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Sorry to hear about your ankle! That's very painful and you have to be patient and let it heal properly. Last year I had a bad case of gout in my right foot / ankle and it was SO painful I couldn't put a sock on or even touch it without icing it, but I use the FitOn app and found several Pilates workouts (full body) that…

Exact same weight? Any fluctuations at all? Unless you didn't weigh at all between those times, which you may have said. Otherwise, could it be a scale malfunction?

Lots of great advice and ideas on this thread. How about scheduling another appointment with your doctor? Your last one was an annual check-up, so why not go back in a month or so and compare your numbers? That way, you have that appointment as a goal and target, in addition to the other suggestions that have been given.

She must have assumed it was you. Given her judgmental attitude, I'd just let it be. Now, if she says anything inappropriate to you when she sees you in person for a visit, speak up! You don't need her or anyone else's opinion on your weight. Tell her directly that that topic is off limits! Sorry you're dealing with that,…

@ninerbuff, I agree with you 100%. Very unpopular opinion in my area and opposite of the way I was raised, but I don't care. I'm very happy single. If I find someone I want to spend time with, fine. But the law does not need to be involved to "prove" my dedication to the relationship.

Sorry to hear of your injury. Hope you're all healed up soon. While regular, vigorous exercise is great health-wise, it's important to not rely on it to maintain our weight, simply because of this reason. Any injury or health issue can keep us from exercising and then weight is gained back. Also, multiple meds and their…

Ugh, do we have the same job and boss? I deal with the same thing. Full conversation and explanation with a client, but all of the sudden it's "brand-new" information when they talk to my boss. And the "just stop by any time" is a major pet-peeve. NO. Call first and set a time. That way I can be prepared. I hate dropping…

Yes, my tastes have definitely evolved for the better. The less processed and restaurant food I eat (haven't eaten at a restaurant or fast food place for almost a year) the better fresh fruit and vegetables taste. For me, processed foods and salt-laden restaurant food dulls my taste buds. Just my unpopular opinion. Like…

Focusing on protein, vegetables, and fruit is a good thing, but eating every three hours is up to each individual. Try it and see if it works for you. Sometimes people say eating that often makes them hungrier. Some people say it gives them more energy. See what works for you.

I still think the answer to your question is dependent on each individual. Are YOU unhealthy and have more health risks at a higher BMI for you? I think a full check-up and perhaps blood work would at least give you some idea.

Not sure who "told" you to eat every three hours, but I'd first ask if you input your info and stats here to get a calorie goal for the day. Did you? Once you do that and you start weighing and logging your food, you can see how many meals and snacks YOU can have each day. It doesn't really matter what anyone else does…

In addition to what has already been said, I'd definitely advise to not JUST focus on the weight loss before surgery. Your plan should also include a diet / nutrition plan while recovering from surgery and for afterwards, basically the rest of your life. Just hoping you're not focused on only these months until September…

Good for you for consistently logging your food! Do you currently use a food scale? If so, try to learn portion sizes as best you can from the scale. Then when you can't weigh your food, you'll be better at estimating sizes and portions. Good advice from @cmriverside, also.

Don't freak out at all! Losing 3 lbs the first week and none the next is perfectly normal. I agree with @Lietchi: body measurements and pictures are very helpful. The scale is just ONE tool and so it doesn't always tell the full story. Keep it up and be consistent and patient!

What??? NO. Actually the opposite is true. And why resurrect a thread from 2013 just to post nonsense? @ddsb1111 is correct. The first two responses to the OP are myths.

As hard as it is now, take time to recover fully! It will be worth it in the end. Hope you feel better soon!

On another message board I'm on, vague posts just for attention. "All I've got today is, sigh..." "It's hard to be me." Etc. Followed by responses of, "Oh no, what's wrong?" "Are you ok?" How about just say something in the first place? I don't know why that irks me, but it does.

Sorry you're struggling, but coming here is a good start! Did you input your stats so that you have a calorie goal for the day? What did the nutritionist say?

Guess I'm confused, then. If you have a watch that tracks steps already, where are you seeing that you "need" to purchase a new one? Unless you mean the one you have doesn't sync with MFP, but I'm not entirely sure. Either way, as everyone else has stated, tracking steps isn't necessary for weight loss.

I don't think the OP is promoting long-term fasting for weight loss reasons. They clearly stated that it was for religious reasons. So, OP, not that you have to answer, but since the fast was religion-based, have you done this before? Or is this the first time? If you plan on doing it regularly, I'd advise as others have…

As well you should! Love the whole outfit and color scheme with the nails.

That's great! Good for you!

Exactly. And so many people saying they fell for the "convincing" ads and stating how much money they spent! That they can't get back, of course. I don't know why I'm still surprised that people believe things like this.

Yes, OMAD (one meal a day) is a thing and there are threads and possibly even a group here on MFP if you search. Eating a large meal once a week or so won't slow your metabolism. Keep track of your calories for the week instead of daily. Of course, you'll need to see how it works for you health-wise because if you have a…

I agree and I prefer standing calf raises, too. Also, my trainer had me do one set with feet straight forward, one with both toes pointed inward and another with toes pointed outward. I still do them and they are effective for me.

I don't claim to be knowledgeable, but a few years ago I hired a personal trainer. I've worked out regularly for years, just wanted to up my game a bit. I'm an avid walker and put in lots of miles every week, so when the trainer had me to weighted calf raises on a machine I thought nothing of it. I walk, my calves are…

Scary, isn't it??? My favorite line is "ALL YOUR FAVORITE CLOTHES WILL FIT AGAIN". Sure, just wear these leggings and go about your normal day and all of the sudden your jeans from 20 years ago will fit perfectly! Ugh... A couple of the ladies have talked about their leggings and how they've worked so far, but one said she…

On another message board I use regularly, all the ladies are jumping on the bandwagon for the "Skinnify Workout Leggings" that have resistance bands built in. It's a finance and investing message board, but an "off topic" thread is about health and fitness. Cringe-worthy product description: "About this item LOSE WEIGHT…

Re: this part: "“I think one place we go wrong is telling people to figure out how many calories they eat and then telling them to cut back on 500 calories, which makes them miserable,” he said. “We really need to focus on that foundational diet, which is more vegetables, more whole foods, less added sugar and less refined…