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Bump up the weights not the reps. Try a progressive load or better yet a strength training program like strong lifts or new rules of lifting for women.

Yes, what cwolfman13 said!

Wow! this thread was a doozy! OP - There's tons of good information here and if you'd rather not follow the advice given read these links instead (tho its pretty much the same stuff you've been told here): This one is really good:…

Bumping for reading tonight!

You don't have to exercise to lose weight. A calorie deficit should do it for you. Now you dont have to worry about your fast forming muscles forming!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1161603-so-you-want-a-nice-stomach

How about new recipes instead, make a meal plan for the week. Use ziplist.com to tag recipes you want to try. I like this blog for food ideas: skinnytaste.com

Well those posts are in the chit-chat, fun and games forums. Tons of topics get replies, I see them all the time myself. Also, if you don't get an answer to one of your questions, you could always use the search function. I utilize the search feature several times a day... there's tons of information in them.

Werd! I eat a ton of carbs (especially white rice) and I've never weighed over 150 lbs.

Depends on how much you have to lose really. Read this, its eye opening: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1318741-in-5-weeks-you-ll-lose-10lbs-why-is-it-not-working

being honest... Physique.

Consistent and accurate food logging could be a nsv.... whoever can consistently log for 2 weeks wins!

I LOVE this post!!!!!!!!!!! :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

Hmmm for him to make the comparisons... several of them at that, i'd probably dump. LOL This sounds like a serious issue and most likely, every time you meet his "standard" he'll just up it again. You'll come out of all this with your self esteem torn down.

Sounds like you want to waste some $$$.

Maybe that's part of the problem... having it set to lose 2 lbs a week.

Wow! :noway: My mind is blown at how much progress you've made in a month! Like your tummy is almost gone! Great job!

Wow! Great work! You look awesome and I love your weight loss graph. It puts it all into perspective, that weight loss takes time and it isn't linear. There will be some weeks where you don't lose but that doesn't mean you should be giving up! I wish you continued success on your journey:drinker:

Eggs Chicken Steaks fresh fruit and veggies Yogurt Rice - white and goya spanish yellow rice Salmon - so $$$ but we love it Shrimp Pita bread

I say throw the scale out and use a measuring tape instead. You want to be smaller and since you went down a dress size its obviously working. *kitten* the number on the scale and embrace the numbers of using a measuring tape.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/737101-relatively-light-people-trying-to-get-leaner And seriously it will take longer than a month if you're not trying to "crash diet". Good luck.

Gender: Female Age: 43 Height: 5'5" Starting weight: 153 Current Weight: 150 Goal weight: don't have one... but no less than 140 Activity level: Lightly Active Weight loss goal: .5 a week Calorie Goal (Net): 1650 (I may up it very soon) Average Calorie intake:1800 Exercise: right now nothing, sprained ankle :cry: :sad:…

You don't look fat. You should look into a strength training routine like strong lifts or starting strength.

LOL hi and i'm going to leave this here just for you! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

Imo classic hourglass shape. You actually have a great shape!

In the getting started forum (the one we're in) there's a bunch of stickies at the top. Read them, they're full of so much useful information to get you started on the right track! The guide to sexy pants is especially good.

She's right! You should read all the stickies in the getting started forum. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/6556-the-answers-to-the-questions http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

You can try c25k which a beginner app for running. Also, try working out for short periods of time, say 15 minutes. Sites like fitnessblender.com has tons of beginner workout routines. As far as lifting weights for strength training its better to use a barbell & plates instead of machines. Strong Lifts is a good strength…

Look into bodyweight routines like Convict Conditioning and You are your own gym. They can be done at home without equipment (tho having a few dumb bells or kettle bells will help you kick it up a notch). Also fitnessblender has tons of workouts and they're free!

Here's a long but very informative post regarding logging & sort of calorie counting: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1234699-logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide