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  • If you aren't used to that much physical activity, your muscles will swell some and cause you to retain water. This will make you weigh a little more. You also didn't mention over what period of time this was. If this was just one day, I wouldn't worry about it, our bodies flucuate a couple of pounds from one day to…
    in 700cals under and Gained 2lbs! Comment by jrr7 March 2010
  • You may want to start out at your doctor's office. You mentioned feeling really down in the dumps lately. It may be more than just feeling down. If you are clinically depressed, getting that treated may help you feel better and help you get the motivation you need. If that isn't the case, then just start forcing yourself…
    in 100+ How did you get started? Comment by jrr7 March 2010
  • I'm not sure if you looked into this, but they are advertising to "try it in your home" for $49.95, but the bike is actually $600. You can find quite a few similar bikes elsewhere (such as Amazon) with good reviews for $300-$400. If money is an issue, you may want to check some of these out before you go for one on an…
    in Advice from people who take spinning?!? Comment by jrr7 March 2010
  • Crystal Light just came out with a new product called "Pure Fitness" that is all natural. No fake sugar or anything else fake and it is only 15 calories. I think it's pretty good, you may want to try that.
    in Starving and weak Comment by jrr7 March 2010
  • I personally have found Super Skim milk to work well for me. It is essentially the same as skim milk, but it has been processed so that it is thicker and tastes like 2% milk. I think it even has more protein than regular skim milk. It has about 80 calories a cup.
    in Low Fat Milk Comment by jrr7 March 2010
  • You may not be losing weight because you are gaining muscle mass which weighs more than fat. Also after intense workouts your muscles swell some and retain some fluid which will make you seem like you are gaining weight. It is normal to be up to a couple of pounds heavier the day after an intense workout. I wouldn't worry…
    in Working out TOO MUCH Comment by jrr7 March 2010
  • I make smoothies a lot for Breakfast. They are quick, good and satisfying. You can slim them down or bulk them up depending on what you are looking for. For a good higher calorie one I put in 1/3 cup each of frozen strawberries and blueberries, 1 banana, about 5-6 oz. of yogurt, 1 cup skim milk and 1 scoop of Slim Fast…
    in hi calorie, hi nutrition snacks for those struggling to eat Comment by jrr7 March 2010
  • I'm having the same "problem" and I'm ecstatic! My only dilemma now is whether to go buy a couple of new pair of jeans since none of mine fit anymore and are starting to get a little ragged, or to keep tugging on them and wait until I've lost a little more. I think I'd feel better in some new jeans, but I don't want to get…
    in 20 pounds does show! Comment by jrr7 March 2010
  • The first 2 to 3 weeks you will lose more, that is just the way it works. If you are still losing more than 2 lbs a week after that, then I would think about eating a few more calories, but I can almost guarantee that after 3 weeks you will definitely slow down. Just make sure that you don't get discouraged when that…
    in how do you know if youre calories are too low? Comment by jrr7 February 2010
  • I work a third shift desk job and I am the only one in the office, so I completely understand the boredom munchies and I can't just go to bed. I have found one of my secret weapons to be puffed wheat. It is only 60 calories for 1 1/2 cups and when you eat it dry it can last for a long time. Also, don't beat yourself up if…
    in I'm SO Hungry! Comment by jrr7 February 2010
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