have to eat 1200 to lose 2 lbs a week. There is no way I can live on 1200 calories a day. I can do it one or two days, but after that I have to up my calories or I start feeling sick.

How long have you had it now? I think it took a couple of weeks for mine to adjust. I think it underestimates calories burned (when exercising), but that is just me. I wear it about 23 hours a day and input my food calories from MFP into the activity manager at the end of the day. Yesterday I didn't go to the gym and just…

I agree with others, BC has little to no effect on weight loss. I have been on a few different pills since starting my journey and it has not affected my loss. Now yes TOM will and I can hold 2-5 lbs of retention for a few days before starting. So just keep at it and it will slowly come off.