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Vitamin B tablets can help if it could be stress related. Stress depletes many D vitamins. My doctor prescribed biotin in high dosage when I was losing a lot of hair recently. It ended up being an uncommon side effect of a medication I was on, and stopped when I stopped taking it. Definitely look at your calorie intake and…

I'm 5'10.5, and was 204 at my heaviest, which was a tight 15/weird fitting 14. I'm 165 now and wearing size 10 jeans, or a loose 13. I have a small frame, with narrow hips, and carry my weight around my middle. Used to carry a lot in my chest too, but have lost a lot of that. When I get down to 140ish, I'll be in a 6 or 8,…

I think there may be a forum group for people doing that or one started in the past by some doing insanity then. If you search groups for "insanity", may find some answers there....or google may get u some too. Good luck

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congratulations!! you have done a great job! I'm glad you did this now in your life. better than waiting, and feeling uncomfortable and unhealthy for years. good luck with school, and your healthier (and no doubt happier) life ahead. WTG!

Hey there. Congratulations on being halfway to your goal! You may want to post under each separate category in the message boards for "food and nutrition" and "fitness and exercise" for help with each. Also, use search to look at other posts that have addressed your issues. Your biggest motivation can be your success thus…

That's awesome! You have a great attitude on how to handle a small setback. I'm confident you will hit your goal by Christmas, too. Nice job!

I looked at your profile, and you are down 159!!! that's awesome!!! congratulations to all of you. I started at the end of April, but we went out of cell range for days on our motorcycles, and no service when I went to Mexico, etc. For me, it's being consistent, as I will never have a long streak on this site. I just want…

Ashley, We do sometimes fail at trying to become healthier, and I used to be in the cycle of needing to get psyched, or waiting to be ready for a "diet". In the meantime, I would usually overeat more than normal, because I knew I would be "depriving" myself when I actually "started". Mfp does allow you to have some things…

Bump for later. Some of these sound really good;)

Hi. You will enjoy using that. There are forums and past posts re: those that might help also, especially for questions. "Search" message boards and also groups.

great advice here. saving for later ;)

there's a group for tall women, and a couple of past discussions about ideal weight for height...interesting. I am 5'10.5", and I started at 204...now181, and my goal is between 140 and 145. I have a small frame (there are tests you can do with your elbow and wrist measurements). I have lost 23 lbs, and pretty much an inch…

If you make your diary public, I will look through to see if there is anything glaringly off with your program. otherwise, good advice above... dr, then dietician. hope you figure it out.

hi, and welcome. this works if you give yourself a chance. this thread was posted recently, and I responded to that. there is a LOT of good advice and words of wisdom here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1377618-a-whole-lot-to-lose-and-feeling-somewhat-overwhelmed also,read what trogalicious wrote to you here, and…

eggs are a good buy, and help me get my protein. I hard boil a bunch at a time. can eat plain, cut up with lettuce or other greens, and I like to break 2 up with fork, add 1tbspn or less of light mayo and some relish. I toast sandwich thins, and divide equally on each and eat "open face". way under 300 cals, for both…

hi elizabeth, read success stories when you need motivation or are faltering. sooo many people have been successful with this. read the posts recommended. remember, as others have alluded to, that it isn't an all or nothing goal. you will be happier in 2 weeks, even, and much happier in 2 months, 5 months, etc. you get…

I walked a little over 2 miles, but I'm planning to meet a friend later when it cools down to walk again...I'm on a mission this week ;)

what jkal1979 said... I read what someone wrote on here at some point about how they had joined a long time ago, but started logging recently. they had gained since initially joining, so their losses now would not show up until they got below that initial weight long ago. I see you joined in 2012...if you were lighter…

sent you a message, and friend request. this works if you give it a chance ;)

hugs, both of you...

oh, my goodness, girl! high fives! wtg! yesss....this :)))

Was out on the bay with my boyfriend Monday, and we had packed lunch...mine my normal healthier these days, and I jokingly told him that, "now I can get back to my normal weight, because I know you Really love me". I was joking, but there may be a tiny shred of truth in that jesting...in some moments of doubt or…

This is so insightful and wise, friend. You are getting healthy emotionally and physically, which I think is the key to real change. I know that I've put things off at times because of how I've felt about myself physically, and life IS short...and precious!! You'll need someone righteous and worthy in order for them to…

hi! search the forums for best resources for calculating your body fat, bmi, tdee, etc. i know you said you've been reading. don't know if you've read the guide to being on your way to sexy pants (weird name, i know...lol), and the other good posts in the top section of "getting started" in the forums...really good stuff…

Heightists...all of you :)

I looked at your diary and see as many or more days of not logging your foods, or logging for part of the day as I do for logging all day. Also, a lot of your days are well above 1200, and some are well under (if you have logged that entire day), even in the 900's (too low). Plus, are you weighing your food? You will have…

Thanks for sharing your story. I needed to hear this today, and you are such an inspiration. The way you have handled grief and hardship, by "dusting yourself off" and getting back to working on your weight and health shows true strength of character. You will continue to be successful because of this. So many of us got to…

the clothes thing is huge. as stated earlier, when I was young, they didn't make pants long enough. I got good at sewing, and modifying. As a teenager, could wear 501's or guys pants, and get a 34 or 36 inseam. They have a lot of women's pants in longer lengths now, if you know where to find 'em. When I get thin, at a size…

please do some research on normal ranges for your height with reputable resources. also, there is a HUGE variable depending on your frame, and how much muscle you have...HUGE. You should not be anywhere near 168. That range seems like it is the weight range for a woman of that height (ya, I know.... how many of those are…